After a dramatic offseason that saw franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell depart, the Milwaukee Brewers have had an impressive first half of the season. They currently hold a 55-42 record, leading the NL Central by 4.5 games over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals and 8.5 games ahead of the last-place Chicago Cubs. Their…
The Toronto Blue Jays face a pivotal decision. Exiting the All-Star Break with a 44-52 record, they trail the AL East by 14 games and the Wild Card by 9.5 games. Their -66 run differential and a Pythagorean record of 41-55 indicate that their poor performance is not just bad luck. Consequently, the 2024 season…
Red Sox fans who watched David Ortiz become a Boston sports legend will feel nostalgic seeing the club’s 19th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Red Sox selected D’Angelo Ortiz, the son of the iconic “Big Papi,” with the 567th overall pick. D’Angelo, a 20-year-old third baseman, hails from Miami Dade College in Florida….
Shortly after Ole Miss’ 2024 season ended, junior right-handed pitcher Josh Mallitz announced his departure from the team via social media. Despite not being selected in the 2024 MLB Draft, Mallitz has signed a professional contract with the San Diego Padres, as confirmed by Baseball America’s undrafted free agent signing tracker. He is currently the…
Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan will replace St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley in the 2024 All-Star Game. This is a significant honor for Finnegan, as he will be the first Nationals reliever named to an All-Star team since Sean Doolittle in 2018. ### Nationals’ Kyle Finnegan to Replace Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley in All-Star Game…
MILWAUKEE — The Dallas Keuchel experiment in Milwaukee appears to be coming to an end. The former Cy Young Award winner, acquired from Seattle in late June for cash considerations, was designated for assignment on Sunday. During Saturday’s game, Keuchel (Arkansas Razorbacks) surrendered five consecutive hits to start the fourth inning, causing the Brewers to…
SAN DIEGO — Padres infielder Luis Arraez announced on Sunday that he will not participate in Tuesday’s All-Star Game presented by MasterCard. This decision came after San Diego concluded the first half of the season with a 6-3 loss to the Braves at Petco Park. Arraez, who was absent in the first-half finale, has been…
If the New York Yankees aim to strengthen their playoff bid, enhancing their bullpen would provide a significant boost. They have already set their sights on the Cincinnati Reds’ relievers for a potential trade. According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, New York has been “persistently pursuing” several Cincinnati relief pitchers ahead of the trade…
The Orioles have had a tough week, getting swept by the Cubs with a total series score of 21-2. They experienced back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2021, despite only being shut out twice before this series. The team’s struggles were not limited to offense; their pitching staff also faltered. Dean Kremer had a…
The Chicago Cubs have had a disappointing season in the National League, despite winning back-to-back road games against the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles and having a three-game winning streak as they prepare for their series finale at Camden Yards. They are currently in last place in the National League Central. While a post All-Star…