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Mets All-Star Slugger Expects Turnaround After Break

Juan Soto returned from the All-Star break expecting the Mets to turn their season around. Their 40-57 record, however, raises questions about whether it is already too late. The post Mets All-Star Slugger Expects Turnaround After Break appeared first on HEAVY .

Giants Fans Reminded of Joe Schoen’s Xavier McKinney Mistake in Position Rankings

When the New York Giants cut ties with former head coach Brian Daboll midseason, there were plenty of fans who felt general manager Joe Schoen should get the axe as well.It makes sense. Both were hired in the same cycle by the Giants and shared responsibility for their 20-40-1 record (or 22-45-1 in Schoen’s case).But […] The post Giants Fans Reminded of Joe Schoen’s Xavier McKinney Mistake in Position Rankings appeared first on HEAVY .

Netflix earns smallest Home Run Derby audience since 2003

The first Home Run Derby on Netflix was also the least-watched in over 20 years. Monday’s Home Run Derby drew just 5.3 million viewers on Netflix, marking the least-watched edition of the event since 2003, when the Derby earned 5.2 million viewers on ESPN, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal. The audience for…

Sans Francisco? Phillies vs. Mets series preview

When MLB decided to feature Phillies vs. Mets as the featured second half opening night game, they probably thought they be featuring two teams vying for control of the National League East. I suppose in baseball, a .500 batting average is pretty good. It’s possible that the Mets have a miracle run in them and […]

I Have Discovered The Final Frontier In Baseball Tinkering

Baseball is a game of centimeters, and every carefully placed hair on a pitcher's head is the difference between a Cy Young season and an ERA higher than your jersey number. Take Toronto's Dylan Cease. At the All-Star Game, Cease explained that during spring training, he began turning his head toward third base mid-delivery in order to avoid rotating too quickly on his pitches. This is a small alteration, yet he has lowered his ERA to 2.56 from last year's 4.55. After hearing Cease describe...

Boston Red Sox Announce Release Of 7-Year MLB Player Before Rays Series

On Friday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will resume action after the All-Star break when they host the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.They went into the break with momentum, as they have won nine out of their last ten games.Boston Red Sox Announce Release Of 7-Year MLB PlayerAhead of their series with the Rays, […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Release Of 7-Year MLB Player Before Rays Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high. Last year, the team was 11.5 games behind the MLB-best Detroit Tigers in […] The post Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt appeared first on Just Baseball .

Burns, Reds agree to $105M extension

The Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Chase Burns have agreed to terms on a seven year, $105 million contract extension, per reports. There are reportedly no options and no deferrals, and assuming the extension kicks in next year, it buys out two free agent years. Burns was the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft […]

Chicago Cubs Recent Pitcher Cut by New MLB Team

The Chicago Cubs, much like all other 29 MLB teams, are enjoying their All-Star break, and the Cubbies will open the back half of their 2026 regular season on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. However, just because it’s the All-Star break does not stop roster transactions from happening, and late Wednesday night, news broke of […] The post Chicago Cubs Recent Pitcher Cut by New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Atlanta Braves Sign Intriguing Catcher To $1.25 Million Deal Before Rangers Game

On Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves will play their first game after the All-Star break when they host the Texas Rangers at Truist Park.The Braves went into the break following a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Missouri.Braves Sign Intriguing Catcher For $1.25 MillionEarlier this week, the Braves selected Jack Brenner […] The post Atlanta Braves Sign Intriguing Catcher To $1.25 Million Deal Before Rangers Game appeared first on HEAVY .