Xander Bogaerts homered among his four hits and scored three runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday night to avoid a four-game sweep. Rookie Ryan Bergert gave up three hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his fourth career start, and Adrian Morejon (4-3) followed with four consecutive […]
Watch: Dave Roberts pushes fellow manager Mike Shildt in Dodgers-Padres tiff
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pushed his San Diego Padres counterpart, Mike Shildt, as benches cleared during a ninth-inning quarrel between the MLB rivals at Dodger Stadium.
Pirates beat Tigers 8-4 to earn doubleheader split
Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in a four-run 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 for a split of a doubleheader Thursday. The Tigers won the first game 9-2 behind four RBIs from Riley Greene. Pinch-hitter Ke’Bryan Hayes led off the 10th with a single to right, scoring pinch-runner Tommy […]
Livvy Dunne Turns Down Tigers Mascot for Pirates’ Paul Skenes
Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne have a strong relationship, but that doesn’t stop people, real or fictional, from coming in between. The Detroit Tigers mascot, known as ‘Paws’, held up a sing saying, “Sup Livvy Dunne” with red hearts around it behind home plate at the most recent start […]
Series Preview: Andrew McCutchen Eyes Milestone as Pirates Host Rangers
With a no-doubt home run blast to left field in the third inning of Thursday evening’s game, Andrew McCutchen etched his name alongside an immortal. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ franchise icon collected his 2,214th career hit during the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Comerica Park against the Detroit Tigers, matching Joe DiMaggio’s total and linking […]
Reds at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 20
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Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances from June 19, 2025
Seven Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Thursday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (31-41) Won 6-3 Jeimer Candelario went 2-4. Rece Hinds went 1-4. Ryan Vilade went 1-2 with a home run. Zach Maxwell struck out one and did not allow a hit in a scoreless inning. Hunter […]
Reds look to turn tables against division foe in opener vs. Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds are feeling pretty good, having won four of five and nine of their past 12 games even with a loss in their most recent game. Cincinnati is 1-6-1 in series it has played against its division foes this season, winning just 10 of 23 games overall. Its lone series win came in […]
Nationals Star James Wood Joins Elite Group of Sluggers With Walk-Off Blast
The Washington Nationals haven’t had very many bright spots in 2025 thus far, with the team finding themselves near the bottom of the National League table once again. Chief among this promising group of youngsters has been phenom James Wood, who is quickly evolving into the star slugger the Nationals have been looking for over the past several years. As of this writing, Wood owns a .284/.380/.564 slash line and has racked up 56 RBI and 20 home runs, putting himself in the running to make next month’s NL All-Star squad. Wood has also quietly become elite in clutch situations, a fact that was illustrated yet again on Thursday night against the Colorado Rockies when Wood slugged a monster walk-off blast to secure a much-needed win for the Nationals.
Glaring issue in Mets’ losing streak: ‘We’re going through a rough stretch’
The Mets dropped their sixth game in a row on Thursday after losing, 7-1, to the Braves. The sweep in Atlanta comes off the heels of dropping a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. “It starts on the mound,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said, via SNY. “The starting pitching, they’ve been so […]
Where to watch Phillies vs. Mets today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB weekend series games
It’s only June, but the NL East race is heating up as the Phillies welcome in the Mets for a three-game set this weekend. New York took care of Philadelphia earlier this season, sweeping a three-game series at Citi Field in April. Not to mention, the Mets ousted the Phillies in the NLDS last year, […]
How the Mets’ David Peterson draft vision is paying off
inside the mets How the Mets’ David Peterson draft vision is paying off By Mike Puma Published June 20, 2025, 6:40 a.m. ET David Peterson tossed a shutout against the Nationals earlier this month. Jason Szenes for the NY Post For first-round draft-pick value, it’s not easy to top the Mets’ success of 2017. David […]
Zack Wheeler, Phillies take aim at reeling Mets in series opener
Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76 ERA) is slated to start for the Phillies. The Mets will counter with rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell (0-1, 14.73), who will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to make his second career start.
Braves make move ahead of prospect’s MLB debut vs. Marlins
The Braves made yet another roster move Thursday, clearing space for the team’s No. 10 prospect to start the series opener against Miami.
Strider Continues Return to Form as Braves Complete Sweep vs Mets
Spencer Strider had another strong outing for the Atlanta Braves in the 7-1 win over the Mets on Thursday. Strider felt there are still things he can improve on, but it’s worth the risk with the approach he’s trying to have.
Braves continue march through division with visit to Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have every reason to smile after beginning an extended stretch against National League East foes with a resounding three-game series sweep. Winner of six of their past seven games overall, the Braves will bid to continue their recent good fortune on Friday night when they send right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to the […]
Here’s Pitching Matchups For Series Between Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs
The Seattle Mariners are set to start their most daunting stretch of the season to this point at 11:20 a.m. PT on Friday. The Mariners will begin a stretch of 17 consecutive games, kicking it off against the one of the best teams in the National League, the Chicago Cubs. A winning record over this […]
Astros at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 20
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Royals monitoring trade market to boost offense. A look at team’s plans & assets
Where do the Kansas City Royals truly stand? It’s a question intriguing fans and pundits alike as a potentially busy July 31 trade deadline looms across Major League Baseball.The Royals want to be known as contenders.
Royals at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 20
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