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One number shows just how far Cubs have fallen in NL Central race

One number shows just how far Cubs have fallen in NL Central race

With an off day on Monday and a huge five-game home series on the horizon against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs' potential for winning the National League Central just keeps sliding downhill.

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Not all prospects rise to star status. As the season heads deep into the dog days of a 162-game regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one overhyped prospect for every big-league team.

Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game
Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'Former MLB team names' quiz
Pablo Sandoval News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 11
Aaron Boone's ejection vs. Astros isn't a good look

Aaron Boone's ejection vs. Astros isn't a good look for manager's future

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone may be feeling the heat. 

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup
Disastrous Yankees reliever torpedoing his own impending free agency
Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton
Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz
Ichiro Suzuki News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz
The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz
The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 11
Mets' slide continues with their worst loss of the season

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season.

Aaron Boone's ejection isn't a good look for manager's future with Yankees
Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move
Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed
Umpire Jen Pawol earns praise after her day behind the plate
Justin Verlander discusses his playing future amid rough season
Reds manager reveals when key starter will return to the rotation
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 10
Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time

Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time

While the Houston Astros have seen their American League West Division lead shrink to a half-game over the hard-charging Seattle Mariners, they have managed to do so with a makeshift pitching rotation.

Astros jump on Max Fried early to put away Yankees
Keith Hernandez roasts Astros with trash can joke
Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 10
Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed

Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed

Despite appearing in just four games for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jhoan Duran has already made an impact.

Edmundo Sosa homers as Phillies sweep Rangers
Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Justin Verlander discusses playing future amid rough season

Justin Verlander discusses playing future amid rough season

It is easy to speculate that time has finally caught up to the future Hall-of-Famer.

Giants' Justin Verlander becomes 10th pitcher to join 3,500K club
World Series-winning pitcher releases statement after deciding to retire
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 10
Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

While the race for the top of the American League West continues to be a battle between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, one move made by the Astros at the MLB trade deadline may ultimately swing the division (and maybe more) in their favor.

Astros jump on Max Fried early to put away Yankees
Astros need this player to keep up the pace
Astros release former All-Star catcher
Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 10
Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

The Phillies have taken hold of first place in the NL East, and some reinforcements are on the way that will try to help them secure the division title.

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz
Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10
Adolis Garcia makes Catch of the Year candidate with his bare hand

Adolis Garcia makes Catch of the Year candidate with his bare hand

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made one of the best catches of the year during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and you may never see anything like it again.

Rangers 1B Jake Burger to return from quadriceps injury
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 10
Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game

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

The New York Yankees brought back their Old-Timers' game for the first time since 2019, and it did not go well for one of the team's greatest all-time players.

Yankees reliever torpedoing his own impending free agency
Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup
Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season
Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton
Trent Grisham homer breaks late tie as Yankees beat Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 9
Dodgers superstar details how rough season has changed him mentally

Dodgers superstar details how rough season has changed him mentally

Whether Mookie Betts' revised mentality can assist the Dodgers is something to watch for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

Dodgers top Jays in major showdown
Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer shared moment after facing off
Former Dodgers favorite announces his retirement from MLB
Mets players send message to owner about future of Pete Alonso
Athletics' massive free-agent signing just keeps looking worse
Ranking the top three 2025 AL Cy Young Award candidates
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Ranking the top three 2025 AL Cy Young Award candidates

Ranking the top three 2025 AL Cy Young Award candidates

Last season, Detroit Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award resoundingly, nabbing a rare pitching triple crown. This year, the contest is a little tighter.

Red Sox claim Ali Sánchez off waivers from Blue Jays
Matt Vierling's late pinch-hit homer rallies Tigers past Angels
Trent Grisham homer breaks late tie as Yankees beat Astros
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz
Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / August 10
Disastrous Yankees reliever torpedoing impending free agency

Disastrous Yankees reliever torpedoing his own impending free agency

It is a drastic change in fortunes for the two-time All-Star.

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup
Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now
Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz
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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
 The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz
 The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
 The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
A's massive free-agent signing just keeps looking worse

Athletics' massive free-agent signing just keeps looking worse for both sides

The latest update adds another layer to what has been an unusual first season for the veteran’s Athletics tenure.

Jurickson Profar robs home run with Catch of the Year candidate
World Series-winning pitcher releases statement after deciding to retire
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer shared cool moment after facing off

Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer shared cool moment after facing off

Longtime rivals Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer faced off Friday for what may be the final time in their respective careers, and they made sure to share a moment together to mark the occasion.

Dodgers superstar details how rough season has changed him mentally
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 9
Mets send message to Steve Cohen about Pete Alonso

Mets players send message to Steve Cohen about future of Pete Alonso

The 30-year-old "Polar Bear" is also a beloved figure among Mets fans.

Mets manager tries to defend controversial decision after loss
Mets to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium
Orioles sign journeyman outfielder to major league deal
Dodgers quickly designate veteran first baseman for assignment
2025-26 MLB free-agent power rankings: August edition
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 9
Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton

Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton

The New York Yankees are faced with a tough situation involving Giancarlo Stanton, and their list of solutions is quite thin and potentially unreasonable. 

Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now
Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing
Former Dodgers favorite announces his retirement from MLB
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires again

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup

Aaron Boone, who has long maintained his optimism while his team’s skid has continued to squander their once-stellar record, gave Williams a vote of confidence again on Friday

Yankees faced with a tough decision on Giancarlo Stanton
Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now
Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing
Former Dodgers favorite announces his retirement from MLB
Best player ever to play for each team
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 8
Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest signing

Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing

An injury-filled season that was suddenly cut short now has plenty of question marks surrounding what comes next.

Blue Jays demolish MLB records with eye-popping Coors Field performance
Mets players send message to Steve Cohen about future of Pete Alonso
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7
Paul Skenes continues home dominance in Pirates' shutout

Paul Skenes continues home dominance in Pirates' shutout

Paul Skenes tossed six shutout innings and struck out eight to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reaches yet another incredible milestone
MLB's active saves leader aiming to pitch 'at least' four more years
Astros need this player to keep up the pace for the stretch run
Mets set to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 8
Yankees' unlikely answer emerges to save season — for now

Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now

The 26-year-old's emergence as a multi-position weapon couldn't be more timely. 

Yankees quickly pull the plug on their key trade-deadline acquisition
Why it's time for the Yankees to worry about three-time All-Star
Padres are already demoting one of their trade-deadline acquisitions
Blue Jays demolish MLB records with their eye-popping performance
Why Red Sox may regret extending rookie Roman Anthony
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race

The National League MVP race is going to be highly contested over the remainder of the regular season, and there is a new contender starting to emerge in the discussion.

Phillies fans call for Kyle Schwarber re-signing in an amazing way
Phillies' Jose Alvarado sorry as he nears return from 80-game ban
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Padres already demoting one of their trade-deadline acquisitions

Padres already demoting one of their trade-deadline acquisitions

The 29-year-old made his team debut Monday night and had an ugly game.

Yankees already demote one of their trade-deadline acquisitions
Reds place key starter on 15-day IL with a blister
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

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