MLB Previews

Early-Season Struggles Defined the Cellar Race Both clubs enter Anaheim mired in the AL basement, with only the White Sox trailing their records. Baltimore has dropped six straight and endured a sweep at Minnesota, a bitter follow-up to last year’s 91-win, playoff-qualifying campaign. The Angels, meanwhile, have yet to string together consistent offense or pitching, leaving both teams desperate for

Both Clubs Searching for Stability in Tampa When the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to open a three-game weekend series, both teams will be seeking a fresh start. For the Brewers, it’s about getting right on the road—where they’ve slumped to a 7-12 mark. For the Rays, it’s the inverse: they’ve lost seven straight at

Detroit Reloads Ace Skubal to Open Rangers Series A rainout in Colorado and a reshuffled rotation have left Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal with six full days of rest ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Texas Rangers. Rather than using Skubal during Thursday’s doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, Detroit manager A.J. Hinch strategically held back the reigning American

South Side Faith Reignited by Sox-Loving Pope After a rough stretch on the field, the Chicago White Sox finally found something to cheer about off it: newly appointed Pope Leo XIV was revealed to be a lifelong White Sox fan. A photo of the new pope surfaced Thursday, showing him proudly wearing a Sox jersey at the 2005 World Series.

Sacramento Hosts Unexpected Star Duel: Judge vs. Wilson When the New York Yankees face the Oakland Athletics on Friday night to open a three-game set in Sacramento, California, all eyes will be on Aaron Judge—and unexpectedly, Jacob Wilson. Judge’s dominance is well-established. The reigning AL MVP leads the majors with a .400 batting average, while also sharing the top spot

Peña’s Patience Powering Astros Offense It wasn’t the most predictable change. With just 90 walks in 1,842 plate appearances, Jeremy Peña was far from a prototypical leadoff hitter. But with the Houston Astros searching for a solution to their early-season offensive struggles, manager Joe Espada took a calculated risk—and it’s paying off. Since moving Peña to the top of the

Giants and Twins Ride High Into Minneapolis Two of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball are set to collide as the San Francisco Giants travel to face the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Both clubs are fresh off winning series and carrying meaningful momentum. The Giants are coming off an off day and a successful visit to Wrigley Field,

Rockies’ Tanner Gordon Faces Tough Tigers in High-Stakes Doubleheader: What to Expect The Colorado Rockies are set for a challenging Thursday as they host the American League-leading Detroit Tigers in a traditional doubleheader, following a rain-soaked start to the series. Amidst their struggles, the Rockies will turn to Tanner Gordon, who is making his season debut in Game 2—an outing

Jo Adell’s Struggles with Angels: Why Aggression Could Save His Spot in the Lineup Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell entered the 2024 MLB season with promise, having won the starting center field job out of spring training. However, his role is now uncertain. As the Angels prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays again, Adell isn’t even sure if