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Elly De La Cruz’s sudden slump threatens Reds’ playoff push

Elly De La Cruz’s sudden slump threatens Reds’ playoff push

While the Cincinnati Reds surge toward an unlikely wild-card berth, their two-time All-Star Elly De La Cruz has hit a baffling cold spell.

Examining the aftermath of Reds' series win over Padres
Pair of MLB superstars are chasing history as season concludes
Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers to strikeout 200 batters in a season at least once can you name in six minutes?

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right-hand soreness, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury
Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros 
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player's homer at Wrigley harkens back to familiar memory 

Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory 

For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.

End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
Chicago Cubs: This reliever’s rebound is absolutely crucial to postseason success
The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz
The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz
The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Phillies to select Walker Buehler, place Jose Alvarado on IL

Phillies to select Walker Buehler, place Jose Alvarado on IL

The Phillies are going to select right-hander Walker Buehler to the roster to start tonight’s game.  

Veteran Walker Buehler makes Phillies debut vs. Royals
Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies
The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 12
Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle

The stunning freefall of the 2025 New York Mets continued when they dropped their sixth contest in a row via a 6-4 loss at the rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night to wrap up a four-game sweep.

Ex-Mets ace Jacob deGrom leads Rangers into Queens
Jesus Luzardo retires 22 straight as Phillies sweep Mets
Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets
The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 11
Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case

Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case

Pittsburgh Pirates star hurler Paul Skenes has been baseball's most-dominant starter this year. Could his team's performance prevent him from winning the Cy Young?

...but Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity
Fan who fell over 20 feet at PNC Park speaks out about incident
Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers  
All-Star OF's timeline for return from injury is major blow for Diamondbacks
Which teams are suffering through the longest World Series droughts?
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 12
Aaron Judge climbs Yankees all-time home run list, ties legend

Aaron Judge keeps climbing Yankees all-time home run list, ties legend of the game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge just keeps hitting home runs.

Yankees' Anthony Volpe has injury that could explain his poor season
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing playoffs
Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies
Juan Soto, Mets have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks
Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with sweep of Mets

Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 win over the New York Mets on Thursday night probably wrapped up the National League East championship.

Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs
The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 11
Paul Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity

Paul Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is finishing up a rare season in MLB history.  

Why the Pirates’ rotten performance might affect Paul Skenes’ Cy Young case
Pirates Waste Scoring Chances in Sweep by Orioles
Pirates Announce Special Roberto Clemente Day Broadcast
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz
Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11
All-Star OF's timeline for return from injury is a major blow for Diamondbacks

All-Star OF's timeline for return from injury is a major blow for Diamondbacks

How should the Diamondbacks proceed?

Ketel Marte’s injury isn’t derailing the Diamondbacks’ NL Wild Card hopes
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers  

Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers  

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh isn't the only AL West catcher having a smashing 2025 season.

Athletics avoid sweep with 9th-inning rally against Red Sox
Hunter Goodman could regress at the plate next season
The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history
The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 11
This Yankees remodel is an epic failure

This Yankees remodel is an epic failure

After his team’s relief corps proved to be a major weakness, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave it a needed overhaul. At the trade deadline, he landed coveted relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird.

Yankees bullpen suffers historic meltdown against Tigers
Soaring Yankees prospect now cratering in a strikeout-laden slump
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe's problem isn't production, it's perception
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies

Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies

Overall, the Mets haven't played like a playoff team, and their biggest issue at the moment is inconsistency.

Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs
Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks
Kyle Schwarber's milestone home run puts him in rare company
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most four-hit MLB games since 2000' quiz

The 'Most four-hit MLB games since 2000' quiz

How many of the MLB players with at least 25 four-hit games in the last 25 seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz
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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz
 The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz
The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz
 The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz
The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz
 The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11
Injury to blame for Yankees SS Anthony Volpe's struggles?

Injury to blame for Yankees SS Anthony Volpe's struggles?

Health may be playing a role in Anthony Volpe’s downturn.

Anthony Volpe gets booed by Yankees fans after messing up bunt
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe's problem isn't production, it's perception
Soaring Yankees prospect now cratering in a strikeout-laden slump
The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Why Rangers' deGrom is 'excited' to face Mets at Citi Field

Why Rangers' Jacob deGrom is 'excited' to face Mets at Citi Field

He will take the Citi Field bump as a visitor on Friday evening for the first time since joining the Rangers in December 2022.

Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 11
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes

Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs

Lindor addressed the team's recent run of poor play.

Mets' playoff hopes dwindling after recent struggles vs. Phillies
Juan Soto, Mets have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks
Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets
Yankees' Anthony Volpe has injury that could explain his poor season
This Yankees remodel is an epic failure
Anthony Rizzo News / Yardbarker / September 11
Former Cubs star announces retirement after 14 MLB seasons

End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons

He spent nearly 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, and his tenure there is among some of the best of all time.

Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return
Twins pitcher potentially dealing with career-altering condition
Astros pitcher lands on IL
Soaring Yankees prospect now cratering in a strikeout-laden slump
Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 10
Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon

Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks

The New York Mets lost a fourth straight game on Tuesday night when they suffered a 9-3 defeat at a Philadelphia Phillies side that's running away with the NL East.

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes the difference-maker for Astros 
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe's problem isn't production, it's perception
Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation
Examining the aftermath of Reds' series win over Padres
Infamous Phillies 'Karen' receives lucrative offer to make apology
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10
Examining the aftermath of Reds' series win over Padres

Examining the aftermath of Reds' series win over Padres

A three-game series in San Diego between the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres in September had all the feels of a postseason matchup.

Padres give an 'encouraging' injury update on key player
Padres believe key pitcher's return sets them up for September success
Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation
The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history
The 'Famous MLB players and their real first names' quiz
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest

Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest

The Orlando Dreamers group is committed to luring an expansion franchise to Orlando.

Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks
Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros 
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10
Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros 

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros 

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs. 

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury
Astros player gets his bat confiscated during game
Picking each MLB team's MVP
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s
The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return

Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return

He has been sidelined since Aug. 29 after he suffered a fractured foot.

Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation
Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?
The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10
Padres manager makes bold statement about closer situation

Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation

One day after his closer gave up a game-winning home run, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave a strong endorsement to Robert Suarez remaining in the role as the regular season winds down.

Padres believe key pitcher's return sets them up for September success
Padres give an 'encouraging' injury update on key player
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

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