May 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Zac Gallen pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to within one game of a second consecutive series victory over the New York Mets with a 5-1 win…
May 6, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Jesús Sánchez (7) hits a walk-off single in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images It is a well-known fact that the Miami Marlins have the lowest payroll in the major leagues. Yet, the Marlins —…
Apr 26, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) rounds third base en route to scoring during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox will enter Wednesday’s game against the visiting Texas Rangers playing like a team in…
Apr 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals have struggled to provide much run support for veteran Michael Wacha this season. However, they’ve had just…
May 6, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to have their hottest hitter back…
May 6, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a grand slam home run in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images During a recent run of close defeats, the New York…
Apr 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch n the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds will send ace Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday, tasking him with trying to try end a four-game losing…
May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) celebrates hitting a home run with designated hitter Royce Lewis (23) against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images After a lackluster start to the season, the Minnesota Twins appear to be turning things around…
May 6, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward has struggled to find the same results…
Is the race to win the National League Central already over? You’re not supposed to start a story with a question. They teach you this stuff in journalism school, or at least they did back in the olden days when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and we communicated our thoughts about sports by etching random shapes…