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Major League Baseball is currently in a lockout and therefore the players cannot be training or rehabbing at team facilities for the time being. That hasn’t stopped the MLB players from finding a place to work out, however, as Britt Ghiroli of the Athletic reports that the MLBPA has reached an agreement with D-BAT Baseball […]

38-year-old Jon Lester has announced his retirement to cap off a legendary 16-year MLB career that saw him win three World Series and 200 games. The veteran explained to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers why he’s hanging up the cleats: “It’s kind of run its course,” Lester said. “It’s getting harder for me physically. The little things […]

MLB fans, players, and media members alike are growing increasingly frustrated over the league’s current lockout and the lack of progress made towards a resolution. The MLB and MLBPA have not met since Dec. 2, but are finally expected to reconvene on Thursday to hold talks over a core-economics proposal, per Jeff Passan. While it’s […]

Major League Baseball’s lockout continues to drag on with no end currently in sight. So in the spirit of the new year and trying to turn the page with a more optimistic outlook, here are four resolutions for the MLB in 2022. 4. Start the season on time This is really the only thing that […]

The New York Mets were hoping to secure a key win during the international signing period, but things may have just taken a turn for the worst. After Elian Soto, the younger brother of Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, posted a workout video on Instagram in late December, practically committing his allegiance to the Mets, […]

Women representation in Major League Baseball has been historically scarce. However, with the New York Yankees’ latest move, that may soon change. The Yankees promoted former hitting coach Rachel Balkovec to the manager role in their Low-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. This move marks the first time a woman will assume full-time managerial roles in an […]

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets rarely connect on trades. Being from the same area- and one with highly contentious fanbases- it makes sense that the two clubs would do everything in their power to not help one another. That’s why many have found the recent speculation swirling around a possible Jeff McNeil-Gleyber Torres […]

Former New York Mets acting GM Zack Scott was facing drunk driving charges that stemmed from an incident in late-August following a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house. Scott was arrested on drunk driving charges in September and was then fired by New York in November. The former Mets GM appeared in court in […]

Max Scherzer is one of the most feared pitchers in MLB history. His voice, in turn, is also well-respected as one of the MLB Players Association representatives fighting for the welfare of his peers. In a recent interview with the LA Times, Max Scherzer was vocal about the issues plaguing the MLB – and how […]

The MLB lockout has droned on with little news to report, leaving fans of the sport to wonder whether any progress has been made in talks between the MLBPA and the owners. ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan reports that the “MLB is working on proposals to bring to the table”, though there is still no […]

Peyton and Eli Manning have enjoyed a successful first year of their “Manningcast” coverage of Monday Night Football, and it seems the positive reaction to their segment could result in similar broadcasts leaking into other sports. ESPN is considering launching its own “Manningcast” type broadcast for its MLB coverage, but their choice of analyst could […]

On Tuesday, in a completely unexpected turn of events, MLB Network–owned my MLB–fired its highest-profile reporter, Ken Rosenthal for what appears to be…simply doing his job. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has not been a very successful boss during his seven years on the job since taking over for the respected Bud Selig and Rosenthal was […]

There is an ongoing lockout in the MLB, but baseball grabbed headlines Monday night when it was revealed that the MLB Network decided to let go of veteran reporter Ken Rosenthal. It was something that got plenty of buzz on social media, many of which blame commissioner Rob Manfred as the primary reason why Rosenthal […]

Ken Rosenthal has been fired from MLB Network due to previous criticism of Major League baseballs commissioner, Rob Manfred. Rosenthal made some comments in 2020 about how Manfred must strike a deal with the players and the MLB players union or his legacy is ruined. MLB Network was not fond of that. Firing somebody due […]

The New York Yankees’ shortstop situation is one of the biggest areas they need to address this MLB offseason. Whether the Yankees want to address the position through free agency or a trade, the bottom line is, they need to go into the 2022 season with a better plan at short. Even in the midst […]

MLB outfielder Joc Pederson made a convincing case for himself as a free agent with his impressive postseason performance for the world-champion Atlanta Braves. With the MLB lockout in full swing, Pederson can’t sign anywhere until the owners and players come to an agreement on a new CBA. However, that didn’t stop Pederson from implementing […]

The Seattle Mariners declined the option on Kyle Seager’s contract for the 2022 season, making the veteran third baseman a free agent for the first time in his career. Seager was due to make $20 million if kept on the Mariners’ roster this coming season, but instead was paid a $2 million buyout from the […]

MLB agent Scott Boras is known for being a tough negotiator. New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton is represented by Boras, who apparently got into negotiations with Britton’s wife, who is an attorney. Britton revealed the hilarious reason why he won’t argue with his wife anymore. Zack Britton said he doesn't even bother arguing with […]

Joe Buck is one of the most recognizable voices in sports history. The Fox Sports play-by-play announcer has been the voice of the Major League Baseball’s World Series since 1996. It is impossible to think about that event without hearing Buck’s voice behind the microphone. As he is in sports announcing since 1989, Buck was […]

