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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 […]

2023 NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is still navigating MLB Free Agency. The former San Diego Padres star is still without a team despite rumors surrounding the Houston Astros. One other team, the San Francisco Giants, have someone who is familiar with the veteran hurler. And manager Bob Melvin had rather heartfelt words […]

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the 2024 season after recently trading ace Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. Chicago may have a difficult time competing for a playoff spot in 2024, but they would love to silence their critics and upset the odds. Chicago’s roster unquestionably has uncertainty, but it also features […]

The majority of storylines about Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber primarily referenced trade rumors this past offseason. He’s entering his potential final season in Cleveland before hitting free agency next offseason, and Bieber hasn’t been quite as good in recent years. Still, Bieber features no shortage of potential and he is in a great position […]

Bryce Harper is dealing with a back issue with Opening Day right around the corner. The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t worried, however. Still, it’s never a positive update when a player has missed three consecutive games due to any kind of injury concern. Phillies manager Rob Thomson recently provided an update on Harper, via Jayson Stark […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day. Which is a tough matchup considering Atlanta is considered a potential playoff contender. With that in mind, many have speculated who will start on the mound to begin the season. We finally know the answer. On Sunday, Philadelphia officially announced Zack Wheeler, not […]

With the San Diego Padres trading for Dylan Cease, the NL West has added another top flight pitcher to the mix. As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare for another potential playoff run, Torey Lovullo is well ware of the rising talent in the NL West. The Diamondbacks will be in for a tough test whenever they’re […]

The New York Mets are hoping to reestablish themselves as a competitive team in 2024. Still loaded with payroll money and stars at numerous positions, the Mets are in a fine spot to start building toward the playoffs again. But they still have to see what to do about Pete Alonso’s contract situation. The Mets […]

The San Diego Padres recently made an exciting trade with the Chicago White Sox to acquire star pitcher, Dylan Cease. Now, rumors suggest the club has its eye on a veteran outfielder that would be an intriguing reunion. Reports indicate the Padres are interested in potentially signing Tommy Pham in free agency, according to Bob […]

As the New York Mets look to finalize their 2024 roster, free agent designated hitter JD Martinez has been linked to the team. While he has numerous options, Martinez likes what the Mets have to offer. Martinez, “likes the idea of the Mets,” via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Angels have also […]

Despite winning his second Cy Young Award last season, Blake Snell is still without a team as MLB opening day quickly approaches, although several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and now the Houston Astros have indicated interest. The Astros reportedly are “intrigued” by the prospect of signing Snell and adding him […]

The fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t likely to be happy about this. Ticket prices for the team’s home opener this season are quite pricy. An average ticket for the home opener vs. St. Louis Cardinals is around $533, per USA Today. That price is what is listed on StubHub, per USA Today. The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season. Pitching is a major area of improvement and the team addressed it with the additions of staff ace Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Unfortunately, Gray won’t be ready when the season begins. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said that Gray, […]

New York Yankees fans vented their frustrations throughout 2023, but the ending of that year and beginning of 2024 gave them plenty of reasons to smile. General manager Brian Cashman acquired star outfielder Juan Soto in a reasonable trade with the San Diego Padres and bolstered the starting rotation by signing Marcus Stroman. He also […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken their act to the Far East, and South Korean baseball fans and the media are going wild for the appearance of this superstar-laden team led by icon Shohei Ohtani as well as Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers have been a baseball powerhouse for more than a decade […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has another feather he can wear in his cap. He’s been voted Major League Baseball’s fiercest player in a player survey. “He scares me,” one National League outfielder said, per MLB.com. Scherzer has put plenty of frights into opposing batters over the years. He’s won the Cy Young Award three […]

The San Diego Padres are preparing for the Seoul Series against the loaded Los Angeles Dodgers. Both teams are already in Korea, as the first game takes place on Wednesday, March 20. With that said, it sounds like Fernando Tatis Jr. is loving the visit. Tatis was asked about what he thinks of Seoul and […]

Since there is such an enormous gap in wealth between the richest and “poorest” baseball teams, a surprise postseason berth by a club like the Miami Marlins truly feels special. Conversely, seeing a behemoth like the Los Angeles Dodgers mow their way through the rest of the competition will nauseate most fan bases. Apparently, there […]

Aaron Boone isn’t going to predict when Aaron Judge will return to spring training games anymore. The initial belief was that Judge, who underwent an MRI on his abdominal area last Monday, would play on Saturday. When Judge did not play on Saturday, Boone made his statement about not predicting the timeline any longer, per […]

With MLB Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Houston Astros are poised to be among the elite teams in baseball yet again. And it looks like they are still looking to add to their roster, as the Astros reportedly remain in the mix for free agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to Jon Heyman […]

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is revealing more information about his elbow injury. Cole is sidelined from pitching for at least three to four weeks due to nerve inflammation, per The Athletic. The starting pitcher is already out for Opening Day due to the elbow problem. That’s certainly not good news for the Yankees, […]

When it came down to the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award last season, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. won the honor unanimously in an incredible season. Also up for the award was Braves teammate Matt Olson who also had an impressive season, but was losing the award hard for the slugging first […]

The St. Louis Cardinals received some discouraging news with Opening Day just around the corner. Cardinals hurler Keynan Middleton is going on the injured list with a strained arm, per The Athletic. Middleton will miss Opening Day due to the injury. Middleton is expected to play a large role in the Cardinals bullpen this season. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might make even more moves following what was a huge offseason? Well, maybe. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was asked if LA will consider making any more roster additions and he certainly left the door open, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “In our DNA we can never say […]

J.D. Davis is revealing why he decided to sign with the Oakland Athletics. Davis wanted the opportunity to play every day and will as an Athletic, per MLB Network. Davis chose to stay in California over going to the New York Mets. Davis signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Friday. The deal is […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to battle the San Diego Padres during the Seoul Series in Korea. Ohtani and the team have received no shortage of attention since arriving in Korea, and he is ready to “prove” that he is indeed a Dodger now, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I […]

We recently unveiled our top five American League dark horse MVP candidates for the 2024 MLB season, so now it’s time for the National League. There are plenty of superstars in the NL, and players such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will be among the favorites to win the award. Which […]

In an ideal world, the New York Yankees will be starting Gerrit Cole when they take on the the Houston Astros in their Opening Day tussle on March 28. However, Spring Training hasn’t exactly gone ideally for the Yankees, as Cole is set to miss at least one to two months due to an elbow […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t expected to make much noise in 2024, but they continue to make low-cost moves that could be of help to their quest to deliver a better product on the field. On Friday night, after much speculation, reports came out that the Pirates have come to an agreement with former New York […]

Fresh off arguably the best season of his career, Sonny Gray signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray is set to front the Cardinals rotation as they try to bounce back from an uncharacteristically putrid 2023 season, but for now, the focus for the 34-year old starter is to get […]

Former Los Angeles Angels Gold Glove winner Cole Calhoun is calling it a career after 12 seasons. Calhoun announced Friday on Instagram that he’s hanging up the cleats with a lengthy statement. Take a look:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kole Calhoun (@kole_calhoun56) Calhoun spent 2023 with the New […]