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As the Boston Red Sox continue their grind toward the MLB postseason, manager Alex Cora issued a firm reminder to his players to stay grounded. Cora’s playoff message came just hours before Game 2 of a pivotal three game series against the New York Yankees, following a 4-1 loss in the opener. Boston has hit […]

As the Boston Red Sox continue to fight for a postseason berth in the tight 2025 MLB playoff race, their bullpen just took another blow. Following a 4-1 series-opening loss Friday to the New York Yankees, manager Alex Cora delivered a discouraging update on reliever Liam Hendriks. The veteran right-hander, who was signed to bolster […]

The Texas Rangers have surged back into the 2025 playoff race, fueled not by power at the plate, but by a dominant starting rotation. Since August 19, the Rangers pitching staff has powered a 15-4 stretch, positioning the team firmly in the AL Wild Card hunt. Texas has found consistency on the mound, with improved […]

New York Mets legend Mike Piazza is still much a part of the team. Even though he retired from the league in 2007 after playing 16 seasons. Nobody would know that his best years were behind him based on him taking batting practice before the Mets’ Saturday game against the Texas Rangers, per Yahoo Sports. […]

While fans wonder what the future holds for New York Yankees star Anthony Volpe, there’s no denying that he has had a frustrating season thus far. As the Yankees’ shortstop is nursing a shoulder injury, former player John Smoltz gives his outlook on Volpe’s season-long slump. Smoltz would appear on the “Flippin’ Bats Podcast,” where […]

The Boston Red Sox technically improved their bullpen depth on Saturday, but it won’t help them if they reach the 2025 postseason. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, the Red Sox signed veteran relief pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league contract. However, since Brebbia signed in September, he won’t be eligible for the postseason […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has had quite a week and a half. Last Saturday, Yamamoto was denied a no-hitter with one out against the Baltimore Orioles. In the process, he etched his name into the history books. Yamamoto became the first Dodgers pitcher to fall short of a no-hitter with one out since […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen once again faltered in a crucial spot on Friday, costing the team momentum in the series opener. After the 5-1 loss to the Giants, Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott faced the media and made a heartbreaking admission about his struggles. “It’s terrible. I’m having the worst year of my life. I […]

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels courtesy of a big homer by catcher Mitch Garver. He broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning with a home run. As a result, the Mariners are locked in a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West at 80-68. […]

As Houston Astros young outfielder Zach Cole hit his first home run during the beatdown against the Atlanta Braves, 11-2, there’s no denying that a star is in the making for the ball club. The home run from the Astros prospect came on the first pitch of his first at-bat, marking an explosive start to […]

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey had a special night on Friday in the team’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants won the game 5-1 in 10 innings after Bailey hit a walk-off grand slam. That moonshot was the first time in decades that a Giants catcher accomplished a feat like that. “The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been relying on Mookie Betts for outstanding defense at shortstop lately. In the Giants matchup, Betts once again seemed to float effortlessly to shortstop on tough grounders. That “Air” Mookie Betts nickname fits perfectly. Moreover, his glovework against the Giants continues to turn heads, even in defeat for the Dodgers. […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made his return to Citi Field on Friday night. deGrom pitched well as the Rangers defeated the New York Mets 8-3. The veteran hurler allowed three earned runs across seven innings of work. deGrom — who pitched for the Mets from 2016-2022 — reacted to returning to his former […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a rough season, by any stretch of the imagination. The losses are piling up for Pittsburgh, as the club is now on a seven-game skid. Manager Don Kelly is being honest about the team’s recent pains. “Going through a six-game losing streak, being down by three going into the ninth […]

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was previously going to attempt to play through his current meniscus tear. However, the Cardinals reportedly made the decision to shut Winn down on Friday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Masyn Winn’s season is over, Oli Marmol announces. Winn was hoping to play in front of home […]

The Athletics have found an unexpected spark late in their tough 2025 campaign through the standout performance of rookie outfielder Carlos Cortes. In Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the 28-year-old launched two solo home runs, doubling his career total in a single game. In a year where victories have been rare, Cortes’ […]

The AL Wild Card race is heating up, and the Cleveland Guardians are refusing to back down as they finally ended a historic drought behind a brilliant performance from Tanner Bibee. In the 4-0 win against the White Sox, Bibee delivered the Guardians’ first shutout in over six years. His effort snapped a streak of […]

In a disappointing 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani managed to carve out history. Ohtani became the first Dodger in 25 years to reach 100 walks in a single season after being issued a free pass by Giants right-hander […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation continued to dominate in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants Friday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was sensational, allowing just one run on one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in seven innings. But Justin Verlander kept the Giants in the game. He matched Yamamoto, limiting the Dodgers to […]

