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Prior to tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that injured shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is likely to participate in a simulated game on Thursday and has been taking batting practice. He is recovering from a broken wrist suffered after falling on ice prior to Spring Training. Kim, who the […]
It’s a strategy familiar to anyone who follows baseball. Middle innings, team rallying, left-handed hitter comes up. The team on defense sends in a left-handed reliever. The batting team counters with a right-handed pinch-hitter. That was the scenario in the bottom of the sixth on a sunny, but chilly Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The […]
So… that was fun! The Orioles got shut out for seven innings, gave up a grand slam, and still won. The bottom of the lineup was pivotal in that monster eighth inning: Leody Taveras had a big walk in a key situation, outfielder Weston Wilson doubled with the bases lodaed, and Jeremiah Jackson hit the […]
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Eight first-round matchups, five Banter writers, zero consensus. Here are the Blueshirt Banter staff's predictions for first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Royals will probably win another game this year, but you’d be forgiven if you doubted it. Royals fans were hoping for a different result from the previous six games, and it was different, alright, just not the way they hoped. The Royals were blown out in New York. The Yankees hit four home runs […]
Texas Rangers lineup for April 18, 2026 against the Seattle Mariners: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and George Kirby for the Mariners. The Rangers look to make it two in a row against the Mariners and three in a row overall. Josh Smith gets a day off. The lineup: Nimmo — RF […]
The St. John’s Red Storm got three runs in the top of the ninth to pull off the comeback 6-5 win over the UConn Huskies baseball team in game one of a doubleheader at Elliot Ballpark on Saturday afternoon. click on image to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view […]
Their overall record is still fine, but the Yankees have struggled of late. Even a lot of their wins have required comebacks or them holding on for dear life over the final couple outs. That included Friday night’s series-opening win over the Royals. On Saturday afternoon in the Bronx, the Yankees finally played a laugher. […]
Detroit Tigers (10-10) vs. Boston Red Sox (8-11) Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Fenway ParkSB Nation Site: Over the MonsterMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (2-2, 2.22 ERA) vs. RHP Brayan Bello (1-1, 6.14 ERA)
Unfortunately, pleasurable though being on the winning side of a blowout may be, the rules say you have to start the next game all over again at 0-0. That’s a bad break for the White Sox, who had about as many hits last night as they’d had in a normal week over the past four […]
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Some news on the day for the Phillies, not all of it good. The Duran injury is one that is an issue, but he hasn’t had many leads to protect anyway! They can linger, so they’ll likely take their time on it. Otto Kemp has done almost nothing with the big league team, so they’re […]
After a disappointing loss last night, the Nats are now 1-6 at home. They need to improve that mark and will have a chance to do that this afternoon. Cade Cavalli also has a chance to bounce back after one of the worst starts of his career last time out. The biggest news of this […]
After a nice win in the opener on Friday, the San Francisco Giants will try to win their series against the Washington Nationals today, and set themselves up for a sweep tomorrow. A series win sure would be nice. Haven’t had one of those in a while. Taking the mound for the Giants is right-hander […]
The Braves have a chance to lock in another series victory to start this 2026 season, and taking home a series W in Philly would be a really nice thing to bank. They’ll have two chances to secure the series win, but today we have a massive pitching matchup between the top two lefties in […]
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 18, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to grab a win against the Tampa Bay Rays. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your […]
Well, last night was rough. But it’s a new day! The A’s get a chance to get back in the win column this afternoon in the middle game of their weekend series hosting the Chicago White Sox. Gotta win today if we want a chance to get the series win this weekend. Getting the ball […]
Well, it was a good thing the Sox won last night, because it’s going to be a tough one this afternoon. The Sox take on Tarik Skubal, who received a big early boost in the Cy Young race when Garrett Crochet got rocked earlier this week. Of course, Skubal doesn’t really need the help, as […]
Many things have not felt quite right for the Atlanta Braves over the past two years. Injuries and inconsistency have plagued the club since its 104-win season of 2023. Perhaps no single player personifies those struggles more than third baseman Austin Riley. A two-time All-Star and key member of Atlanta’s World Series championship team, Riley […]
It’s no secret that Masyn Winn is an elite defender. The Gold Glove trophy on his mantle is proof, but how much offense does he need to produce to become a part of the St. Louis Cardinals core? You need look no further than Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith as he and Masyn share a […]
The Cincinnati Reds look to clinch a series victory on Saturday with a second straight win over the Minnesota Twins. Andrew Abbott gets the start. Full lineups below. Go Reds! Today’s Lineups REDS TWINS TJ Friedl – CF Byron Buxton – DH Will Benson – LF Austin Martin – RF Elly De La Cruz – […]
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It hasn’t exactly been pretty, but after losing six in a row, the Brewers are on a three-game win streak, which they’ll look to extend this afternoon in Miami. Milwaukee almost gave away last night’s game after they led almost the whole way, but managed to pick up a win in extra innings. In the […]