The Philadelphia Phillies face a major challenge as their star pitcher, Zack Wheeler, will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to upcoming surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The team announced on Saturday that Wheeler, who had a blood clot successfully removed from his right upper extremity on August 18, requires thoracic outlet […]
Halle Berry Image Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Former MLB star David Justice has spoken in detail about his brief marriage to Halle Berry, nearly three decades after their split. In an Aug. 7, 2025 interview on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Justice said his own expectations of a “traditional” wife shaped how he viewed the relationship […]
Alex Wood, the left-handed pitcher who played a significant role in ending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 29-year pennant drought, announced his retirement on Friday (August 8). The 34-year-old shared his decision through a heartfelt Instagram post, ending a remarkable 12-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Alex Wood’s MLB journey Alex Wood’s career began with […]
Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game during the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves series in Atlanta. This milestone moment will occur during a Saturday doubleheader, where she will work the bases, followed by serving as the home plate umpire for […]
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Agustín Ramírez hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Saturday. Kyle Stowers homered and Ronny Henríquez (5-1) pitched two perfect innings of relief for the Marlins. Milwaukee reliever Jared Koenig entered with the bases loaded and no outs in […]
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull, with the trade deadline looming on July 31, 2025. This move comes as the Cubs look to strengthen their roster as they gear up for a crucial three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field. Spencer Turnbull’s form At 32, Spencer […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched six sparkling innings, Wilmer Flores had three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Wednesday. Ray (5-0) allowed one run and three hits in his second straight win. Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers each got three outs before Ryan Walker handled the ninth for […]
Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams, Paul Skenes makes his first opening-day start at age 22 and Sandy Alcntara returns from Tommy John surgery. A week after the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgersswept an opening two-game series over the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, 26 other teams get underway Thursday on […]
