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The Texas Rangers’ biggest weakness going into the 2023 postseason was supposed to be their bullpen, but pitchers like Josh Sborz, Jose Leclerc and Aroldis Chapman came through in multiple clutch situations and helped the franchise clinch its first World Series title. Relievers can be volatile by nature, though, so gaining an extra boost in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the bank to stack the roster this offseason. As a result, LA is absolutely stacked. Especially now with Shohei Ohtani on the roster now. Fans around the league aren’t too happy, as they might just be jealous that their team doesn’t have the same type of roster. But now Mookie […]

There was some drama within the St. Louis Cardinals organization during the 2023 season after manager Oliver Marmol called out outfielder Tyler O’Neill for not hustling. It turned into a bit of a fiasco that eventually led to O’Neill being traded to the Boston Red Sox. Now, the star outfielder looks back on his relationship […]

As teams around MLB look for starting pitcher, Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease was once consider one of better players available on the trade market. However, as the White Sox look towards Opening Day, more and more signs point to Cease remaining on the roster. Chicago is asking for the “sun and moon,” in […]

The MLB The Show 24 Cover Athlete Reveal takes place next week, with many wondering who will grace the next cover. With so many popular players in the MLB, both veteran and rising stars, there’s almost endless options for who to choose. However, we created a list of players we believe definitely make sense to […]

The Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers reportedly agreed to a trade on Friday. Atlanta is receiving outfielder JP Martinez in the deal, per Francys Romero of MLB. In return, Texas will receive minor league pitcher Tyler Owens, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is not a headline-stealing deal by any means but it does […]

There is less than a month away before Spring Training begins but teams aren’t even close to being done yet when it comes to adding talent via free agency. Plenty of talented players remain in free agency, with veteran starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard among those who are drawing considerable interest from plenty of teams, one […]

Before Rhys Hoskins signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, he had a number of suitors, one of which included the San Francisco Giants. And so far, San Francisco’s bid to land stars hasn’t gone their way. Names such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whom the team reportedly pursued, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this […]

The New York Yankees are trying to assemble a murderer’s row of hitters in their batting order, with the acquisition of the hard-hitting Juan Soto sure to give their lineup more of a punch alongside star slugger Aaron Judge. With there being less than a month away from the start of Spring Training, there is […]

After trading for one of the best offensive players in baseball and signing a multi-time All-Star starting pitcher in MLB free agency, are the New York Yankees tightening their belt? A recent report appears to indicate an air of frugality in the Bronx, at least in the organization’s pursuit of relief pitching. “The Yankees, currently […]

Noah Syndergaard is at a crossroads after being designated for assignment by the Guardians last August. This week he held a throwing session that was attended by about 15 MLB teams, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in the flamethrower, according to John Heyman of the NY Post: “About 15 teams recently watched Noah […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks, despite reaching the World Series last season, have not sat on their laurels this offseason. Already the team has added Eduardo Rodriguez and Eugenio Suarez, and now Arizona has reportedly brought in slugger Joc Pederson on a one-year deal, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN: “Can confirm what @SteveGilbertMLB said: The D-backs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a historic season led by Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most prized offseason baseball acquisition of the last two decades. Ohtani is seen in some circles as a finesse player because of his incredible two way skills. What many fans don’t realize according to Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux […]

Chris Getz and the Chicago White Sox have been very vocal about crafting a new squad during the MLB offseason. A big name that has been included in trade talks is pitcher Dylan Cease. With spring training rapidly and Opening Day approaching, a lot of teams have reported interest in him but not a single […]

The Chicago White Sox were among the most disappointing teams in the American League last year. They went into the season as the favorites to win the American League Central title, but the team was unable to establish any positive momentum at any point in the season. As a result, the White Sox finished the […]

As spring training draws nearer, talks surrounding the Baltimore Orioles revolve around the team’s ongoing search for a starting pitcher. Coming off an impressive season, the Orioles look to continue where they left off. And to make sure that happens, Mike Elias and the front office are working to bolster their roster. Elias recently spoke […]

Sports is a frequent category on Jeopardy, and in one of the latest episodes of the popular quiz show, host Ken Jennings revealed the smiling face of former Major League great Albert Pujols in his St. Louis Cardinals uniform. Jennings read a clue about the slugger, identifying the brilliant hitter as a player who retired […]

In a bid to improve their bullpen, the Texas Rangers have scoured the free agent market for relief pitchers, with one established veteran already earning a contract from the defending World Series champs. On Thursday, the Rangers inked veteran option David Robertson to a one-year deal in the $11-12 million range, pending a physical, courtesy […]

