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Major League Baseball has been undergoing plenty of transitions as of late between the lockout and various rule changes. However, it appears as if the league is not done attempting to add new rules to the game. MLB is reportedly experimenting two new rules in the Atlantic League this year, per Fabian Ardaya on Twitter.  The […]

The Baltimore Orioles endured an extremely difficult 2021 season. However, they had a couple of feel good stories on their team. For starters, first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini made his return after battling cancer. Mancini’s story was highly inspirational and he ended up hitting over .250 with 21 home runs on the season as well. But […]

The Atlanta Braves have been all over the news over the past year. It all began in October of 2021 when they won their first World Series championship since the 1995 campaign. Then, they had the entire city of Atlanta rocking during the World Series parade. And following the recent MLB lockout, the Braves have […]

St. Louis Cardinals all-star pitcher Adam Wainwright is known being a great teammate off of the field. His kindness and generosity have been well-documented over the years. However, he is also not someone to mince words and is willing to make his opinion known. Wainwright recently expressed his frustration with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred by […]

The Atlanta Braves have already had a busy offseason. They have been one of the most popular teams when it comes to free agent rumors and marquee trades, but on Tuesday it was announced that the team signed a player who will not steal many headlines. However, this player could end being an underrated pickup […]

The Oakland A’s full-on rebuild is set to continue as they are in talks with the Chicago White Sox about a trade involving two key starting pitchers. The Athletics have already dealt away all-stars Chris Bassitt and Matt Olson, but it appears that those moves were only the beginning of the madness. MLB Trade Rumors […]

The New York Yankees have no shortage of giant players on their roster. Whether it is the hulking Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton, or even Joey Gallo, the roster is full of big guys with plenty of power. This can make selecting a designated hitter difficult. Typically, DHs are a team’s greatest power bat who […]

40-year old offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth announced his retirement on Tuesday. Whitworth leaves the game on a high note following the Rams Super Bowl 56 victory. He also will be remembered for his kindness and generosity as evidenced by his winning of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award this past season. There is […]

Kyrie Irving is still not allowed to play in homes games at the Barclays Center due to his refusal to get the covid-19 vaccine. However, it seemed unlikely that baseball players would face this same treatment given that they play their games outdoors. But it was recently announced that unvaccinated New York Yankees and Mets […]

The Chiefs made a move to bolster their defense by signing former Houston Texans safety Justin Reid to a 3-year, $31.5 million contract on Monday night. Kansas City’s defense labored at the beginning of last year and displayed a number of holes in the secondary during the postseason, so they needed to acquire some defensive […]

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a blockbuster deal. The Mariners have been in the market all offseason long to add extra offense and this deal certainly accomplished that goal. However, the team had previously been linked to former MVP Kris Bryant. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s recent motorcycle injury could have cause him a whole lot of money. According to Jon Morosi on Twitter, the Padres could have voided his contract since Tatis Jr. injured himself while riding a motorcycle. Any injury related to motorcycle-use is grounds for contract termination. Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year contract worth $340,000,000 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their lineup on Monday by signing former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen to a one-year contract. Milwaukee has had a relatively quiet offseason but this move helps to sure up their offense which lacked last season. It should also help to alleviate some of the pressure for Christian Yelich, as he will […]

The rumor mill has been swirling when it comes to Freddie Freeman’s free agency. He is the most talented and popular player on the open market and almost every fanbase would love to have him on their team. He was originally expected to re-sign with Atlanta, but the team traded for Matt Olson on Monday, likely […]

Deshaun Watson is undeniably on the trade block and is available for the majority of teams. However, one team he will not be traded too is the Indianapolis Colts.  According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Houston Texans are comfortable dealing Watson away but prefer to not trade within the AFC South division. The Colts had […]

The Colorado Rockies are aggressively pursuing Kris Bryant, per John Heyman on Twitter.  Colorado has struggled to consistently see postseason action over the years and was near the bottom of NL West last season after dealing away former star Nolan Arenado prior to the 2021 campaign. Now that Trevor Story is on the free agent […]

Freddie Freeman’s future in Atlanta is in doubt after the Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s on Monday. Although there had been speculation about this becoming a reality in recent days, this trade was not expected to happen until Freeman made his final decision on the free agent market. But the Braves […]

Many people in the baseball world expected the Atlanta Braves to prioritize signing their longtime franchise superstar, Freddie Freeman, this offseason. After all, he has been the face of the organization for multiple seasons and helped lead Atlanta to a World Series championship in 2021. But the Braves recently traded for Matt Olson which likely […]

