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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 […]

It might be accurate to say at this point of the MLB season that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has earned every cent of his one-year free-agent contract. His stellar play this year has earned him the admiration of Dodgers fans, and a starting spot on the National League team for the MLB All-Star […]

The Atlanta Braves have placed pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list just five days after playing in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Atlanta announced the news today, citing “left forearm neuritis,” and that Dylan Dodd had been recalled in a corresponding move. Fried threw just 10 pitches and faced four batters in the […]

After a disastrous rendition of the National Anthem before the MLB Home Run Derby that ultimately caused country singer Ingrid Andress to check in to rehab when she admitted she was drunk during her performance, Andress has canceled several tour dates. Earlier today, Andress had four upcoming tour dates listed online – July 17 at […]

The 2024 MLB All-Star Game was an exciting contest that the American League ended up winning by a score of 5-3. While Jarren Duran’s go-ahead two-run home run ended up stealing the show, there were tons of stories that emerged from this game. And unsurprisingly, one of them came from Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly […]

The Boston Red Sox have quietly hung around in the American League playoff race this season and are playing their best baseball at the halfway point. A few Red Sox players were deserving of a spot in the MLB All-Star Game and Boston sent three players to the Midsummer Classic. Two of them were involved […]

When elite Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes was named the National League’s All-Star Game starter, fans began salivating over who he would face. New York Yankees star Juan Soto had an opportunity to step into the box against Skenes, but it didn’t produce the outcome he was looking for. Soto ended up drawing a walk […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and the brightest stars in baseball today converged at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday night for the 2024 edition of the MLB All-Star Game. Harper and the National League fell prey to the American League by a final score of 5-3, but everyone can still appreciate the […]

Baseball fans are used to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani making history and setting records that no one ever thought could be achieved. In Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star game, Ohtani hit a historic home run in more ways than one. Ohtani’s second-inning home run made him the first player in All-Star Game history to […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes started the 2024 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night, with just 11 big league starts under his belt. After a 16-pitch scoreless first inning, Skenes’ night was done and the first of what is likely many MLB All-Star Game appearances was in the books. Afterward, Skenes spoke about his […]

Shohei Ohtani has been the talk of baseball since he arrived in Los Angeles in 2017 and Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game is no different. On Tuesday night, Ohtani’s outfit was the talk of the social media town. The Dodger’s star rolled up in a suit honoring his dog Decoy. Shohei Ohtani's #AllStarGame suit has his […]

Aaron Judge is having another monster season for the New York Yankees. The centerfielder leads MLB in home runs, RBI, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, OPS+ and WAR. So it’s no great surprise the Yankees’ slugger made his fourth-straight All-Star game and the sixth of his career. Prior to the start of the Midsummer Classic, […]

Singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress is giving her explanation for her controversial performance of the national anthem at this year’s MLB Home Run Derby. Andress said she was intoxicated while performing, per her social media. “I was drunk last night,” Andress wrote on Instagram. “I’m checking myself into a facility today (Tuesday) to get the help I […]

Bryce Harper plans on being at several more MLB All-Star Games before he hangs up his cleats. Like so many others around baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies star wants to see a change to the jersey protocol for baseball’s premier midseason event. He’d like to wear his team’s uniform again in the Midsummer Classic before his […]

The Home Run Derby started rocky when country singer Ingrid Andress put forth an interesting rendition of the National Anthem. The anthem happened before a sold-out crowd at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, the host of this year’s MLB All-Star festivities. In a scene reminiscent of Fergie’s performance at the NBA All-Star Game, Andress’s […]

The Mid-Summer Classic takes the stage as players vie to put their name in the history books at the All-Star Game.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 MLB All-Star Game MVP prediction and pick. As players take the field in Texas for the All-Star game, putting on a show for […]

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto is ready to sit down and stay awhile. Soto says he is getting a bit tired of changing teams every few seasons and wants to stick with one place to finish out his MLB career. “It’s a little uncomfortable wearing different jerseys and changing teams,” Soto said at All-Star […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is in his first year in Major League Baseball, but he’s already thinking about life after the big leagues. Skenes is hoping to work in the military after he’s done pitching, per USA Today. “Just being able to give back,” Skenes said, per USA TODAY Sports. “An easy one would […]

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans a performance to remember at the 2024 Home Run Derby, becoming the first player ever from his franchise to make it out of the opening round and making it to the final stage on a tear. Unfortunately for him, he came up just short, losing to […]

New York Yankees sluggers Juan Soto and Aaron Judge will bat third and fourth in the American League’s lineup in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night, meaning that while Soto is guaranteed to fact upcoming Pirates star Paul Skenes, Judge needs someone to get on base ahead of him to face him. Soto […]

The talent pool runs deep in MLB right now. There are still plenty of legends who have been running the game for years, but some young talent has emerged as some of the best in baseball, too. Regardless of age, all of the sport’s best will show up for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The […]

It is the MLB All-Star Break and to kick the festivities off in Arlington, Texas the Home Run Derby is tonight. There is nothing like watching some sluggers get their chance behind the plate and hitting as many home runs as far as they can. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make some […]

Juan Soto is in his first year playing for the New York Yankees and seems to have adjusted seamlessly to life in the Bronx. He hit .295 in the first half with a .985 OPS, 23 home runs, and a league-leading 79 walks. That gives him a bWAR of 5.0 through 94 games. But there […]

There are a few beliefs around the Home Run Derby that keep some of the best sluggers in baseball from returning year after year. Some say it messes with their timing, others prefer the extra day of rest, and some just don’t see the draw after doing it once and crossing the item off their […]

Baltimore Orioles fans are rolling into the All-Star break in high spirits. After watching their beloved birds lose five games in a row and cede their lead in the American League East, Camden Yards enjoyed an improbable 6-5 walk-off win against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. The O’s are marching into the Midsummer […]

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez will not be playing in Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game despite ranking fifth in Major League Baseball in batting average and second in hits. Arraez cites his thumb injury as the reason for missing the game. “I need the rest,” Arraez said, according to ESPN. Arraez first exhibited issues with his […]

Marcell Ozuna has been quite the bright spot for the Atlanta Braves this season. The Big Bear has been arguably Atlanta’s most consistent player this season. The designated hitter’s power has kept the team afloat during some particularly rough moments this season. As a result, Ozuna was selected to the All-Star team. However, what some […]

The Major League Baseball season is a marathon, and the All-Star break is our chance to digest three-and-a-half months of madness on the field. So it’s fitting that just as we enter that four-day respite from the MLB action, the league threw us a weekend curveball. Of the teams ranked in our top 10 this […]