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The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in what should be a fun matchup. However, it was announced that St. Louis has officially scratched first baseman Willson Contreras from the lineup. Reports indicate that the Cardinals removed Contreras from the lineup after the 33-year-old first baseman was suffering […]

The Houston Astros, for all their misfortune and blemishes, are actually in a considerably better position than the one they were in this time last season. Through 50 games in 2024, Joe Espada’s ballcub was 22-28. The Stros are now 26-24 and could jump into first place in the American League West if they sweep […]

The Houston Astros are nearing the end one of the most dominant stretches Major League Baseball history. Since 2017, the Astros made the playoffs in every season and got to at least the American League Championship Series in seven of them. Houston has two World Series titles to show for it, too, winning championships in […]

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Anthony Santander left the 14-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday with a hip injury. He hasn’t played since then, as he’s been nursing his hip. On Friday, the club announced their next steps for Santander with the possibility of placing him on the injured list. Manager John […]

The Minnesota Twins seem to struggle with injuries year in and year out, and this season is no different. Star shortstop Carlos Correa was the latest of the bunch, missing some time with a concussion. Correa suffered the injury back on May 15 when he collided with Byron Buxton in the outfield and has missed […]

The Boston Red Sox (26-26) have struggled to find any kind of offensive rhythm as the season reaches the one-third mark. The first game of Friday’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles gave an indication that the team’s offense may be ready to hit its stride. Led by slugging designated hitter Rafael Devers, the Red Sox […]

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer’s tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays feels like it has yet to really begin. That is getting close to happening. The Blue Jays will get Scherzer back in a few weeks, and he is on the right track. Keegan Matheson, a reporter covering the team, updated the situation. Scherzer […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in the midst of a disastrous season. Injuries have decimated the team and just about nothing is going right for Baltimore at the moment. And the Boston Red Sox took the opportunity to pour salt in the Orioles’ wounds Friday by bashing the birds in historic fashion. After seven and a […]

For the second offseason in a row, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made low-key moves to address the starting pitching rotation rather than pursue a high-profile free agent or trade option. The strategy appeared even riskier this year, though, as both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas suffered injuries in spring training. […]

The Detroit Tigers lost their season opener against the Cleveland Guardians 7-0 on Thursday. The matchup between the leaders in the American League Central division got off to a bad start for Detroit. However, AJ Hinch will have Matt Vierling at his disposal for the first time this season in the second game. The 28-year-old […]

The Atlanta Braves began the 2025 season still recovering from the spate of injuries the team suffered last year. First Atlanta got starting pitcher Spencer Strider back in the rotation after a long layoff following elbow surgery last April. And now, the Braves will welcome back Ronald Acuna Jr., as the former MVP will make […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and the team moved on from veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley. The Mets released the 29-year-old on Friday, ending a five-year stint with New York. He joined the team back in 2021 as part of a trade that sent Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets extended Reid-Foley […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a big win to start a 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a NL Central battle. Ahead of Game 2, the Brewers are reinstating reliever Aaron Ashby from the IL (right oblique strain). Ashby has yet to pitch this season. In 2024, he had a very respectable campaign. […]

It’s no secret that Juan Soto has been struggling as of late, as he’s recording a .182 batting average and .387 OBP with just four hits and zero home runs in his last seven games. With the New York Mets star cold at the plate and receiving scrutiny from fans, teammate Francisco Lindor shared a […]

The New York Yankees have had stars define each era of the team. Aaron Judge is the player that leads the charge for the Yankees in the present thanks to his overwhelming power. New York begins a series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field this weekend riding a four-game winning streak. However, manager Aaron […]

Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera ended his Hall of Fame career following the 2023 season, retiring after 21 years in the majors. But baseball lifers can sometimes find it difficult to put the game behind them. So it was no surprise that Cabrera was named to Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as […]

The Boston Red Sox are taking on the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, and a scary sight has unfolded for the Red Sox. Star third baseman Alex Bregman has exited the game with an apparent injury. He called a trainer out after reaching base in the fifth inning, and he ended up leaving the game and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting a crucial arm back ahead of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Justin Martinez is being reinstated from the IL after recovering from right shoulder inflammation. Manager Torey Lovullo spoke on Martinez’s rehab performance on the 20th. “Everything checked out. I spoke to him today. He said […]

Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s betting scandal caught the baseball world off guard in 2024. More than a year after Dave Roberts’ Japanese superstar fired Mizuhara for stealing money to cover gambling debts, a show covering the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s story has been sold by Lionsgate TV by Kevin Beggs. Beggs […]

