Jul 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper (3) reacts after taking a called third strike against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies boast the best record in baseball, but they sure aren’t playing as if they are the…
Jul 25, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Amed Rosario (10) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports With the major league trade deadline fast approaching, there is a clear sense of urgency surrounding the interleague series between…
Jul 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The fading Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals, hoping their first road trip after the All-Star break goes…
Jul 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought with just 60 games left in…
Jul 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Guardians just might be back on track following an extended rough stretch. And they have possibly cooled off the…
Jul 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The last time the Atlanta Braves visited Queens, they earned a decisive series win to send the New York Mets into a tailspin…
Jun 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Zack Kelly (76) prepares to pitch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox are stuck with a losing road trip to start the second half of the season,…
Jul 23, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports In the weeks leading up to their first two…
Jul 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals are attempting to look beyond hot-hitting Bobby Witt Jr. as a means for success on…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images No team has successfully defended their World Series championship since the New York Yankees won three straight titles from 1998 to 2000. Since then, the 2009 Phillies are the only team to reach the World Series a year after winning it all, but the Phillies fell to the Yankees in…
