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Good morning. Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers were buoyed by the Tartan Army for the second time in a couple of weeks as Scottish soccer fans took in Texas’ 4-3 win from last evening. Kennedi Landry writes that the World Cup visitors were treated to a unique and dominant and uniquely dominant appearance […]
This isn’t a “how do you feel about Dylan Dodd” post. It’s more about the Braves. Two buckets of facts, and then I’ll add a third. Bucket the first: in 2025, Dodd had an 85/94/83 line (ERA-/FIP-/xFIP-). That’s not a dominant reliever line, but it is a pretty good one. In 2026 so far, Dodd […]
The 2026 College World Series reached its conclusion in explosive fashion on Monday night. The fifth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners went to a series-deciding Game 3. The Sooners won it handily, 13-2, to claim their third national championship and first since 1994
You simply cannot deny that the Phillies have improved under Don Mattingly’s watch. Since Mattingly took over as interim manager after the firing of Rob Thomson on April 28th, the Phillies have gone 33-17 and resurrected their chances at defending their NL East division crown. That record is the best in MLB over that span […]
After tonight’s game with the Angels, the Orioles will officially reach the 81-game mark of their 2026 campaign. Heading into Game 81, it’s safe to say that the first half of the O’s season has largely been disappointing. Seen by most as a strong Wildcard contender heading into the season, Baltimore currently sits below .500 […]
Most of the so-called experts in baseball expect the Minnesota Twins to be sellers once again at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. And probably with good reason. They have been in a free fall since 2023, when they reached the American League Division Series. The owners of the Twins, the Pohlad Family, tried to sell […] The post The Twins Could Be Buyers at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
With the first half of the 2026 MiLB season in the books, J.J. Cooper highlights key trends, players and more to know. The post 2026 MiLB Season: Top Players, Stats & Playoff Teams From The First Half appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
When the New York Yankees were forced to watch sluggers Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham hit the IL, the doors opened for Paul Goldschmidt.In true Goldschmidt fashion, he capitalized on this opportunity to shine.Now, Jeff Passan of ESPN humorously awarded him with a made-up award.Paul Goldschmidt — the Yankees’ Current BackboneIn Passan’s latest […] The post New York Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt Tabbed As the Player To Win a Comical Award appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia Phillies could make a big splash in the trade market ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline.Philadelphia has a couple of needs, and once again, third base is a need, as the Phillies could look to replace Alec Bohm. Replacing Bohm has been mentioned for years, but ahead of this year’s deadline, […] The post Phillies Named Best Fit for $151M Gold Glove Infielder to Fill Major Need appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves do not need to win the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes to transform their rotation. Skubal would be the biggest possible MLB trade deadline prize, but acquiring him could require one of the most painful prospect packages in recent…
The latest Toronto Blue Jays news involves another signing following the trade of depth infielder Luis Urias. The post Blue Jays Add New Versatile Hitter After Luis Urias Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The MLB commissioner sent an extended reply to Sen. Josh Hawley.
If you stayed up until nearly 1:00 AM Eastern to watch the Braves try to pull out a win in San Diego, I apologize. But I was right there with you. Grant Holmes started the game, and it was a very Grant Holmes type of outing. He didn’t make it through five innings, largely due […]
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a little more than three weeks away. Players are making pushes to represent their respective leagues in Philadelphia. Certain players have pushed through early-season slumps while others are continuing to perform at elite levels.…
Meet the Mets Mother Nature offered the Mets and their long-suffering fans a much-needed reprieve from terrible baseball by pouring buckets of water upon the tri-state area, which resulted in last night’s game being postponed. The Mets and Cubs will play a split-admission twin bill on Wednesday. Francisco Lindor will suit up for the Syracuse […]
It’s the end of the first half of the minor league season, and only one of the affiliates had a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Somerset had a subpar week, so all four affiliates will now have a clean slate entering the start of the second half. Some key prospects went on the shelf, […]
The New York Yankees have lost three straight games, and fans are taking their anger out on Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his antics.During the Yankees’ loss to the Detroit Tigers, Chisholm was seen having a lollipop in his mouth during the fifth inning when New York was trailing 4-1.After Chisholm was seen having a lollipop […] The post Yankees Fans Blast Jazz Chisholm Jr. For Playing 2nd With a Lollipop in Mouth appeared first on HEAVY .
MLB Draft signing bonuses continue to rise. Here are the 10 biggest of the bonus pool era ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft. The post Top 10 Biggest Signing Bonuses In MLB Draft History appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
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While the product on the filed for the Braves is having some ups and downs at the moment, it appears many around baseball continue to think Atlanta is clearly a contender. And for some, the Braves are the contender that could make the most sense as the landing spot for coveted pitcher Tarik Skubal. While […]
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Brian Murphy at MLB mothership has an update on Bobby Witt Jr’s recovery. Bobby Witt Jr.’s sprained right knee kept him out of the Royals’ lineup for the third straight game Monday. But prior to the team’s series opener against the Rays, the star shortstop went through what manager Matt Quatraro called a “very encouraging” […]
Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read. Speaking of PCA-Mania — I’m quite aware that the All-Star Game has lost 98 percent of the allure it […]
Good morning, baseball fans! Phase one of the 2026 MLB All Star voting ends later this week. If we want to see a San Francisco Giants player on the starting line-up, we have got to keep our push for Luis Arraez going! As of the last update, Arraez was in fifth place among National League […]
On Monday, Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes met with media to answer questions. Below are a few takeaways from that conversation, which has been lightly edited for clarity. On trading for Jack McCarthy after noticing his athleticism in the World Series: The (Arizona Diamondbacks) had a lot of outfielders — left-hand hitting outfielders, so […]