The New York Mets are all-in on the 2022 season and are looking to ensure there’s not a single weak spot on the roster. Despite the big-money acquisition of Max Scherzer this offseason, Steve Cohen and Co. aren’t done upgrading the team’s arms. According to Pat Ragazzo, the Mets are placing infielder Jeff McNeil on […]

With Major League Baseball currently in a lockout, deals are at a standstill. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $17 million deal with Cody Bellinger just before December 1st, which helped them avoid arbitration. Via Jeff Passan: Some pre-Christmas housekeeping: OF/1B Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a one-year, […]

Major League Baseball is in the midst of a lockout, which means basically no communication is allowed between front offices and players. Leave it to Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman to do the negotiating, then. Stroman, who is always extremely active on social media, responded to a tweet that suggested the Cubs are in the […]

Star free agent Carlos Correa remains one of the most sought-after players on the open market, even while MLB free agency is stalled due to the lockout. While the shortstop has a handful of suitors in free agency, one team said to be in on the former Houston Astro is the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs […]

After Bob Melvin jumped ship to replace Jayce Tingler as the manager of the San Diego Padres, the Oakland Athletics were left conducting a managerial search of their own. Well, after scouring the market for the best possible man, the A’s have settled on their next manager. And it’s someone fans will be extremely familiar […]

The New York Mets have finally found their next manager after an in-depth search, hiring Buck Showalter on Saturday. A veteran of the game, Showalter has already coached in NY with the Yankees and many believe he will be the right man for the job. If you’re asking his former player, Manny Machado, he also […]

The New York Mets have made plenty of moves this offseason by bringing in some star talent but haven’t made a decision about their new manager until Saturday. Steven Cohen, the owner of the Mets, announced that Buck Showalter will be the newest manager of the organization. Showalter has coached over 3000 games in his career. […]

The New York Mets are making big changes, and not just with their roster. Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, is partnering with Samsung to make massive upgrades to the stadium. Citi Field, home of the Mets, is partnering with #Samsung to create the most advanced ballpark in the Big Leagues! Get ready […]

With three people left in their search for a new manager, the New York Mets are wrapping up their final interviews with each remaining candidate. Buck Showalter, the most experienced candidate — and the only one with managing a major league team — seems like the frontrunner. However, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that […]

Former New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier signed with the Chicago Cubs before the MLB lockout. Frazier’s time with New York, while filled with promise at one point, ultimately came to an ugly end. However, Frazier recently revealed shocking details about the injury he was dealing with last season, which may help to shed some […]

The Houston Astros were able to finalize their deal with star pitcher Justin Verlander during the MLB lockout. The holdup regarded language in his contract and that issue has now been resolved, even with the current lockout in progress. Verlander back to the Astros surprised many people when his younger brother Ben Verlander broke the […]

The New York Mets’ managerial search appears to be in the home stretch. A handful of names have been whittled down a trio of three men. Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reported that Buck Showalter and Joe Espada are two of the Mets’ finalists for the opening. Jon Heyman of […]

The Oakland Athletics may not be able to reshape their roster due to the Major League Baseball lockout. But they can still fill a major need while a new collective bargaining agreement is negotiated. Oakland is in need of a manager after Bob Melvin, who spend 11 years with the A’s, ditched the team and joined […]

The Major League Baseball lockout has put a pause on the free agency frenzy. Several big names remain available but they won’t be able to make a decision without a new collective bargaining agreement. This hasn’t stopped the Washington Nationals from adding a former star to their farm system. The Nationals inked a deal with […]

It’s been a very silent offseason so far for the New York Yankees, much to the chagrin of their fans who have been so used to seeing the franchise reach down their seemingly bottomless pocket to spend on key free-agent acquisitions. The noise from the Bronx Bombers could even come in the form of a […]

Yasiel Puig is headed east. We’re not talking about an MLB division here, but east as in the eastern hemisphere. That’s after it was announced that the former major leaguer has been signed by the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization to a one-year deal, according to Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency. Yasiel […]

Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is breaking records off the baseball field nowadays. According to TMZ, he just sold one of his Miami properties for $6.3 million. The property is in the Design District of Miami, and is believed to be the highest lot sale ever in the area. The house backs up to a […]

Kris Bryant was emotional when he split ways with the Chicago Cubs last season when the franchise shipped him to the San Francisco Giants. Now that he’s a free agent, could the former Cubs reunite with his old team and return to his old stomping grounds of Wrigley Field? In a recent The Baseball Insiders […]

Former New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier took to Twitter to argue with some fans about him not being a Yankee anymore. Frazier didn’t have the greatest career in New York as he was dealing with some injuries including the concussion issue that he has had for some of his career. There were times where […]

The New York Mets have enjoyed a tremendous offseason so far, capped off by the signing of three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. But despite bringing in numerous pieces to strengthen their roster, NY still needs a manager. While the team explores several different options, Mad Max has made it extremely clear who he wants […]