Updated MLB Playoff Picture and Wild Card standings after Twins sweep Braves
Here's an updated look at the MLB Playoff Picture after the Minnesota Twins swept the Atlanta Braves.
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Little League World Series 2026 Thursday Schedule, TV Info and Bracket Predictions
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series kicked off Wednesday and wasted little time getting to the dramatics, thanks to a walk-off home run in the day's finale.
Ace Rankings For Each MLB Team's Best Starting Pitcher in 2026
Every Major League Baseball team has an ace of its starting rotation, but some are much, much better than others.
MLB Trade Fails Haunting Teams in 2026
The Boston Red Sox's sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1919 remains the holy grail of bad baseball trades. Yet without fail, there are new additions to the canon every year.
Phillies News: Nestor Cortes, Zack Wheeler, Derek Hill
The Phillies have the day off today before they will look to continue their recent streak of good play against the Cardinals this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. It’s probably for the best the off day is today, as it looks like it would have been incredibly difficult to play a ballgame with tonight’s forecasted […]
Podcast: White Sox vs. Cubs Season Series Ends in Split
Episode Summary The Battle for Chicago ends in a 3-3 season split with both teams defending their home turf. A recap of the action at Wrigley Field, checking in on Braden Montgomery's progress, and Awful Announcing's Local TV Broadcast rankings The post Podcast: White Sox vs. Cubs Season Series Ends in Split appeared first on Sox Machine .
Orioles news: Alexander nears rehab, De León switches to relief
Hello, friends. Pete Alonso hit a fair ball into the left field seats last night that should have been a go-ahead home run. Let’s just get that one out of the way right off the top. It’s unbelievable that the umpire did not call a fair ball live and it’s even more unbelievable that the […]
Yankees prospects: Kilby, Pena lead Tampa blowout
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 7-2 vs. Charlotte Knights 2B Anthony Volpe 0-4, 3 KLF Jasson Domínguez 1-3, 2B, BB, K, SBC J.C. Escarra 0-4SS Max Schuemann 0-4, 2 K3B Oswaldo Cabrera 1-4DH Marco Luciano 0-3, BB, KRF Yanquiel Fernández 1-41B Tyler Hardman 0-2, RBI, BB, KCF Kenedy Corona 2-3, RBI, SB Xavier Rivas 3.1 IP, […]
Jake Bauers, ascending
I’m writing on August 19, and Jake Bauers has a 146 OPS+ in 452 plate appearances. The last time a Milwaukee Brewer had a 146 wRC+ in a season in which they had even 350 plate appearances was in 2019, when Christian Yelich was in the second of his back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons. Of course, there’s […]
Cowboys news: Takeaways from joint practice with the Saints
The Cowboys joint practice with the Saints had several scuffles but there were also some intriguing observations when it came to what happen on the field. Terence Steele has been the starting right tackle in Dallas for quite some time now, but unfortunately, there’s still some questions regarding if he’s the answer going forward. Christian […]
Willson Contreras Fires Back at Red Sox Crowd With His Actions as Fans Rain Down Boos
Boo Willson Contreras once, and he can let it slide. Do it again while he is nursing a sore hamstring, and expect a response. Red Sox fans tested him twice in less than two weeks, and the second time, Contreras fired right back. After another ground ball drew boos from the Fenway crowd, he fired […] The post Willson Contreras Fires Back at Red Sox Crowd With His Actions as Fans Rain Down Boos appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“Act Like a Coward”: Jaxson Dart Gets Blunt Advice From Hall of Famer After Questioning NFL’s Concussion Protocol
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has been in the spotlight for feeling ‘puzzled’ at the NFL’s policy of sending players to the medical tent for checkups. That comment came after a brutal sack by Minnesota’s Jay Ward, which had Dart lying on the ground for a few concerning seconds. Hall of Fame wide receiver […] The post “Act Like a Coward”: Jaxson Dart Gets Blunt Advice From Hall of Famer After Questioning NFL’s Concussion Protocol appeared first on EssentiallySports .
2026 Little League World Series bracket, TV schedule & full list of games
The 2026 Little League World Series is finally here, with the tournament officially underway in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the annual attraction. The LLWS brings baseball fans from around the world together for the annual festivities that capture the true spirit…
Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 21)
It's time for the Week 21 edition of our Unlikely Aces column for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. In this piece, we discuss surprising pitchers who are going above and beyond expectations, providing your team with unlikely ace production that not many were expecting. Some performances are more sustainable than others, so we'll dive into […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 469: Blinded By The Lights
Reading take a 3-1 lead in their season opener courtesy of Jack Marriott, again. The old woes come back to haunt the team though and the Royals give up three unanswered goals to lose 4-3. Ben and Ross discuss a disappointing result on day one of League One, as well as dissecting the penalty shootout […]
‘Couldn’t Get Anything Going’: Texas Rangers Shut Out By Washington Nationals, Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers collected 4 hits, all singles, and drew 1 walk in a 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field. Cade Cavalli struck out 11 over 6 innings and retired the last 11 batters he faced. Washington scored first in the third inning and never […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Franklin Arias, Lazaro Montes, Jonathon Long
In the opening months of the season, managers have seen several top prospects earn the call and flash elite fantasy upside, showing the importance of stashing and how it can be the difference between winning and losing your league. In this piece, we will take a look at three intriguing hitter prospects to stash, including […]
Pirates acquire catcher from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor move yesterday, acquiring catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for the ever nebulous cash considerations. The 34-year-old Bethancourt was playing in the Minors for the Yankees organization, and while he will be a Minor League player for the Bucs, officially to be assigned to Triple-A Indianpolis, he […]
Box Score Banter: Rolling Seven
Some puzzles can take months to solve. The post Box Score Banter: Rolling Seven appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The DSL Difference
When attempting to interpret Dominican Summer League Performance, context is king. The post The DSL Difference appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
MLU: Of Cams and Campbells
Plus, if you're looking for folks to root for, a catcher in the Blue Jays organization that's more than half a haiku. The post MLU: Of Cams and Campbells appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Which Playoff Contenders Need an SoS?
Using PECOTA and strength of schedule to scope the remaining postseason races. The post Which Playoff Contenders Need an SoS? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Jackson Merrill y una espada enorme
Muchos ajustes pequeños que pueden terminar sumando. The post Jackson Merrill y una espada enorme appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Every MLB Team's Greatest Third Baseman - One Player From All 30 Teams
Some of the greatest hitters and defenders in the game's history have occupied the hot corner, or more traditionally known as third base. In this piece, we will attempt to name the greatest third baseman from each of the 30 MLB teams in the sport's history. Let's dive in! Arizona Diamondbacks Matt Williams While […]
AA Podcast: Michael Kay on broadcast rankings, John Sterling, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews New York Yankees TV voice Michael Kay. They discuss a wide range of topics including Awful Announcing’s MLB broadcaster rankings, whether there is an anti-Yankee bias, the YES Network, John Sterling, The Michael Kay Show, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa,…
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