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Who is having a better 2026 MLB season? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Ben Rice? I promise, this isn’t a trick question. One player has 20 home runs and 49 RBI, while the other has three home runs and 27 RBI.…
Tuesday was as low scoring of an affair as one could as for, as the Dodgers came away with their second 1-0 win since June 5. In what has been an unbelievable offensive stretch since May 12, Shohei Ohtani kept it going as he provided the only offense for either side, blasting a solo home […]
We enjoyed the Player A and B test so much that we are bringing it back for another round. This time we will take a look at a former Astro and a current Astro. However, I have to set up a few extra ground rules in order for this one to work. First, we are […]
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Noah Schultz made his first rehab start with Charlotte against Buffalo on Tuesday night after sitting a few weeks with the recurrence of right knee patellar tendinitis, and he didn’t make it out of the second inning before hitting his pitch limit. The bad news? The line was pretty ugly, as he allowed two runs… The post White Sox Minor Keys: June 16, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
It is important to put your best foot forward when constructing a lineup. The lead-off hitter has been one of the most interesting batting-order roles in baseball history, as the use of the spot has been tinkered with throughout the game’s history. For the longest time, it was simply the spot where the fast person […]
The Kansas City Royals lost their 15th series this season, in a 6-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. The NL East club triumphed when it mattered most against Kansas City’s best reliever for much of 2026. Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV has been a breakout star this season. Prior to Tuesday’s game against […]
Good morning, San Francisco Giants fans. Yesterday’s game against the Atlanta Braves was postponed in between the top and the bottom of the second inning, and will kick off again today at 11:00 a.m. PT, as Game 1 of a doubleheader. San Francisco leads Atlanta 3-2. The original game will proceed as scheduled, at 4:15 […]
Triple-A: Syracuse Nationals 6, Norfolk Tides 3 A great start from Nestor German went to waste, as the Tides’ bullpen allowed four runs in the 8th inning to turn a win into a loss against Syracuse. German was dominant early on, setting down the first six batters he faced, including three by strikeout. Already up […]
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Plenty to get into in our midweek news roundup. We’ve got the return of future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, who has been out over two months and will finally be back with the Tigers this coming weekend. We have reactions to the first round of All-Star voting, as well as a […]
Full Top 100 MLB prospect rankings for April 2026 with scouting reports, grade cards, and Statcast data for every player. The post Top 100 MLB Prospects: June 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Updated June 2026 Top 100 MLB prospect rankings with risers, fallers, graduates, and new additions, plus scouting notes and sortable tables. The post June 2026 Top 100 Prospects Update: Biggest Risers, Fallers & New Faces appeared first on TJStats .
Don’t look now, but Jackson Chourio is in the midst of one of the hottest stretches of his major-league career. In June, Chourio is slashing a monstrous .414/.453/.845, ranking fourth in MLB with a 1.298 OPS, 253 wRC+, and .541 wOBA. He’s been the catalyst atop the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, driving in 18 runs with […] The post Jackson Chourio’s Stardom Is On Full Display appeared first on Just Baseball .
The New York Yankees blew out the Chicago White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night in The Bronx, their seventh win in eight games and another step toward locking up the best record in the American League at 44-27. The offense came from everywhere, with four different Yankees going deep before the night was over.One of […] The post Yankees’ Spencer Jones Drops Honest Admission After White Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY .
How the Twins got their best reliever off the scrap heap for cash considerations and why the 26-year-old journeyman might be for real.
MLB has completed the first 12 weeks of the 2026 season. Specific players have continued producing great numbers, while a handful are missing time due to injury. Now is the time when player production starts garnering attention for All-Star rosters.…
The New York Yankees are rolling right now, and they’re doing it without some important hitters in their lineup. New York beat the Chicago White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night in The Bronx, their seventh win in the last eight games, improving to an AL-best 44-27 in the process.Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have notably […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone Drops Bold Statement Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY .
Though the Atlanta Braves only completed one inning on Tuesday night, the injury scares continued. In the bottom of the second inning against the San Francisco Giants, Michael Harris II was removed due to lower back tightness. There has not been any update on his status at this time. Earlier this month, Harris dealt with lower […]
One of the main problems last season was that the Cardinals were in R&D mode and in budget-aging-vet pitcher mode simultaneously, resulting in negative WAR value output from several players. From the testing of developing players standpoint, a brigade of suck was in effect from enough players that it created a siphoning effect that spoiled […]
I remember this play in Little League: On the Agenda: Closer Chaos Quick Hits Various News and Notes Streaming Pitchers Closer Chaos Daniel Palenica was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation. He is expected to undergo further testing but this is likely heading in a very bad direction. Jacob Webb and Caleb Thielbar […] Source
After taking two out of three games against the Texas Rangers over the weekend at home, the Boston Red Sox looked like they were turning a corner. They fell short in a sweep on Sunday night, but winning a series is a step in the right direction.Before departing for a six-game trip out West, the […] The post Boston Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy Drops Honest Quote After Blue Jays Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
Tuesday night however, O's offense shut down in road trip opening loss
Whether it's a slumping superstar, a top prospect who has yet to deliver the goods or a guy who simply welcomes criticism with his play/demeanor, some Major League Baseball players get scrutinized way more than others.
The San Francisco Giants haven't yet decided to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline, but rarely has a word done as much heavy lifting as that "yet."
Ben Badler checks in from his recent trip to the National Program Invitational for looks at top high schoolers in upcoming classes. The post 50 NPI Tournament Standouts For The 2027, 2028 & 2029 High School Baseball Classes appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .