The Chicago Cubs were missing one key ingredient in 2024: a middle-of-the-order bat. While their starting pitching, defense, and baseline offensive numbers were decent enough, the Cubs lacked an aircraft carrier on offense. No batter had an OPS above .850, and their lineup was attackable because no individual was punishing pitching staffs. In 2025, the […]
NL wild-card standings, explained: Updated Braves, Mets, Diamondbacks playoff chances and tiebreakers for 2024 MLB bracket
All National League division races are over before the final weekend of the regular season, but the wild-card race is just starting to heat up. The Braves, Mets and Diamondbacks are competing for only two postseason spots after the Padres locked up one wild-card berth, setting the stage for an exciting stretch of games that […]
Red Sox offense sputters in 4-1 loss to Diamondbacks
The Boston Red Sox lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks today 4-0, after their offense couldn’t put anything on the board. Kutter Crawford had an ok outing, giving up two runs in his five innings. The relievers gave up another two runs, making it 4-0. The relievers also gave up four walks in the seventh which […]
Red Sox outfielder scratched from lineup in opener vs. Diamondbacks
The Boston Red Sox were preparing for their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Fenway Park when they had to make a late change to their lineup. Two hours before first pitch, Boston announced that outfielder Tyler O’Neill had been scratched from the lineup due to “fourth finger inflammation, according to MassLive’s […]
Diamondbacks seen as top destination for Astros star infielder in free agency
The Arizona Diamondbacks have lofty ambitions for the remainder of 2024. With a National League title to defend, Arizona has its sights set on playing deep into October once more. The D-backs are on fire in the second half, playing to a 17-5 record since the All-Star break. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has played a […]