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Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

It is a stunning reversal from where things were just a little more than two weeks ago.

Wild stat shows how bad Mets starting pitching has been

Scout shares big prediction about future of Mets' Nolan McLean

Pete Alonso gets awesome gift from Mets after breaking HR record

Pirates' failure can be explained by their new prospect's revelation

Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn't the answer

Kyle Tucker extends slump as Cubs continue to fade in NL Central race

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Padres starter lands on IL again with knee inflammation

The Padres announced that right-hander Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.

Flamethrowing Dodgers setup man unlikely to return in 2025

Why Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

Brewers have a legit MVP candidate

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Pirates' failure can be explained by new prospect's revelation

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.

Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery

Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Andrew Vaughn News / Yardbarker / August 14

Brewers officially have a legit MVP candidate

A key part of the Brewers' momentum is a player who is in the National League MVP race.

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Veteran OF signs with Yankees for fourth time

This latest contract represents the fourth time Velazquez has signed with the Yankees.

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14

Pete Alonso gets awesome gift from Mets after breaking HR record

Pete Alonso is officially the New York Mets' all-time home run king, and the team has pulled out all the stops.

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Pete Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

Scout shares big prediction about future of Mets' Nolan McLean

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

A former World Series champion suddenly became available on Thursday and could be a formidable platoon partner in Boston.

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

Nationals DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe, activate OF Dylan Crews from IL

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 14

Brewers outfield will be without two key contributors vs. Reds

Milwaukee Brewers outfield will be without two key contributors against Cincinnati Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to head into a pivotal 19-game-in-18-day stretch short-handed.

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14

Wild stat shows how bad Mets starting pitching has been

Starting rotation has been awful at eating innings in the last two months.

Scout shares big prediction about future of Mets' Nolan McLean

Mets manager gives blunt response to blowing six-run lead

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Pete Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14

Kyle Tucker extends slump as Cubs continue to fade in NL Central race

The Cubs' fall from grace has hit outfielder Kyle Tucker the hardest.

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

Cubs calling up top prospect OF Owen Caissie

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Nationals shockingly DFA former World Series champ

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment.

Nationals score early and late to hold off Royals

Phillies plot to halt mini skid in opener vs. Nationals

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn’t the answer

Remember the day: On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers — with their $340.9M payroll — are second in the National League West, one game behind the San Diego Padres. Screenshot that.

Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14

Cubs catcher lost to injury on same day he returns from IL

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

After working to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup following an oblique injury, Miguel Amaya suffered a gruesome-looking injury in his first game back with the Cubs on Wednesday night.

Nats make vital Dylan Crews decision

Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Why Aaron Judge was glad Alonso stayed with Mets

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14

Scout shares big prediction about future of Mets' Nolan McLean

Manny Gomez of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com reached out to a rival scout to inquire about Nolan McLean's potential at the MLB level.

Michael Harris II's slam highlights 9-run inning as Braves rout Mets

Mets to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut

Mets manager gives blunt response to blowing six-run lead

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Flamethrowing Dodgers setup man unlikely to return in 2025

Brusdar Graterol's chances of making it back to a big league mound in 2025 are slim.

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'Last World Series winning manager for each MLB team' quiz

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Big changes could be coming to MLB broadcast package

Back in February, Major League Baseball and ESPN opted out of the final three years of their contract together.

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Mets manager gives blunt response to blowing six-run lead

New York lost its 12th game in 14 tries in an 11-6 loss to the Braves in front of 38,647 fans at Citi Field on Wednesday.

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Pete Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 13

Phillies superstar may be building Hall of Fame case

The 32-year-old may find himself in elite company when his career comes to an end.

NBA legend picks Phillies slugger to win 2025 NL MVP

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

Skenes' recent struggles opening door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

Hunter Greene shines in return as Reds shut out Phillies

Mets hit so many home runs they ran out of fireworks

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

After cruising to their 12th consecutive win on Wednesday, the Brewers hold an eight-game lead over their once-fierce division rival.

Brewers have a legit MVP candidate

Brewers' run of dominance makes MLB history with more left to achieve

Cubs' frustration captured in viral video

How Mariners have earned their position in the AL West

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits into triple play against Angels

Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Cubs make big Owen Caissie decision

Caissie is one of the team’s most promising prospects.

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

41 Major League Baseball players have had three or more RBIs in one game on at least 60 occasions. How many of those 41 players can you name in six minutes?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 13