MLB Articles - Page 92

Although he posted solid stats in his first two MLB seasons, Michael Harris II has become better known for his sensational defensive plays than his offensive production. But as the Atlanta Braves play out another injury-marred season, Harris appears to have figured something out at the plate. In Wednesday’s 11-6 win, the Braves center fielder […]

The San Diego Padres made a key pitching move just ahead of their crucial three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday. The team announced that right-hander Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation — a decision that directly impacts both the Dodgers series and the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays earned a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came through with a clutch home run late in the game, something that led to an honest response from Max Scherzer, via Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. “Just kept telling myself we’re not going to lose this game […]

The Los Angeles Angels spoiled Shohei Ohtani’s homecoming by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Freeway Series. The Angels have now won seven straight games against their crosstown rival for the first time in franchise history. While the Angels secured LA bragging rights, they’re still on the outside looking in at the playoff picture. […]

The Detroit Tigers enter Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at 70-52. Despite their record, the Cleveland Guardians have started to make the conversation in the American League Central interesting. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has not been shy about his team’s recent struggles. Despite that, Tarik Skubal, Gleyber Torres, and the rest of his roster […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in second place in the National League West as of Thursday. On Wednesday, the Dodgers fell to the Los Angeles Angels, 6-5, as the Angels completed the season sweep in a stunning turn of events. On July 4, the Dodgers had a commanding nine-game lead over the Padres, but things […]

The Seattle Mariners are contenders for the World Series, currently sitting just one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West. The Mariners’ division title hopes will rely on certain things going well, as they look to surpass the Astros. Notably, they win the AL West if they can do the little things […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won their series opener against the Chicago Cubs 5-1. The win saw Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. end Cade Horton’s scoreless inning streak. Thursday’s game saw another highlight made by one of Toronto’s players. This time, Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider’s web gem robbed Cubs rookie slugger Owen Caissie of […]

The Washington Nationals are limping to the finish of a dreadful 2025 season. They fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo days before the MLB Draft, where they had the top pick. Everyone’s eyes are trained on the future, which was shown in the most recent roster move. The Nationals designated Nathaniel Lowe […]

MLB Network breaks down the secrets to New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger’s success. On MLB Central, Sean Casey and Mark DeRosa dissect his mechanics, athleticism, and power. These traits have made him one of the American League’s most valuable players this season. Their analysis shows why Cody Bellinger is thriving in every aspect of […]

The New York Yankees took two games from the Minnesota Twins to get back to their winning ways. But they lost the third game without Paul Goldschmidt due to a knee injury. Aaron Boone did not use him in a pinch-hitting spot for struggling lefty Austin Wells, which made a lot more sense once the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are having a great season, currently sporting the best record in baseball. Although they are in the driver’s seat to win the National League Central, there is still work to do. The Brew Crew still has to play out the final few weeks to win the NL Central. Additionally, the Brewers’ division […]

There’s no telling the story of the Pittsburgh Pirates without mentioning Roberto Clemente. Now his life will be told in an upcoming documentary, “Clemente,” set for release in theaters on Sept. 12, per  Alexandra Schonfeld of People Magazine. Sept.15 is also the official Roberto Clemente Day. It will also debut on the History Channel on […]

The New York Mets find themselves looking up at the Philadelphia Phillies, trailing them by five games in the National League East. However, there is still time for them to make their mark in the division. The Mets’ division title hopes will hinge largely on several factors. Overall, the Mets-Phillies rivalry will be one of […]

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled in the second half, allowing the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers to control the NL Central. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are struggling simultaneously, and they did not get the rotation help they needed at the MLB trade deadline. To top it off, catcher Miguel Amaya went down with a nasty ankle […]

The Philadelphia Phillies firmly find themselves in the driver’s seat after a good few weeks. Currently, they lead the New York Mets by five games in the National League East. Despite that, there is still work to do. The Phillies’ division title hopes will largely depend on how things shape up against the Mets. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for a much-anticipated matchup against the Angels. The game carried all the makings of a nostalgic baseball moment. It came just days after news broke of a $240 million lawsuit against Shohei Ohtani. Facing his former team for the first time in their home park, […]

The St Louis Cardinals are exactly .500, 61-61, and on the outskirts of the National League playoff chase. While they may not make the postseason, they have surpassed the low expectations set coming into the year. They are building for the future, and one key piece has already made his mark in the major leagues. […]

