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Pirates’ Mitch Keller, cruising at six innings, eyes his final start before the break as he faces off against Braves’ Bryce Elder — once an All-Star, now struggling with a 4.01 ERA and a rough last outing — in a crucial finale at PNC Park, with both teams desperate to end the week strong. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adve...

The Braves bring back Eli White from paternity leave just in time for their final game in Pittsburgh, where he’s hitting .218 with 4 homers and 15 RBIs — plus some speed with 4 stolen bases. To make room, they DFA Jose Azocar, who slashed .353 in just 11 games. With the Braves still leading the NL East, White’s return adds a spark as they fine-tune their roster for the stretch run. Listen in comfo...

Ranger Suárez’s groin strain sidelines the Red Sox’s star pitcher just as he’s hitting his stride—his All-Star nod now on hold, with a minimum two-start absence looming. His injury, suffered in his last outing, forces a rotation shuffle, spotlighting rising arm Brayan Bello as the likely fill-in. With ace Garrett Crochet and young lefty Connelly Early already out, the Red Sox’s suddenly thin rotat...

San Diego’s Griffin Canning, riding a hot streak and homer-free, faces a shaky Merrill Kelly as the Diamondbacks head to Petco Park. Expect early damage against Kelly’s high xERA, while Canning’s solid control and lack of homers give the Padres a clear edge. Arizona’s offense is cold, and their bullpen’s shutdown ability makes this a low-scoring affair — the under is the smart play. Listen in comf...

Ronit Shah’s draft strategy with the Atlanta Braves is a masterclass in value hunting: early rounds target high-upside players who slip, middle rounds lean hard on pitching—even with injury risks—and late rounds turn budget constraints into hidden gems. Under his leadership, the Braves have built a pipeline of impact prospects, from first-round steals to trade assets found in the final picks—all w...

Atlanta Braves still lead their division despite losing key pitchers—now they’re eyeing Sonny Gray, the Red Sox ace who’s been dominant this season, offering veteran stability and deep starts exactly when they need it, with the Cardinals picking up most of his hefty contract. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn....

The Miami Marlins are on fire, just crushed the first-place Mariners 2-0 to push their record to 51-42, proving all the doubters wrong. After a brutal start, they’ve been crushing top teams for over a month, with balanced wins powered by offense, pitching, or both. Wednesday’s win featured clutch hits from Lopez and Edwards, plus a solo homer from Stowers — a perfect storm of momentum. With a toug...

The Atlanta Braves are poised to reshape their pitching future by targeting two elite left-handed arms in the upcoming MLB draft—high school phenom Gio Rojas at ninth and USC standout Mason Edwards at twenty-sixth. This strategic shift from last year’s position-player focus aligns with their draft history, as they’ve selected a first-round pitcher every year since 2020. With five lefties already i...

The Phillies are in a tough spot after back-to-back series losses, with Wednesday’s collapse against the Reds exposing critical holes in their rotation and bullpen—especially left-handed relief depth. Starter Alan Rangel struggled early, and Tanner Banks’ disastrous outing—giving up three straight homers—highlighted the team’s lack of confidence in their late-inning arms. With the trade deadline l...

Foster Griffin is dominating like never before—seven innings, one run, nine strikeouts, ERA at 2.27—and he’s the Nationals’ only reliable starter, propelling them into playoff contention out of nowhere. But ESPN says he’s a 50/50 trade candidate before August 3rd, thanks to his one-year deal ending in 2026. Trading him could net future assets while keeping key players like CJ Abrams, but risking y...

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The Cubs crushed the Orioles 9-7 in a fireworks-filled slugfest, but the bullpen’s shaky performance—giving up three homers—kept the game close. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 20th homer and stole 20 bases, on pace for historic stats and possibly joining Sammy Sosa as the only Cubs player with multiple 30-30 seasons. With key relievers injured, the team’s bullpen remains a concern, but there’s reason...

Brett Baty’s breakout season is heating up—after years of promise and inconsistency, the Mets’ young third baseman is finally delivering, riding an eight-game hitting streak and proving his versatility on the field. With key infielders sidelined, Baty’s clutch performance, including a dramatic two-run hit with the bases loaded, is turning heads and giving the Mets flexibility as the trade deadline...

