If the early league-wide returns offer evidence that it’s only going to take 84 wins or so, as it did last year, to reach the postseason, there are plenty of reasons to believe the Mets should be able to stay in the Wild Card hunt.
Fantasy baseball trade targets: Starting pitchers
Eric Samulski uses SIERA to highlight some pitchers that managers should look to try and acquire.
Sabol standing out, making most of opportunity in second Giants act
So far, Blake Sabol is making a name for himself in his latest Giants opportunity.
Saves and Steals: Best in Clase
Jorge Montanez breaks down the week of saves across baseball in his weekly closer rankings and highlights some steals options on the waiver wire.
Mizuhara plea deal is legal and baseball win for Ohtani
The sports betting controversy involving Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani appears headed for a swift resolution. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Los Angeles Wednesday announced that Ohtani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, will plead guilty to bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return. The 39-year-old resident of Newport Beach, Calif., faces a maximum prison sentence …
Langeliers sets A’s record with continued Rangers dominance
On Wednesday, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers broke a record set by Reggie Jackson in 1969.
What we learned as six-run inning powers Giants’ win vs. Rockies
The Giants used a six-run second inning Wednesday to take down the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field.
When you’re done with Knicks and Rangers, the Yankees’ Soto/Judge (and Stanton!) show will be there for you
When summer arrives and the seasons of the Knicks and Rangers are done, the Yankees will be there with their most powerful show in years.
Christian Scott called up, Pete Alonso looks to step up, and Mets remain down and up | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to win some, lose some, and shake up the pitching staff.
Flexen and DeJong help the White Sox beat the Rays 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday night. The AL-worst White Sox (9-28) won the season series 4-2. Chicago swept a three-game home set with the Rays from April 26-28. Flexen (2-3)...
Sale shuts down Sox in first game against former team
Chris Sale started for the Braves against the Red Sox on Wednesday night and was lights out against his former team.
Juan Soto, Aaron Judge drive in eight runs in Yankees’ 9-4 win over Astros
Juan Soto and Aaron Judge powered the Yankees to a dominant 9-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
The gesture Shōta Imanaga makes captures fans’ hearts even more
Shōta Imanaga has quickly become a fan favorite on the North Side. Is it his devastating fastball? His crushing split-finger? Imanaga holds a 1.08 ERA this season through seven starts. Of course, his on-field production crafts an easy path for Cubs fans to love him. But I’d argue his pitching, along with his incredible sense of humor and humility is...
MLB’s top pitching prospect Paul Skenes to debut against Cubs on Saturday
Top MLB pitching prospect Paul Skenes will make his big league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Melvin states Giants ‘encouraged’ by Bailey’s concussion progress
Bob Melvin provided an injury update on Giants catcher Patrick Bailey Wednesday morning.