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Freddy Peralta was traded to the New York Mets this offseason from the Milwaukee Brewers. Now that he’s the ace in New York, there are some expectations that he will eventually sign a new contract extension. On Wednesday, Peralta shared his response to possibly signing a new deal with his new team. While guest appearing […]

Team USA put on a show against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, dominating en route to a 15-1 win in Scottsdale, Arizona. That contest was the first of two exhibition games as the Americans will take on the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday before heading to Houston, Texas, for group play and the start of […]

The New York Yankees are currently participating in spring training as they gear up for the 2026 regular season. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after exiting in the ALDS last year in an unceremonious fashion against the eventual AL champion Toronto Blue Jays. This spring training, Yankees fans are getting a chance to […]

Spring training is in full swing, as teams around MLB are preparing for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, it appears the Atlanta Braves are making some adjustments to the roster, focusing on the pitching rotation and bullpen. The Braves announced that right-handed pitcher Rolddy Munoz is being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Meanwhile, right-handed pitchers Garrett […]

The end goal of every MLB team is to build a major league roster that is capable of winning the World Series. However, it takes much more than building a 26-man roster to get there. Having depth and talent in the minor leagues is of the utmost importance, especially when it comes to having elite […]

Spring training is in full session, and the Baltimore Orioles are in the middle of playing some solid baseball. Newly acquired slugger Pete Alonso is picking up where he left off in New York with two homers this spring. The Orioles took on the Netherlands on Tuesday for a World Baseball Classic exhibition, but ended […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up to defend their World Series title when the 2026 regular season gets underway later this month. Before that, the World Baseball Classic will take place, and Dodgers free agent acquisition Edwin Diaz will be pitching in the event, despite having suffered an injury at the tournament three […]

The Atlanta Braves recently got some devastating news when it was announced that Jurickson Profar would be suspended for the entirety of the upcoming 2026 season after violating the league’s banned substance policy for a second straight year. The news immediately hangs a cloud over the Braves’ 2026 campaign, and although the players’ association plans […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene is  reportedly dealing with an elbow concern. However, the pitcher provided an update that downplayed any UCL damage, via Charlie Goldsmith. “Hunter Greene says no UCL damage,” Goldsmith wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Any time the word “elbow” is mentioned when discussing a pitcher there is often reason for […]

The Boston Red Sox want to compete in 2026. They feature a balanced roster and could make another competitive run. Lineup construction will be crucial, and manager Alex Cora recently revealed the top hitters in the batting order, via MLB Network. “Roman (Anthony) will lead off,” Cora said. “… The kid, he’s a good hitter, […]

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves got some devastating news when it was announced that Jurickson Profar would be suspended for the entirety of the upcoming 2026 season due to violating the league’s substance policy. It’s the second straight year that Profar has been suspended for this reason, and it immediately hangs a major cloud over […]

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a historically putrid season in 2025 in which they went 43-119. Anything at this point would represent a step up for a franchise that’s been plagued by payroll issues, poor personnel choices, and horrible free-agent signings. This offseason, they at least want to take another step towards respectability, and […]

Many believe as though Team USA and Team Japan are on another collision course for the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic, but no one should ever count out Team Dominican Republic. They boast so much talent, especially on the position player front, with two former San Diego Padres teammates Juan Soto and Fernando […]

The Atlanta Braves must rethink their offensive outlook entering the 2026 MLB season after Jurickson Profar’s suspension removed a projected everyday bat from the lineup. The development significantly changes the Braves’ fantasy baseball landscape and creates new opportunities within Atlanta’s roster. Before the suspension, Profar was widely viewed as a mid-round fantasy option capable of […]

Team USA is fielding a stacked roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with pool play beginning on the sixth of March when they take on Team Brazil at Daikin Park. Their pitching staff, in particular, is going to be boasting the likes of Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the reigning Cy Young Award winners […]

The Atlanta Braves are eying a resurgence, but 2026 is starting out eerily familiar to 2025. Actually, it’s worse. Outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar is being suspended 162 games for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. He was busted for his first infraction last spring and missed half the campaign. Now, the 2024 Silver Slugger and All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers head into camp with championship expectations, yet trade rumors continue to surface as the opening day roster comes into focus. One name that deserves serious discussion is Kyle Hurt. For the Dodgers, moving Hurt before Opening Day could be a proactive decision rooted in timing and risk management. Hurt’s raw ability […]

Veteran leadership shapes Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s renewed focus as he enters the 2026 MLB season. As the club continues preparations during spring training, Duran credits teammate Trevor Story for helping instill the throwback mindset he plans to carry into the upcoming campaign. The Red Sox expect Duran to play a significant role […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after Major League Baseball confirmed a second violation of the league’s drug policy. The Braves now face a significant roster challenge following Profar’s suspension tied to a positive test for exogenous testosterone. Atlanta entered the season expecting Profar to provide veteran production in the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas continues to draw motivation from one of the most dramatic moments in recent World Baseball Classic history. The center fielder believes Mexico’s performance in the 2023 tournament proved the national team belongs among the elite programs on the global stage. Thomas played a key role in Mexico’s historic run during […]

