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New York Mets’ star pitcher Edwin Diaz suffered a season-ending injury following Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic victory over the Dominican Republic. The injury occurred while Diaz was celebrating with his teammates after getting the final out and helping Puerto Rico advance to the next round. There is no question that Diaz’s injury is devastating […]

The New York Yankees are planning to utilize Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the outfield at times this season. New York seemingly envisions Kiner-Falefa as a utility man at this point. Kiner-Falefa may still play some shortstop in 2023, but it appears as if Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe are contenders to take over full-time duties at […]

Julio Urias spun four perfect innings for Team Mexico in his first World Baseball Classic outing before running into trouble in the fifth. Nevertheless, Urias is clearly one of the best pitchers in the WBC. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-hander will play a pivotal role for Team Mexico as the tournament continues on. However, Team […]

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy recently announced that they are launching a tech-infused golf league. The tech-infused golf league, or the TGL, will feature an 18-hole virtual course with matches taking place on Monday nights. The league is set to begin in January of 2024. The league has already added stars such as Jon Rahm […]

Pat McAfee announced on Tuesday that Aaron Rodgers will join the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday at 1 PM EST, per McAfee’s Twitter. He goes on the show quite often, so this announcement may be overlooked by some people. However, this particular show will draw no shortage of attention amid the Green Bay Packers-New York Jets […]

The San Diego Padres are waiving their World Baseball Classic restrictions on superstar outfielder Juan Soto, per Bob Nightengale. It was previously reported that San Diego didn’t want Soto playing in back-to-back games amid a lingering injury. However, Soto is now cleared to play in consecutive games for Team Dominican Republic. Soto recently led the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star first baseman Freddie Freeman was forced to leave Team Canada’s World Baseball Classic game with a hamstring injury, per FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter. The Dodgers are certainly hopeful the move was simply a precautionary measure. The ailment is being called a “slight” hamstring injury at the moment. Freddie Freeman left […]

The Minnesota Twins are fresh off an underwhelming 2022 season. They started out strong before faltering in the second half of the year. Minnesota still features a solid roster and could be in line for a bounce back 2023 campaign. Bringing Carlos Correa back was the highlight of their offseason. They made a number of […]

Aaron Rodgers reportedly provided the New York Jets with a “wish-list” of players he would like for them to sign, per Dianna Russini. Three of the players aren’t all that surprising in Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, and Marcedes Lewis. However, the fourth player will certainly catch the attention of Jets fans, and all fans for […]

Team USA needed a victory against Team Canada on Monday in the World Baseball Classic after getting blown out of the water by Team Mexico on Sunday. The US started out strong on Monday, scoring six quick runs in the first inning. However, Mike Trout placed an exclamation mark on the inning with a three-run […]

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly releasing DT Quinton Jefferson after their Dre’Mont Jones addition, per Adam Schefter. Jefferson, 29, recorded 5.5 sacks during the 2022 campaign. He’s a talented veteran who shoulder garner interest in NFL free agency. Jefferson broke into the NFL with the Seahawks during the 2016 season. However, he appeared in only […]

Shohei Ohtani was named the World Baseball Classic’s Pool B MVP, per World Baseball Classic on Twitter. Ohtani, who plays for Team Japan, went 6-12 with one home run, three doubles, and 8 RBIs at the plate. On the mound, Ohtani allowed just one hit over four innings while striking out five. Ohtani’s home run […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already prepared to move on without Trevor Bauer in 2023. They released the former Cy Young winner in January, and are prepared to lean on their young arms this season. However, how does Bauer’s decision to sign in Japan and play with the Yokohama BayStars impact the Dodgers? Bill Shaikin […]

Aaron Rodgers may or may not be traded to the New York Jets soon. One report stated that a deal was essentially completed, while others state that the trade is still developing. It is unclear when, if a deal even comes to fruition, it would be announced. Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers teammate Rasul Douglas […]

San Francisco Giants’ veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford has reportedly been shut down from all baseball activity due to knee discomfort, per MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams. He is expected to be shut down for the next week due to the knee injury. He will be reevaluated next week and San Francisco will then determine whether […]

The New York Mets are reportedly planning to shut down SP Jose Quintana for three months due to a stress fracture, per the New York Post’s Mike Puma. Quintana, a free agent acquisition this past offseason, was forced to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic due to injury. However, it was unclear how much time Quintana was […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Trevor Bauer is reportedly headed to Japan to play with the Yokohama BayStars, per YamadaSANSPO on Twitter. The contract is reportedly worth $4 million (plus incentives) for one season. Bauer’s original 324-game suspension was reduced to 194 games this past offseason. As a result, Bauer would have been able […]

The Denver Broncos and guard Ben Powers are reportedly in agreement on a four-year, $52 million contract, per Jeremy Fowler. $28.5 million is guaranteed, per Fowler as well. The move adds necessary protection for quarterback Russell Wilson and should enhance the Broncos’ offense overall. Fowler played in all 17 games last season and has committed […]

San Diego Padres’ star Juan Soto previously dealt with calf tightness in spring training. The injury placed his World Baseball Classic status in jeopardy, but Soto was ultimately cleared to play for Team Dominican Republic. Soto is in the lineup for Monday’s game versus Nicaragua, however, he is still facing restrictions, per Bob Nightengale. “San […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering a youth movement of sorts heading into the 2023 season. Diego Cartaya is a young and exciting prospect with superstar potential, while pitchers such as Michael Grove, Ryan Pepiot, and Bobby Miller will likely play a role for the Dodgers at some point this season. Additionally, Miguel Vargas is […]

