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The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have their work cut out for them this season as they prepare to tangle with the beasts of the AL East yet again. Last season, right fielder George Springer was a catalyst for the Jays’ powerful batting lineup, and figures to reprise his role as a disruptor and key hitter alongside […]

More and more free agents are starting to sign with clubs as Spring Training ensues. Following the recent acquisitions of Tim Anderson and Gio Urshela, the market is now picking up for second baseman Kolten Wong, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. An 11-year vet, Wong had stints in 2023 with the Seattle Mariners and the […]

It’s difficult to critique the Philadelphia Phillies. They feature a loaded offense, a good enough bullpen, and a high-ceiling for the starting rotation. On paper, the Phillies should be one of the best teams in the National League in 2024. But is there a fatal flaw for this team? Something that must be addressed before […]

Which New York Yankees prospect could end up on the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Although there would not be a clear spot for him given the Yankees’ new-look outfield, Jasson Dominguez would be the easy answer. However, Dominguez is recovering from an injury and will not return until later in the season. Dominguez, who was […]

The New York Yankees made a big addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, with Blake Snell remaining active, many Yankees fans are wondering if New York is still interested. Hal Steinbrenner has seen the rumors tying the Yankees to Snell. But as the reigning NL Cy Young remains a free […]

The San Diego Padres are underway at Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona as they look to bounce back in the 2024 season after disappointingly missing the playoffs last year. While this ball club is full of star power, there are also some youngsters hoping to make their mark in Cactus League action. One of those […]

The Shohei Ohtani phantom flight this offseason was one of the most discussed topics of MLB free agency. For those who may not remember, Ohtani was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto to meet with the Blue Jays. Fans even tracked the flight and a report stated that the two-way phenom was in […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

The Detroit Tigers and infielder Gio Urshela have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract for the 2024 season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Gio Urshela is a 32-year-old infielder, and the Tigers believed his ability to hit left-handed pitching is suited well for what they needed this offseason, according to Passan. The […]

In a recent interview, Justin Verlander got real on his tenure with the Detroit Tigers. “I wasn’t always the best teammate,” Justin Verlander said, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Verlander admittedly said he had tunnel vision about where he was headed, trying to build a hall of fame career with the Tigers. […]

The New York Mets went into the 2023 campaign with sky-high expectations after a historic offseason that saw them sign the likes of Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and others. In total, they spent nearly $500 million to hopefully give them a roster that could compete for a World Series. Instead, the Mets missed […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

As Ronald Acuna Jr. goes to work for the 2024 season this week with spring training on the horizon, honors are still pouring in from his historic 2023 campaign. The Atlanta Braves star was named the unanimous NL MVP after recording the first season with 40 home runs and 70 steals in AL/NL history. Acuna […]

After a fantastic 2023 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Mitch Keller around for the long haul. The team agreed to a five-year, $77 million contract extension with the 27-year-old on Thursday, according to ESPN insider Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract extension,” Passan […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a big season in 2024, hoping to get the monkey off of their back and have some postseason success for the first time with this core of players, and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman spoke on the team chemistry so far in Spring Training. “We’ve always been a close-knit group,” […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have become one of the fastest-rising teams in the MLB. In 2023, the Orioles won 101 games en route to claiming the AL East crown, an incredible achievement given how stacked that division is. And one catalyst behind their rise to becoming one of the best teams in the league is shortstop […]

It was previously reported that New York Mets star pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with arm fatigue before spring training. On Thursday, David Stearns provided a Senga injury update, via Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. “Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down ‘until symptoms subside and strength returns.’ […]

Chris Sale is in his first spring training with the Atlanta Braves, and the early impression has been good with his teammates, including his battery mate Travis d’Arnaud. “He’s been great,” Travis d’Arnaud said, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “He’s been a goofball. He likes to have fun. I heard on his start days […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear-cut favorite to win the 2024 World Series ahead of the upcoming campaign, and that is due in large part to the amount of money they have shelled out this offseason. And yet, not all their contract situations are settled, as star catcher Will Smith is due for an […]

The New York Yankees position players have reported to spring training, and that includes big offseason acquisition Juan Soto. Juan Soto, New York Yankee. 😎 pic.twitter.com/pdUUTtwPN1 — MLB (@MLB) February 22, 2024 Juan Soto was seen taking live batting practice on Wednesday and wearing Yankees gear. The fanbase is obviously pumped up for Soto to […]

