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The Houston Astros are hoping to solidify the future of their starting rotation. Mark Berman of KRIV was among those to report the Astros agreed to a five-year, $85 million contract extension with right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. MLB source: Lance McCullers Jr and the #Astros have reached an agreement on a five-year extension. So Lance […]

San Diego Padres fans might not want to continue reading. Star Friars shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was removed from Tuesday’s spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent injury. Tatis made a nice defensive play and long throw at short in the second inning. But he was taken to the dugout with hands […]

The Kansas City Royals made a move that reached heights the franchise has never seen before when they signed all-star catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year, $82 million extension. The signing, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, is the largest deal in team history. The breakdown of Salvador Perez's franchise-record 4-year, $82 million contract […]

A Chicago Cubs minor league player in Jesus Camargo-Corrales is set to face charges after the Colorado police found his duffel bag filled with 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills, per ESPN. The 25-year-old hailing from Tempe, Arizona already made an appearance in Eagle County Court on Thursday. He received charges […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and newest member of the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James, can’t stop making history – whether it’s on the hardwood, the diamond, or in his investment portfolio. A fifth NBA championship would mark a major step forward in James’ chase of Michael Jordan in the basketball GOAT discussion. But he can’t obtain […]

LeBron James has made history, once again. This time, it’s related to his new ownership stake in the Boston Red Sox. And no, it’s not by becoming the first New York Yankees fan to own a share of their heated rival (the latest example of his inconsistent fandom). Fenway Sports Group, which owns and operates […]

The reported split between former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Lopez became the talk of the town last week which surprised the public. However, the celebrity couple eventually laid the swirling rumors to rest as they claimed that they are already working through their problems to repair their relationship. According to TMZ, their […]

Whether Trevor Bauer is reading the lineup card with one eye or two, the Dodgers’ high-priced free-agent addition should see the same thing: Clayton Kershaw, not Bauer, will be the team’s Opening Day starter. As manager Dave Roberts explained to reporters at the team’s spring training camp in Arizona, the decision to place the long-time […]

According to a report by Katherine Acquavella of CBS Sports, New York Yankees utilityman Miguel Andujar’s roster spot could be in jeopardy due to a lingering wrist injury. Andujar will see a hand specialist on Monday to determine the extent of the damage. The wrist injury proves to be another obstacle in trying to gain […]

Grapefruit League action hit a fever pitch Sunday afternoon in the fifth inning of the game with the St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets. With Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks on the mound for the first time on the day, Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme batted through 22 pitches to draw a walk. Needless to […]

The news regarding the split of Jennifer Lopez and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez spread like wildfire on social media. Apparently, the celebrity couple is still together and both personalities are trying to work on the rough patches that recently rocked their relationship. “We are working through some things,” they said in a joint statement […]

Anthony Rizzo has been apart of the Chicago Cubs organization since the San Diego Padres traded him back in 2012. Over the last nine years, he’s appeared in the All-Star game three times and was an integral part in winning the World Series in 2016. He’s also won the Gold Glove four times and was […]

Call Jose Canseco Hollywood’s newest Nostradamus. After all, the former Major League Baseball player seems to have the ability to predict the future, as proven by his old tweet about Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. For those not in the know A-Rod and J.Lo recently ended their two-year engagement due to individual priorities. Apparently, they […]

One of sports and entertainment’s most notable “power couples” is apparently no more. Singer and Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez and former MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez are reportedly splitting up after a two-year engagement, per the “Page Six” section of the New York Post. Previous reports suggested the couple had restarted wedding plans. But it seems the pair […]

Presenting your 2021 World Series Champions: the New York Mets! Despite being seven months away from the World Series and three weeks away from opening day, the Mets are already celebrating winning their first World Series win since 1986…well…sort of. In a hilarious video posted to Twitter by New York Daily News Mets reporter Deesha […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced his desire for Texas to fully open while removing mask mandates, and the Texas Rangers are taking advantage of the state’s reopening. The Rangers announced Wednesday they will have 100 percent capacity at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas this season. Levi Weaver of The Athletic added masks will […]

Former MLB outfielder Johnny Damon was previously charged for driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence back on Feb. 19. His SUV was seen swerving and hitting a curb in Windermere, Florida at 1:23 a.m, which led officers to pull him over. Further details have emerged from the incident, with bodycam footage […]

The New York Yankees are going to have a new-look pitching staff in 2021 and one of their relievers is already set to hit the injured list. After experiencing some discomfort in his elbow earlier this week, Zack Britton is going to undergo surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow, per the […]

Chicago baseball fans, rejoice! Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox could have fans in the stands for MLB Opening Day 2021. The Cubs and White Sox will be able to host at 20 percent capacity, with the potential for increases later in the spring and summer: “As a diehard […]

