The Cubs finished up their series against the rival Brewers with a low-scoring affair at the Friendly Confines on Thursday night. Things were a little bit different for the home team, with an outstanding effort from the entire pitching staff to secure a split. Both starting pitchers, Kevin Gausman and Logan Henderson, had excellent stuff …
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The sudden ubiquity of prediction markets has overtaken the sudden ubiquity of advertisements for legalized sports betting as the most jarring aspect of watching sports in 2026. While these prediction markets run plenty of ads on their own, they also have made aggressive moves to become a part of the conversation on “Sports Twitter” sharing…
One of the strengths of the Colorado Rockies this season has been their ability to come back and win games late. They’ve been able to come up clutch and overcome deficits, making baseball more fun this season. Including Wednesday’s 11th-inning walk-off victory, the Rockies have come from behind to win 33 games (compared to 30 […]
The San Francisco Giants spent much of the year acting as though the waiver wire did not exist. But they’re now ending the season by trying to make up for lost time. On Thursday, the team announced that it had claimed infielder Brett Harris off of waivers. Harris had been designated for assignment by the […]
Almost six months after the Philadelphia Phillies star sued Daniel and Lisa Bohm for alleged financial mismanagement, both parties have settled the dispute out of court. The timing of the settlement, which involved millions of dollars, was particularly striking, given that it came just a day before the scheduled hearing at 9:30 a.m. ET on […]
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Tucker, and Trea Turner all have something in common. The three are former Silver Slugger winners with top-five MVP finishes, and all are struggling mightily in 2026. Each is on one of the highest-paying contracts in MLB, but they have combined for just 1.7 fWAR this season. All of them have […]
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton took some time to push back against a fan who criticized him for throwing out a first pitch for the Chicago Cubs despite growing up as a Milwaukee Brewers fan.
The DSL has produced star prospects like Jesús Made and Josuar Gonzalez in recent years. Who's next?
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Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (70-63) SYRACUSE 4, ROCHESTER 0 (BOX) Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (58-71) NEW HAMPSHIRE 17, BINGHAMTON 5 (BOX) High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones (57-71) BROOKLYN 12, FREDERICK KEYS 5 (BOX) Single-A: St. Lucie Mets (56-72) JUPITER 5, ST. LUCIE 3 (BOX) STAR OF THE NIGHT Aidan Smith GOATS OF THE NIGHT Binghamton’s pitching staff
Sportscaster and journalist Erin Andrews’ path to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in sports television was not nearly as smooth as it looks in hindsight. Before ESPN, FOX Sports, Super Bowls, and years on the NFL sideline, Andrews had a short stretch at Turner Sports that ended with the network letting her go. […]
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Dave Roberts admitted on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest star isn’t “close to optimal,” but the team isn’t putting Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. The manager has acknowledged Ohtani’s visible and persistent discomfort, while his recent struggles at the plate have raised concerns about whether the franchise is pushing him too far. […]
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If you frequent Over The Monster, you may already know I absolutely detest MLB’s bloated current playoff format. Way too many teams get in, you can win your division and end up not making the LDS, and the September spotlight strays away from the spectacular squads who spent the first 130 games proving themselves to […]
Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (August 31 - September 6. Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Walker Jenkins, Ian Happ, Joshua Baez, George Lombard Jr., and more -- and how […]
Reese isn’t scared - she’s ready to lead.
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Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]
St. Louis Cardinals' starter Hunter Dobbins will miss the entire 2027 season after elbow surgery. Between prospects Cooper Hjerpe, Jurrangelo Cijntje, and Tekoah Roby, the Cardinals have options for next year. Or, they could make another signing.
The Milwaukee Brewers will have some extra motivation heading into their matchup with the Chicago Cubs, as Tyrese Haliburton is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Milwaukee’s opponent. The Pacers point guard had previously received an invitation from the Brewers to handle the honor, only for the team to withdraw it after [...]
Welcome back to our list of the top-hitting prospects to stash for Week 24 of the 2026 MLB season. With less than a month left in the regular season, teams are expected to call up some of their top-hitting prospects as part of the September roster expansion. Since this is the final hitting prospect stash […]
O’s loss to Boston Thursday was their third in a row, by four total runs
The Green Bay Packers have found themselves at the center of plenty of speculation surrounding Arizona Cardinals star pass rusher Josh Sweat. Despite the buzz surrounding a potential deal, Green Bay has consistently maintained that it is comfortable with its current roster. That has done little to quiet the trade chatter, however, with fans continuing [...]
A recent survey shows the Minnesota Twins radio team may be in need of a shakeup.
Shortstops are dominating the top of the MLB draft conversation once again looking ahead to 2027, with prep standout Dylan Seward and Florida star Brendan Lawson among the top-tier prospects.
It's a good time to be in the business of selling Major League Baseball teams. Just ask the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels.