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The MLB free agency period remains at a halt due to the ongoing lockout, as the owners and the MLBPA still have not yet come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. But when the lockout comes to an end, the New York Mets could end up jumping out early to once again shore […]

One of the more notable surprises from the pre-lockout free agency period was the fact that first baseman Freddie Freeman did not re-sign with the Atlanta Braves. Freeman continually made clear over the past year that he aspires to stay put with the Braves. During the Braves’ 2021 World Series clash against the Houston Astros, […]

The MLB lockout has been one of the more frustrating sports stories to follow recently, as neither the owners nor the player’s association seem to want to budge in their talks. The talks have endangered not only Spring Training, but the MLB season as well. On Friday, the MLB made a major Spring Training announcement […]

MLB has given the MLBPA a February 28th deadline to ensure the 2022 MLB season starts on time. Perhaps spurred by this deadline and the fact that pitchers and catchers are already delayed from starting their spring training, the MLBPA and the team’s owners will meet on Monday, February 21st. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, […]

The MLB lockout has stalled any offseason talks and action for all teams. However, the work stoppage hasn’t prevented news from swirling about the actions of teams before the lockout. According to the latest Blue Jays rumors, Toronto showed interest in these All-Star pitchers before the MLB lockout, via MLB Trade Rumors, Ben Nicholson-Smith and […]

The jury has made its decision in the case of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and his unfortunate death in 2019. Eric Kay, who used to serve as the Angels’ communications director, has been found guilty of causing the death of Skaggs by providing him with the illegal drugs that led to his […]

The New York Yankees have a big decision to make this offseason on star outfielder Aaron Judge and his contract extension. The Yankees can opt to extend Judge, who is the face of the franchise and a fan favorite, or they can forego the contract extension and trade the 30-year-old, who has proven to be […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge failed to sign an extension with the Bronx Bombers before the MLB Lockout began, which means he’s heading into the final year of arbitration before hitting free agency. Judge previously made it known last season that he would love to be with the Yankees for life, but at this […]

Reports surfaced Wednesday suggesting that Juan Soto rejected a 13-year, $350 million contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The player confirmed such an offer existed, via ESPN, and now reports of what his contract demands in 2025 will be have emerged. According to Jon Heyman, Soto is expected to be shooting for a deal worth […]

Shocking news broke earlier Wednesday that Washington Nationals star Juan Soto had reportedly rejected a massive contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The news on the MLB star had people wondering two things- how much could Soto possibly want in a contract? And if it’s not with the Nationals, where could he end up? Utah […]

MLB free agent pitcher Matt Harvey made some shocking admissions during his testimony at the trial of former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay concerning the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Harvey admitted to giving opioids to Skaggs several times during his shocking statements in the trial. While the one-time All-Star was granted legal […]

The Washington Nationals know how important it is for the franchise to lock down superstar outfielder Juan Soto for the long-term, and they made a move to do so ahead of the MLB lockout. According to Enrique Rojas, via Jeff Passan, the Nationals offered Soto a $350 million contract over the course of 13 years […]

Amid the ongoing trial over the death of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Matt Harvey was granted immunity in order to testify in the case against former Angels employee Eric Kay. Kay is accused of having sold Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose back in 2019. When Harvey took the stand, […]

In 2019, Bryce Harper made waves after he signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 2x NL MVP has since split time between Philly and his hometown of Henderson, Nevada with his wife and their two children. And in this piece, we take a deep dive at the six-time All-Star’s significant […]

Kris Bryant is one of the most well-accomplished Major League Baseball players today. The 30-year-old third baseman/outfielder has been in the major leagues for 6 years and already is a four-time MLB All-Star, National League Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, and a one-time World Series Champion. Bryant has played the majority of his […]

Tyler Skaggs, a former pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, died of an opioid overdose on July 1st, 2019. From 2012 until his death in 2019, Skaggs was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s been a few years since this matter arose, but the court has now received an […]

Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from the MLB after 17 years with the Washington Nationals. CAA Baseball tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon, along with a message from the veteran baseman. Today, Ryan Zimmerman announces his retirement from the game of baseball. Thank you Ryan for all that you have done both on and off the […]

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tragically found dead in a Southlake, Texas hotel room in 2019, with a toxicology finding he had reportedly ingested oxycodone, alcohol and fentanyl before he died. It’s a key detail in the government’s trial against former Angels communications director Eric Kay, who is facing felony charges alleging […]

The New York Yankees have some talented minor leaguers waiting in the wing for their chance to reach the big-league club. While Jasson Dominguez is probably the most renowned farmhand in the Yankees’ organization, there are plenty of other top-tier talents working their way up the minor leagues. One Yankees prospect made a huge jump […]

