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The Texas Rangers are coming off of a World Series win to cap an exciting season under manager Bruce Bochy. But, just days before Opening Day, Rangers postseason pitching star Jordan Montgomery hasn’t re-signed with the club, or any club for that matter. When asked about Montgomery and whether the Rangers would like to have […]

Last season, the Houston Astros saw their season end against the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. Houston wants to take the next step this season, and they tried to get one of the best pitchers in the league, Blake Snell, in free agency. The Astros were hoping to bring him over from the San Diego […]

It is safe to say that this MLB offseason has been disappointing for almost every fan base in some way or another. Even if people are pleased by how their team made out in free agency, the dragged-out negotiations and high-profile signings in mid-March are an undeniable turnoff for most. The players are also upset, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added a notable pickup to their roster back in February when they signed utility infielder Whit Merrifield to a one-year deal worth $8 million. That transaction also probably would not have happened if not for Bryce Harper reaching out to the veteran, according to Philadelphia President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski (h/t […]

What if I told you that new Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has never earned a Cy Young vote before? Surprised? Well, it is true. Despite the majority of the world considering Glasnow to be one of the best pitchers in the sport, the former Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays hurler hasn’t even […]

Shane Bieber has been named the Cleveland Guardians’ Opening Day starting pitcher for the fifth consecutive season, via Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Bieber will become one of only three pitchers in Cleveland baseball history to make five consecutive Opening Day starts. And it’s safe to say […]

Miami Marlins star Jazz Chisholm Jr. was on the Pivot Podcast where he talked about a bevy of topics before the start of the 2024 MLB season. One of those was talking about the people in sports that have impacted him the most which are former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former New […]

In this Out of The Park Baseball 25 Review, we’ll take a look at the latest MLB strategy game from Out of The Park Developments. Overall, the newest game in the series, which turns 25 this year, returns a familiar experience but with new additions to improve the overall game. With a new Player Development […]

MLB Opening Day is nearly here for the entire league. The Atlanta Braves kick off the season with a road series against the Philadelphia Phillies beginning on March 28. On Tuesday, the Braves announced their starters for Opening Day. The Braves are sending out Spencer Strider in his first-ever Opening Day start, per David O’Brien […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Tatis is a star outfielder for the San Diego Padres. Despite injuries and suspensions, Fernando Tatis Jr is one of MLB’s biggest stars. Let’s look at Fernando Tatis Jr.’s net worth in 2024. What is Fernando Tatis Jr’s net worth in 2024?: $10 million (estimate) […]

The Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday that Brayan Bello will be Boston’s starting pitcher on Opening Day when the Red Sox open the season in Seattle against the Mariners on March 28. At 24 years old, Bello is the youngest pitcher to start on Opening Day for the Red Sox in nearly 30 years. Aaron […]

We created an MLB The Show 24 Batting Guide to help people score more runs. Overall, MLB The Show 24 contains many similar elements to previous games in the series. Nevertheless, this guide should help those, new or returning, understand the mechanics of batting in-game. Without further ado, let’s help you put the pressure on […]

The Chicago Cubs will be an intriguing ball club to follow in 2024. Chicago re-signed Cody Bellinger in MLB free agency, but lost former ace Marcus Stroman to the New York Yankees. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is preparing for his second season in a Cubs uniform. He recently addressed the state of the team with Opening […]

Knowing the Best Hitting Interface in MLB The Show 24 should help you improve as a batter. Overall, the game offers three different hitting interfaces that focus on either your timing, direction or zone. However, which one works the best and why should you use it? We created a guide to help you understand each […]

Scott Boras did not have a great offseason. The famous MLB agent is known for getting the best deals for his clients, but that was not necessarily the case for Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and now Blake Snell. All three players entered MLB free agency likely expecting to land lucrative long-term deals. Instead, each player […]

Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract on Monday night. The deal followed a long free agency for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Now all eyes will turn to Jordan Montgomery who remains unsigned. The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels were listed as potential […]

MLB The Show 24 releases just before the 2024 MLB Season, bringing new gameplay and an updated experience for all players. The next era of The Show kicked off when the developers unveiled Toronto Blue Jays player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to be the cover athlete earlier this year. While we expect the series to retain […]

The Major League Baseball Players Association is currently in a state of unrest. In a recent Zoom call with MLBPA executive director Tony Clark and multiple other player representatives of the union, dozens of players recommended an ouster of MLBPA deputy executive director Bruce Meyer. The call lasted three hours, with the disgruntled players asking […]

