For much of the season, the Tigers weren’t just the best team in the American League — they were the best team in all of baseball. From Opening Day through the All-Star break, Detroit led the majors, holding a 10-game advantage over the Blue Jays as early as May. But the Blue Jays never backed Read More >
Author: Spencer Underwood
Dodgers vs. Padres: A True Rivalry or Just Division Foes?
This past weekend, the Padres arrived at Dodger Stadium with a one-game lead over the Dodgers, sitting atop the NL West after months of chasing them down. With both teams facing a week loaded with divisional matchups, the series had the potential to tilt the balance of the division. But things didn’t go the Padres’ Read More >
Dodgers Quiet at Deadline, But Stars Returning as Playoff Push Begins
The trade deadline has come and gone, and many Dodger fans were expecting the team to make a big move. The Dodgers were heavily linked to left fielder Steven Kwan and closer Emmanuel Clase, a deal that looked promising until Clase was placed on administrative leave as MLB investigates his involvement in a sports betting Read More >
Yankees Collapsing can they still make the playoffs?
Coming into the season, the Yankees looked like a team destined for a return to the World Series. Yes, they lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, but that didn’t slow them down. They signed Max Fried to an eight-year deal, then traded for former MVPs Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, and also acquired elite Read More >
Andrew Vaughn’s Rise Powers Brewers’ Surge to No. 1
With just over 40 games left in the regular season, the No. 1 team in baseball isn’t the Dodgers, the Yankees, or even the Tigers—who led much of the year—it’s the Milwaukee Brewers. Sitting at 73–44 and riding a league-best nine-game winning streak, the Brewers hold a five-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies. A Read More >
Countdown to the Deadline: Top Trade Targets with One Week Left
We’ve already seen one shocking move earlier this season when the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Now, with just one week remaining until the 2025 MLB trade deadline, it’s time to look at the biggest names likely to be dealt—and which teams are shaping up as buyers or Read More >
Dodgers’ Struggles Continue After All-Star Break
Many fans hoped the All-Star break would serve as a much-needed reset for the Dodgers, but the second half of the season has looked all too familiar. Los Angeles kicked things off with a home series against the red-hot Brewers, followed by a set against the Twins. The results were mixed—and frustrating. The Dodgers were Read More >
Home Run Derby and All-Star Game Preview
We’re now a little past halfway through the season, which means it’s time to reflect on the first half and look ahead to who will represent their teams during All-Star Week. This year’s events will take place in Atlanta, returning for the first time since being moved four years ago due to controversy. As always, Read More >
Dodgers Lose Sixth Straight, Tying Longest Losing Streak Since 2017
It’s been a rough week for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After sweeping the White Sox, they’ve now been swept by both the Astros and Brewers, bringing their losing streak to six games — tying their longest skid since 2017. Astros Bring the Fireworks Houston came to town on Friday, July 4th, and made sure the Read More >
He’s Done It – Kershaw Reaches 3,000 Strikeouts
A little over eleven years ago, Clayton Kershaw pitched a no-hitter. With the final strikeout to seal the game, the late, great Vin Scully simply said: “He’s done it.” Those same words rang true again on Wednesday night. Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history—and only the fourth left-hander and fourth fastest ever—to record Read More >