MLB Previews

Versatile Royals Vie for Series Victory Versus Astros Defensive excellence and selfless versatility have been cornerstones of the Kansas City Royals’ early success, and both were on full display during the opening contests of their three-game set with the Houston Astros. Now, with the series tied 1-1, the Royals will aim for a signature road series win in Wednesday night’s

With an Early MVP Candidate in Tow, Padres Look for Series Win Over Angels At just over the quarter mark of the season, Fernando Tatis Jr. has emerged as a serious early contender in the National League MVP race. His walk-off two-run homer Tuesday night not only sealed a 6-4 comeback win for the San Diego Padres over the Los

Brett Baty’s Breakout Sparks Mets’ Surge as Pirates Struggle in Series Finale The New York Mets are proving their early-season dominance is no fluke—and Brett Baty is leading the charge. With a crucial seventh-inning home run in Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Baty not only lifted the Mets to another tight win but also sent a clear

Tarik Skubal is pitching like he wants another Cy Young Award And he might just get it.The Detroit Tigers’ ace left-hander, fresh off a nearly perfect outing, is set to start the series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. Detroit, riding high from back-to-back wins, is aiming for a clean three-game sweep. Skubal’s Scorching

Momentum Check: 8‑Game Surge vs. Camden Struggles Minnesota rolls into Baltimore riding an eight‑game heater that included last week’s sweep of the Orioles. Manager Rocco Baldelli cites rising confidence as timely hits, steady rotation work, and airtight defense fuel the push. The O’s have dropped six of eight and limp home at 8‑9 in Charm City, desperate for offensive life after

Streak Spotlight: Nine and Counting St. Louis rides MLB’s longest 2025 win streak into a day‑night twin bill after Monday’s 3‑2 opener. The club’s “pretend we’re still negative” mantra, as rookie Masyn Winn phrased it, has fostered loose energy despite a modest .236 team average during the run. Tight defense (only four errors in nine games) and timely long balls from

Series Stakes at Oracle Park Arizona’s 10‑6 setback on Tuesday ended a three‑game winning streak, but the Diamondbacks can still escape San Francisco with a road series win. The Giants erupted for 10 runs—more than their previous four games combined—behind Christian Koss’ grand slam and home runs from Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee. Whoever captures the matinee gains momentum before inter‑division play resumes this

Homestand Finale & Urgent Stakes Milwaukee’s bats have vanished, producing zero runs through the first two games in Cleveland and compiling just three extra‑base hits (all doubles). This marks the second time in May the Brewers have suffered back‑to‑back shutouts, fueling a 4‑8 slide that leaves them five games back in the NL Central. A 30‑minute closed‑door meeting after Tuesday’s

Moment um Matters Seattle’s extra‑inning victory snapped a season‑high four‑game skid and renewed clubhouse energy. Edgar Martinez and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer have stressed contact quality—already trimming strikeouts by more than one per game over 2024. The Mariners now sit two games over .500 and view Wednesday’s wrap‑around contest as a springboard before an AL West road swing. Castillo’s Command vs. Warren’s