Getty Images Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes is no stranger to impressive accomplishments. On Friday, he made the wrong kind of history with his start against the Chicago Cubs (box score). Skenes, who did his part by striking out five batters and scattering four hits across five shutout innings, was denied a decision when the Pirates bullpen blew a late […]
Archives for June 2025
Controversial picks reportedly spell the end for Phillies power hitter Kyle Schwarber (21 HR, 152 OPS+ in 2025), who hits free agency next season.Yen
Philadelphia Phillies power hitter Kyle Schwarber, boasting 21 home runs and a 152 OPS+ in 2025, is poised to be a top free agent next offseason, but his future with the team is in doubt. As the Phillies (40-28) eye roster changes, speculation about cutting ties with the fan-favorite slugger is trending on X with […]
Yankee Fried: Changes in Max’s Game and Other Under-the-Radar MLB Trends.Duongnhung
Getty Images NEW YORK — Max Fried has always been a surgeon on the mound, and nothing has changed with the Yankees. After the team lost Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery, it was seen as a major setback for New York, knocking it out of the conversation as division favorite. Keep in mind, the club also lost right-hander Luis Gil to […]
Future Stars in Focus: How MLB’s Top Prospects Are Shaping Up in 2025.Duongnhung
Imagn Images Believe it or not, the midway point of Major League Baseball’s season is just around the corner. Between that and the upcoming amateur draft — CBS Sports’ coverage of which began yesterday with our top-30 ranking — this feels like the opportune time to offer a progress report on how some of the […]
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has simmered down — but here’s what could reignite baseball’s fiercest feud…Yen
BOSTON — The memories still hit like a catcher’s mitt to the face. Last Friday, during the season’s first matchup between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, Boston’s NESN broadcast showed a 21-year-old clip of Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek smacking Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez in the mouth, a home plate brawl […]