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Major League Baseball announced today that Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield has been selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Month for June. The award is especially notable given that Rumfield also earned the accolade in May. He is the first player to win National League Rookie of the Month in consecutive months […]
The Baltimore Orioles are far from the top name floating around in trade rumors this season, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be free of waves.In fact, one insider predicts the Orioles will acquire a handful of top prospects from the Houston Astros.Prediction Shows Orioles Making Splash With AstrosAccording to Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report, Baltimore […] The post Baltimore Orioles Predicted To Acquire Haul of Top Prospects From Houston Astros appeared first on HEAVY .
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Andrew Williamson scouting report. The 2026 is less than two weeks away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their […]
For many Cincinnati Reds fans, the breakout we saw during Matt McLain’s half-season of excellence in 2023 still resonates quite loudly. It’s hard not to, really – he was a 1st round pick of the club and during his first shot at the big leagues looked like he was an immediate success story, posting a […]
The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection. The Pirates are […]
The MLB Draft is only 8 days away, which means we are firmly in mock draft season. For a while, the Nats were being heavily connected to high school two-way player Jared Grindlinger. However, as we get closer to the draft, the winds seem to be shifting towards a college hitter. Both MLB Pipeline and […]
With the draft just around the corner, LL’s coverage on the amateur side will be ramping up considerably over the next week and aims to provide readers with a digestible, yet encompassing guide to next Saturday’s event. Having a handful of “draft crushes” every year makes the process significantly more enjoyable, and even if they […]
Contract talks continue between the Stars and Jason Robertson, the Red Wings set a high asking price for the Wild for Dylan Larkin, and the Rangers were interested in Alexander Nikishin.
San Diego found a whole new rock bottom on Friday night, and hope is getting harder and harder to find.
The Braves had a golden opportunity in front of their home fans to end their recent skid, win a series, and build some positive momentum heading into the All-Star break. Jordan Walker put Atlanta in an early hole with a three-run homer before Hurston Waldrep could even record an out in the first inning. It […]
DENVER — With one day before Saturday’s announcement of 2026 All-Star Game rosters, Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies is already to accept an invitation to the Home Run Derby. “I would like to do it,” he said. “If they want to ask me, I definitely want to do it.” Following his breakout campaign in […] The post Why Hunter Goodman Needs To Participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby appeared first on Just Baseball .
Veteran bat Andrew McCutchen is heading to the Braves on a minor league agreement, according to multiple reports, including from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. McCutchen opened the season with the Rangers. He was DFAed and released in late May. Atlanta collects another seasoned hitter after adding Carlos Santana last week. The club […]
The Atlanta Braves, who are leading the NL East for now, have made a few moves before Grant Holmes takes the hill tonight versus the Mets. Turns out that a seven-run inning will get someone’s attention. The Braves underwent a partial bullpen-ectomy last night. The Braves have recalled RHP Anthony Molina to Atlanta after optioning RHP […]
After a very, very slow start to his 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong turned on the jets in June. (Actually, a bit before that, as I will show you.) In 26 games in June, PCA batted .381/.468/.781 (40-for-105) with five doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 20 RBI, 21 runs scored, 17 walks and eight stolen […]
Changes are coming for the Boston Red Sox at the MLB trade deadline unless they can go on a serious winning streak before and after the All-Star Break over the next month. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is going to have some tough decisions to make.Some players could be on the move if Boston looks […] The post Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade Willson Contreras to Stunning National League Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The Royals just can’t beat the AL East. They also can’t stop getting hurt. And they can’t stop giving up home runs to Junior Caminero, either. Or, well, they can now that they’re done playing the Rays for the year. I hope. Later, Jeremy is joined by Brian Page of Rapsodo to talk about all […]
The St. Louis Cardinals ended up winning this series not just in the most important column but also on the aggregate as well. 17-13 ended up being the final aggregate score during this series and of those 17 runs, 11 of those St. Louis runs were scored in just two of the 27 innings that […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It has not been a good time to be a New York Yankee of late. […]
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. Check back regularly for posts about the Phillies participation (or lack thereof) in […]
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It has been a difficult stretch for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki dating back to June 12.Although the Dodgers outlasted the San Diego Padres 12-7 on Thursday night, Sasaki lasted just 3.0 innings, allowing seven hits, six earned runs, and two walks before exiting the game.Sasaki is now 3-5 this season with a […] The post Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Faces Backlash for What He Said After Troubling Outing appeared first on HEAVY .
What a difference a week makes, huh? The Cubs’ playoff odds were under 60% when I checked last week, and now they’re at 78.3% with a very winnable series against the Cardinals coming up. The Redbirds came out of the gate hot and have been holding steady in third place, but they are likely to … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series appeared first on .
The Atlanta Braves, who just lost a series to the St. Louis Cardinals this week, are set to open up a four-game set with the New York Mets on Friday evening, which includes a Fourth of July showdown on Saturday night. Before the Mets series begins, the Braves announced a wave of roster moves. More […] The post Atlanta Braves Cut New York Yankees 3-Year Pitcher In Latest Roster Move appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Astros appear ready to go for it one more time after telling teams there’s no point in asking about Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, as of June 21. That leaves the Astros in a weird spot with a few glaring holes to fill, a weak farm system […] The post With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Atlanta Braves will surely be buyers in the trade market ahead of the August 3 deadline. After being one of the best teams in Major League Baseball throughout the first part of 2026, Atlanta has recently taken a step backwards. In fact, the Braves have won just two of their last 10 games. As […] The post Braves Expected to Target Starting Pitcher with 3.88 ERA appeared first on HEAVY .