Blake Snell’s move to the San Francisco Giants was not the only reason why he was in the headlines. His contract holdout along with Jordan Montgomery’s happened in an offseason where there was a billion-dollar decrease in front-office spending league-wide. This prompted a move from MLB players in the Major League Baseball Player’s Association (MLBPA) […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in South Korea for a two-game series against the San Diego Padres. Ahead of the big week, new Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New Balance dropped a multitude of announcements. On Monday night, March 18th, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New Balance revealed the new, signature logo of the two-time […]

After what has seemed like an eternity, Blake Snell has finally landed a contract following his Cy Young 2023 season. Snell and the San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a two year, $62 million contract with 2024 Opening Day right around the corner. Jon Heyman of the New York Post initially broke the news. Snell […]

It took a while for former San Diego Padres star pitcher Blake Snell to find a new home in MLB Free Agency. It was once thought that he was inching closer to a deal with the New York Yankees, especially after the Gerritt Cole injury. But, that is not where he is heading. The arguable […]

2023 NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell is getting paid. The left-hander has signed a massive two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency, making him one of the highest-paid arms in the game, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Breaking: Snell to the Giants. $62M, 2 years. […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has remained committed to the team despite their struggles. The Angels have not reached the playoffs since 2014, yet Trout has refused to ask for a trade despite various rumors. The rumors mostly stem from people who want to see Trout traded, though, and the Angels star has a […]

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre made an appearance on Monday at spring training. The legendary ex-leader of the ball club made the slow walk to the mound in the 6th inning to call for a pitching change. The Yankees fans erupted into cheers after seeing Torre take the field, who ultimately called for […]

When will Aaron Judge return to the New York Yankees lineup? It’s a question that’s been asked for a while now, and even manager Aaron Boone hasn’t had the answer, that is until Monday. While speaking with YES Network during Monday’s spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Boone said Judge will return to the […]

The New York Yankees have dealt with injury trouble in spring training. Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge are among New York’s stars who have dealt with injury concerns. Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu is currently battling a foot ailment as well. Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on LeMahieu’s status Monday on YES Network, via […]

For the first time in league history, MLB is headed to South Korea. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will kick off the 2024 season with the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024, where the two teams are playing a handful of exhibition games before facing each other in the first regular-season games […]

Former Major League starting pitcher Trevor Bauer announced that he will pitch for the Diablos Rojos on Sunday, March 24 in Mexico City against the New York Yankees, and will pitch a few other games for the team to keep himself ready to pitch in case an MLB offer comes. “I’ll be pitching against the […]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia suffered an injury scare on Sunday after getting hit by a pitch on his hand. His X-rays were negative but Atlanta still had Arcia undergo an MRI to be safe. On Monday, it was revealed that Arcia did not suffer a fracture, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. O’Brien also […]

Vanessa Hudgens’ husband is MLB player Cole Tucker. Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. She started by performing in musical theater as a singer and appeared in local productions of Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, The Music Man, and Cinderella. She began auditioning for commercials and television shows when […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have to be a bit concerned. Bryce Harper, the team’s superstar hitter, has missed the last three games of spring training. Reports say that Harper is dealing with a back injury, putting his status for Opening Day in question. Back injuries are tricky to deal with, after all, and Philly would want […]

There is a different energy surrounding the San Diego Padres entering the 2024 MLB season than there was ahead of the 2023 campaign, but fans are still optimistic the team can get back on the right track. While multiple All-Stars remain at the forefront, there is one young talent who can greatly help in this […]

The Houston Astros received injury updates on starting pitchers Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy Monday, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “José Urquidy has a forearm strain and will begin the season on the injured list, Joe Espada said. Asked about the status of Urquidy’s UCL, Espada said the only information he has is that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pursuit of World Series championship No. 8 begins on Wednesday, as the super team collides with the San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea. Expectations and excitement for the club are sky-high, which figures to be the new standard in the Shotime Era. There are other players beyond Shohei Ohtani, Mookie […]

The Atlanta Braves made some interesting changes to their pitching staff. After their rotation was decimated by injuries last season, they are looking to spice up their starting rotation. The usual suspects are still there, of course: Max Fried, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton. However, one player from last season’s rotation will be absent from […]

Shohei season is in full swing! The Los Angeles Dodgers will be playing the 2024 season with arguably the best player in the MLB right now in Shohei Ohtani. After signing an extraordinary deal with LA, the reigning NL MVP is ready to tear it up and go for his first championship. However, the Dodgers […]

Joey Votto recently hit his first home run of spring training after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, who hits left-handed, was “ecstatic” after driving the ball over the left-center field fence, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “I felt like this was the swing I was chasing,” Votto said. “The pull homers are a […]

After months of speculation, Dylan Cease ended up finally getting traded to the San Diego Padres last week, shoring up a Padres starting rotation that desperately needed some help. At his best, Cease is one of the deadliest pitchers in the league, and his new manager Mike Shildt was fired up after his strong debut […]