Latest blog entries about MLB
Diamondbacks News Merrill Kelly Has Another Rough Outing, Offense Still Without MarteMerrill Kelly’s August ERA is problematic and is going the wrong direction at the worst possible time for Arizona. Although, it seems that even Google is having a hard time figuring out the Diamondbacks these days. I was somewhat confused when I tuned in […]
LSU football enters 2026 with Lane Kiffin taking over a roster bolstered by several major transfer additions. Sam Leavitt leads an offense featuring PFF’s No. 6 receiving corps, while Jordan Seaton arrives to strengthen an offensive line that struggled last season. DJ Pickett headlines the defense after earning a 78.6 PFF grade as a true freshman.
The Mets have placed Jorge Polanco on the IL with left ankle bursitis. The first baseman/DH will undergo surgery and is done for the season, according to Andy Green. The team’s skipper noted that Polanco “can’t get freedom from the pain”, which he has been playing through. The team signed Polanco to a two-year, $40 […]
Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BFrancisco Alvarez – DHBrett Baty – LFMarcus Semien – 2BLuis Torrens – C SP: Robert Stock – RHP Padres lineup Fernando Tatis – RFJake Cronenworth – 2BManny Machado – DHTy France – 1BJackson Merrill – CFLuis Rengifo – […]
San Diego Padres (68-59) at New York Mets (57-70), August 19, 2026, 10:10 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citi Field – Flushing, NY Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes will join the Phillies organization down the stretch, according to a report. The veteran left-hander will sign a big-league deal with Philadelphia, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Wednesday. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported that Cortes and the Phillies were in discussions. The 31-year-old Cortes has not pitched this season after […]
Now we enter the top half of the mid-season 2026 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, and 20-16. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 29 qualifying ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, […]
For some players, context defines their legacy. Bobby Richardson’s career statline — .266/.299/.335, 77 OPS+, 8.1 rWAR — was lackluster even by the standards of the 1950s and 1960s, and were it not for his elite defense at the keystone, he may have found the Yankees looking to replace him. But when the lights shined […]
In 2018, the Royals received two compensatory draft picks for the departure of free agents Lorenzo Cain and Eric Hosmer, in addition to a Competitive Balance Round A pick, giving them 5 of the top 60 picks. They sought to replenish their farm system following the breakup of their championship squad, and used their first […]
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is generating plenty of optimism heading into his second NFL season. Jordan Love has already noticed the young receiver’s progress, praising Golden for his ability to find openings and separate from defenders. Those qualities have made Golden a reliable target for Love during practice and could lead to [...]
Well alright then. In need of some depth, the team is making a move to have Cortes give them that needed depth. We have all seen that the rotation and bullpen have been stretched rather thin lately (thanks alot, Donnie), so adding someone who has had some big league success is a wise move. Cortes […]
These expensive stars, including Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker and Tigers LHP Framber Valdez, could become liabilities for their teams' postseason runs.
The New York Rangers hope defenseman Scott Morrow is ready to take the next step in his development after the […]
Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn joined The Chuck & Bo Show on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to discuss his newly signed contract extension and preview the fall baseball season.
The 19-year-old was superb out on loan last season and his form has captured the attention of Wolves and West Ham, while Rangers remain interested in the winger
It appears the Phillies are making a rotation addition. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Phillies are signing veteran […]
Good morning, folks…it appears I’m doing the links today… The Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals last night by a score of 5-0. Evan Grant’s game story talks about the Rangers being more aggressive on the basepaths in an effort to kickstart a somnolent offense. Taylor Sheridan, creator of “Yellowstone,” threw out the first pitch […]
Morrow played in 29 games with the Rangers in 2025-26, where he recorded six assists.
Philly is looking to a veteran to provide some needed pitching depth.
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 19, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their home stand with a Wednesday matinee contest against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates after the team scratched him from his start on Sunday against the Boston Red […]
Left-hander Nestor Cortes is reportedly making his return from arm surgery with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to FanSided's Robert Murray and the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
The Yankees make their intentions known.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson has been amazing with the bat in his hands, but he is now being valued correctly for the great work he does on defense.
On Saturday, August 25, Cardinals’ rookie Joshua Baez became the first-ever MLB player to homer in his first three plate appearances. The debut game against the Cubs in Wrigley field was monumental for both Baez and league history. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/2088748862848545031?s=20 Who Is Baez? The 23-year-old grew up in the Dominican Republic but spent his teenage years in Boston. There, he started […] The post Who Is Joshua Baez, the Cardinals’ Rookie Who Made History? appeared first ...
Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic will square-off in the first game of the Little League World Series on Wednesday out of the International bracket. Both Little Leagues have never made it to the LLWS in Williamsport. How to Watch Nicaragua…
The week's most-read MLB posts, emailed every Monday.