The Houston Astros snagged a new recruit from the free-agent market in veteran pitcher Jake Odorizzi ahead of the 2021 MLB season. The two sides reportedly agreed to a two-year deal that is set to have a player option, via ESPN‘s Jeff Passan. Right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a […]

The four major American sports, namely the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB evidently took a massive hit due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. A year ago, when the entire country came to an abrupt halt, Forbes reportedly estimated significant financial losses for these major sports. According to Forbes’ most recent report, the impact of the […]

MLB ballparks will resume having fans in attendance this season at a reduced capacity, per Jen Buesinger of FOXLA. OMG –>> SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California to allow Major League Baseball, parks like Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1. — Jen Buesinger Sperry (@jenbuesinger) March 5, 2021 For the large […]

Free-agent pitcher Sam Dyson has accepted a suspension for the entirety of the 2021 season due to a violation of the MLB’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy, the league announced on Friday. “Consistent with the terms of the policy, Dyson will participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program,” […]

Aside from having a Half of Hame MLB career with the New York Yankees, Lou Gehrig also made a tremendous impact off the baseball diamond after raising awareness on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Years after his untimely demise because of the illness and the MLB has included a permanent date on its calendar that not […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. has been a fan favorite on the Boston Red Sox for years, but he will be wearing new threads in the upcoming season. With a chance to test free agency, Bradley has decided to leave the Red Sox to sign a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, via The Boston Globe. The […]

The New York Yankees will be without manager Aaron Boone for the foreseeable future. The team announced Wednesday Boone is taking an “immediate medical leave of absence” for pacemaker surgery, which is expected to take place at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. The New York Yankees today announced that Manager Aaron Boone is taking an […]

Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester will undergo surgery in New York to remove his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez announced Wednesday. The Nationals were already made aware of his condition prior to giving him a one-year contract back in January. The team waited for results and Lester ultimately decided to remove the gland in the […]

Chicago White Sox star Jose Abreu is clear about his goal to win the MLB World Series this season. He has a huge chip on his shoulder after they got booted out by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the postseason. But Abreu has another goal in mind this year—and it has nothing […]

Spring Training has only just started, and San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is already in midseason form. Tatis crushed a long grand slam off Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith during the Friars’ Cactus League matchup with the D-backs on Tuesday, equipped with bat flip and all. The #SlamDiego sequel from @tatis_jr 🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZIyar0yso0 […]

It has taken San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. less than two years to become one of the biggest stars in the sport. Tatis is the cover athlete for MLB The Show 21, and he featured prominently in the latest next-gen reveal trailer. Or, a puppet of Tatis featured prominently. Sony San Diego released […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially welcomed Nolan Arenado into the fold Sunday afternoon, giving fans their first chance to cheer for the team’s newest acquisition. While it may not have been the packed house Arenado envisioned himself debuting in front of, the spectators on hand more than made up for it, giving the third baseman […]

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini missed the entire shortened season last year as he was battling for his life with colon cancer. Mancini received a warm welcome before the Orioles took the field in their opening Grapefruit League game. Trey Mancini was initially given a partial ovation after warmups had concluded, and then a […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been the subject of trade speculation for the past few years now. But he had to double-check he was not traded to the New York Mets earlier this winter. The 2016 National League MVP said Thursday he got a text from an unknown Connecticut number saying “Welcome to […]

The Minnesota Twins suffered a huge blow even before the start of the 2021 season, as the team announced on Wednesday that shortstop prospect Royce Lewis has an ACL tear in his right knee and will miss the entire season. Lewis, the number one overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft, will undergo reconstructive surgery […]

Over the pandemic, sports cards have become a hot commodity. People now more than ever are collecting sports cards as they see it as a way to either boast their collection or make some revenue. Well, one lucky guy’s family hit the jackpot with an old signed card of MLB legend Babe Ruth. A rare […]

Albert Pujols has spent years hitting home runs for the Los Angeles Angels (and before that, with the St. Louis Cardinals), but the 2021 season will be his final season in the MLB. With spring training rapidly approaching, Pujols’s wife announced on Instagram that Albert Pujols will retire after the 2021 season concludes.   View […]

Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather has resigned from his position following controversial comments he made during an interview with the Bellevue Rotary Club. Chairman and managing partner John Stanton released a statement Monday notifying the public Mather was resigning as president and CEO. Stanton said Mather’s comments do not reflect the views held by the […]

The San Diego Padres made a big commitment to shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr by inking the 22-year-old to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension this winter. In one fell swoop, the Friars declared Tatis the current and future face of the franchise. Tatis said Monday he hopes to be remembered as a franchise legend. “El […]

JD Martinez of the Boston Red Sox had the perfect drip for the first day of their spring training. The slugger came in rocking an orange tee with a photo of Tom Brady during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ championship parade, where the five-time Super Bowl MVP seemed to have way too much Tequila his 43-year […]