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It is truly a terrible day for the sport of baseball. MLB and the MLBPA failed to reach an agreement after the owners submitted a (rather bogus) “last and final” offer to the players amid their lockout negotiations. The players unanimously rejected their proposal, showing just how far away the owners’ so-called last-ditch effort was. […]

Major League Baseball has recently announced that they will not be able to resolve the current lockout and that the 2022 season will be delayed. This is really disheartening for not only the game of baseball but also for all baseball fans. Baseball is in a bad place right now, and commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t […]

The MLB and the MLBPA have been engaged in frustrating talks during the lockout, which has seemingly had no end in sight. Neither side has put forth much of a serious effort to blow the other party away with offers, which has angered both sides even more. To make matters worse, the owners imposed a […]

In a rather shocking move on Monday, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter stepped down as the CEO of the Miami Marlins after five seasons. It appears the two sides were clashing heads in regards to the direction the organization was heading. While it’s unknown what Jeter’s next move will be, he’s already being recruited […]

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson remains one of the most popular figures in the history of the sport. After all, he paved the way for African-Americans to play in the majors in the modern era despite huge resistance at first. With that said, it’s not surprising that anything related to the baseball icon is worth a […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Noah Syndergaard is not happy with the lack of progress made in the MLB lockout negotiations. While the owners and MLBPA continue to go back and forth in their discussions, with little headway, players are continuing to grow more and more frustrated. Syndergaard seems to have reached his boiling point on […]

The Atlanta Braves were victorious in the World Series last year, thanks in large part to the efforts of first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman was excellent all postseason long for the Braves, coming up with some timely hits, including two homers in the Fall Classic, to help Atlanta to their first title since 1995. At […]

Monday’s updates from the MLB lockout negotiations suggested there’s a long way to go before an agreement is made. With the threat of regular-season games being canceled, things are looking glum as ever in regards to the 2022 MLB season. So glum, in fact, that one New York Yankees slugger has decided to sign up […]

With the MLB lockout still in effect, many players have taken to social media to vent their frustrations at the league’s failure to start the season on time. Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies was the most recent to voice his displeasure, but he did so in a humorous manner. Major League Baseball has been […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is a free agent for the first time in his career. The Dodgers legend has been in LA throughout his entire MLB career, but with the open market looming, there’s a chance Kershaw will pitch for another team in 2022. One former teammate reportedly told Bob Nightengale that he […]

Derek Jeter is out in South Beach after serving as CEO of the Miami Marlins for the past five seasons. The announcement that Jeter would be stepping down from his role came on Monday and was a big surprise to most around the league. According to The NY Post’s Joel Sherman, one of the main […]

The MLB lockout continues, with the owners and players still failing to reach an agreement on Monday. That being said, Spring Training will most certainly start later now, but this isn’t the only threat being fired at the MLBPA. Per Jeff Passan and Evan Drellich, the league is now willing to cancel a month of […]

Miami Marlins CEO and MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter shockingly stepped down from his post on Monday, also a crucial day of negotiations between the owners and the players in the ongoing MLB lockout. Jeter cited differences of vision between he and the Marlins as reason for him stepping down from his post. However, […]

With the MLB lockout still in full swing, there’s a major story coming out of South Beach. New York Yankees legend and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter has mutually agreed to part ways with the Miami Marlins as their CEO after five seasons. Via Craig Mish: Derek Jeter and the Miami Marlins have decided to […]

For quite some time, the hobby has been dominated by the more popular kinds of sports memorabilia, like cards and sneakers. While they’re definitely a force to be reckoned with in the market, there’s always room for a new player or two to make an impact among collectors. It just so happens that the latest […]

The wife of free agent MLB pitcher Mike Foltynewicz leveled strong accusations against her husband on Sunday. In a story on her Instagram account, Foltynewicz’s wife, Brittany Wortmann, revealed that she was leaving her husband and accused the 30-year-old of abuse and adultery. Wortmann’s post begins with her announcing that she was no longer with […]

The Boston Red Sox may have had their supposed spring training cancelled due to the lockout, but a minor league affiliate of their made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Brett Netzer, a minor leaguer for the team, was released after an absurd series of racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic tweets. Brett Netzer’s Twitter meltdown […]

The MLB is in the midst of a dire crisis. Rumors of a potential lockout circulated even before the end of the 2021 MLB playoffs, but were dismissed by most. However, with the MLBPA and the owners being unable to meet in the middle, talks regarding a new CBA have stalled. Guys like New York […]

The MLB lockout began on December 2 of 2021. Nearly three months later, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have yet to come up with an agreement to start the season. Unfortunately for baseball fans, it’s unlikely that a deal will be made before the Monday deadline. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan tweeted […]

