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The Los Angeles Dodgers have high expectations for the 2023 season. The San Diego Padres are expected to challenge LA for the NL West division title, but the Dodgers have reason to remain confident. They still feature an impressive core of players, led by superstars such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw, and Julio […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ former top prospect Keston Hiura reportedly did not make the Opening Day roster, per Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg. Hiura, 26, was once regarded as a future MLB star. His results up to this point, however, have been far from superb. He’s shown glimpses of potential at times with the Brewers, but Hiura […]

Bryan Reynolds’ trade request caught the attention of the MLB world during the early portion of this past offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates immeditaely said they didn’t want to trade the star outfielder. Pittsburgh reportedly offered Reynolds a contract extension that was far below what he was looking for. The Pirates are now reportedly trying to […]

Max Scherzer was announced as the New York Mets’ 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher. The decision came down to Scherzer and Justin Verlander, with Scherzer ultimately earning the nod. Mets manager Buck Showalter revealed why New York waited to announce their Opening Day starting pitcher, per Jayson Stark. “It’s like a gender-reveal party,” Showalter said. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day starting pitcher decision likely came down to Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw. Urias was ultimately given the nod, however, Kershaw will not pitch in the Dodgers’ second game of the season either. Instead, Dustin May will follow Urias in the rotation, with Kershaw set to pitch in Los Angeles’ […]

The Houston Astros have named Framber Valdez as their Opening Day starting pitcher, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Valdez and Houston will face Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox to open the 2023 campaign. The Astros are fresh off a World Series victory and are looking to defend their championship this year. Houston’s roster has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have named Julio Urias as their 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Urias gets the nod over Clayton Kershaw against the Arizona Diamondbacks to open the Dodgers’ season. Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer and is one of the best Dodgers’ pitchers of all time. However, this […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Houston Rockets in a Friday night Western Conference affair. Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his return to game-action on Wednesday against these same Rockets in a contest that saw Memphis win 130-125. Morant, who came off the bench on Wednesday, scored 17 points and dished out […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to clinch the best possible playoff spot with the regular season winding down. Paul George, however, recently went down with an injury. George is expected to be reevaluated in two-three weeks. Russell Westbrook is prepared to help lead amid George’s absence with the playoffs in sight, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer […]

Ja Morant is set to make his return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Morant, however, will come off the bench versus the Houston Rockets in the game, per Tim MacMahon. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said that could be the plan for the next few games as well. Morant is one of the best […]

Aaron Rodgers is technically still a member of the Green Bay Packers, but he wants to join the New York Jets. With a potential trade on the horizon, the Jets already signed one of Rodgers’ former teammates in WR Allen Lazard. Rodgers is also rumored to be interested in playing with WR Odell Beckham Jr. […]

The Atlanta Braves recently made the shocking decision to option both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to the minor leagues. One of those players was expected to take over shortstop duties in 2023 following Dansby Swanson’s departure. Braves’ third base and infield coach Ron Washington addressed Atlanta’s decision, per The Athletic’s David O’Brien. “I’m looking […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson is going to be reevaluated in two weeks as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, per Chris Haynes. Head coach Willie Green said there’s a “possibility” that Zion could return to action immediately depending on the results of the reevaluation in two weeks, per Marc J. Spears. […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for offering some head-scratching takes on ESPN First Take. However, Smith actually made good points on Wednesday, saying that the World Baseball Classic was a “must watch” event. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who’s supposed to be the most knowledgeable baseball person on the show, is the one who made a […]

The World Baseball Classic drew plenty of attention from the sports world. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith even went as far as to call the WBC “must watch.” Smith believes that the Mike Trout versus Shohei Ohtani final at-bat was especially good for baseball, per Smith’s Twitter. The World Baseball Classic was MUST WATCH, Doggie!! Ohtani […]

Clayton Kershaw is one of the best Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitchers ever. The future Hall of Famer has made his share of Opening Day starts. However, Kershaw’s chances of earning the nod in 2023 are in question, which is a similar scenario to 2022 when Walker Buehler was named LA’s Opening Day starter. Julio Urias […]

Mike Trout and Team USA may have come up short in the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship versus Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan, but the Los Angeles Angels superstar still enjoyed his time at the WBC. Trout thanked fans on Wednesday for helping to make the energy around the WBC “electric,” per Trout’s Twitter. It’s hard […]

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan will take on Mike Trout and Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic championship. It is difficult to deny the fact that Ohtani and Trout getting to shine on the big stage is good for baseball, a narrative that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Clayton Kershaw agrees with. However, […]

One of the main topics receiving the most attention for the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training has been Noah Syndergaard’s velocity. The veteran has pitched well for the most part, but his velo hasn’t exactly jumped off the radar gun. Syndergaard revealed that he’s been dealing with a blister over the past few months […]

Lamar Jackson’s time with the Baltimore Ravens could come to an end soon. Sure, there’s still a chance that he remains with the team for the 2023 season. A recent report, however, suggests that Jackson may be “ready to move on” from the Ravens, per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. “As one source explained it, […]

