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The Chicago Cubs offloaded a handful of key assets at the trade deadline last season, blowing up the roster in order to rebuild the team more quickly. Among the players who were traded away in July was beloved first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who joined the New York Yankees for the final few months of the […]

The recent updates regarding the status of the CBA negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB cast a glum outlook on the 2022 season. With Spring Training almost sure to be delayed, there’s a serious worry as negotiations fail to progress that these delays could impact the regular season. Players’ frustrations are beginning to mount and […]

Due to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees have been unable to make any significant offseason moves this year. There were speculations before the lockout that they were trying to acquire some elite players such as Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, and a few others that could come in and make an immediate impact for […]

The MLB lockout talks took a dramatic twist when it was announced that the owners wanted to get a federal mediator involved with no signs of progress being made. This major announcement came just days after MLBPA leader and star pitcher Max Scherzer had expressed frustration with the owners’ stance amid the lockout. The MLBPA […]

When Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Tuesday that they would be delivering a counter-proposal for core-economic issues of the next collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) took them at their word and waited to hear the news. Then, around one p.m. PST, word came out from Evan Drellich […]

Tampa Bay Rays ace starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been the subject of swirling trade rumors around the MLB as questions remain about his future. The Rays could opt to move Glasnow, 28, in an effort to pave the way for their younger arms. Glasnow offered a brutally honest take on his future with the […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a huge honor when it was announced that he would be the cover athlete of MLB The Show 22 on Monday. Ohtani became the first Asian athlete to be on the cover of a video game of one of the four major sports in the United States. […]

The MLB lockout has raged on, with both the MLBPA and the owners engaging in spirited discussions, though the talks have yet to result in a resolution. In fact, MLB spring training is now believed to be in “grave danger.” Amid the MLB lockout discussions, MLBPA leader and New York Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer […]

Cedric Mullins quickly became the saving grace for the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old’s rapid ascent to stardom has provided a much-needed glimmer of hope for a franchise that has very little of it. The chances were against Mullins as he became an All-Star though. In fact, the odds were against him for playing in the […]

With MLB and the MLBPA failing to come to terms on virtually anything in their latest meetings, the two sides met once again on Tuesday in hopes of making some progress. Neither party seems willing to give in to the others’ demands, however, which will only stand to extend the duration of the lockout. With […]

Prior to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees had been mulling the idea of a potential blockbuster trade to acquire Oakland Athletics star Matt Olson. The A’s are reported to be willing to part with Olson, due to fears that he’d walk away for nothing in free agency in just a couple of seasons. […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had a huge day, as it was announced that he would be the cover athlete on MLB The Show 22. Not only that, but Ohtani was featured in a story published by Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ohtani spoke about many things, including his potential contract extension with the […]

David Ortiz is, without a doubt, a Hall of Famer. The numbers obviously speak for themselves: he hit 541 home runs and slashed an impressive .286/.380/.552 with a 141 OPS+ over a 20-year career. There are plenty of other stats to prove one’s case but, simply put, he’s pretty much the best designated hitter of […]

Major League Baseball might be in a lockout right now, but that hasn’t stopped the New York Mets from plotting their next move in Free Agency. The organization already made a serious splash before the lockout, signing the likes of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, and Mark Canha, among others. But according to Jon Heyman of […]

The MLB world received some controversial- but perhaps not particularly surprising- news when it was announced that former star Barry Bonds did not make it into the baseball Hall of Fame. Bonds’ snub prompted many in the sports world to react, with the latest being former longtime MLB manager Jim Leyland. Leyland offered a passionate […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz has just booked a spot in Cooperstown after getting elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in just his first year of eligibility. That speaks a lot about how special of a player Ortiz was during his time in the big leagues. And for Red Sox president Sam Kennedy, […]

The MLB Hall of Fame voting results have arrived and with them comes the polarizing decision to permanently leave out a few icons of the game, including legendary pitcher Roger Clemens. The former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankee star made his voice heard on the decision. Roger Clemens took to Twitter to let […]

The MLB and sports world waited with bated breath on Tuesday to hear if former star Barry Bonds would finally be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The results arrived and Bonds’ name once again was not on the list, though the news came with an air of finality, as this was his last year […]

The question of where free agent shortstop Carlos Correa will sign is one of the biggest mysteries of the MLB offseason. It has provided plenty of intrigue before baseball’s world ground to a halt with the work stoppage (though he’s still creating news by recently announcing that his new agent is Scott Boras). But the […]

On Tuesday, the Baseball Writer’s Association of America announced the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction. Boston Red Sox and MLB legend David Ortiz was the only player, out of the 30 nominations, to receive the required 75 percent of the vote. This was the final ballot that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]

The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees and there was only one player on the list. David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was the lone player of this year’s Hall of Fame class to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Among those players that were left off […]

On Tuesday, only one new member was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Ortiz was elected in his first year eligible. He received 77.9 percent of the vote (307 votes), which was just enough to get in. You need 75 percent of the vote to be elected. He helped […]

Following some progress on Monday, the Major League Baseball Player’s Association and league officials met again on Tuesday. According to FOX Sports’ Jeff Passan, there was some traction made to end the current lockout. However, there is still a very long way to go. Labor talks are over. Here's what happened. – MLB agreed to […]

While the MLB lockout finally ends and teams are able to conduct roster moves freely again, teams will be fighting for the signature of Japanese third baseman Seiya Suzuki, who intends to join MLB in 2022. According to the latest update on Suzuki’s move to America, Yahoo Sports Japan reports that the Boston Red Sox […]

Although I am not currently eligible to cast a ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, I will be providing my mock ballot today along with explanations for each pick. Below is the criteria I will be considering for nominating players to Cooperstown. Player performance: Counting stats (batting average, home runs, ERA, etc.), advanced stats […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most loved players in Atlanta Braves history and he just helped them win a World Series title in 2021. However, despite the current strike, he’s failed to come to an agreement on an extension with the organization. Not last spring or last summer. That raises the question, could Freeman […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a significant splash early on in MLB free agency, locking down ace Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million deal. San Francisco Giants fans were disappointed to see Gausman depart the organization this offseason, with many wondering why the veteran right-hander wasn’t interested in returning to The Bay in 2022. […]

After a midseason collapse last season, the New York Mets got to work retooling their entire. They made a huge splash in the offseason with their signing of Max Scherzer and Starling Marte. The icing on the cake was hiring former AL Manager of the Year winner Buck Showalter to lead the team to victory. […]

The MLB is currently in a lockout that shows no current signs of ending anytime soon, despite a glimmer of hope recently. Even still, rumors are still swirling around the hot stove, particularly concerning St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty isn’t due to be eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season, […]

This Major League Baseball offseason has been very different that most of them. On December 2nd, 2021, the MLB locked out the players. With the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the players expired, the two sides attempted to negotiate a new deal after the season. However, the they did not come close to reaching a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were starting to feel extremely optimistic about the idea of splitting time between Tampa and Montreal in the near future, but the MLB has completely shut down the idea. Per Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times: BREAKING: #Rays season-sharing plan with Montreal killed by MLB, search back on for a […]

A San Diego mother and her child tragically died at the San Diego Padres’ ballpark, Petco Park, during a September 25 game against the Atlanta Braves. 40-year-old Raquel Wilkins and her 2-year-old son Denzel-Browning Wilkins fell from a dining and concessions area around 3:50 p.m. as fans were entering the stadium for the game. They […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2022, and based on the latest reports, it looks as if he’ll be inducted into Cooperstown on his first go. The Dominican Republic native is one of the most iconic players in franchise history and is beloved […]

Carlos Correa has long been rumored to be on the way out of the Houston Astros. His latest move could be the death knell for his time in Texas. The Astros free agent is reportedly hiring power agent Scott Boras in a move that’s sure to be centered on getting the best deal possible with […]

The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves dominated the baseball world in the 1990s, as they were the two most successful franchises of the decade. Of course, the Yankees dynasty of the 90s was known for their homegrown core of players, such as Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. The Braves dominated the National League […]

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their latest class of international prospects, and they brought in some of the top young talents available. In addition to No. 17 ranked prospect Yasser Mercedes and No. 35 Yilber Herrera, the Twins also managed to agree to terms with Bryan Acuña, a highly-rated shortstop who just so happens to […]

The New York Yankees made waves when they signed infielder DJ LeMahieu to a six-year, $90 million contract last offseason. LeMahieu then went on to struggle mightily at the plate for New York in 2021, making them look bad for their faith in him. However, according to a Yankees rumor via MLB Trade Rumors and […]

Barry Bonds’ net worth in 2022 is $100 million. Bonds is a retired baseball player who had stints with the Pittsburg Pirates and the San Fransisco Giants in the MLB. He is also a seven time MVP in the National League to go along with eight Gold Glove Awards. For this article, let’s take a […]

Back in July, Stephen A. Smith made comment on Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani hurting baseball’s impact by using an interpreter. It’s a controversial comment, to say the least, one that garnered tremendous criticism from almost every corner of traditional and social media. The reaction to Smith’s hot take was so intense, he was […]