The Brewers celebrate their 3-2 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Lou Gehrig’s Day, Monday June 2, 2025. Christian Yelich hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the third inning and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers held on to win their eighth in a row, 3-2, against the Cincinnati Reds in the opener…
Major League Baseball made a significant — if overdue — statement in 1947 when the Brooklyn Dodgers promoted Jackie Robinson. Everybody gets a chance to play. The partnership MLB recently announced with the nascent Athletes Unlimited Softball League isn’t a women’s lib repeat of Robinson’s modern racial integration. An initiative for professional softball doesn’t create…
Jun 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first base Jake Bauers (9) watches his two-run RBI double during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Pinch hitter Jake Bauers belted a two-run double in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their seventh…
Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) dive into first base against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Monday MLB card is a light one with seven games, highlighted by a late-night National League showdown between the New York…
May 30, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) scores during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Sundays are supposed to be a day of rest, which means it’s a great day for betting on MLB. What…
May 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) wears a bubble gum container on his head after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images There is a certain beauty to a Saturday afternoon packed with MLB…
May 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a two run RBI double against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Junior Caminero notched a career-high six RBIs, highlighted by a three-run, opposite-field homer that capped a five-run seventh inning,…
May 22, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) hits an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images The Friday MLB card showcases 15 games, with one clear main event. The top game on the slate is the World…
A softball sits in the infield at Memorial Stadium in Port Huron on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Major League Baseball announced an investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League on Thursday. MLB did not provide specifics, but ESPN reported that it is purchasing an equity stake of “more than 20 percent” in the fledgling women’s…
May 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images As usual, quite a few MLB teams have Thursday off ahead of what will be a busy…