MLB Weekend Best Bets & Predictions

So, for this bold prediction, I'll say Kurtz passes those three and finishes 2025 with more home runs than any other first baseman. Sutter Health Park in Sacramento has played a huge role in Kurtz's power output (13 homers at home and four on the road),

The Houston Astros are currently sitting at the top of the American League West as the second half of the 2025 season begins. At 56-40, they lead the Seattle Mariners by five games and hold the second-best record in the Junior Circuit.

It’s nearly decision time. The July 31 Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and while some teams are still figuring out where they stand, we have a good idea of how most clubs plan to play it.

Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are presently undertaking the prerequisite work of classifying themselves as buyers, sellers, or something lost in the nether regions between.

After right fielder Kyle Tucker left H-Town to be with the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 season, the Houston Astros knew that their outfield was going to need a drastic improvement. The premier bat and superb defense that "King Tuck" brought to the lineup left a massive hole upon his departure.

Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.