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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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered 2022 Spring Training with a mostly set roster. In 2023, however, there is much more uncertainty. The Gavin Lax injury opened up the shortstop conversation, while Cody Bellinger’s departure has led to questions in centerfield. There are other unanswered questions on the roster as well. Without further ado, let’s take […]

The Texas Rangers will be one of the more interesting teams to follow during the 2023 season. They added a number of players in free agency, including arguably the best pitcher in baseball in Jacob deGrom. However, they still have a long way to go in order to compete with the Houston Astros in the […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking for a bounce back season of their own in 2023. After starting out the 2022 campaign on a high note, everything came crashing down following the All-Star break. The Cleveland Guardians ultimately won the American League Central last season. If Minnesota wants to compete with the Guardians and Chicago White […]

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera recently opened up on technology in baseball amid MLB’s new rules, per Hector Gomez. “I’m against something that is changing the game or something that is not being played as it should be or people who have not thrown a ball or taken at-bat in their […]

Arch Manning will not be guaranteed the Texas football starting quarterback gig. Longhorns’ head coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning and Quinn Ewers will compete for the job, per ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “I’m not worried about who’s going to be on the cover of what magazine next week,” Sarkisian said. “I’m more focused on is, is […]

San Diego Padres’ star Fernando Tatis Jr. is going to receive harsh treatment from fans this season. He was suspended last year for PEDs which drew the ire of fans on social media, and now they are receiving the opportunity to air their grievances in person. Dodgers fans let Tatis Jr. hear it on Monday […]

Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Deshaun Watson is reportedly open to restructuring his contract if it helps the team build a winner around him, per Browns beat writer May Kay Cabot. According to Cabot, safety Jessie Bates III “would love to” play with Watson. Watson’s potential contract restructure could help Cleveland add Bates. The Browns are looking […]

Justin Turner was hit by a pitch in the first inning of the Boston Red Sox-Detroit Tigers Spring Training game on Monday. Turner, who signed with the Red Sox during the offseason, was removed from the game after blood was seen running from his face, per Alex Speier. He was able to walk off the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have question marks at shortstop. Miguel Rojas is expected to take over shortstop duties following Gavin Lux’s season-ending injury. Rojas even dropped out of the WBC to focus on handling an everyday shortstop role for the ball club. However, a recent report suggests that the Dodgers may opt to acquire outside […]

Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Green Bay Packers is currently up in the air. There have been reports that Rodgers could retire, while others say he may remain with the Packers. There are also various reports stating that Rodgers could be traded. The most recent report suggests that Green Bay felt Rodgers was “somewhat checked […]

The New Orleans Saints and Derek Carr agreed to terms on a deal on Monday. With Carr inking a 4-year contract with New Orleans, Jameis Winston’s future with the Saints is in question. NFL insider Adam Schefter broke down the situation from a financial standpoint for New Orleans, per Schefter’s Twitter. “With Derek Carr headed […]

San Diego Padres’ star Juan Soto isn’t headed to the World Baseball Classic yet. The other Padres players on the Dominican Republic team recently left for Florida, but Soto is remaining in Padres’ camp to receive treatment for his calf injury, per Kevin Acee. However, Soto is still expected to participate in the WBC, which […]