MLB Articles - Page 1029

The MLB lockout has already claimed a week of regular season games, with seemingly no end in sight as both parties continue to point the finger at the other. However, there was another slight glimmer of hope when the MLB announced a last-ditch effort that could have possibly saved a full season, laying out some […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen hasn’t been far from the MLB spotlight since purchasing the team. First, Cohen and the Mets made a splash by trading for former Cleveland Guardians shortstop Francisco Lindor. Then, before the lockout cut the offseason short, Cohen’s Mets went on an all-out spending spree, doling out an absurd amount […]

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 […]

In the midst of a heated MLB lockout, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has reportedly expressed interest in purchasing an English football club. His baseball team’s newly-signed pitcher Marcus Stroman isn’t exactly being supportive. The Cubs owner has been linked to potentially purchasing the English Premier League club Chelsea as Russian oligarch and longtime owner […]

Among the hottest and most expensive cards in the hobby is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card encased in a PSA 9 slab. Earlier this year, the said card sold for $5.2 million when it was auctioned off by PWCC. Just a few days ago, an NFT version of Mantle’s iconic card hit the market […]

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. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ hopes of a title repeat sustained a huge blow when MVP candidate Max Muncy sustained an elbow injury during the end of the regular season. Muncy has since spent the entirety of the- now-extended due to the MLB lockout- offseason attempting to recover from the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his […]

The NFL shockingly suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, for the entire 2022 season after he was found to have wagered on NFL games. Of course, it’s an obvious conflict of interest for a professional athlete to gamble on their sport, but Ridley is far from the first athlete to have committed the act. […]

With Russian oligarch and owner of Chelsea Roman Abramovich looking to sell the club, the English Premier League side has gained some interest from some big names in the United States sports landscape. The Ricketts family, who owns the Chicago Cubs, and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson are both interested in purchasing the club: New […]

Nostalgia plays a big role when choosing which baseball cards to invest in. More often than not, collectors would always gravitate towards cards that showcase a memorable event or a player that has accomplished so much in this game. On the other hand, there’s also a sense of notoriety for cards that are famous for […]

As the MLB lockout lurches on, details of what baseball will look like afterward are creeping through. Although they won’t be in effect until both sides agree to a deal—which is still not likely as of yet. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, a few key topics have been decided for the 2023 season. […]

When the Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners finally come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, the floodgates will open with the remainder of the free agency period. Among the players who will still be available is longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been linked with teams such […]

Baseball fans around the world are furious as the MLB lockout continues. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancelation of regular season games already, as the owners and players have not agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. As recent as Thursday, it appeared the two sides were nowhere close to coming to […]

The MLB Lockout continues after three months with no end in sight. In fact, recent reports make it harder to believe that a deal will be made anytime soon. Thursday, news broke that four MLB team owners were against the league’s proposed luxury tax increase. According to The Athletic, these are owners Arturo Moreno of […]

Without a doubt, the guy to get when hunting baseball cards is no other than Shohei Ohtani. When checking who stands out, both on the field and in the market, the Japanese star is definitely a sure winner for collectors. That includes his rookie offerings, short-printed parallels, and of course, the cards he actually signed. […]

Trevor Bauer’s career has been a wild rollercoaster thus far. The latest addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher’s story is a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit filed against him last year. After this lawsuit was made public, the league placed Bauer on administrative leave, as coverage of the case started to spread. Now, the Dodgers […]

The MLB lockout is raging on with no end in sight. Regular season games are being canceled and the season could even be in jeopardy. Despite that, there’s nothing wrong with baseball fans speculating about free agency and possible fits for free agents. Aside from providing hope that the lockout could ultimately end soon, it […]

The MLB lockout has frustratingly shown no signs of coming to an end anytime soon, with regular season games the latest casualty of the work stoppage. However, there is reason- or four reasons, rather- to believe that the 2022 MLB season is very much in danger. SNY’s Andy Martino has the details. The tone of […]

Games will be canceled to begin the season because Major League Baseball has been unable to negotiate an agreement to terminate the current lockout. According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, the first two series of the season have been canceled, and politician Bernie Sanders is furious. Bernie Sanders took to Twitter and had this to […]

The MLB lockout has been raging on, with no progress being made in talks between the two sides, frustrating fans and others in the sports world. The lockout is likely already driving some fans away and the work stoppage hasn’t even ended yet. It’s scary to think about the impact the lockout could have once […]

The MLB lockout sadly continues to rage on, as the work stoppage has now claimed the first two series of the year amid stalled negotiations between the owners and players. Right now, there’s no telling when the season will start, or even when teams will be able to resume the free agency period, which has […]

Many players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the current MLB lockout on social media, and probably the best player in the world, Mike Trout, released a statement on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout released this, “I want to play, I love our game, but I know we need to get this […]

On Tuesday, the MLB and the Player’s Union were unable to come to an agreement ending the lockout. The self-imposed deadline of 5pm ET passed and thus regular season games have already been canceled. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred then revealed his official statement, detailing exactly what the league tried to change, as well as what […]

Tuesday was a dark day in the MLB. Monday was originally targeted as the last possible date for a lockout resolution before regular season games hit the chopping block, though the league pushed the deadline back after a long day of negotiations. Unfortunately, no deal was reached, and Opening Day has officially been canceled. That […]

Tuesday is a sad day in the MLB. With lockout talks resuming, there was hope that the owners and players would be able to come to an agreement before the league’s self-imposed deadline for the start of games getting canceled was hit. But it was not to be. The owners put forth a less-than-appealing offer, […]

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer understands that his job is all about the fans, even when he isn’t playing. The MLB Players Association rejected the MLB’s final offer. Minutes after the news broke, SNY TV tweeted a clip of Scherzer signing baseballs and other merchandise for fans. Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans following […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred revealed on Tuesday that after the failed negotiations between owners and the MLBPA, the first two series of the regular season will be canceled. In addition to the cancelation of games, Manfred made a damning declaration about paying players during the lockout, revealing that the league has zero intention of paying […]

Because Major League Baseball has been unable to reach an agreement to end the current lockout, games will now be suspended to begin the season. The first two series of the season have been canceled, according to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, and newly acquired Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman is not thrilled about it. Stroman […]

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 […]