The 2025 MLB season is coming to a rapid close as teams vie to secure the final spots in the postseason, while players chase those last few statistical accomplishments to cap off a spectacular season. The BBWAA won’t announce the winners of the league’s major awards until after the World Series concludes. Yardbarker’s MLB writers … Read more
It may have come against the lowly Rockies, but the Los Angeles Dodgers will take a sweep however they can get it. Especially when it includes an 11-strikeout performance from Blake Snell and a grand slam from Mookie Betts. The Dodgers had lost five-of-six-games to last-place teams heading into the Rockies series, including a crushing … Read more
Just three weeks remain before MLB teams shift their focus to the postseason — or for some, to an offseason with the hope of fixing whatever kept them from reaching the playoffs. Before attentions shift entirely, Yardbarker’s MLB writers took a look at identifying each club’s most valuable player this season. (Records and stats are … Read more
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras is held back by manager Oliver Marmol after he was ejected by umpire Derek Thomas during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Willson Contreras’ suspension comes at a bad time for the Cardinals Contreras will need to begin serving the suspension … Read more
Like many teams in the 2025 MLB season, the New York Yankees have been very streaky. With less than a month left in the regular season and the Bronx Bombers starting a crucial 12-game stretch against A.L. playoff teams, Yankee fans should be excited with a convincing 7-1 road win in Houston. One of the … Read more
While the Washington Nationals have plenty of options in the outfield, the quality has not necessarily been there. Center field has become particularly problematic, with Robert Hassell III and Jacob Young really struggling with the bat. However, there is one more young outfielder in the mix who deserves a chance and his name is Christian … Read more
Coming off of a sweep at the hands of the New York Mets, Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies took their frustrations out on the Atlanta Braves. After scoring just eight runs in their three game set with New York, Schwarber outdid that offensive production on his own, hitting four home runs to rack up nine RBI. … Read more
The New York Mets were looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and rookie pitcher Nolan McLean made sure his team came away with a win. McLean tossed eight shutout innings, holding the Phillies to just one hit until the sixth inning. He allowed four hits overall while striking out six and walking … Read more
With a month remaining in the 2025 season, Yardbarker’s MLB writers got together to identify one player from each club who is playing to save his job for 2026. (Team records and stats are entering play on Monday.) AL East Baltimore Orioles first base Coby Mayo (16) hits a single during the sixth inning against … Read more
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his MVP-worthy season on Sunday afternoon by clubbing his 49th home run of the season. It not only helped him maintain his Major League lead, but it also broke an MLB record for most home runs in a season by a primary catcher. He breaks the mark previously set … Read more