Brady Farkas

Joined: Mar 24, 2023

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) waives to fans between inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Aug 22.

History

The Royals are suddenly just 2.5 games back of the reeling Red Sox and Mariners in the battle for the wild card.

Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 18.

News

Harper hit two home runs on Monday as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Seattle Mariners 12-7.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer (39) reacts to recording an RBI against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Fenway Park in 2025.

Injuries

Marcelo Mayer, who was a Top-10 prospect in baseball at the time of his promotion, is now done for the year.

Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) celebrates scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Aug. 16.

News

Reduced salary and a possible trade of Ketel Marte? It could be a tough winter for D-backs fans.

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Aug. 15.

History

The Brewers rallied from seven runs down to stun the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

New York Mets second baseman Brett Baty (7) scores a run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 29.

News

The Mets hit six home runs in a 13-5 win over their division rivals.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) runs after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Aug. 12.

History

Alonso hit the 253rd and 254th home runs of his career on Tuesday night - the most in Mets history.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Aug. 11.

History

The Dodgers lost to the Los Angeles Angels, but Ohtani went deep for the 42nd time this season.

Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20), right, and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8), left, watch a play during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

History

Spencer Torkelson now has 25 home runs as the Tigers move toward another playoff appearance.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on Aug 5.

History

The two-time World Series champion has been incredible for the Texas Rangers, who are trying to stay alive in the American League playoff race.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 28.

News

The Jays are battling for the No. 1 seed in the looming MLB playoffs, but they are having problems keeping the ball in the yard.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after leaving the game during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Aug. 5.

News

The Yankees are still in a playoff spot, but they are down to just 0.5 games up for the third and final spot.

Brady Farkas

Joined: Mar 24, 2023

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Passes Hall of Famer on Historic List as Toronto Blue Jays Win Again

Roman Anthony is Alongside Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. on Awesome List

Kyle Schwarber, Cal Raleigh and Shohei Ohtani Help Make Rarely Seen Home Run History

How a Difficult Season For Hunter Greene Could Actually Work in Cincinnati Reds Favor

History

Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Historic Milestone as Kansas City Royals Eye Playoff Spot

News

Bryce Harper Just Did Something No Other Player Has Done This Season

Injuries

Boston Red Sox Set to Lose Talented Rookie to Injury For Remainder of Season

News

Arizona Diamondbacks Reportedly Prepping For Painful Offseason with Roster

History

Christian Yelich Moves Up Historic List as Milwaukee Brewers Win Again

News

New York Mets Make Hilarious Admission in Blowout Win vs. Braves

History

New York Mets Legend Delivers Classy Message to Pete Alonso After Record-Breaking HR

History

Shohei Ohtani is Nearing New York Yankees Legend Roger Maris on Historic Home Run List

Former Detroit Tigers Top Draft Pick Has Made History Not Seen in Last Decade

Nathan Eovaldi Enters Monday Night Start in Unbelievably Historic Company

Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Staff at Bottom of Important MLB Leaderboard

New York Yankees at Bottom of Multiple Categories as Free Fall Continues