Columbus, OH

Baltimore, MD

Each week, I dip into public Statcast data to provide insight on up-and-coming minor league talent. Now that the draft is complete, I will shift gears and dig into some data on recent draftees. It is important to note that the dataset is incomplete. Pitchers may or may not translate...

AL East Draft Picks With The Most Intriguing Statcast Pitch Data

Bronx, NY

ClutchPoints

Just a game and a half separates the New York Yankees from the first-place Baltimore Orioles as the American League East rivals prepare to battle it out over the second half for the division crown. While both teams are expected to play a major role at the MLB trade deadline, the Yankees recently received some […]
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Yankees get key Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez injury updates

It’s a choice with which AL MVP voters have been plenty familiar in recent years. Ohtani won in 2021 (with Judge fourth), Judge won in 2022 (with Ohtani second), and Ohtani won again in 2023 (with Judge 15th, thanks to an extended injury absence). But now, with Ohtani in the NL, these two titans of the sport can no longer go head to head in that particular arena.

Two titans tied atop latest Hitter Power Rankings

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Kansas City, MO

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

The Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t be further from rivals. They’ve only met 34 times in their history. But you’d never realize that after seeing how Monday night’s game went between the two teams.
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is having himself a breakout season, and he put on a show against the D-backs pitching staff in the series opener. Witt tripled, double and homered in his first three at-bats. So, when he came to the plate in the sixth inning a single away from the cycle, the entire crowd at Kauffman Stadium was on their feet. They wanted...

The Royals were absolutely livid after the D-backs hit Bobby Witt Jr. while a single shy of the cycle

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night. Tyler Fitzgerald became the first Giants rookie to...

Ohtani drives in 3, Dodgers beat Giants for 5th straight win; SF's Fitzgerald extends HR streak to 5

Washington, DC

San Diego, CA

Wednesday night’s Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres game featured one of the strangest pitches of the MLB season. While going up against Padres designated hitter Donovan Solano, Nationals pitcher/second baseman Ildemaro Vargas threw what looked like an eephus pitch to Solano. The Padres slugger hit the ball with...

Ildemaro Vargas threw 33 mph pitch in Padres-Nationals, and the game broadcast couldn't believe it

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

AEW has been seeing a lot of changes to its roster that is unprecedented for the company. However, a former AEW Champion is re-signing with All Elite Wrestling, according to Ibou of WrestlePurists. He is reporting that Buddy Matthews, one-third of the House of Black trio, has signed an extension to remain part of AEW for the foreseeable future. However, details around the contract have not been released or reported on as of this writing.

AEW News: Former AEW Champion Re-Signs with Company Before Blood & Guts 2024

While the American League Rookie of the Year race remains wide open, the Senior Circuit has a clear favorite following the 2024 All-Star break. Of course, It’s Paul Skenes. The 22-year-old phenom recently became the first player to be an All-Star the year after being drafted. Additionally, he became just the fifth rookie pitcher ever to start the midsummer classic.

NL Rookie Of The Year: Who Could Challenge Paul Skenes For 2024 Award?

Sports Illustrated

Nationals Broadcast Baffled by 33-MPH Pitch From Utilityman Ildemaro Vargas

An individual’s birth chart influences their character. Some zodiac signs are bold while others are shy and reserved. Also, a sign’s element can lead to shyness. Air and fire signs are extroverts while water and earth signs tend to be introverts.

5 Most Shy Zodiac Signs

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Pirates (51-50) will host the St. Louis Cardinals (53-48), in the final game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET. Hoping to find out who’s available to play for the Pirates and the Cardinals? Continue scrolling for complete injury reports for both squads. Watch MLB,...

Pirates vs. Cardinals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – July 24

Baseball America’s Hot Sheet returns following the all-star break, although with a condensed schedule of games we are only ranking 10 prospects this week. This installment of the Prospect Hot Sheet considers how minor league players performed through July 22. Contributing this week were Baseball America staffers Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris, Matt Eddy and J.J. Cooper.

Ranking The 10 Hottest MLB Prospects | Hot Sheet (7/23/24)

East Village Times

San Diego Padres affiliates went 1-6 on Tuesday. Here is a recap of the day's events. El Paso Chihuahuas (Lost 4-1 to Salt Lake) (40-57 on the season) Carl Edwards Jr.- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (84 pitches- 54 strikes)

Padres Down on the Farm: July 23 (Bush, Tirso & Valenzuela homer/Davila impressive in DSL)

This is one in a weekly update on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top 10 prospects. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new prospect on MLB Pipeline’s top 100 list as right-hander Braxton Ashcraft entered after Mets pitcher Christian Scott graduated. In Greensboro, top position-player prospect Termarr Johnson stayed hot and...

Pirates Minor League Updates: Ashcraft Joins Top 100, Johnson’s Streak Hits 15

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

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Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Queens, NY

New York Post

Tyrone Taylor is known for his defense.

Against Gerrit Cole, though, the outfielder’s bat comes alive — and did so again in a 12-3 win over the Yankees, as the Mets finished off a sweep of the Subway Series.

Taylor entered Wednesday 3-for-6 with a homer and a double off the Yankee right-hander and that was before Taylor hit a two-out homer off Cole in the third inning.



Taylor later added a leadoff single to left in the fifth and a run-scoring base hit just over the leaping Gleyber Torres and into right field that knocked Cole out of the game in the...

Mets’ Tyrone Taylor batters Gerrit Cole again in big offensive night

Seattle, WA

The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — José Soriano allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings, Luis Rengifo delivered a key two-run single in his return from the injured list, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Tuesday night. Los Angeles won for the sixth time in its...

José Soriano allows 1 run into the 8th inning and Angels top reeling Mariners 5-1

While we wait for the weather to clear up in Chicago, how about we enjoy one of the Cubs top prospects going deep for the second time in the last three games. Kevin Alcantara is staying hot. I don’t know why, exactly, Kevin Alcantara gets lost in the prospect shuffle...

Kevin Alcantara Extends His Various Streaks with Another Homer!

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Five More DSL Prospects Who Have Our Attention

On Monday, we highlighted a few players who put on superlative performances at the 2024 Dominican Summer League all-star game, which was held on July 21...

Five More DSL Prospects Who Have Our Attention

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