The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a downward spiral, which could spell good news for the Houston Astros, who can stand to add closer Craig Kimbrel. The Chicago Cubs were exceeding expectations, as they entered the 2021 season as sellers and looked to be bonafide contenders in the National League. But they have fallen off
Shohei Ohtani’s starring role for the Los Angeles Angels as a pitcher and designated hitter set him up to make MLB All-Star Game history. Not a day goes by without Shohei Ohtani doing something incredible. On Sunday, the two-way star made more MLB history by becoming the first player to be named an All-Star as
Jul 3, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) looks on in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Yankees: 3 easy replacements for Aroldis Chapman by John Buhler The Colorado Rockies are a clear trade deadline seller, but manager Bud
The Royals currently have one of the best records in all of baseball. The only question is how long can they keep this up? The Kansas City Royals are off to a hot start this season which is not something a lot of people expected from them this season. With the additions of guys like
The Atlanta Braves revealed their lineup for Monday’s game, featuring slugger Max Fried. Fried played the role of hero on Sunday afternoon, after the umpires took a win away from the Braves via a play at the plate. No, this one didn’t involve Alec Bohm. Fried personified pitchers who rake, as his career batting average
The Miami Marlins could hold on to Starling Marte instead of dealing him at the trade deadline, according to a new report. The Cubs and Cardinals have every reason to make a run at Marlins outfielder Starling Marte. The problem? Miami might not let him go. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the
Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros need to make sure they’re in a good spot to make a World Series run, but these two trade deadline deals wouldn’t be worth the cost. The Astros needed a bit of time to settle into the 2021 season, but after an excellent June,
Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago White Sox are reportedly interested in Trevor Story, and here are three prospects they could offer for the Rockies shortstop. In the final year of his contract, it’s the worst-kept secret in baseball that the Colorado Rockies will be trading Trevor Story. But over the holiday weekend
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 10: Umpire Joe West #22 looks on during the game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) UFC 264: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 preview and predictions by
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will be a free agent after the 2021 season and the possibility of a reunion with the Detroit Tigers is on his mind. Justin Verlander spent the bulk of his Hall of Fame career pitching for the Detroit Tigers. Could he finish it there? The veteran pitcher is coming off Tommy
The Braves could get their hands on Aaron Judge before the MLB trade deadline if they make a big enough offer to the Yankees. The Atlanta Braves hoped to be a contender again in 2021 after a strong 2020 campaign. However, they’ve been a relative disappointment. At 41-42, they sit 3.5 games behind the Mets
The Chicago White Sox reportedly have interest in Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. Here is how they can pull off a trade for him. The Chicago White Sox entered the Fourth of July with a 49-33 record, giving them a six game lead over the Cleveland Indians for first place in the AL Central. The
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – MARCH 03: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park on March 03, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Ohio State football: 5-star DE commits to Buckeyes in huge get
Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker. (Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) What players were selected for the MLB 2021 All-Star roster? by Alicia de Artola Another day, another historic Shohei Ohtani moment by Alicia de Artola The announcement of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game rosters brought out plenty of complaints about unbelievable snubs on Twitter. There’s only one
The 2021 All-Star Game rosters are officially set. MLB released the full lineup for the American League and National League. Who is in? The 2021 All-Star Game is coming up quickly. Now, fans know exactly who will be participating in the annual AL vs. NL battle this year on July 13 in Denver. MLB dropped
The Cleveland Indians gave an update after the gruesome Josh Naylor injury, including details on surgery and an update on his timeline to return. It’s only been a day since Cleveland Indians first baseman Josh Naylor suffered one of the most gruesome baseball injuries we’ve ever seen, but the team is trying to stay positive
Travis d’Arnaud, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves have plenty of intriguing assets if they are sellers at the trade deadline. While the Atlanta Braves are only three games back of the New York Mets in the NL East standings, another bad week or two might force them into being sellers at
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. (Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports) Jacob deGrom says he may not pitch in the 2021 All Star game (Video) by Amy Kaplan Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was the first one out of the dugout to check on Justin Turner after he was nailed in the head by a pitch. Justin
One young Cincinnati Reds fan went to a game to see her favorite player — slugger Joey Votto. Only problem? He got ejected in the first inning. Don’t worry, Votto would make up for this flaw in judgement. Votto struck out on a check-swing against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, and had a frank
Eric Haase put the Detroit Tigers ahead of the Chicago White Sox with maximum excitement on a three-run inside-the-park home run. There are a lot of thrilling ways to score in baseball, but there’s something extra captivating about an inside-the-park home run Credit Tigers left fielder Eric Haase for bringing that unique joy to Comerica
The Chicago White Sox are already dealing with a wave of injuries. Now add catcher Yasmani Grandal to the list of concerns. In Chicago, when it rains, it pours. The White Sox are now dealing with another injury in the lineup after catcher Yasmani Grandal left Friday’s game against the Tigers with calf tightness. The
Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich. (Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports) Tigers: This Eric Haase 3-run inside-the-park homer is what makes baseball exciting (Video) by Alicia de Artola Walmart 4th of July hours: Is Walmart open on July 4th? by Thomas Albano Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich gifted a child a signed bat after the fan made an
Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius. (Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) Twitter freaks out after TNT broadcast shuts down during Hawks-Bucks Game 6 by Scott Rogust Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius announced his return from the IL with a jaw-dropping leaping catch against the Padres. Didi Gregorius has only been back in action for the Phillies for two games.
Chicago Cubs slugger Joc Pederson Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Who is Jolie Poirier? by Maria Morales White Sox injury woes continue with Yasmani Grandal going down by Alicia de Artola Chicago Cubs slugger Joc Pederson did not react kindly to a controversial strike call in the third inning that went against him. After
German Marquez, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees. (Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Yankees could really use a boost to their starting rotation at the trade deadline. The clock is ticking, and the 2021 New York Yankees are running out of time to save their season. New York entered play on Saturday vs. the New
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper. (Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) Watch driver hilariously snatch steering wheel from rival driver during on-track fight (Video) by Scott Rogust Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper smacked a home run into the second deck at Citizens Bank Park against the San Diego Padres. Bryce Harper is a fan of the second deck
Believe it or not, the New York Mets aren’t the only team that is still paying Bobby Bonilla a handsome amount on July 1. It’s July 1, which of course means it’s Bobby Bonilla Day. The former standout slugger hasn’t played in an MLB game since 2001, yet he’s scheduled to be paid until he’s
Adam Frazier, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Canadiens vs Lightning NHL live stream reddit for Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 by Alicia de Artola The Chicago White Sox could be in the market for Pittsburgh Pirates star Adam Frazier. The Chicago White Sox have expressed interest in potentially trading for
Pablo Lopez, Miami Marlins, Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Tugstsogt Nyambayar brings experience against Chris Colbert by Jeremy Herriges Could Giannis Antetokounmpo play in a potential Bucks-Hawks Game 7? by Alicia de Artola The Miami Marlins Twitter account went after the umpires for ejecting Pablo Lopez after he hit Atlanta Braves leadoff
The struggling Chicago Cubs have lost seven games in a row and set a franchise record for futility at the plate in the process. It’s been a disastrous week for the Chicago Cubs. Since throwing a combined no-hitter against the Dodgers on June 24, the Cubs had not won a game. That’s seven losses in