The New York Mets just can’t catch a break, absorbing their seventh straight defeat Friday night in an 8-3 loss to the Texas Rangers at Citi Field. The defeat has shed light on a troubling trend that has characterized the team’s September collapse, an imploding pitching staff that cannot keep opponents off the board. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the series opener against the San Francisco Giants on a hot streak. The team swept the Colorado Rockies, extending their win streak to four games. And the Dodgers’ rotation dominated over the last week as the team makes a final push for the division crown. Unfortunately, not everything went to […]

Blaine Crim had a special moment in his MLB career during the Colorado Rockies’ matchup against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Crim is playing his first season in the majors at age 27. The Texas Rangers selected him in the 19th round of the 2019 MLB Draft, staying there until they waived him […]

The Detroit Tigers lost 8-2 in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. And adding injury to insult, two Tigers were forced to leave the game early. Javier Baez exited in the second inning after taking a foul ball to the face. The frightening moment left the versatile veteran shaken before he was […]

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed Walker Buehler for his debut on Friday night, and he helped the team secure an 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park. The 31-year-old right-hander, whom the Boston Red Sox released on August 29, and signed with the Phillies two days later, pitched five innings of one-run […]

Kody Clemens had an explosive performance in the Minnesota Twins’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Minnesota was coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, falling in two of the three games. They needed to bounce back against one of the decent sides from the National League in the Diamondbacks. […]

Tarik Skubal remains optimistic about his health despite sustaining an injury in the Detroit Tigers’ series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Skubal started on the mound as he lasted 3.1 innings, striking out two batters while conceding four hits and four runs. However, his time in the game ended early after he […]

The Houston Astros blew away the Atlanta Braves on Friday, winning 11-3, all thanks to Zach Cole, who made an unforgettable Major League debut by launching a home run on the first pitch he saw and driving in four RBIs at Truist Park. Called up from Triple-A Sugar Land after posting a .353/.459/.745 slash line […]

For a team that has almost exclusively been in the first place in their division, the mood around the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t exactly been great in the months following their World Series win. Fortunately, while Dodgers fans might not love how up-and-down the reigning champions played over the summer, in the opinion of announcer […]

At crunch time, the Toronto Blue Jays are marching towards October with a vengeance. Particularly, they are relying on the power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get them to the promised land.  On Friday, that was proven to be the case in a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, per MLB. Not only did the […]

The Miami Marlins had an interesting event take place during their series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Teams usually organize special occasions to enhance the in-game experience for fans. On Friday, the Marlins organized their event so that fans can purchase hot dogs for one dollar each, allowing them to buy as […]

Jose Altuve had a remarkable highlight during the Houston Astros’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Houston began the series looking for a bounce back as they lost two of their last three games to the Toronto Blue Jays. As one of the better teams in the American League, they needed momentum […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East over the New York Yankees with less than 20 games left. John Schneider has been riding with his team amid a dramatic finish. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. continue to come through in big moments. However, one of the team’s key players, Bo Bichette, could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been leading the American League East since June and they have an excellent chance to own the division title before the end of the season. Once that goal is accomplished, Blue Jays manager John Schneider will have his mind set on helping his team succeed in the playoffs. The Blue […]

The pressure is mounting as the New York Mets continue to struggle. After a four-game sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies, New York has lost six straight games and seven of the last eight. The slump comes at a terrible time as the Mets are battling for a Wild Card berth. And on Friday, frustration boiled […]

The Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas is facing the possibility of foot surgery as his 2025 season appears to be over due to persistent plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Thomas, 30, has sat out since early July and will consult a specialist in Indianapolis next week, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The veteran outfielder […]

Dave Roberts did not have a positive injury update on Roki Sasaki’s health as the Los Angeles Dodgers progress through the final month of the 2025 regular season. Sasaki hasn’t appeared on the mound since early May, last taking part in the Dodgers’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 9. Four months have passed, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off one of the most important series of their season on Friday night. Dave Roberts leads his team on the road for a three-game set against National League West rival San Francisco Giants. The result could go a long way in determining the standings. With Shohei Ohtani eyeing a return […]

Veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff has had a rough go of it with injury woes this season, but he appears to be healthy and ready for the upcoming playoffs. With the postseason right around the corner, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed his strategy to help ensure Woodruff remains as healthy as possible. Murphy, who is […]

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. A series in which some players remain hobbled as a result of injury.  Before the first game, the Cardinals provided news about the status of four of their players, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Altogether, utility player Brendan Donovan and […]