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TV: NESN First Pitch: 1:35 p.m. ET The Red Sox did not end the streak due to Tuesday’s rainout and could break the record if they can sweep a day-night doubleheader. Boston ended Baltimore’s seven-game winning streak with Monday’s dramatic win. Now, the Red Sox play for a fifth consecutive series sweep as Jake Bennett, […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees, July 22, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play in the series finale against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with the first pitch scheduled for a Wednesday matinee contest. Mitch Keller is back on the bump for the Pirates, making his first start […]
Once the dog days of June end and the All-Star break comes and goes, it’s time to buckle up for the true fun of the Major League Baseball season. The trade deadline, division races, individual accolade pushes and more all crescendo into the postseason awaiting in October. There are some of the most unique storylines […] The post What Are Biggest Storylines for the Rest of the MLB Season? appeared first on The Lead .
The Braves made a notable roster move amid their series with the Padres, optioning JR Ritchie back to Gwinnett and activating Martin Perez from the Injured List. Perez will start tonight as the Braves aim to take Game 3 against San Diego. The #Braves today reinstated LHP Martín Pérez from the injured list and optioned […]
Detroit is on pace to set (or maybe tie) a dubious bunting record.
Rangers have made the 20-year-old a top target but could miss out on him to Cardiff City, we can reveal
If Skubal is traded, these are the best trade partners for the Tigers
Pittsburgh will face two of the MLB's premier pitchers in one day at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.
NORMAN – University of Oklahoma head baseball coach Skip Johnson announced Wednesday the hiring of Tyler Johnson as assistant coach and scouting coordinator and Ken Guthrie as assistant director of scouting and player personnel to complete the coaching staff for the 2026 NCAA champions.
A new report suggests the Houston Astros would be smart to be sellers before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline […]
Jon Sumrall doesn't think his situation is comparable to Lane Kiffin's departure for LSU. The post Jon Sumrall recalls what he told Lane Kiffin regarding departures for LSU, Florida: ‘It’s a little different’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Adam Schefter says 49ers TE George Kittle's Week 1 return isn't guaranteed despite strong rehab progress. Could San Francisco play it safe?
Zack Wheeler has long made clear that he is planning for 2027 to be the final season of his career, […]
Arkansas has earned the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association for the sixth consecutive year.
The 2026 MLB draft came and went, with the Angels selecting 15 players among the 20 rounds. With interim general manager John Mozeliak now in charge, he allowed scouting director Tim McIlvaine more freedom in the draft. As Mozeliak said when he was appointed interim GM, he wanted to focus on the draft and finding […] The post How Soon Can Angels’ 2026 Draft Picks Make the MLB? appeared first on The Lead .
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kansas City Royals
If the Minnesota Twins continue to struggle, the team should move these two players before the trade deadline.
Ivan Herrera has played every game for the St. Louis Cardinals this year, and the wear and tear is starting to show for him.
While it’s far from the only problem with the team, the “B” side of the Mariners bullpen has been an issue this season, as the team has cycled through various names trying to find some surehanded help to prop up an injury-ravaged ‘pen. With the latest injury update forecasting that Carlos Vargas, Matt Brash, and […]
The Atlanta Braves do a lot of things that typically play up well in October. Home run ball? They’re 5th in the league in homers even after a dormant month of June. Dominant bullpen? The Braves have arguably the best group in the game, especially if Robert Suarez returns soon. Ace at the top of […]
TBD no more: between this weekend’s rumblings and JR Ritchie’s 3.2 innings of relief in last night’s loss to San Diego, today’s moves aren’t suprising. Martín Pérez has been activated and is set to start tonight’s game. He has been sidelined since July 6 after suffering a 92 mph liner to the left forearm in […]
On Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants will finish their series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri.They will look to avoid a sweep after losing each of the first two games.Most recently, the Giants lost by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday.Luis Arráez did not play in Tuesday’s loss.San Francisco Giants Announce Luis Arráez […] The post San Francisco Giants Announce Luis Arráez Decision Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The San Diego Padres enter Wednesday a game under .500 and 2.0 games back of the Wild Card. So naturally, in their middling state, some rumors are floating around about pieces they might trade, such as All-Star closer Mason Miller.Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report wrote that it would take an enormous offer for the Padres […] The post Nobody Can Afford San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the San Diego Padres in a four-game series this week. The NL showdown is tied at one apiece, as of Wednesday. During the Padres series, Atlanta quietly made a roster decision on pitcher Hurston Waldrep. Waldrep, a fringe starter for the Braves this season, injured himself in his […] The post Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Hurston Waldrep Decision During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Royals announced Wednesday that they’ve acquired right-hander Nate Pearson from the Astros in exchange for minor league righty Max Martin. Houston had designated Pearson for assignment over the weekend. Kansas City designated outfielder Kameron Misner for assignment in order to get Pearson onto the roster (more on that DFA here). Pearson, 29, was once […]