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One of the more unsung heroes of the New York Mets’ resurgent 2024 season was shortstop and second baseman Jose Iglesias, whose hit song “OMG” became an anthem for the team and whose play on the field helped propel them to their deep postseason run. Iglesias quickly became a fan favorite in the Mets organization […]

One of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in awe of the team’s star pitcher Paul Skenes. Former All-Star and new team infielder Adam Frazier says Skenes can throw smoke. “If you hit it, you’re hitting it straight in the ground,” Frazier said, per ESPN. “So it’s like, ‘All right, strap it on […]

Shohei Ohtani is still working his way back into pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers after undergoing several surgeries over the past few years. After having one of the best seasons in the MLB last season and leading him to winning MVP, there finally seems to be a rehab plan for the star player. “It’s […]

Teams across the MLB are beginning to report for spring training, but that doesn’t mean that the offseason, or free agency for that matter, is over. The Washington Nationals are one such team that recognizes this, as they managed to add some infield depth to their roster on a bargain-bin deal by signing Paul DeJong. […]

With the start of Spring Training rapidly approaching, the Toronto Blue Jays still have unfinished business. While they’ve added talent this offseason, particularly with the signing of Anthony Santander, there remains a significant issue that must be addressed—the status of George Springer. As the veteran outfielder continues to decline, Toronto needs to move on and […]

Shohei Ohtani ignited some early season enthusiasm for the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday in spring training. But not because of smacking a home run. He dipped into an old trait of his: Pitching. Ohtani has gone nearly two years without throwing heat on the mound. But Ohtani flamed a pitch that hit 94 miles per […]

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are the future of baseball with an ownership group willing to engage in unprecedented spending in an effort to stack the team with unparalleled talent in a single-minded pursuit of greatness, the Minnesota Twins are… not that. As Minnesota works through another quiet offseason, the team announced its latest move. […]

The Cleveland Guardians have become one of the most consistent teams in the American League. The Guardians have earned a spot in the postseason in 6 of the last 9 years, and  there’s little doubt that manager Stephen Vogt has a team that expects to get back to the playoffs once again in 2025. The […]

The MLB season is just around the corner as spring training begins and free agency ends. After the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a World Series title last year, some of MLB’s biggest free agents ever changed teams. Juan Soto signed the largest deal in North American sports history, Max Fried is now the highest-paid […]

As the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves with Spring Training right around the corner, there is one thing for certain regarding the ballclub and it’s that Shane McClanahan will be making his return hugely. With the Rays always improving their pitching, McClanahan will make his return from Tommy John recovery on Opening Day against […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. Alexander reports that it is a minor league deal. The 33-year-old joins a team that already features plenty of depth. In fact, the Dodgers’ outfield depth is one the team’s most intriguing […]

The New York Mets made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed superstar Juan Soto, beating out their cross-town rivals in the Yankees to secure his services. While the presence of Soto in the New York lineup should give the Mets an opportunity to play exciting offensive baseball on a consistent […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the story of the 2025 MLB offseason, signing a plethora of big name free agents. However, the New York Mets have done their part to continue improving a team that made a surprise playoff run, ultimately finishing just two wins shy of a World Series appearance. The Mets landed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into 2025 as the overwhelming World Series favorites. After winning the Fall Classic last season, they improved multiple parts of their lineup. Freddie Freeman won World Series MVP with a historic performance while dealing with an ankle injury. Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times has the latest on the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers open spring training as defending National League Central champions with a similar team. But the loss of Willy Adames and improvements from the Chicago Cubs have the Crew as an afterthought. Those variables put a lot of pressure on soon-to-be-21-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio. Coming into his second season as a Brewers’ outfielder, […]

The New York Yankees reached the World Series for the 41st time in franchise history in the 2024 season. However, the Bronx Bombers failed to extend their MLB-leading title total of 27 as the Los Angeles Dodgers bested New York in a gentleman’s sweep, winning 4-1. Now the Yankees are looking to retool moving forward […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter spring training with a starkly different aura surrounding them than the one that pervaded Sarasota, Florida in 2024. Last year, the theme was “reaching the next level.” Although players like Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander satisfied that criteria on an individual level, the O’s took a step back as a unit. […]

The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. With spring training underway, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has seen […]

The Boston Red Sox made two significant moves to improve their team this offseason. First, it was a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. And then, as spring training opened, they signed star infielder Alex Bregman. After a fantastic decade with the Houston Astros, he is in Beantown. In his first year with […]

