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The New York Yankees took a brutal blow on Monday after it was announced that ace pitcher Gerrit Cole would miss the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury. Cole will receive Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm and hopes to return to the mound in the 2026 season. It’s harsh news for the […]

The New York Yankees are gearing up to make another run at a championship after falling short in the World Series last season, but that task got much more difficult before they could even make it out of spring training. Star pitcher Gerrit Cole got some exams on his elbow after his latest tuneup start, […]

Evan Phillips was a critical piece to the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen, but he had mixed emotions watching his team play in the Fall Classic. Phillips sustained an injury during Game 6 of the NLCS against the New York Mets and did not pitch against the New York Yankees in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their latest massive contract. This time they’re ensuring Dave Roberts doesn’t drift off. The manager agreed to a blockbuster four-year deal that’ll pay him $8 million per year, per MLB Network baseball insider Jon Heyman Monday afternoon. That annual dollar figure is now a record-setting mark for an MLB manager. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the team has announced. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Grove tried pitching through his injury last year. “He’s disappointed,” Roberts said, per the AP. “He’s already had Tommy John and […]

The New York Yankees owe ace pitcher Gerrit Cole $36 million in 2025 and there’s a good chance the former Cy Young winner won’t even pitch an inning. Cole woke up with pain in his elbow after his most recent start, and a doctor has recommended Tommy John surgery that would, at minimum, wipe out […]

Juan Soto signed a 15-year deal with the New York Mets during the offseason, one of the biggest contracts an MLB player has ever received. With his first spring training as a member of the team halfway completed, Soto is enjoying the feeling of being under contract for so long. “Everybody knows how it’s going […]

The St Louis Cardinals are in the throws of a rebuild. Franchise legends Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright, and Yadier Molina have all retired, leaving the team without a true identity. Pujols has caught the coaching bug, saying that he wants to become a Major League manager. His Cardinals teammate Molina says that he is also […]

The Detroit Tigers were the best story of the 2024 MLB season. From the murky middle of the American League, they ripped off 30 wins in 43 games to sneak into the playoffs. They did not stop there, beating the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series. They are not going to catch […]

The Kansas City Royals made the playoffs in 2024, powering out of their rebuild with an 86-win season. Bobby Witt Jr finished second in MVP voting and got all of the attention. But Royals first baseman Vinnie ‘Pasquatch’ Pasquantino was a star as well, with 97 RBIs in his third season. He spoke with MLB […]

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is preparing for a significant step in his comeback after missing the entire 2024 season due to shoulder surgery. Following months of rehab, Woodruff expects to pitch in a minor league spring training game as early as next week, marking his first game action since undergoing surgery. Woodruff, who underwent […]

On Sunday, Javier Báez gave the Detroit Tigers something to feel good about launching a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training matchup. The veteran shortstop’s performance drew praise from Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, who noted Báez’s adjustments at the plate. “He’s putting in a lot of work to try to get […]

The San Diego Padres have been very proactive on the trade market in recent years; for example, instead of letting Juan Soto head into free agency and try and keep him by engaging in the biggest bidding war the league has ever seen, they traded him last year to maximize asset value. And rumor has […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a team that has been able to compete with some of the most powerful teams in the American League East. At times, they have been able to get the best of the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. They have been to the World Series […]

The Baltimore Orioles have high expectations coming into the 2025 season. They have not won a playoff game since 2014, let alone a series, and lost key pieces this offseason. Corbin Burnes is on the Arizona Diamondbacks so a new ace needs to take hold. 25-year-old Grayson Rodriguez could be that guy, but the Orioles […]

The New York Yankees are defending their American League title without Juan Soto. After the slugger moved across town to the New York Mets, the Bombers made some additions but knew they needed great health to have a great season. Spring training has not been kind in that department. CBS Sports’ Jim Bowden reported Sunday […]

When Albert Pujols returned to the St Louis Cardinals in 2022, he had 700 home runs on his mind. He needed 21, which he had not reached since 2019 but he hit 24 to land at 703. As one of four players ever with 700 homers, he is already entrenched in the record books. But […]

Future MLB Hall of Famer Albert Pujols wants to be the first player to cross the 700-home runs threshold and then become an MLB manager. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that is a position Pujols would be well equipped for. “I love it,” said Roberts via USA Today. “It’s just really rare that […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is guaranteeing one of his former players would make a great manager. Albert Pujols wants a shot at managing a Major League Baseball team. La Russa thinks that would be just terrific. “He’s ready,” La Russa said, per USA Today, “and he’s going to be great.” La […]

