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The Chicago White Sox had a massively disappointing 2023 season, but Luis Robert Jr. was not the reason for that, establishing himself as one of the better position players in MLB. As he reported to to spring training for the 2024 season, Robert said he could get even better. “Yes. I can improve on little […]

Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers had a magical postseason run in 2023 that culminated in the first World Series Championship in franchise history. Today, Seager shared that a quip from Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman fueled the Rangers’ World Series run, per Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today: Video: Corey Seager on his mic […]

The 2023-24 MLB offseason was defined by Shohei Ohtani, and he made a massive decision to leave the Los Angeles Angels so that he could sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a massive ten-year, $700 million deal. It’s safe to say that there’s a lot of hype surrounding him now that he’s joined the […]

The New York Mets are heading into a contract year with star first baseman Pete Alonso, and it appears that he will head into the season without an extension, meaning that he will likely hit the open market, which is the common practice for Scott Boras clients. Still, Buster Olney of ESPN says it seems […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto reported to spring training with the rest of the position players on Monday, and he spoke about why he is looking forward to playing his home games in the Bronx. “My thoughts are it’s going to be electric, it’s going to be fun,” Juan Soto said, via YES Network. […]

The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger are discussing a contract according to team owner Tom Ricketts, but there isn’t much momentum toward a contract at the moment. “There’s been some discussions but it hasn’t become a negotiation yet,” Ricketts said, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. So what is holding up negotiations? “I’m like everyone else, […]

The New York Yankees acquired superstar Juan Soto in a trade this past offseason. New York missed the postseason in 2023 and adding Soto should help them rebound in 2024. Soto is set to join superstar Aaron Judge in the lineup, and he revealed what fans can expect from Judge and himself this season. “We […]

Anthony Rendon’s tenure with the Los Angeles Angels has been filled with injuries as his seven-year, $245 million contract quickly turned into one of the MLB’s worst. Entering year five of that deal, Rendon’s latest comments make it seem like he’s hoping his time with the Angels and as a professional ballplayer comes to an […]

There’s no question that Mike Trout is one of the most decorated MLB stars today. The Los Angeles Angels centerfielder is an 11-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, a nine-time Silver Slugger Award-winner, two-time AL Hank Aaron Award winner, and a three-time All-MLB First Team player. But while Trout has carved out a brilliant MLB career, […]

Longtime baseball executive Theo Epstein would reportedly “listen” to offers to become the next MLB commissioner after Rob Manfred. Epstein, who helped construct rosters so both Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could end their historically long championship droughts, would be open at least a conversation about leading MLB, according to Evan Drellich of The […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are staying active after agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. With Corbin Burnes now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, fans will be happy to see a familiar face staying near the top of the rotation. When he comes back, that is. […]

Lance Lynn has been with the St. Louis Cardinals for a short time, but he’s already endearing himself to the fanbase again. The former Chicago White Sox righty is pulling up to his practices in a pink Ford Raptor. It’s certainly eye-catching, and fans are curious why he’s riding with such an eccentric color. Well, […]

It was recently reported that the New York Yankees are still interested in signing Blake Snell. The report surfaced after rumors suggested New York was unlikely to sign the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Although the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants are also interested in him, Snell reportedly has an offer from […]

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, the entire MLB world wondered what the future held for Mike Trout. Some expected the Los Angeles Angels star to request a trade. Trout, though, spoke to the media Monday and said he doesn’t want to be traded right now. Instead, Trout wants […]

The legendary St. Louis Cardinals shortstop no longer does backflips on the field, but he continues to inspire not just baseball fans but also Cards players. Among them is St. Louis rookie infielder Masyn Winn, who was vocal about how big of an inspiration the Hall of Famer is to him. “He makes me want […]

Amid ongoing questions about their starting pitching rotation, the Boston Red Sox are looking to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. They are agreeing to a contract with three-time All-Star Liam Hendriks, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The deal is for two years and $10 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026, per […]

With the New York Mets reporting for spring training, a lot of eyes will be on the team with the top payroll in MLB after a disappointing 2023 season. Ahead of the start of spring training games, we’ll be making our Mets bold predictions for the 2024 season. The 2023 season went about as bad […]

The Atlanta Braves had the best record in baseball during the 2023 season. Despite falling short in the playoffs, Atlanta is confident heading into 2024. Competing for a World Series berth will be a challenge, though, especially after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ impressive offseason. The odds of Atlanta realistically making a trade before the 2024 […]

Not many have high expectations for the 2024 New York Mets, but president of basketball operations David Stearns is not among that group, doubling down on his notion that the team is playoff-caliber as spring training starts up. “We are a playoff-caliber team,” David Stearns said, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “… […]