Potential ownership change has been looming over the entire 2025 season for the Minnesota Twins. They sold most of their valuable assets at the trade deadline, which made sense when the team was on the market. While the team flounders to the finish, there has been a change of heart in Minnesota. Twins ownership, led […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on Wednesday to extend their winning streak to 12 games. They have the best record in baseball and their second run of at least 11 consecutive wins this season. By winning on Wednesday, the Brewers earned free burgers for their fans, which Brandon Woodruff admits was on […]

The San Diego Padres cruised to an 11-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Los Angeles Angels. Despite another heavy-spending offseason, the Dodgers now trail the Padres by one game in the National league West. Alden Gonzalez of ESPN shared an attention-catching statistic from […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers experiencing a freefall in the standings, the decline continued after they lost to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, 6-5. As the Angels beat the Dodgers off a game-winning hit by catcher Logan O’Hoppe, star Mookie Betts spoke about the recent performance from the team and how crucial the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Thursday thanks to a wild ninth inning. They were down 4-2 heading into the top of the ninth, which was slashed to a one-run deficit by a James McCann homer. Phil Maton continued to struggle, hitting Blaze Alexander and walking Geraldo Perdomo. That’s when Diamondbacks second […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 on Wednesday to take the three-game series. After the win, they closed the gap to just one game behind the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot. Hunter Greene dominated in his return from a groin injury for the Reds on Wednesday. He spoke […]

The New York Mets have lost 12 of their last 14 games and occupy the final National League Wild Card spot. After the Cincinnati Reds won on Wednesday, their cushion is just one game. The Mets’ pitching has been disastrous in recent weeks, and if the rotation behind David Peterson does not step up, they […]

The MLB playoff races are heating up, which means your fantasy baseball playoffs are around the corner. After a wild trade deadline and volatile August, there are teams way out of the mix. But that does not mean there are not players to consider on the Colorado Rockies or the Chicago White Sox. The fantasy […]

George Springer has played a key role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success this season. Springer and the Blue Jays caught fire at the end of June and quickly overtook the New York Yankees for the division lead. Unfortunately, Toronto lost Springer to a concussion when a 96 mph sinker got away from Baltimore Orioles’ […]

Logan O’Hoppe stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday night with the bases loaded, two outs, and the game tied. The Los Angeles Angels’ catcher had been searching for a moment like this for weeks, and he found it — delivering a clutch two-run single that lifted the […]

For the first time since their iconic showdown in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout faced each other in a big league game — and once again, Ohtani came out on top. In Wednesday night’s Freeway Series finale at Angel Stadium, Ohtani struck out his former teammate both times they squared […]

The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline. The team added three quality relievers for a playoff push. But New York did not address its starting rotation. And that decision could prove costly as the Mets fight for a postseason berth. On Wednesday, New York continued its disastrous slide, losing for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers slept through their wakeup call. Freddie Freeman issued a reality check to the team after the surging San Diego Padres pulled into a tie for first place in the NL West. On Wednesday the Los Angeles Angels completed a sweep of the Freeway Series, dropping the Dodgers a game back in […]

Down goes the Los Angeles Dodgers again on Wednesday, as they squandered an early lead before absorbing a 6-5 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. With that defeat, the Dodgers got swept by the Angels for the second time in the 2025 MLB regular season, the first time it’s […]

The San Francisco Giants hit a historic low point on Wednesday afternoon, closing a three-game home series against the San Diego Padres with another lopsided defeat. An 11-1 loss at Oracle Park Wednesday sealed a sweep in which every game was a blowout and marked the first time since 1940 that the club has dropped […]

The Los Angeles Angels just made history on Wednesday night, as they took care of business in thrilling fashion against the Los Angeles Dodgers. By pulling off a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champions, the Halos have the absolute bragging rights over the Dodgers in their 2025 MLB regular-season […]

The Miami Marlins snapped a four-game skid by unloading on the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday and Jakob Marsee was right in the middle of the action. Marsee made history as just the third player with a seven-RBI game in his first 13 MLB contests. And after the game, the rookie center fielder added to his growing […]

The New York Yankees may face a significant setback in their playoff push after manager Aaron Boone revealed that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is dealing with a knee injury, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. The injury could land him on the injured list ahead of the weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals. […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball all season long in 2025, but they can still get even better as they chase their first World Series since back in 2016. While they didn’t do much on that front at the trade deadline, they do have one key piece coming up […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a historic boost from Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night as the two-way superstar accomplished a feat Major League Baseball hadn’t seen in over a century. In the finale of the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani became the first starting pitcher since at least 1900 to hit a […]

The Kansas City Royals are looking to rebound from a slow start to reach the playoffs for the second straight season. Kansas City added Mike Yastrzemski in a surprise deal with the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline to help with the second-half push. The veteran outfielder had spent his entire career with San […]