A hot teenage prospect for the New York Yankees is trying to take baseball on a day-to-day basis. George Lombard Jr. is considered a star of tomorrow for the Yankees, but he wants to enjoy his current situation first. Lombard is working his way through the franchise’s farm system. He has yet to move above […]

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is throwing smoke this spring. Scherzer is feeling enthused about his performance so far for Toronto. Many people thought that Scherzer may not be in top shape due to a recent injury. He’s proving them wrong. “I got the secrets, but I don’t tell ‘em,” Scherzer said, per […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is happy that the team is embracing Juan Soto. Mendoza says Soto is fitting right in with other players in the team clubhouse. “I didn’t think [the adjustment] was going to be this quick, to be honest with you,” Mendoza said, per MLB.com. “I thought it was going to […]

The Detroit Tigers are adding to their pitching staff. Detroit is signing former World Series champion Jose Urquidy, per the Associated Press. Urquidy is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers are agreeing to a one-year deal with the veteran hurler. It is for $1 million and it includes a club option for the […]

New York Mets star Francisco Alvarez is getting some bad news. Alvarez is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a hand injury, per MLB reporter Mark Feisand. The Mets catcher needs surgery. Alvarez has a hamate bone fracture. That affects his ability to throw and catch. Mets fans hope that the catcher […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a deal with the Houston Astros. The Cubs hope the three-time All-Star can help get the team back into the playoffs. Chicago has failed to reach the postseason for four straight years and hasn’t won a playoff series since 2017. The Cubs […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered through another losing season in 2024, failing to reach the playoffs for the ninth straight year. Of course, there is reason for some optimism in Pittsburgh. The team unveiled starting pitcher Paul Skenes last season and he went on to win NL Rookie of the Year. And, according to Andrew McCutchen, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Japan on March 18. And reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani already looks to be in midseason form, blasting a home run in his spring training debut and putting any concerns about his recovery from shoulder surgery to rest. After […]

There’s been a great deal of positivity surrounding Jacob deGrom this spring. deGrom has been hampered by injuries over the last four years but the Texas Rangers’ ace is on track to pitch at the start of the season. deGrom made his spring training debut on Saturday and the outing was a big step in […]

New York Mets fans can’t wait for the 2025 MLB season to begin. However, opposing pitchers may not be as excited about seeing New York’s Juan Soto-infused lineup. And with Pete Alonso deciding to spend a little more time in Queens by signing a two-year contract worth $54 million with the Mets in February, New […]

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich suffered a back injury in 2024 that he is looking to return from. After missing the final portion of the 2024 campaign, Yelich is hoping to bounce back in 2025. He recently discussed the process of proving to himself that he still has what it takes to find success at […]

The New York Mets set their sights on acquiring All-Star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. After landing the prized free agent, the Mets were in no rush to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, the six-year veteran wanted to stay in New York. And two months after signing Soto, the Mets opted to bring […]

The Atlanta Braves swung for the fences this offseason, signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal. Profar is coming off the best season of his career after being selected to his first All-Star Game and winning a Silver Slugger Award as a member of the San Diego Padres in 2024. Unfortunately, the Braves’ […]

As Luis Severino signed with the Athletics on a $67 million contract, which is the highest deal for a free agent in the team’s history, the pitcher looks to prove he’s worth every penny. While Severino has addressed the Athletics playoff expectations, he would give insight into why he signed with the team in the […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is opening up about the injuries he’s dealing with. Stanton is sidetracked this spring by taking care of his sore elbows. He’s unsure due to the severity of the injuries when he can resume baseball activities, per MLB.com. Stanton is attributing his problems to bat adjustments from last season. […]

Albert Pujols is remembered as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball. Pujols however would also like to be remembered as something else–an outstanding MLB manager. The legendary baseball slugger says he now wants a shot at directing and managing a MLB team. “For me, I’ve always been serious about everything that I […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are not expected to have a standout season in 2025, but that does not mean there are not bright spots for the club. 24-year-old outfielder Victor Scott II has been making the most of his opportunity to show out at spring training. Scott has impressed Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol with his […]

As Loma Alta Park prepares for its scheduled reopening in May, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is teaming up with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) to build two new Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena. County Supervisor Kathryn L. Barger announced the park’s restoration plans on March 5. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the most stacked team in the MLB, but even a team with as great of an assortment of riches as them can have its enviable depth tested by the injury bug. This was the case for the Dodgers last season, although they managed to survive in the playoffs and […]

As the New York Yankees seek to capture World Series title number 28, their quest may have just gotten a bit tougher. On Friday evening, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that staff ace Gerrit Cole will be undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow soon. “Gerrit Cole is undergoing diagnostic tests […]