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Jeff Hoffman delivers a pitch

Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer. The Blue Jays will now go with a …

Cody Bellinger twirling his glove

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Cody Bellinger apparently did not see the Boston Red Sox as much of a threat this week. Bellinger and the New York Yankees defeated the Red Sox on Thursday by a final score of 4-2 at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. That secured a three-game sweep by the …

Dalton Rushing sliding into second base

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing sparks more backlash with a controversial slide

Dalton Rushing is speedrunning his villain arc. The Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rushing sparked more criticism during Thursday’s game against the rival San Francisco Giants. In the top of the sixth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, …

An Atlanta Braves hat on top of a glove

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. However, Ritchie’s first pitch is one to forget as …

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts looking on

Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers’ lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump

Kyle Tucker, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ prized free agent signing, has not gotten off to a strong start to begin the 2026 MLB season. As of April 23, Tucker is batting just .233 with three home runs and 13 RBIs, and much more is to be expected …

Pat Murphy looking on during a game

Brewers caught in rare piece of MLB history involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes

The Milwaukee Brewers are finishing a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with an afternoon clash on Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. Tarik Skubal, the 2025 American League Cy Young winner, takes the mound for the Tigers. And, …

Taijuan Walker in a Phillies uniform

Phillies release former All-Star pitcher after another rough outing

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a disastrous 8-16 start, and the losing streak extended to eight games with a 7-2 defeat against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker threw four innings after …

The logo of the New York Mets

Mets had the best post after their 12-game losing streak finally ended

New York Mets fans can finally come out of hiding. The Mets officially broke their nightmarish 12-game losing streak with a win on Wednesday over the Minnesota Twins. They prevailed by a 3-2 final score at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. after a go-ahead …

Dalton Rushing speaking

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing speaks out on ‘f–k him’ video that sparked backlash

Dalton Rushing appears to be doing some damage control after a viral video sparked criticism this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rushing drew ire during Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants thanks to a moment at the end of the …

Juan Soto in sunglasses and hat

Juan Soto has concerning quote about his Mets teammates

Juan Soto is set to return for the New York Mets, but one comment he made prior to Wednesday’s game did not suggest he represents the end of the team’s problems. Soto rejoins the team in the midst of a 12-game losing streak, but when …

A Yankees hat

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees break with tradition because of player pressure. Yankees players have privately pushed to be allowed to wear alternate jerseys during games, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Specifically, …

Garret Anderson running

Cause of death revealed for Garret Anderson

Garret Anderson died at his home in Newport Beach, Calif., last week on Thursday at the age of 53. The death came as a surprise due to his young age and no public reports about him struggling with his health. So what happened that led to …

Lucas Giolito getting ready to pitch for the Red Sox

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Former All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito has a new home for 2026. Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. The one-year contract is worth a base value of $3 million, but could rise to as much as $8 million. The deal …

A Mets helmet in the dugout

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Hailey Welch tries to break Mets curse and fails

Not even “Hawk Tuah” girl Hailey Welch’s powers could cure the malaise that is plaguing the New York Mets. Things have apparently gotten so desperate in the Mets’ realm that Welch was asked for help, in hopes of ending …

White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci sliding into home plate for an inside-the-park home run

White Sox rookie’s first home run comes from inside the park

Sam Antonacci did not have any time for a celebratory trot around the bases for his first home run. The Chicago White Sox rookie had to earn it the hard way on Tuesday night. Antonnaci suited up for just the sixth MLB game of his career on Tuesday …

Rockies fan laying out to catch a foul ball

Rockies fan made the play of the season to catch a foul ball

One fan may have just earned himself a tryout to be the next backup outfielder of the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies hosted the San Diego Padres for their series opener on Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo. Padres slugger Jackson Merrill was at …

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