Ja Morant shared a straight-forward three-word message ahead of his anticipated Memphis Grizzlies return, per Morant’s Twitter. “day by day,” Morant wrote on Twitter. Morant is expected to return on Wednesday for the Grizzlies. Memphis has held their own amid his absence, but they will need Morant back on the court in order to make […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the most unpredictable teams heading into the 2023 season. They could realistically be a playoff contender, but it also wouldn’t be surprising to see them finish near the bottom of their division. Chicago’s roster is full of question marks. They made a number of moves over the offseason, bringing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ SP Dustin May is looking for a bounce back campaign in 2023. The young right-hander has previously displayed signs of stardom. However, he struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery last year. May is also looking to rebound while adjusting to MLB’s new rules. Pitching coach Mark Prior is reportedly working […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ SP Julio Urias will make his first post-World Baseball Classic start on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers, per Kirsten Watson. Urias helped lead Team Mexico to the semifinals before they were defeated by Team Japan on Monday. The left-hander endured his share of ups and downs in the tournament, but was able to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of prospect potential. Pitchers such as Michael Grove and Ryan Pepiot are the front-runners to replace Tony Gonsolin in the pitching rotation amid Gonsolin’s expected injury absence to open the season. Bobby Miller, on the other hand, is LA’s top pitching prospect. The sky’s the limit for Miller […]

Former New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez has reportedly agreed to a contract with Leones del Escogido, per Escogido Baseball Club on Twitter. Former New York Mets reliever Jeurys Familia has also agreed to sign with the club as well. ¡Seguimos!🔥 Gary Sánchez y Jeurys Familia estarán RUGIENDO en nuestro equipo. 🦁 […]

Team USA and Team Japan will go head-to-head on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic championship. Merrill Kelly and Shota Imanaga are the scheduled starting pitchers, but the primary storyline is Shohei Ohtani versus Mike Trout. The Los Angeles Angels superstars have combined for one total MLB playoff series. As talented as both players are, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for the 2023 MLB season. With Opening Day right around the corner, St. Louis has their sights set on winning another NL Central title. Superstars such as Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will lead the charge once again. However, the Cardinals are still dealing with some uncertainty. Without further […]

Actress Amanda Bynes called 911 on herself after roaming the streets of Los Angeles naked on Sunday, per TMZ. Bynes is now hospitalized and placed on Psychiatric Hold. Bynes deserves credit for recognizing the problem and calling 911 on herself. TMZ also reports that a Psychiatric Hold usually lasts 72 hours but can extend longer […]

Outfielder David Peralta, who played for Team Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, is back at Los Angeles Dodgers’ camp following Venezuela’s recent elimination from the tournament. Peralta had nothing but good things to say about the WBC following his return. The new Dodgers’ outfielder also shared a pivotal injury update on his back, per […]

Team Japan is looking to defeat Team Mexico on Monday to book their ticket to the World Baseball Classic championship. If Japan gets the job done on Monday, there’s a slight chance that Shohei Ohtani could pitch against Team USA, per Bob Nightengale. “I will check with his condition, but I would say that there […]

Team Mexico baseball is preparing to square off against Team Japan on Monday. Both squads are looking to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic championship. Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Julio Urias was removed from Mexico baseball’s WBC roster on Monday, however, he wasn’t expected to pitch anyway after appearing on Friday, per […]

The Philadelphia Phillies announced they released former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel on Monday. Appel was the first overall selection in the 2013 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros. His journey to the big leagues was long and tedious, as he failed to earn a big league call-up through the first few years of […]

Brusdar Graterol is expected to be a key part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen in 2023. Graterol is known for his impressive velocity, however, he’s been throwing a cutter along with his fastball since 2021. The Dodgers’ reliever recently revealed that Kenley Jansen, who’s now with the Boston Red Sox, and Walker Buehler helped […]

The Atlanta Braves’ shortstop competition was expected to be centered around Vaughn Grissom and Orlando Arcia. There is still a position battle to be had, albeit, with a major twist. Brian Snitker revealed the new plan for Atlanta moving forward, per David O’Brien. “Snitker said what’s become apparent in past week or so: Grissom or […]

Kansas basketball’s Dajuan Harris was forced to leave the Jayhawks’ game early versus Arkansas due to an ankle injury, per Jeff Goodman. Harris suffered the ailment after stepping on a photographer. Kansas leads Arkansas as of this story’s publication, but the impact of Harris’ absence looms large. It is unclear how serious the ankle injury […]

The San Jose Sharks are wearing jerseys in support of LGBTQ+ on Saturday night against the New York Islanders. However, goalie James Reimer is opting not to don the jersey. He released a statement in reference to his decision, citing his Christian faith as the primary reason for refusing to participate, per the San Jose […]

Lance Lynn, despite struggling in 2022, has been a reliable pitcher throughout the course of his big league career. Team USA is turning to Lynn on Saturday versus Team Venezuela in a must-win World Baseball Classic affair. However, one concerning statistic will catch the attention of fans before the game. Venezuela’s starting lineup has a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers and Team USA superstar Mookie Betts is prepared to square off against Venezuela on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic. Betts, who’s no stranger to playing in postseason-like atmospheres, gave USA head coach Mark DeRosa some advice before the game, per Bob Nightengale. “Dodgers All Star outfielder Mookie Betts told USA manager […]