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The Cleveland Guardians snapped a brutal 10-game losing streak with back-to-back wins against the Houston Astros this week. While manager Stephen Vogt wasn’t concerned about the skid, it’s been an up-and-down season for the Guardians despite another impressive campaign from Jose Ramirez. The Guardians’ third baseman made his seventh-career MLB All-Star Game this year. However, […]

The New York Mets are already sending three players to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. Shortstop Francisco Lindor wants to add one more teammate to the traveling party. Outfielder Juan Soto did not make the All-Star team for the first time since becoming a full-time player in 2019. A slow start to his […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is set to kick off on July 15. With the game right around the corner, the league announced that it’s making a major change that will certainly catch the attention of umpires. Reports indicate that MLB will utilize an “automated ball-strike system” in the upcoming All-Star Game, according to Jesse […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal isn’t just chasing the American League Cy Young, he’s positioning himself for something even more historic. The Tigers, now the best team in baseball, owe much of that success to their left-handed pitcher. Tarik Skubal has quietly entered the AL MVP conversation, a rare accomplishment for any pitcher in today’s […]

The New York Mets are in the thick of a competitive NL playoff race, and while they edged out a 7-6 extra-inning win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, the buzz afterward wasn’t just about the final score — it centered around Juan Soto. The star outfielder delivered the go-ahead RBI single through the […]

Jonathan Aranda was the only Tampa Bay Rays player to be named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday. But on Tuesday, MLB announced the injury replacements for the teams. That meant Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was named to his first All-Star Game, replacing Alex Bregman. Junior Caminero is a first-time All-Star! He replaces Alex […]

As Major League Baseball approaches All-Star Weekend and the break that comes with it, the final All-Star rosters were released. The Seattle Mariners, one of many teams fighting for a playoff spot, will have four representatives. Cal Raleigh will start at catcher after a historic start to the season, joined by center fielder Julio Rodriguez. […]

It came as a surprise to some when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was selected for the All-Star game, but it was made clear the type of distinction that he received from Commissioner Rob Manfred. With the Dodgers’ star in Kershaw sneaking into the All-Star game, it’s a “legends” pick, garnering a response from […]

The week between the MLB All-Star Game roster announcement and the game itself is for two things and two things only: pressuring power hitters into participating in the Home Run Derby and debating All-Star snubs. Well, Cal Raleigh is in the Derby so that part is taken care of. As for the snubs, there are […]

The Atlanta Braves may be battling through a difficult season, but there’s still plenty to celebrate in Atlanta, especially for Matt Olson. The hometown first baseman is set to make his third MLB All-Star Game appearance, but this one hits a little differently. Not only will the game be played at Truist Park, home of […]

The Minnesota Twins will have a major presence at this year’s 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and it couldn’t be a more personal moment for one of their stars. Outfielder Byron Buxton has officially been named a participant in the derby, set to take place at Truist Park in Atlanta — just a few hours […]

Just about everyone who has ever aspired to play Major League Baseball has played a game of Home Run Derby in their backyard. Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh is no different. A week before Raleigh participates in the real thing in Atlanta, video has surfaced of a young Raleigh fantasizing about winning it. Daniel Kramer, […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in baseball this year, and they are sending a good amount of talent to the MLB All-Star Game. Position players were announced last week, and the Tigers learned that Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres were all going to be starters, and then as we […]

New York Yankees spark plug Jazz Chisholm Jr. was named an All-Star on Sunday, and he is already prepared to make a fashion statement at the red carpet event before the festivities begin on the diamond. “Red carpet, that’s my thing,” Chisholm told ESPN. “I do have a fit in mind.” Chisholm has been somewhat […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw earned a spot in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday as a special selection. He joins the National League roster in what might mark the final Midsummer Classic of his legendary career. After starting the season on the injured list, Kershaw quietly put together a strong stretch. Kershaw […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 2015. The snub ended his impressive streak of eight straight selections. The surprising omission adds another twist to an already unpredictable season. Since 2016, Betts had been a fixture in the Midsummer Classic. But after a […]

The New York Mets signed right fielder Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history this past offseason, but a pedestrian start has ultimately kept him off the All-Star team for the first time in four years. Soto was honest when asked about the snub and did not run from the reality that his […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not doing very well in the 2025 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have must-watch talents. For one, they have one of the best hurlers in the game today in the form of Paul Skenes, who has as many seasons in the big leagues as MLB All-Star nods. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoined the Atlanta Braves on May 23, nearly a year to the day after suffering a season-ending ACL tear during the 2024 campaign. The Braves had already played 50 games when the former MVP made his 2025 debut. But despite a truncated first half of the season, Acuña was selected to start […]