The newest Chicago Cubs pitcher believes that height doesn’t measure heart, and he sure does prove it on the field. Marcus Stroman is one of the shorter pitchers currently playing in Major League Baseball, and has proven over the years that he no doubt belongs. The 5’7″ pitcher has put up performances that led him […]

With a resume boasting a hefty number of accolades, Kris Bryant has been one of he most recognizable names in baseball. The 30-year-old star has won it all: Rookie of the Year, multiple All-Star selections, an MVP, and most importantly, a World Series Championship win. In this specific piece, though, we’re looking at Kris Bryant’s […]

Carlos Correa is currently one of the most sought-out free agents today. With two All-Star selections and a World Series Championship already in his resume, the 27-year-old shortstop still has plenty of time to add to an already accomplished baseball career. Off the field, Correa has also achieved quite a personal feat, getting married to […]

Surely, many of us have been in denial over the state of CBA negotiations between the Major League Baseball Players’ Association and the team owners. It’s always darkest before the dawn, as they say, but as discussions continue to move at a glacial, adversarial pace, it seems increasingly possible that baseball won’t be starting on […]

The city of Los Angeles crowned another champion on Sunday night when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a strong statement when he called for a joint championship parade between the Rams, Lakers, who won an NBA title two years ago, and […]

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling Super Bowl 56 on Sunday, earning the franchise’s first championship since moving back to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016. The Rams are set to have a championship parade on Wednesday, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants in on it. Recall that […]

Tommy Pham is a professional baseball player that plays as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Currently a free agent, he spent the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for the team for four years before getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Most recently, he played for two […]

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player that plays as a right fielder for the New York Yankees of the MLB. He made an explosive impact in his rookie year as he was unanimously voted as the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year. On top of that, he was second in voting for the […]

Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “The deGrominator”, he has been in the league for 8 years and was named the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year. He is also a four-time MLB All-Star and was a back-to-back National League strikeout leader in […]

The MLB has been embroiled in a lockout this offseason due to disagreements with the CBA. Amid this dispute between the players and owners, the league has taken a controversial stance regarding their minor league system. According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the MLB is doubling down on their stance of not paying minor […]

It was revealed on Wednesday that former Oakland Athletics outfielder Jeremy Giambi, the brother of Jason Giambi, was found dead in his parents’ California home. On Friday, the cause of death was sadly determined by Los Angeles Coroners. Giambi shot himself. He was just 47-years-old. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi died by suicide, the coroner […]

Jacob deGrom is a household name in baseball. The former ninth round pick has acquired numerous accolades since his MLB career in 2014, and is currently spending his eighth year as the starting pitcher for the New York Mets. But in this article, let’s learn more about the 33-year-old baseball star’s wife Stacey Harris. Jacob […]

Carlos Correa certainly worked hard to get to where he is now. The Houston Astros’ star shortstop came from a humble background, and now earns millions playing a sport he truly enjoys. It’s safe to say his unrivaled discipline and immense talent, coupled with support from his whole family, paid off. Let’s dig into Carlos […]

The MLB has been in a lockout since December 2. Now, with Spring Training season right around the corner, fans are wondering if and when the season will start. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference on Thursday to discuss the current situation in the league as baseball season approaches. In the press conference, […]

Trevor Bauer is a former Bruin and current pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been enjoying a Major League Baseball career spanning for what has now been almost a decade. His abilities are backed up by several accolades received in 2020, including making the All-MLB First Team. As an active Twitter user, he […]

The MLB was hit with some truly saddening news on Wednesday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that former Oakland Athletics slugger Jeremy Giambi tragically passed away at the age of 47. Horrible news: Jeremy Giambi passed away today at his parents’ home in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Jason and the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong foundation in place to be competitive for the long term, and now it looks as if they’re working to keep their manager at the helm going forward, too. According to The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to extend the contract of Dave Roberts ahead of the 2022 […]

MLB free agency is currently on hold while the lockout negotiations (or lack thereof) continue to drag on, but that hasn’t stopped some players from expressing certain demands for when the market opens back up. Former Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is one of the top remaining players left in free agency, and he has […]

The MLB Players Association Union and the MLB have yet to reach an agreement on the current lockout. Many elite players, like New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole, are starting to get a little angry about how long this matter has gone. Gerrit Cole was apparently present at one of the talks with the […]

Trevor Bauer, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been facing charges of sexual assault. Due to this issue, he missed the most of last season with the Dodgers, but the court has now decided whether or not he will face charges. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, “Los Angeles #Dodgers starter Trevor […]