The Dominican Republic is taking on the Detroit Tigers in an exhibition game on Tuesday in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. With one of the most stacked lineups in the tournament, the DR looked like an early power house thank to some home runs by Juan Soto, Manny Machado, and Junior Caminero. All three […]

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt believes the team’s momentum from last season could carry directly into 2026. As the Guardians continue preparations during MLB spring training, Vogt pointed to the club’s late-season surge as a major reason for optimism entering the new campaign. The Guardians remain one of the American League’s most intriguing teams after […]

The San Francisco Giants have high expectations for the 2026 MLB season, but Tuesday was a difficult day to be on the squad. San Francisco was tasked with going up against Team USA baseball and their absolutely loaded squad. As expected, the Team USA roster took care of business in the exhibition matchup, earning a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers played against Team Great Britain on Tuesday, as Great Britain prepares for the World Baseball Classic, resulting in a 7-3 loss for Milwaukee. Although it was just an exhibition game, manager Pat Murphy was not happy with his team after the contest. Murphy, who is 67 years old, slammed his team for […]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan did not know what to expect when he took the mound in Tuesday’s spring training game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-hander’s relationship with baseball has revolved around injuries, surgeries and recoveries for the last two and a half years, so it there was no telling what emotions […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Tuesday in their spring training matchup. Despite the victory, Roki Sasaki had a difficult start on the mound. He turned in two innings of four-run baseball while allowing two hits, a home run and three walks. Sasaki now holds an 18.90 ERA across 3.1 total […]

The Colorado Rockies finished the 2025 season with a 43-119 record, which was the worst in MLB. With the club preparing for the upcoming 2026 campaign, catcher Hunter Goodman claims he and his teammates have put things in the past and are focusing on the future. In an interview on the MLB Network, Goodman, who […]

The Atlanta Braves suddenly face a major hole in their lineup. On Tuesday, Major League Baseball suspended Jurickson Profar for 162 games after a second violation of the league’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The penalty sidelines Profar for the entire 2026 season and makes him ineligible for the postseason, forcing the Braves to […]

For the first time in his MLB career, Pete Alonso will run onto the field on Opening Day for a team other than the New York Mets, having signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles last December. Though he only spent seven years in New York, he rapidly established himself as a […]

The Detroit Tigers are in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for an exhibition game against Team DR. The Tigers got off to a smashing start against the national team as No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle established himself early. On the very first pitch of the game, McGonigle ripped a home run off of pitcher Luis […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is set to begin on Thursday. There are a handful of very good teams in this tournament, with the USA, Japan, and Dominican Republic as the favorites. Aaron Judge and Team USA are the betting favorite to win the 2026 WBC. However, that does not mean that they will win […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas could be missing nearly half of the 2026 MLB season because of a suspension. Rojas has reportedly failed a performance-enhancing drug test, but will be appealing the positive test, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Phillies OF Johan Rojas did fail a test for PEDs. He, like Profar, is appealing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of riches, with all sorts of All-Stars in the rotation, bullpen and starting lineup. Some of the Dodgers’ more obscure players are also making a strong statement at spring training. That includes pitcher River Ryan, who had an outstanding outing on Tuesday. “Impressive outing from River Ryan today. […]

The San Diego Padres turned to Nick Castellanos in free agency to add a bit more thump to their lineup. On Tuesday, Castellanos showed his new ball club exactly what he can do. The slugger stepped into the box trailing the Chicago White Sox 1-0 in a spring training matchup. Castellanos erased that deficit immediately, […]

The San Francisco Giants are hosting Team USA for a World Baseball Classic exhibition game on ESPN. The first inning recently completed, and the United States got off to a hot start against the Giants’ starting pitcher, Adrian Houser. Bobby Witt Jr. led off the game with a first-pitch single to left field. Bryce Harper […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got some great news recently when the team announced it had re-signed star pitcher Max Scherzer. Scherzer is opening up about what went down this offseason, as he thought about returning to the team. The pitcher says his daughter wrote a letter to the organization. “It’s the cutest thing you can […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to have one of their relief pitchers back from an injury. Hunter Gaddis has been dealing with tightness in his forearm. The hurler is getting a somewhat positive injury update from the team. “Hunter Gaddis had some mild forearm tightness coming out his spring debut on Friday. He underwent imaging […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2026 MLB season. The Dodgers are looking to win their third straight World Series championship this year, and they got demonstrably better over the offseason, adding both Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker to the mix in free agency, coming over from […]

Tanner Bibee is set to begin his fourth MLB season in 2026. With him and the Cleveland Guardians preparing for the regular season, Bibee had a chance to talk with a former Cy Young Award winner and was seemingly honest about his performance so far in his career. The soon-to-be 27-year-old pitcher was asked about […]