Dave Roberts revealed a conversation he had with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Roberts said he discussed Los Angeles Dodgers players such as Will Smith and Mookie Betts, who are both playing for Team USA, with DeRosa. “I talked to DeRo (Mark DeRosa) about Will (Smith) playing every […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to have either Ryan Pepiot or Michael Grove join the big league rotation if Tony Gonsolin is unable to go to start the season. The right-hander is dealing with an injury, although it isn’t considered to be too serious. Nevertheless, the Dodgers will potentially use a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers brought in JD Martinez to play a major role in their lineup. Martinez, who’s expected to DH this season, revealed a bad habit he struggled with last year following the Dodgers’ game on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. #Dodgers JD Martinez revealed a bad habit in his swing he’s previously […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw didn’t have the best start to his 2023 spring training, surrendering three runs over three innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Nevertheless, Kershaw focused on the positives after the start. He mentioned that he feels healthy before later discussing the upside of not pitching in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman discussed what the team is looking for from Clayton Kershaw during spring training ahead of his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Kershaw, who unfortunately had to miss the World Baseball Classic, is now projected to have a fairly normal spring. However, Friedman said […]

The Atlanta Braves are set at the majority of their positions. They have stars such as Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and Ozzie Albies locking down the infield. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuna Jr and Michael Harris will lead the charge in the outfield. However, Atlanta has uncertainty at one premier position following a specific free agency departure. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Tony Gonsolin recently suffered an ankle injury. Dave Roberts provided a discoursing update on the right-hander on Wednesday, per Fabian Ardaya. “Tony Gonsolin’s ankle is still ‘tender,’ Dave Roberts said. X-rays came back clean for any fracture. But Roberts said he ‘doesn’t feel good’ about Gonsolin being ready for Opening Day. […]

Nelson Cruz became the first player/GM to hit a home run during the Dominican Republic’s exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, per Hector Gomez. Although the stats don’t count from the contest, Cruz’s homer was still impressive to say the least. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1633559347279134720 Cruz signed with the San Diego Padres in free agency. He […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant will not be charged with a crime for his IG Live gun incident, per Shams Charania. The Glendale, Colorado police closed the investigation and released a statement on the matter. Just in: Glendale, Colorado police has closed its investigation into Grizzlies star Ja Morant with no charge or crime: “There […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar right fielder Mookie Betts can play second base. It’s something that he’s discussed and even hinted that he prefers. The Dodgers previously stated that Betts will see more time at second in 2023, but Dave Roberts recently mapped out how many games he will play in right field and second base […]

New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge is rated a 99 overall in MLB The Show 23 after hitting 62 home runs and winning the MVP in 2022. Judge was asked to guess his rating by MLB The Show before he found out what it was, and his answer is the perfect demonstration of his humble mindset. Watch […]

The Atlanta Braves will take on Team Dominican Republic on Wednesday. The Dominican Republic is currently preparing for the World Baseball Classic with no shortage of heavy hitters in their stacked lineup. Meanwhile, Snitker is looking to get young pitchers innings during Spring Training. As a result, Snitker hilariously asked Dominican Republic manager Rodney Linares […]

The Baltimore Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag on QB Lamar Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson will be paid over $32 million next season as a result, however, he can also agree to a deal with a new team. But he’s surprisingly failed to garner much interest, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the underlying reason behind […]

For those who watched the World Baseball Classic opener on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, they surely heard the horn in the background. The noise was provided by a Cuban superfan, per MLB.com’s Matt Monagan. Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world? pic.twitter.com/sy8h9zdEtg — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 8, 2023 Video via Talkin Baseball. Baseball […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr said his knee continues “to feel better,” per Hazel Mae. He was recently forced to leave a Blue Jays’ Spring Training game as a result of an apparent knee ailment. “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit off a tee Tuesday for the first time since suffering a right knee injury […]

Houston Astros’ manager Dusty Baker said SP Lance McCullers Jr. is still not throwing, per Chandler Rome. Initial concerns came to the surface when Baker revealed that McCullers Jr. was going to be “temporarily” shut down from throwing early in Spring Training. However, McCullers Jr. then said he doesn’t believe he will be ready for Opening Day. […]

Lorenzo Cain told The Athletic that he plans to retire, per Andy McCullough of The Athletic. Cain, a two-time All-Star, will reportedly receive an official retirement ceremony this summer with the Kansas City Royals, the team that he spent the majority of his career with. Lorenzo Cain’s impressive career Cain began his career in Milwaukee with […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ SP Adam Wainwright was announced as Team USA’s Game one starter for the World Baseball Classic, per Jon Morosi. Wainwright, a former All-Star who’s preparing for his final season in the big leagues, is set to make his WBC debut. Team USA will battle Great Britain to kick things off on Saturday night […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without SP Walker Buehler for most, if not all of the 2023 season. The Dodgers’ 2022 Opening Day starter is recovering from Tommy John surgery and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes his absence significantly closes the gap between LA and the San Diego Padres, per MLB […]