The New York Yankees fell three victories short of a World Series championship in 2024. Still, the Yankees reached the Fall Classic and their future is bright. Despite losing Juan Soto in free agency, New York found a way to maintain a competitive roster with significant additions such as Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have just a little more than a month to go before they battle the Chicago Cubs in their season-opening series in Tokyo, Japan. Legions of fans naturally want to see countryman Shohei Ohtani pitch during this two-day spectacle. LA manager Dave Roberts already poured cold water over that possibility, but the […]

Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025 is $45 million. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders is a retired NFL and major league baseball player. He now serves as the head coach at the University of Colorado. Let’s take a closer look at Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025. What is Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025?: $45 […]

The Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman recently agreed to a contract. However, the Red Sox already have an All-Star third baseman in Rafael Devers, so will Bregman play the hot corner or elsewhere? “We’ll talk about that later on,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said in response to whether or not Bregman will play […]

It’s no doubt an exciting time for the Boston Red Sox as they acquired Alex Bregman in an effort to bolster their team with a talent like the former Houston Astros third baseman. As Bregman says bye to the Astros and hello to the Red Sox, one new teammate who is excited about the move […]

Former MLB star outfielder Grady Sizemore took over as the Chicago White Sox interim manager after the team made the decision to move on from Pedro Grifol in 2024. Sizemore was a candidate to land the full-time manager position following the season, but Chicago ultimately hired Will Venable for the job. Sizemore is still with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers received good news as star outfielder Christian Yelich could be set to make a return from injury soon after only appearing in 73 games last season. The Brewers could have Yelich back in the lineup as soon as the 2025 campaign gets under way, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Christian Yelich is […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The Cleveland Guardians hope to win their second consecutive American League Central division title. The optimism is high in Ohio as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cleveland Guardians over/under win total prediction and pick. The Guardians went 92-69 last season but ended the season with a loss to the New York Yankees […]

The Detroit Tigers look to build on the momentum they built last season. The future is bright in Motown as we continue our MLB odds series and make a Detroit Tigers over/under win total prediction and pick. The Tigers finished second in the American League Central, going 86-76. Their season ended with a loss to the […]

The Minnesota Twins will look to bounce back from a season where they missed the playoffs after a late-season collapse. Fans in Minneapolis have hope as we continue our MLB odds series with a Minnesota Twins over/under win total prediction and pick. The Twins went 82-80 last season. After starting off the season strong and […]

After making the postseason, the Kansas City Royals will look to replicate their 2024 season. Fans hope for even better baseball as we continue our MLB odds series with a Kansas City Royals over/under win total prediction and pick. The Royals went 86-76 last season, making the playoffs as the second wildcard and stunning the Baltimore […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of roster depth. Sports fans have likely heard the saying, “there’s no such thing as too much depth.” Although that may be true, it can lead to difficult decisions in reference to which players make the final roster. The Dodgers signed stars such as Roki Sasaki and Blake […]

While Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury, he is no doubt considered the future for the team at third base, especially after Alex Bregman made his way to play for the Boston Red Sox. As the Cubs were in the running for Bregman along with the Red Sox, Shaw spoke about […]

New York Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz is opening up about his contract situation in New York, ahead of the 2025 campaign. Diaz can opt out of his contract following the season. He’s trying to not think about that at the moment. “I’m not thinking right now about the opt-out,” Diaz said, per The Athletic. […]

There’s a sense of excitement surrounding the Boston Red Sox as they report for spring training after the team finally spent big in free agency to sign former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. However, even though they haven’t started playing any games yet, it looks like their pitching staff is already dealing with some […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made several key moves this offseason, adding pieces that could help them push for a deep playoff run. However, with Spring Training fast approaching, there are still a few loose ends the team needs to tie up before the first workouts begin. Addressing these lingering issues could differentiate between simply […]

The Houston Astros have had a tumultuous offseason, headlined by the departures of key players such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. While they remain competitive with stars like Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Framber Valdez, gaps in the roster still need to be addressed before the season begins. If Houston hopes to make another […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had some hopes that they can make it to the playoffs in 2024, with rising star Paul Skenes playing a starring role in their rise to being a competitive team. However, come the middle of the season, the Pirates ran into a brick wall and lost a ton of ground in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Dustin May, missed all of 2024 due to several injuries. He will be making his long-awaited return to the mound in 2025 after a series of injuries that sidelined him since May of 2023. While he was already recovering from UCL and flexor tendon surgery, a shocking and unexpected medical […]