Klay Thompson has officially returned. Thompson posted a season high 38 points on eight three-pointers in the Golden State Warriors victory over the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. He was electric throughout the game and had the Warriors faithful on their feet when he was removed in the fourth quarter. This was easily […]

The Mets made headlines on Saturday when it was announced that the team had acquired RHP Chris Bassitt from the A’s in exchange for prospects. Bassitt joins a pitching staff that is nothing short of elite with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer leading the charge and Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker in the middle. New […]

The New York Yankees are known for their spending prowess on the free agent market. However, they also might be looking to upgrade via trade. According to MLB Nerds on Twitter, New York has emerged as the favorite to land star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland. Any questions about the future of the A’s […]

The defending American League Central champion Chicago White Sox made a move to bolster their bullpen on Saturday by inking veteran relief pitcher Joe Kelly to a two-year, per Bob Nightengale on Twitter. The move came in the midst of a flurry of signings on Saturday. Kelly spent the past three seasons in Los Angeles with […]

Free agent Trevor Story is one of the most talented shortstops in all of baseball. He has a lethal combination of power and speed while playing a premium position. According to MLB Marathon on Twitter, the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox have all displayed interest in the all-star shortstop. It should be noted that he […]

The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry never gets old. Ever since Boston traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees 100 years ago and the Curse of the Bambino was born there is always something stoking the fire between these two. This time it was Boston’s Christian Vasquez talking trash on Instagram Live. His message was directed […]

When Dansby Swanson took the microphone at the Atlanta Braves World Series parade and shouted, “re-sign Freddie,” it seemed all but certain that Freddie Freeman and the Braves would workout a deal. But it now appears that Freeman could be in line to leave Atlanta in the near future. But the Braves might have a more […]

From the outside looking in, having a two-headed monster at the forefront of a starting rotation may seem to be a dream come true. But sometimes pride gets in the way and leads to bad chemistry and falling-outs between teammates. However, Mets new star Max Scherzer has no problem deferring to Jacob DeGrom for the […]

The Giants and Dodgers really did not need anything else to get mixed into their historic rivalry. But it appears as if they may be competing for the services of Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The Dodgers have already been linked to players such as first baseman Freddie Freeman, while the Giants signed LHP Carlos Rodon on […]

The Seattle Mariners are prepared to do whatever it takes to sign a free agent slugger. Kris Bryant might just be the answer in Seattle. The Bryant-Mariners rumors have been swirling ever since KB hit the open market following the conclusion of the 2021 season. However, a return to Chicago has also not been ruled […]

Baseball is finally back after a lockout that spanned the course of 99 days.  The 2022 MLB season projects to be one full of drama, storylines, star-power, upsets and so much more. So without further ado, we present to you seven bold predictions for the 2022 MLB season.  7. Cody Bellinger returns to All-Star form […]

Darius Garland had a night for the record books in the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. He finished the game with 41 points, 13 assists, and five rebounds on over 50 percent field goal shooting, over 40 percent three-point shooting, and 100 percent free throw shooting. Garland’s performance places him […]

Jayson Tatum has emerged as a dark horse MVP candidate following a difficult beginning to the 2021-2022 season. The young superstar has led the Celtics back into contention and they are currently one of the NBA’s hottest teams. It has been quite the ride for JT this year but everything is starting to work out […]

The Miami Heat have enjoyed a highly successful 2021-22 campaign and currently sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. However, they currently have just an 11 percent chance of winning the NBA Finals as of this story’s publication. This places them behind the Nuggets, Bucks, Suns and Celtics despite their first overall ranking in the East. But […]

Major League Baseball’s ratings conundrum is about to receive some help. It was recently announced that Apple and MLB would be teaming up to offer “Friday Night Baseball” and other exciting viewing options as well. This feels like a breath of fresh air after all of the turmoil the league has faced because of the […]

Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball have set a final deadline for a chance at a full 162 game season. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the deadline is set for Tuesday night. MLB initially set a deadline last week but ultimately opted to cancel the first two series of the season after no deal […]

Major League Baseball is reportedly expected to ban the shift in the near future. The decision stems from MLB’s ongoing labor dispute amid the lockout. The league also decided to implement a pitch clock and utilize larger bases. However, MLB banning the shift will produce the most drastic changes on the game itself. There are plenty […]

MLB insider John Heyman recently reported that the low payroll Tampa Bay Rays made former Atlanta Braves superstar free agent Freddie Freeman a pre-lockout offer. This is surprising since Tampa Bay rarely reaches out in the free agent market for high-profile stars. They typically prefer to build up their roster with low salary in-house players. […]