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could both use some help in their bullpen. Luckily for both teams, a former Houston Astros reliever remains available on the free agent market. Both the Red Sox and Cubs have expressed interest in right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There is no word […]

Domingo German has been out of baseball since his controversial exit from the New York Yankees. But a path back to MLB for German is clear with numerous teams eyeing his return. The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles are amongst the six teams showing interest in German. The New York Mets are one of […]

The MLB The Show 24 Cover Athlete Reveal Airs next week, making fans wonder who graces the cover of the next game. From newly signed Dodger Shohei Ohtani, to Aaron Judge in New York, there’s endless possibilities. However, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to catch the broadcast live. How To Watch MLB […]

At 3:13 p.m. ET on April 8, the sky will darken in a path that will extend from Mexico to Dallas to Little Rock to Indianapolis to Cleveland, right when the Cleveland Guardians will be playing their home opener. The Guardians are now faced with a decision: Do they host their home opener that day, […]

The MLB offseason has flown by and the regular season is just a couple months away as Spring Training begins in a few weeks. The New York Mets are hoping to bounce back this season after a disappointing campaign in 2023. The Mets had high expectations going into the year, but they were plagued by […]

It has been surprising to many that outfielder Cody Bellinger is still on the free agent market at this point in the offseason, and MLB insider Jon Heyman said that the Chicago Cubs are the current favorites to sign him and bring him back after a bounce-back 2023 campaign. “Cubs need to make a move,” […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not done signing players through free agency yet, as the front office aims to finalize the roster for the upcoming season. As a result, the franchise is reportedly taking a look at veteran outfielder, Joc Pederson. Arizona is hoping to acquire someone who can serve as a designated hitter and Pederson […]

An interesting development is happening in Japan’s top baseball league, Nippon Professional Baseball, involving star pitcher Roki Sasaki. The 22-year-old has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Japan Professional Baseball Players Association in an attempt to gain some leverage in contract negotiations with his team the Chiba Lotte Marines, per Japanese publication Bunshun. As of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract with former Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million and has $500 thousand in incentives. Milwaukee is fresh off a division title and recently signed former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as a potential trade destination for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are also still available in MLB free agency. The Orioles would benefit from pitching help, and there are options. Another pitcher in free agency who Baltimore is reportedly interested in is […]

The New York Yankees announced that they have outrighted infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Outfielder Bubba Thompson was also claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees designated Jeter Downs, Oscar Gonzalez and Bubba Thompson for assignment recently. Downs and Gonzalez passed through waivers, while Thompson was obviously […]

Among the notable names that aren’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Sammy Sosa’s gets lost in the shuffle sometimes. The former Cubs slugger got the cold shoulder from voters – like most players rumored or proven to have taken steroids or performance-enhancing drugs – never receiving more than 18.5% of votes in his 10 […]

It looked like the end of the 2023 season was Joey Votto’s swan song in the MLB, with the longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman soaking in all the emotions amid the possibility of his retirement. But Votto is not quite done writing the story of his career in the big leagues just yet, with the […]

Free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has no shortage of suitors for his services. But while he’s been linked to plenty of clubs, the biggest name looming might be the team he finished 2023 with: the Texas Rangers. And the club is open to a reunion, remaining in contact with the lefty in the hopes […]

The Seattle Mariners are determined to improve their roster amid MLB Free Agency following their 2023 showing. Seattle finished the season at 88-74 and failed to make the playoffs. However, the Mariners could sign San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell and are open to trades to bolster their depth. Seattle has their eyes on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one heck of an offseason. Signing superstar Shohei Ohtani would have been more than enough for most teams, but LA also signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Los Angeles has made other impactful moves as well, and this team is set up to […]

Most players and fans were excited about the recent Baseball Hall of Fame announcement. Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer were elected to Cooperstown in their first years on the ballot, while Todd Helton also earned the honor in his sixth year. Of course, there were some snubs (Gary Sheffield, Billy Wagner) as well. One player […]

The Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet throughout the offseason as they build their post-Kim NG roster. While the Marlins did not shock the system with their latest signing, Miami has added a slugger to their roster. The Marlins have signed Trey Mancini to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York […]

In his sixth appearance on the ballot, Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Of the many to congratulate Helton was another Hall of Famer in Peyton Manning. Of course Manning is in the NFL’s hall while Helton will grace MLB’s. However, the two crossed paths during their time […]

There have been countless great players to ever play professionally in North American pro sports leagues, but not one in the history of the MLB, NBA, NFL, and the NHL has managed to accomplish what former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer finally achieved when he got elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. […]

The Los Angeles Angels offseason didn’t get off to a great start as they lost the best player in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Angels came into the offseason knowing that would happen, and since then, they have gotten some great additions for next year’s team. The build continued on […]