As spring training gets underway for the New York Yankees, several premier free agents are still waiting to sign their next contracts. Two players still available on the free agent market are starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery and left-handed hitting outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Yankees should look into acquiring Montgomery, but they should pass on Bellinger. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently signed Randal Grichuk to a one-year contract. However, the veteran outfielder is reportedly dealing with an ankle injury that wasn’t revealed until after signing. Grichuk is dealing with bone spurs in his ankle, per Diamondbacks beat writer Steve Gilbert. Arizona will be without Grichuk to start spring training. But the good […]

As the Minnesota Twins prepare for the 2024 season, team president Derek Falvey says prospect Brooks Lee is getting close to being Major League ready. Brooks Lee is “getting close to being major league ready,” Derek Falvey said. Falvey noted Lee has taken ground balls at 2B and 3B. If Lee is promoted to @MLB, […]

The New York Yankees are coming off of an incredibly disappointing 2023 season that fell well short of their expectations. Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman heard the criticism from fans and took it to heart, bringing in superstar slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. Soto’s addition brings more prestige to […]

On Friday, Ronald Acuna Jr. told reporters that he wanted to finish out his career with the Atlanta Braves. But if you know anything about the Braves, you know that is all likelihood of not happening. Ronald Acuna Jr. expresses desire to finish career with Braves “It’s not a secret that I want to be […]

While Aaron Nola had plenty of interested teams in free agency, the star pitcher decided to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. But before his deal came together with the Phillies, the Atlanta Braves tried to steal Nola away from the only team he has ever known. Nola confirmed that the Braves were one of the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals struggled in 2023. The team ultimately missed the playoffs following a season they surely want to forget. St. Louis made a number of additions during the offseason, so they are hoping to bounce back in 2024. Pitching was the Cardinals’ primary question mark a season ago. The offense performed at a […]

After a cup of coffee with the Boston Red Sox in 2022, Triston Casas burst onto the scene in 2023. However, Casas’ impressive season hasn’t gotten him and the Red Sox closer on a contract extension. Casas is under team control through the 2028 season, meaning an extension isn’t immediately necessary to keep the first […]

The Baltimore Orioles find themselves revisiting trade possibilities following unsettling developments with their pitching staff. With Kyle Bradish sidelined due to a UCL sprain and John Means’ start of the season in jeopardy due to elbow discomfort, the Orioles are reportedly considering reigniting trade discussions for Miami Marlins’ starter Jesus Luzardo. The Orioles renewed interest […]

With spring training set to kick off, numerous high level stars remain free agents. For Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the amount of stars still available is bad for the game of baseball. Players such as Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Matt Chapman have still not found their home. Cora has heard […]

The New York Yankees made a major addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, as the Yankees look towards Opening Day, New York is looking for even more firepower in their rotation. The Yankees are still showing strong interest in free agent Blake Snell, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. However, […]

As the San Diego Padres gear up for the 2024 season, all eyes are on Fernando Tatis Jr., who comes off a challenging year marked by a PED suspension and surgeries on his wrist and shoulder. The dynamic right fielder has shared an optimistic outlook for the upcoming campaign, signaling a strong comeback. “I feel […]

In the aftermath of their unexpected 2023 World Series run, the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by ace Zac Gallen, have issued a bold claim about their future ambitions. The message is clear: the Diamondbacks not just content with last year’s success; they’re hungry for more. “We are a better team,” Gallen said, per Bob Nightengale of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and pitcher Mitch Keller are working to figure out a way to keep the player in the Steel City. Keller says he’s looking forward to contract extension talks with the franchise. “Yeah, absolutely,” Keller said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Going through arbitration and stuff, they’re obviously talking. Hopefully it’ll pick up, and […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for another season, outfielder Nick Castellanos shared his candid thoughts ahead of spring training on the heightened expectations surrounding the team. Castellanos delved into a discussion that quickly centered on postseason ambitions, notably the World Series—a topic that has become a focal point even before the season’s first pitch. […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette says a couple of former baseball players have inspired him to play better. Bichette says Barry Larkin and Troy Tulowitzki worked with him to improve his defense, per MLB Network. The young shortstop says Larkin and Tulowitzki have helped him with his throwing mechanics and defense while playing in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a new role this season for Bryce Harper. The outfielder is now a full-time first baseman and he admits it may take a little time for him to adjust to the role. “I don’t think I’ll move back to right. But we’ll see,” Harper said, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has […]

The Detroit Tigers acquired a young player who could be a big part of their organization going forward on Saturday in a deal with the San Diego Padres. Blake Dickerson, a 19-year-old pitcher, was acquired in exchange for $500,000 of international bonus pool money. With the Tigers franchise at a crossroads, shortstop Javier Baez made […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major splash this winter, signing both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto while trading for Tyler Glasnow, among other moves. On paper, this is going to be a very good team that should be contending for a World Series. When it comes to their rotation, it’s likely going to be […]

Trevor Bauer is still hoping that he will land a contract in the big leagues ahead of the 2024 MLB season. It doesn’t seem that he’s anywhere near getting to that goal, but he’s surely trying to get attention at least. In relation to that, Bauer recently posted a video of himself pitching at the […]