Shohei Ohtani is in his first spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is coming off of receiving Tommy John surgery at the end of last season. Ohtani gave a good update on the live batting practice sessions he has had so far with the Dodgers. “I’m feeling good at the plate, seeing the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals did not have the campaign they were hoping for in 2023, and they will be hoping to turn things around this upcoming season. In order to do so, they will need contributions from folks up and down their roster, with one such guy set for a bigger role with the team […]

By and large, the past three years have been successful for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were able to build a nice young position player core led by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while they have been also able to build one of the deepest starting rotations in the entire MLB. Alas, the Blue […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to come back strong 2023 AL East record. The Blue Jays made the MLB Playoffs as the sixth-seeded Wild Card but were swept by the Minnesota Twins. Now, star shortstop Bo Bichette is motivating his team amid doubts before 2024 Spring Training. Bo Bichette issues a strong message to […]

The San Diego Padres are just days away from playing their first 2024 spring training game, but they are still “engaged” in talks for potential additions to the squad via free agency or trade. “The one thing for us is we’ve had active conversations throughout the offseason,” Padres general manager A.J.Preller shared (h/t Robert Murray […]

When the Milwaukee Brewers traded away ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, many viewed shortstop Willy Adames as a potential trade candidate, but Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that he expects the shortstop to be on the team for Opening Day. “We value and love Willy as much as anyone since I’ve been […]

The market has been slow in free agency this winter in MLB, and many big names remain on the market as teams report to spring training. Justin Hollinder of the Seattle Mariners and AJ Preller of the San Diego Padres spoke on the unique offseason and the amount of names that are still available. “It […]

The Seattle Mariners have been linked with frere agent third baseman Matt Chapman in recent days, but that buzz may be a whole lot of nothing. Mariners GM Justin Hollinder had this to say about his team’s roster, per Robert Murray of Fansided: “Our roster feels pretty set right now. I don’t want to rule […]

The New York Mets received a concerning Kodai Senga update on Wednesday, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “Kodai Senga is experiencing a bit of arm fatigue, so he didn’t work out today. The Mets should have more information in the coming days, per Carlos Mendoza,” DiComo wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Senga, 31, made his […]

Gleyber Torres is entering the last year of his current contract with the New York Yankees, and he spoke on what his mindset is entering his walk year, and whether or not he would like to stay with the franchise. “I don’t want to leave here,” Gleyber Torres said, via Erik Boland of Newsday. “I […]

The San Diego Padres want to put last season firmly in the rearview mirror as they start a new era of baseball in southern California. The health of third baseman Manny Machado is paramount in turning the page and the Padres issued an encouraging update on the six-time All-Star on Wednesday ahead of their first […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the San Francisco Giants are counting on Keaton Winn to help solidify the back half of their rotation. However, those plans took a turn after Winn suffered a worrying spring training injury. Winn felt elbow soreness after his last bullpen session, via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. While his MRI […]

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has anchored the team’s lineup throughout the past few years. New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reportedly talked to Ramirez about a potential change in the lineup to help the Guardians’ inconsistent offense, per Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. “Manager Stephen Vogt said he’s talked to Jose Ramirez about hitting second AND […]

The 2024 MLB season is approaching soon, but one player has decided to officially announce his retirement. Eric Hosmer, who won a World Series in 2015 with the Kansas City Royals, is retiring from the MLB, as he announced on his X account. “There’s not much value I can bring a team unless I’m playing […]

Gerrit Cole began his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft. While he may now be with the New York Yankees, Cole still has love for his time with the Pirates. Cole spent the first five years of his career in Pittsburgh. As he watches from […]

It was previously reported that Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are connected in MLB free agency. On Wednesday, Jon Morosi confirmed that Miami has offered Anderson a contract to be the team’s shortstop. Anderson has enjoyed an impressive big league career. He is a two-time All-Star and former American League batting champion. Anderson, who […]

The Baltimore Orioles finished with the best record in the American League in 2023, yet they still have one of the best farm systems in the entire sport. Baltimore’s years of rebuilding are paying dividends in a major way without question. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are among the latest Orioles’ prospects-turned-stars. Jackson Holliday, the […]