First, sending a message on social media, Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks has spoken about the death threats he and other players have received, which he cites as an ongoing problem in sports. While fans being fed up by players on the Red Sox and other teams is par for the course, leading to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had some ups and downs this season, and are hovering around the .500 mark. Overall, they have not been able to keep up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing them by five games for first place in the National League West. Three players stand out due to their struggles, and Diamondbacks […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and rumors are already swirling that the St. Louis Cardinals could make some moves before then. With the team playing well to begin the season, insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic seems to believe the front office could be busy at the midseason mark. During a guest […]

The Washington Nationals are nine games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Things aren’t looking all that great for the franchise, and many believe they could be sellers by the trade deadline. At least one player on the team is rumored to be garnering interest in the trade market. The Nationals’ closer, […]

As the Los Angeles Angels are on a seven-game winning streak after the 10-5 victory over the Athletics, there’s no doubt the team is at its best player in the young season. The winning ways for the Angels are even coming with Mike Trout still injured and working his way back, but shortstop Zach Neto […]

The Atlanta Braves have been waiting for their star player to return to the mound, and they’ll have to wait no longer. Ronald Acuna Jr. has been activated off the injured list, and he will play in the Braves’ series opener against the San Diego Padres on May 23. Manager Brian Snitker spoke about Acuna’s […]

The Texas Rangers are struggling to stay above .500, teetering between wins and losses, which has defined their season. While the season still has legs, they must figure it out fast. These three players have Rangers fans fed up, and either wanting them to get better or not be on the roster entirely. The Rangers […]

There’s no doubt that the biggest conversation around the Pittsburgh Pirates has been the trade speculation of Paul Skenes, one that comes after another frustrating season for the team. While the Pirates shut down any rumors involving a Skenes trade, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic takes a look at the variables surrounding one if it […]

The Colorado Rockies continue to make history. With yesterday’s 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, which completed the series sweep, the Rockies are 8-42 to start the season. That 50-game start is officially the worst in MLB’s modern era, which dates back to 1901. According to ESPN, the Rockies’ 50-game record is the worst of […]

The Detroit Tigers are off to a sensational start as they are currently sitting at 33-18, which is good for the best record in baseball. The Tigers were one of the hottest teams to end the 2024 season as they miraculously made a late playoff push and ended up getting a Wild Card spot. The […]

The St Louis Cardinals have won 13 of their last 17 games to launch into National League Central contention. After a quiet offseason, there was a lot of rebuilding talk about the Red Birds. Part of the reason was that the Cardinals allowed Paul Goldschmidt to walk to the New York Yankees in free agency. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are meandering around mediocrity this season, currently sitting 25-26. Ultimately, there has been a lot of inconsistency, and it has not helped them get an edge. Three players have struggled mightily, and Brewers fans are already fed up with it as the 2025 season continues. The Brewers won the National League Central […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. They sit in first place in the NL Central, are getting a great year from offseason acquisition Kyle Tucker, and the fans are happy at the Friendly Confines. Well, those fans are going to be even happier on Friday. Bruce Levine of […]

The Chicago Cubs are having an incredible season and are leading the National League Central division. Yet, lingering issues could plague the team, especially at playoff teams. Here are three players that Cubs fans are already fed up with, and want to see improve their play or leave town entirely. The Cubs are emerging as […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians got together for the first time this season on Thursday night, and it was an ugly one for the Tigers. Detroit is off to a fantastic start as it currently has the best record in baseball, but the Guardians were the better team in Game 1 of this four-game […]

The Baltimore Orioles are having a miserable 2025 MLB season. They enter Memorial Day Weekend at 16-32, last place in the American League East. That has Orioles fans and pundits looking ahead to the MLB trade deadline, as this season slips away. Could they deal Felix Bautista or Tomoyuki Sugano? Ken Rosenthal could see one […]

Taylor Ward is locked in, and the Los Angeles Angels are riding his hot bat all the way up the standings. Ward tied a career high with five RBIs on Thursday, blasting a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to power the Angels past the Oakland Athletics with a 10–5 win. It was Ward’s […]

Despite multiple injuries impacting the starting rotation this season, the Seattle Mariners have managed to stay atop the AL West. And one of Seattle’s brightest young starters was finally ready to rejoin the team as George Kirby made his long-awaited injury return. Unfortunately, Kirby’s 2025 debut didn’t go quite how he envisioned. The 27-year-old righty […]

In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events during Thursday’s matchup between the Mariners and Astros in Houston, Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo was forced to leave the dugout in the eighth inning after taking a foul ball directly off his lower leg. The incident brought an unsettling pause to the Mariners’ 9-2 loss, as Woo […]

The Boston Red Sox are taking a flier on a towering, unpolished left-hander from the independent leagues. On Wednesday, the club officially purchased the contract of 6-foot-7 pitcher PJ Labriola from the New York Boulders of the Frontier League, per the team’s MLB.com transactions log. Labriola, 24, is the latest long-shot prospect hoping to transform […]