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Michael Carpenter

Michael is a California kid, living in Arizona as a graduate of The Cronkite School of Journalism, Forks Up. He believes Yadier Molina will be in the Hall, and Dez caught it. Michael njoys spending his free time with his amazing wife and two beautiful daughters or playing video games. You can find him on Twitter @_MCSports.

After another season lost for Angels star Mike Trout, what's next?

With his eyes set on next season, one has to wonder if he could see himself playing in another jersey at the start of the 2025 season.

Dodgers strengthen their rotation by acquiring Tigers starter

One of the best pitchers available on the market has been moved as the Dodgers have traded for Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty right before the end of the trade deadline.

Pirates add offensive help in trades with Marlins and Blue Jays

Two games out of a wild-card spot, the Pittsburgh Pirates made moves to bolster their lineup.

Diamondbacks trade for Marlins 1B after injury to Christian Walker

With first baseman Chrisitan Walker headed to the injured list due to a mild oblique strain, the defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks acted fast to find his replacement.

Orioles pay a steep price to acquire former All-Star pitcher from Marlins

There is no doubt the Orioles are all-in this season.

Cubs surprisingly trade for Rays All-Star

With a 51-56 record and nine-and-a-half games out of first place in the National League Central division, the Chicago Cubs have not let that stop them from making deals to improve their team.

Orioles add veteran starting pitcher to the mix after trade with division rival

The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles have continued making moves to prepare for the postseason. 

Buyers or Sellers: St. Louis Cardinals

With the Brewers possibly losing outfielder Christian Yelich for the season due to a back injury, now is the time for the Cardinals to make their move.

With a struggling offense, Mariners make a deal for Rays All-Star outfielder

One of the first big booms of the 2024 trade deadline happened late Thursday evening.

Buyers or sellers: Washington Nationals

The Nationals are on the fringe of the NL wild-card race. Should they look to make a push or turn their attention to the future?

Buyers or Sellers: Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently on the outside looking in for a spot in the postseason, but the defending champions still have a good shot to make the playoffs.

Buyers or sellers: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates are in the thick of the playoff race. Is it time for the team to fully shift into its window of contention?

Buyers or sellers: Tampa Bay Rays

After making five straight postseason appearances, the Rays find themselves sitting at .500 with the second half of the season looming and struggling to keep pace with the rest of the teams in the American League.

Buyers or sellers: San Francisco Giants

It's been a disappointing season for the Giants, but the team remains within striking distance of a playoff spot. Should they buy or sell ahead of the trade deadline?

Buyers or sellers: Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have found themselves in fourth place in the much-improved AL Central.

Buyers or sellers: Cincinnati Reds

Should the Reds make additions in pursuit of a playoff push or sell off assets in a look to the future?

Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott building on strong rookie season

Abbott put together a strong rookie season in 2023. He's been even better in 2024.

Nationals' top prospect set to make MLB debut

After tearing up opposing pitching in Triple-A this season, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has reportedly received the call to the majors and is set to make his much-anticipated MLB debut on Monday.

Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer makes impressive 2024 debut

Scherzer looked sharp in his season debut.

Watch: Cardinals rookie catcher hits first career home run

Now slashing .125/.231/.250 with one home run and seven RBI, the 25-year-old backstop will hope that he has broken the ice and that hits will start to fall for him more often.

Two injured players who will have major impact on American League postseason race

Here are two players returning from injury who will play crucial roles in the race for the playoffs in the AL.

Fernando Tatis Jr. looks like he finally has his swagger back

Fernando Tatis Jr. saw his ascension derailed by a suspension and a significant injury, but it looks like he's back on the superstar track. 

Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is becoming a star

The Rockies are enduring another lost season, but a beacon of hope as emerged.

Young core helping the Brewers exceed expectations in 2024

Entering the 2024 season, the Milwaukee Brewers were given little chance to compete in the National League Central. Approximately a third of the way through the season, they find themselves in first place in the division, thanks in part to the performance to two young players.

Nick Gonzales proving to be another Pirates' success story

Selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, Pirates 2B Nick Gonzales has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since being recalled on May 10.