The New York Mets’ big free agency splashes show that they want to get back on top of the National League East. One way they’re looking to do that is poaching one of the best players from their division rival, the World Series-winning Atlanta Braves. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on The Michael Kay Show that […]

The MLB lockout is raging on, though that shouldn’t stop baseball fans from speculating about the game’s biggest storylines to help pass the time. Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa is one of those big storylines, as there were MLB teams lining up to bid for his services before the work stoppage. Correa is still in […]

Along with the league lockout, the Atlanta Braves have been the talk of the MLB recently. The team was unable to come up with a contract extension for Freddie Freeman before the lockout began on December 2. The star first baseman wants a six-year contract extension, but the Braves only offered him a $135 million, […]

The New York Yankees are looking all over the MLB landscape for roster upgrades. If they want to get serious about contending, they will have to bring in several new players at premium positions According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Yankees placed a call about one of their biggest archenemies before the lockout: […]

The New York Mets’ first season under billionaire owner Steve Cohen didn’t go quite as planned, as the team struggled to the tune of a 77-85 record, complete with a second-half collapse in typical Mets’ fashion. However, the team quickly reloaded in the offseason before the lockout, bringing in such big fish as Max Scherzer […]

When San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. signed off on his 14-year, $340 million agreement last year, all eyes were set on just when the rest of MLB’s young stars would also finalize mega contract extension deals as well, including Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero is currently under team control […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be disappointed not to have won the World Series in 2021, having been defeated by the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. Despite their massive trade deadline acquisitions of Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, the Dodgers were unable to even clinch a World Series berth. Well, despite losing some talent in […]

One of the more notable non-lockout headlines in the world of baseball in the past weeks centered on the future of Juan Soto with the Washington Nationals. The one-time All-Star confirmed to ESPN that he turned down a 13-year, $350 million extension offer from the Nationals ahead of the lockout. He explained that while he […]

One of these days, the MLB lockout will end and there will be an absolute tidal wave of free-agent signings and trades being made across the league. There are going to be plenty of active teams – both contenders and rebuilders alike – but who will be most active when baseball is once again open […]

When it comes to sports cards, those in the hobby prefer to own something pristine and free from any kind of damage. Turns out, there’s a really good exception to this rule and it’s worth a lot of money in the market. This honor belongs to no other than one of the most sought-after pieces […]

The MLB lockout has no end in sight at the moment, as Spring Training games have been canceled, with regular season games potentially next to be sacrificed. While there is still time for the MLBPA and the owners to sign a new CBA before the deadline of game cancellations, it’s not looking likely at this […]

The MLB recently made the shocking announcement that regular season game would start getting canceled if a new CBA isn’t signed by February 28. With seemingly no progress being made in talks between the players and owners, Opening Day is in serious jeopardy. MLB agent Scott Boras, known for being a tough negotiator himself, shed […]

The MLB lockout has frustratingly raged on, despite the MLBPA and the owners consistently meeting for talks. The negotiations between the two sides haven’t advanced very far, forcing the league to cancel Spring Training games. Now, the MLB has announced a hardline date for regular season games to be canceled, via Fox Sports MLB. A […]

The New York Yankees are in a (relatively) long World Series drought, having failed to win a championship since 2009. For an organization with 27 World Series championships in its history, the past decade of failure has been subpar. The team has spent big in order to compete, signing some big-name free agents such as […]

Major League Baseball has been changing over the last decade or so. The implementation of new metrics and launch angle has forced hitters to adjust their approach at the plate. It has also led to the defensive shift becoming prominent seemingly every single game. New York Yankees slugger Joey Gallo while speaking to The Athletic […]

The Chicago Cubs were able to bring Marcus Stroman to town before the MLB lockout put a hold on all offseason activity, and it looks as if the former New York Met is grateful to have found a new home. The reasoning may not be why you’d think, however. Stroman went on Twitter on Tuesday […]

The San Diego Padres made some big moves last offseason and were aiming to make a huge splash during the regular season. Things didn’t go to plan, unfortunately, and the Padres failed to even reach the playoffs, finishing third in their own division at 79-83. In order to compete with the Giants and the Dodgers, […]

The latest rumblings regarding Freddie Freeman’s free agency suggest that there’s a growing belief the former MVP won’t re-sign with the Atlanta Braves. Having failed to lock down a deal prior to the MLB lockout, it seems the Braves face a real chance at having to fend off competition for their franchise legend. ESPN’s Buster […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most beloved players in Atlanta Braves history. After all, he did bring the franchise a World Series title last season and has been extremely consistent offensively for several years. However, prior to the lockout, the first baseman and Atlanta failed to agree on a contract extension, with Buster Olney […]

Former New York Yankees legend Goose Gossage is a baseball purist through and through. To say he’s not happy with the changes MLB has adopted over the past few years is an understatement. In a recent interview with USA Today, Gossage didn’t hold anything back when delivering his fiery opinion on various topics, including the […]