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Diamondbacks News Kelly, Offense Providing More Questions than AnswersMerrill Kelly got slapped around for six runs in 5 q/3 innings. The offense only managed four hits and five base runners all game. The result was very much as most would expect, a one-sided drubbing on the Diamondbacks by perennial cellar-dwellers, the Anaheim Angels of Los […]
The annual National Mascot Day is back on Wednesday, and teams across multiple sports paid homage to their costumed representatives with viral videos and photos on social media.
Zack Wheeler was not at his best on Monday night. He had issued three walks by the first batter of the fourth inning. It was only the seventh time he’d walked three or more batters in a game since the start of 2025, and he had yet to record an out in the fourth. He’d […]
Another day, another disappointing Cub performance. If you didn’t understand the concept of momentum and the next day’s starting pitcher, this season is hammering it into you. The Cubs have a bunch of back of the rotation pitchers, and so each day is like flipping a coin. On one side, there is adequate starting pitcher […]
On this week's Prospect Podcast, we look at pop-up prospects performing in 2026 and discuss whether or not they have staying power. The post 6 Pop-Up MLB Prospects Standing Out In 2026 | Prospect Podcast appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Rockies' explosive series in Vegas with the host Athletics certainly raised eyebrows around MLB. The post Strike 2: What will future big-league baseball in Las Vegas look like? appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Atlanta Braves are likely to strengthen their squad ahead of the trade deadline. While they do have the best record in all of baseball, Atlanta does have a glaring weakness at shortstop. Because of this, many Major League Baseball insiders believe that general manager Alex Anthopoulos will soon target a new player in this […] The post Braves Named Top Landing Spot for $182 Million Infielder appeared first on HEAVY .
Happy Wednesday everyone. June is celebrated annually as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Many cities across the country host Pride parades. Since the mid-nineties, sports teams have joined the festivities as well. This year, the Texas Rangers are the lone MLB team not having a Pride night, instead calling it a Faith and Family event. Tonight, the […]
Ho hum, another win for the Phils. They’re 40-33 and would be 1st place right now if they played in the AL Central or AL West. Alas, they’re seven games behind the Braves in the NL East, and 8-2 in Jesus Luzardo’s last 10 starts: Since 4/28, the Phils have wins against the Marlins (2x), […] The post The Phillies are 8-2 in Jesus Luzardo’s Last 10 Starts appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Brian Cashman typically does not go all-in on rentals at the trade deadline. But if this year is really “the year” for the New York Yankees, ESPN insider Jeff Passan believes they could be in the mix for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Passan named the Yankees as a “more realistic” fit for the two-time […] The post Insider Links Yankees to ‘Game-Changing’ Rental at Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Ian Cundall highlights the MLB prospects who have caught our eye in the early going as they climb 2026 rankings. The post 25 Up-Arrow MLB Prospects Climbing Rankings In 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Matt McLain will start at shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds in Wednesday’s series finale against the New York Mets in Great American Ball Park. Nolan McLean will start on the mound for the Mets as they attempt to stave off the sweep attempt by the Reds. If McLain homers off McLean, I’m going to go […]
The Toronto Blue Jays came out in full force to send their players to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.After the MLB released the updated All-Star voting, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led all American League first basemen. It was a surprise as Guerrero is in the midst of his worst offensive season, as he has just three […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Honest Admission on All-Star Voting appeared first on HEAVY .
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (30-38) lost 8-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board scoring 3 runs in the first inning on an Alexander RBI single, Ferreras hit by pitch and Perez sac fly. Javier started for Sugar Land […]
Cooper Pratt made his highly anticipated big league debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in Tuesday night’s series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pratt was called up by Milwaukee shortly after last Sunday’s series against the Philadelphia Phillies from the club’s Triple-A affiliate, Nashville Sounds. Before he took [...]
Luis Arraez had limited suitors this past winter while looking for his next home. What looked like a declining bat with little defensive value was simply not something many teams were jumping to sign up for. However, the San Francisco Giants were the outlier, and it’s looking like a decision that will pay off. Surely, […] The post Luis Arraez Has Turned Into the Best Rental Bat Available appeared first on Just Baseball .
Once envisioned as a potential midseason line change, Hagen Smith's shoulder impingement means that he, Tanner McDougal and Noah Schultz (rehabbing, but nevertheless) are all on some form of injured list, as is Opening Day starter Shane Smith. Figuring out who is the Sox fifth starter is enough of a conundrum on its own, before considering upgrades elsewhere in the rotation. As such, Anthony Kay's about-face after a decidedly rocky opening month back in MLB has been a vital pillar in the rot...
Morning, all! Malcolm Moore, the Rangers’ first round draft pick in 2024, was promoted to Frisco on Tuesday and has established himself as a legitimate catching prospect. Robby Ahlstrom has been officially credited with his first major league win, though he had to file an appeal to get it. The Rangers are 0-14 when giving […]
For the second game in a row, the San Diego Padres couldn’t solve the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching staff. After an almost historic outing from Dustin May in Monday night’s matchup, starter Andre Pallante pitched seven innings of two-run ball. The only two rallies the Friars had were stopped short by the Cards. It was […]
The Arizona Cardinals have one of the more precarious quarterback situations in the NFL, with a battle for the starting job that includes veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, as well as third-round pick Carson Beck.It’s that quarterback battle that makes the Cardinals an interesting team for Brendan Sorsby. Now looking to enter the NFL’s […] The post Cardinals QB Battle: Could Brendan Sorsby Replace Rookie Carson Beck? appeared first on HEAVY .
The 2026 MLB trade deadline could foreshadow an impending lockout if teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays opt not to spend.
When the Minnesota Twins sent Royce Lewis down to Triple-A St. Paul, many thought it was the beginning of the end for the once top prospect. After much initial hype, devastating injuries, moments of true greatness, and a prolonged slump, many thought the bloom was off the rose forever. But when Lewis returned to the […] The post The Twins Need This Version of Royce Lewis to Stick Around appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Mariners won a feel-good game last night, which the team needed pretty badly. But maybe not as badly as we needed it. They’ll face the Orioles again tonight at 6:40, on Mariners TV and 710 am. In Mariners News . . . Around the league . . . Zach’s Picks . . .
At least the big league club won big last night, because it was a rough night elsewhere across the Phillies system with heartbreaking late losses and blowouts. Worcester 5, Lehigh Valley 3 This one entered the ninth tied at 3-3 before Nolan Hoffman allowed two runs on two hits and a walk to put the […]
The Yankees took care of business in the opener of their homestand against the Chicago White Sox, getting six solid innings from Gerrit Cole and amassing 12 runs thanks to homers from Spencer Jones, Ben Rice, Paul Goldschmidt, and José Caballero. The win gave them the opportunity to push their lead even further in the […]