When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh felt the spotlight of All-Star voting in a way he never expected. He admitted the process made him laugh and squirm at the same time, feeling blessed and excited, but also felt relieved that it finally ended. “Obviously, I’m very blessed and very excited,” Raleigh said. “I’m just glad (voting) […]

The New York Mets may be in the middle of a tough stretch at the moment, with Francisco Lindor not exactly playing at his usual superstar level during their rough 4-14 stretch that dates back to June 13. Nonetheless, Lindor, after starting off the 2025 season strong, still garnered the respect of fans after he […]

The Chicago Cubs have surged into the spotlight in 2025, and so has their dynamic center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his elite defense and speed, the 23-year-old five-tool player is delivering on the hype that surrounded his arrival in Chicago—and fans are […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is officially heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, and for the Atlanta Braves, it couldn’t be happening at a better place—or time. The superstar outfielder was named a starter in the National League lineup for the annual game at Truist Park, earning his fifth career All-Star selection. Despite missing significant time […]

The 2021 trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets that sent top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Chicago in exchange for All-Star shortstop Javier Baez has come full circle in one of the most unexpected ways. Four years later, both players will start in center field for their respective leagues at the 2025 MLB […]

The starting lineups for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game are set. The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers lead the way with three players each chosen as starters. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani will lead each team in the All-Star Game as the league’s best converge on Truist Park in Atlanta. However, there […]

Last season was the low point of Javier Baez’s career. He was a liability at the plate, and after being one of the best players in the game, he looked like a shell of his former self. His contract looked disastrous for the Detroit Tigers, but something unexpected has happened this year. Baez has looked […]

Players around the league are being named to the All-Star team with the MLB All-Star Game right around the corner. However, Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz was somehow not named the starter for the NL. Fans jumped on social media and shared their surprised reactions. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor was named […]

The starters for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game were revealed on Wednesday night. While every player on each team is a deserving inclusion, there were some big names left out of the All-Star Game’s starting lineups alongside Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, New York Mets first baseman Pete […]

Shohei Ohtani is putting together yet another MVP-caliber season in 2025 after winning the award three times in the last four years. Ohtani broke the record for home runs by a leadoff hitter over the first 80 games of a season on Tuesday, surpassing Brady Anderson’s mark of 26 set in 1996. On Thursday, the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made headlines by shutting down speculation about Shohei Ohtani potentially pitching in the MLB All-Star Game. While Ohtani’s name carries major weight in both fan voting and league buzz, Roberts confirmed the two-way star will not take the mound in the Midsummer Classic. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported the […]

Despite a tough 14-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the Detroit Tigers continue to be one of the top headlines of this MLB season so far. The Tigers are enjoying a breakout year in the American League, and outfielder Riley Greene has emerged as a key catalyst behind Detroit’s impressive rise […]

The Baltimore Orioles may be having an underwhelming campaign, but there’s one hitter who is enjoying an impressive season — Ryan O’Hearn. The 31-year-old is swinging it extremely well so far, batting .304 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs. O’Hearn is only five long balls off his career-high, and we’re not even at the […]

The Chicago Cubs should be sending multiple players to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. They have a commanding lead in the National League Central and are getting great seasons from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. But as one of the first teams to 40 wins, they should be sending more players than just […]

The Seattle Mariners are pushing for a playoff spot once again as the mid-point of the season approaches. They took the AL West lead early, but have already given it back to the Houston Astros. But the MLB All-Star Game will have multiple Mariners players in it, including Cal Raleigh behind the plate. With a […]

The Chicago Cubs have been dominant to start the 2025 season as the team has gone 45-28, tying the New York Mets for the second-best record in baseball. The Cubs appear poised to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. And the team received more good news Wednesday as the All-Star Game […]

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. That includes Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is a near-lock to make his second All-Star […]

The New York Yankees are the most legendary team in baseball history. Over the years, the Yankees produced some of the greatest players of all time. Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, Ford, Munson, Mattingly, Jeter, and Judge. Aside from the players, they have produced some of the most excellent managers ever. Miller Huggins, Joe McCarthy, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were the hottest team in baseball over the first half of the season. The Phillies sent three offensive starters to the All-Star game for the first time in 42 years. In all, the team had an MLB-best eight players in the 2024 Midsummer Classic. However, since returning from the All-Star break, the […]