The Cardinals are teetering on the playoff edge, with a promising young core but a crumbling starting rotation that’s forcing the bullpen into overdrive. With the trade deadline looming, they face a make-or-break decision: buy or sell. One name in the rumor mill? Robbie Ray, a lefty ace on an expiring contract with the Giants, who’s pitching at 3.45 ERA and could stabilize their rotation. But here...

The Reds obliterated the Phillies 11-5 in a fireworks-filled night, led by four home runs from De La Cruz, Bleday, Marte, and especially Sal Stewart — who smashed two homers and shattered the Reds’ rookie record for homers before the All-Star break with 19, eclipsing Frank Robinson’s old mark. Stewart, now an All-Star alongside Chase Burns, is proving himself a cornerstone with clutch hits, RBIs,...

The Athletics are in freefall, 41-51 and 5.5 games back in the division with just one game left in the series — they need momentum before the first half ends. Young phenom Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, crushing the ball with a .500/.616 OPS, got the call-up but finds himself on a team in its worst slump. Health issues are compounding the woes: Nick Kurtz and J.T. Ginn both exited games due to illness, and...

Arizona’s bullpen imploded and the offense went cold in a 10-4 loss to the Padres, handing the D-backs their first ejection of the season and dropping them a game behind in the wild card race — a brutal reminder of the stakes as the trade deadline looms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automate...

Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin faces another major setback, sidelined for up to two months after a painful ring finger injury suffered during a routine dive for a ball—forcing him to miss crucial time as the team races for a Wild Card spot. Despite playing through the pain and even hitting a key two-run single, imaging revealed a loose tendon, prompting a conservative, non-surgical treatm...

The A’s are getting a much-needed boost as key players like Jacob Wilson and Zack Gelof return from injury, and Tyler Soderstrom is activated from the IL, forcing Max Muncy to head to Triple-A. With Muncy’s struggles at the plate and defense, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer stepping up at third, the infield reshuffle could be a game-changer. Expect younger talent like Nick Kurtz and McNeil to fill roles,...

The A’s pitching woes aren’t about offense—they’re about finding elite arms, but top prospects are scarce in the first ten picks. Jackson Flora’s likely too high for pick eight. Instead, they’re eyeing high-ceiling outfielders like Trevor Condon, a 18-year-old high school phenom ranked 13th overall, who could be a future star—if they can lure him away from college NIL. Or, they might opt for the s...

Jared Jones just delivered a career-defining start, tossing six perfect innings and eight strikeouts on just 77 pitches against the Braves — his longest outing since returning from over a year and a half of elbow surgery. Despite the dazzling performance, the Pirates are being cautious, capping him at five innings and 80 pitches — though they made an exception this time. Manager Don Kelly emphasiz...

The Tampa Bay Rays are flying high in the AL East, and one unsung hero powering their success? Pitcher Nick Martinez. After being signed as depth, he’s turned into a breakout star with a 7-2 record, a 2.61 ERA, and 100 innings of elite stuff—making him one of the best free-agent pickups of the winter. Despite his dominance, he’s snubbed from the All-Star Game, alongside teammates McClanahan and Ar...

MLB’s halfway point is packed with wild surprises—teams like the Rays and Brewers are dominating with small ball, while the White Sox and Marlins defy expectations with strong performances. Veteran pitchers like Sale and Rodriguez are crushing it, rookies like Murakami and Wetherholt are stealing the show, and Cam Schlittler? He’s leading the AL in ERA and fWAR—proving the biggest breakout stars o...

Joey Bart delivered a clutch two-run homer in the eighth inning, sealing a 3-0 win over the Pirates with a 422-foot blast—the longest of his career so far. After being robbed by his former teammate Bryan Reynolds, Bart stayed aggressive and turned the moment into a game-changing swing. While his stats aren’t flashy, he’s emerged as a reliable offensive force, especially behind the plate where he’s...

Justin Verlander, the 43-year-old pitching legend with 266 wins and over 3,500 strikeouts, is retiring at the end of 2026 — a career so extraordinary it defies today’s pitcher-friendly era. With injuries mounting but stats soaring, Verlander’s durability and dominance over two decades make him a generational icon. Only Max Scherzer rivals his win count, and even he’s battling injuries. Young stars...