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Rumors have swirled about the Chicago White Sox possibly relocating. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently addressed the possibility of the rumors coming to fruition during an interview on Fox Sports 1, per Audacy’s 670 The Score. “Chicago is an anchor city for us,” Manfred said. “I think that the White Sox are in a difficult […]

The New York Yankees are four wins away from becoming World Series champions for the first time in 15 years, and manager Aaron Boone believe his current team is the best he has led so far — for more reasons than one. After an 82-80 season in 2023 that left the team out of the […]

Baseball fans had to wait seven years to see Shohei Ohtani in the MLB playoffs. They’ll most likely have to wait at least another year to see the Los Angeles Dodgers phenom on the mound in the postseason. While there have been whispers that Ohtani could feature as a pitcher during the World Series against […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face each other for the 12th time in the World Series, and Reggie Jackson, who had perhaps his most iconic moment in the 1977 series for the Yankees against the Dodgers, spoke on the matchup and how he felt going against those Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their fourth World Series in eight years, this one without their ace. Tyler Glasnow has been shut down since August with elbow inflammation. Now, starting pitching is their biggest weakness heading into the Fall Classic. The good news for Dodgers fans is that Glasnow told Foul Territory TV […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers held off the New York Mets to win the National League Pennant and will compete for a championship against the New York Yankees. After seven seasons in the majors, superstar DH Shohei Ohtani will make his first World Series appearance. And Ohtani has been enjoying every moment of the buildup. Ohtani […]

The Miami Marlins are searching for their next manager. One season after taking the Marlins to the postseason for just the second time in 20 years, manager Skip Schumaker will not be returning to the team. The 2024 season was a long, miserable slog for Miami as the team was crippled by injuries and lost […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will go head-to-head in the 2024 World Series. The ’24 Fall Classic projects to be competitive while receiving no shortage of attention as two of MLB’s most popular teams play against one another. Many storylines will revolve around Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, but Yankees ace Gerrit […]

The New York Yankees are taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. The matchup is set up to be one of the best Fall Classics in MLB history. Both teams have rosters stacked with talent, both on offense and defense. It makes sense, too, considering these are two of the biggest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to face the New York Yankees in the World Series. While the focus will be on the matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, the Dodgers have another superstar who could end up stealing the show, Mookie Betts. Betts, the Dodgers star right fielder, is a former MVP, two-time […]

Following a heartbreaking exit from the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets are looking ahead to what promises to be an eventful offseason. Mets President David Stearns didn’t hold back in his recent statements, setting the stage for what could be a transformative winter for the franchise. “The entirety of the player universe […]

Juan Soto is going to receive a lucrative contract in MLB free agency. New York Yankees fans are hopeful that Soto will re-sign with the ball club, of course, but regardless of which team he signs with, the outfielder is going to get a massive deal. How much will Soto end up receiving, though? “Who […]

Juan Soto was brought to the New York Yankees to help the franchise win its 28th World Series. Just over 10 months after the Yankees acquired him, Soto brought home the winning run in a pennant-clinching game for New York. It could serve as the defining moment for Soto this postseason, but anyone who’s watched […]

In the often unpredictable world of Major League Baseball, managerial moves can shape the fortunes of a team just as profoundly as player transactions. Recently, an intriguing behind-the-scenes rumor surfaced regarding Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, revealing that the Philadelphia Phillies were seen as a major contender for his services before he re-signed with […]

The last time the New York Yankees played in the World Series was 15 seasons ago in 2009, when the beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. While that may not be a long time for most franchises, it is for the Yankees. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the 15-year drought, and made sure […]

The New York Yankees are preparing for Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on Friday, which is set to take place at Dodger Stadium. The time in between series has been especially beneficial for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who didn’t return until the ALCS due to a pair of broken fingers. On Wednesday, Rizzo […]

When John Sterling came out of retirement to call MLB playoff games this October, he had to envision the possibility of the New York Yankees winning the American League pennant and securing a berth in the World Series. Now that it’s official and Sterling will be in the booth for his eighth Fall Classic starting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63 late Tuesday night. After the announcement if Valenzuela’s death, tributes from around the baseball world began coming in. Valenzuela is most known for the incredible start to his career, which became known as “Fernandomania.” ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan shed […]

Star players often perform at a high level during the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers saw that happen in their National League Championship Series triumph as Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts put together a monster series at the plate. The Dodgers also received insane contributions from an unlikely candidate and eventual series MVP, Tommy Edman. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the first and only player, so far in MLB history, to finish a season with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The ball that he used to create the 50-50 baseball club also set a record its down when the memorabilia sold for a staggering […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, their fans and the city are mourning the loss of beloved pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, but his legacy transcends one fan base or community. He stormed onto the scene with an unprecedented run of dominance, a unique delivery and powerful aura that was felt throughout the industry and baseball-watching world. “We are […]

Days before they take on the New York Yankees in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost a legend. Fernando Valenzuela, a legendary pitcher and one of the best players in Dodgers history, has passed away, the team announced. He was 63 years old. Valenzuela was currently working as a broadcaster for the Dodgers, […]

The New York Yankees are getting ready to play in the 2024 World Series, while Boston sports fans have moved on to NBA season. With the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 regular season opener, fans at the jam-packed TD Garden took the opportunity to let the visitors know how they […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are in the World Series for the first time in the centerfielder’s career. His regular season was spectacular, with 58 home runs and likely another AL MVP. His postseason has been up and down, but a clutch home run in the ALCS has fans hoping he has found […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been in the business long enough to know that you don’t celebrate second place. With the Yankees back in the World Series for the first time in 15 years, Cashman spoke to old friend Chris Russo, now of MLB Network, about the pressures of the Fall Classic. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready to take on the New York Yankees in a blockbuster World Series matchup between two teams who know each other all too well at this stage of the season. The two historic franchises will be facing off for the 12th time to decide a champion, and both have […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a number of injuries to their starting pitchers this season, the team’s bullpen has been a strength. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has opted for bullpen games three times in this postseason, most recently utilizing a bullpen strategy in the decisive Game 6 of the NLCS. The experiment was a […]

The pitching matchup in Game 1 of the World Series is now set. Jack Flaherty will get the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, going up against Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. On the surface, it’s the obvious move for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers. A rash […]

When a championship is on the line, stars tend to push through the pain. Los Angeles Dodgers fans can attest to that, as many of them witnessed a limping Kirk Gibson hit one of the most famous home runs of all-time in the 1988 World Series. Will Chavez Ravine experience another improbable feat of clutch […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS, winning the National League Pennant. The Dodgers are moving on to face the New York Yankees in the World Series, in a showdown featuring baseball’s two best players Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The Yankees will send ace Gerrit Cole […]

With a maximum of seven games remaining in the 2024 Major League Baseball season, MLB free agency is right around the corner. While Juan Soto will be the top prize on the market, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will also have his share of suitors. New York enters the offseason as the favorite to retain […]

Shohei Ohtani played in his first postseason game this October with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now he is set to make his World Series debut just a few weeks later. The two-way star is not pitching this year while he recovers from a UCL injury but that did not stop him from having an MVP-caliber […]

What would you sacrifice to win a World Series? New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is willing to give up a year of professional baseball. The lefty is in the running to make the Yankees’ World Series roster despite missing the first two rounds of the postseason with a left elbow flexor strain. New York […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is paying the highest compliment to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani. Judge says that Ohtani is the best player in baseball today. “Doing what he did this year with the 50 stolen bases, that got talked about a lot but I don’t think that got talked about enough,” […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, Tropicana Field, sustained significant damage during Hurricane Milton. Tropicana Field’s iconic dome was shredded by Hurricane Milton’s intense wind and rain and will almost certainly be unable to be used for the majority of the 2025 season. With the Rays searching for somewhere to play their games while Tropicana Field […]

For a team full of players with shortstop experience, it’s a little ironic that the San Diego Padres could be in the market for a new shortstop this offseason. That’s the reality, however, as general manager AJ Preller doesn’t sound interested in moving Fernando Tatis Jr. or Jackson Merrill to the infield. With shortstop Ha-Seong […]

New York Mets pitcher Jose Quintana is making a promise to himself and to fans. Quintana thinks he and the Mets will be back in the NLCS next season, and he’s not afraid to share that opinion. “I’m healthy. I feel good. I want to try one more time to win a championship,” Quintana said, […]

The 2024 World Series will see two of baseball’s most iconic franchises, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, battle for the crown. After a nail-biting victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, the Yankees punched their ticket to the Fall Classic. In a game that had fans on edge, actress Anne […]

The New York Mets have question marks regarding their starting rotation in 2025. This latest news doesn’t help. Veteran righty Paul Blackburn underwent a cerebrospinal fluid leak procedure in Los Angeles on October 11, the Mets announced Tuesday. The expected recovery time is four to five months, which could put Blackburn in line to be […]