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The New York Yankees don’t seem to be in position to land pitcher Blake Snell after all. Snell isn’t likely to head to the Bronx due to the large price tag that comes with him, per Talkin Yanks. There had been a great deal of speculation that Snell would sign a contract with New York […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is enjoying getting to know his new teammates. The former San Diego Padre says Aaron Judge in particular is one of his favorite new colleagues. “It’s even better than what I expected. I knew he was a great guy, but I didn’t know he was that good. Everything, his […]

After many days spent speculating Cody Bellinger would re-sign with the Chicago Cubs, the team finally made the move after giving him a three-year $80 million contract. The veteran outfielder will keep the team productive while some of the prospects continue developing behind him. In the meantime, teammate Kyle Hendricks is over the moon with […]

It was reported early on Sunday morning that Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs were in agreement on an $80 million contract in MLB free agency. The three-year deal comes after a long free agency for Bellinger. Bellinger’s contract with Chicago includes a pair of opt-outs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Cody Bellinger’s salary […]

Spring Training is here, and the Chicago White Sox are officially in a new era. The team’s last rebuild, which saw them acquire a number of enticing young prospects, didn’t work out the way it was supposed to. Chicago had a young core that was expected to contend for the World Series for a long […]

The New York Yankees are playing their first home game of Spring Training on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and in his first game action for the team, Juan Soto hit a three-run home run off of the scoreboard in left-center field. Soto to the Scoreboard 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bzXOotxBik — New York Yankees (@Yankees) February […]

The Baltimore Orioles have some big expectations for the 2024 campaign, and it all starts in Spring Training. The team has exceeded expectations in each of the last two seasons with a cast of young and exciting players. They still have one of the best farm systems in baseball, and players like Adley Rutschman, Gunner […]

The Houston Astros aim to be one of the best teams in the league yet again, however, there is some concern regarding Justin Verlander. Many are hopeful he’ll be ready to go by Opening Day. But the veteran pitcher provided an uninspiring update. Justin Verlander tweaked his shoulder during spring training and the injury could […]

The San Francisco Giants got one of the better free agents in the 2024 class by taking Jorge Soler. Soler, who last played for the Miami Marlins, was given a three-year contract by the team in free agency. The intent behind the move is clear: add some much-needed power to an ailing batting lineup. Before […]

The New York Yankees might have missed out on Shohei Ohtani, but that’s not stopping the team from acquiring a new star for their rotation. Last season’s deminse was due in large part to the team’s underperforming starting rotation. Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole was the lone bright spot in a season full of injuries […]

More information is coming out about the Chicago Cubs’ search for a general manager this coming season. The team was prepared to target Terry Francona if Craig Counsell didn’t take the job, per USA Today. Counsell was also rumored to head to Cleveland to take Francona’s old job as manager if he didn’t get picked […]

In a historic moment for the MLB, Jen Pawol made her debut as an umpire in a major league spring training game, breaking a glass ceiling that has lasted since 2007 when a woman last umpired a game. Pawol’s debut took place during the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals on […]

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is taking some time to heal after suffering a shoulder injury. The hurler won’t be able to start throwing for at least three weeks, per MLB.com. Senga got a PRP injection in his shoulder to help the healing process. The Mets ace suffered some arm fatigue during spring training. […]

The New York Mets are liking what Juan Soto brings to the table. New York City’s National League club is paying close attention to the outfielder’s production in the hopes of signing him as a free agent, per USA Today. Soto is currently playing for the New York Yankees. The left-hitting outfielder had a solid […]

After a lengthy stint on the free agent market, Cody Bellinger has finally landed a new deal, as he’s re-signed with the Chicago Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal. The former MVP had a monster year with the Cubs in 2023 (.307 BA, 26 HR, 97 RBI, .881 OPS), and he now gets a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals had an uncharacteristically down 2023 season, finishing in the cellar of the National League Central with a 71-91 record. Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol’s team is preparing for better days in 2024. Twenty-seven-year-old second baseman Brendan Donovan is expected to be a big part of the Cards’ 2024 campaign despite nagging injury […]

Everyone who plays fantasy football seems to take it seriously, even the Toronto Blue Jays. Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza finished last in the team’s fantasy football league and he was forced to fulfill his punishment on Saturday by serving as the team’s bat boy during Toronto’s spring training matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Blue […]

Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco returned to the Cleveland Guardians after spending three seasons with the New York Mets. On Saturday, he made his first start in four years for Cleveland during spring training and he made a heartfelt admission about his experience. Carrasco claims “it feels like home,” playing for the Guardians once again, per […]

Who’s ready for some good old fashioned spring training overreactions? There is no team that will be more meticulously examined and nitpicked in 2024 than the Los Angeles Dodgers. A supremely talented roster breeds unmatched national exposure, which extends even to exhibition games. Tyler Glasnow took his turn in the limelight on Saturday, but he […]

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider picked up where he left off last season on Saturday in a scoreless outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves star wasn’t just dominant, but he showed off a new pitch as well, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com: “Strider enhanced excitement about the upcoming season as he tallied four […]

The San Diego Padres finished last season with an above .500 record, third place in the NL West, but something appeared to be missing for much of the season. The Padres closed with eight wins in their final ten games, and now star third baseman Manny Machado’s spring training injury admission is fueling hopes of […]

MLB Spring Training is underway and free agent utility man Kike Hernandez has reportedly narrowed down his choices to a handful of teams, including the San Francisco Giants but NOT the Los Angeles Dodgers – his previous team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Hernandez has narrowed it down to four teams: “Free-agent super-utility […]

The saga of the Oakland Athletics relocation to Las Vegas continues. Earlier this month, Oakland mayor Sheng Thao echoed Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman’s comments that the Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium plan didn’t make sense: “Oakland @MayorShengThao agrees with the Mayor of Las Vegas’ comments on the A’s. ‘100%! Keeping the A’s in Oakland is what’s best […]

The Boston Red Sox are on a quest to avenge their 2023 MLB season. The Red Sox finished the year at 78-84, which ranked them last in the AL East. As a result, manager Alex Cora is making decisive personnel moves to allow the club to improve. He gave a massive Ceddanne Rafaela update amid […]

The New York Yankees may have something very special in their farm system. Yankees’ prospect Spencer Jones turned some heads on Saturday when he smashed a home run in the Yankees’ spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. The bomb went 470 feet in Jones’ first plate appearance. Spencer Jones hits one 470 feet! The […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech is feeling good as Spring Training games begin for his club. Kopech says his throwing arm is feeling good and he’s releasing the ball at his normal speed. “I’ve seen the ball kind of jumping out of my hand again …there’s another gear you can see in yourself, and […]

Spring training has finally begun as the Cleveland Guardians are preparing for the 2024 season. However, the franchise was dealt some bad news on Saturday after one of their top prospects received an injury. Prospect outfielder, George Valera, officially fell to a hamstring injury, per team reporter Mandy Bell. The Guardians’ prospect is due to […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will be looking to bounce back in 2024 and stay healthy after playing only 43 games last season. In fact, he’s failed to play more than 58 contests in a single campaign since joining the Halos. The team begins Spring Training action on Saturday against the Los Angeles […]

The New York Yankees are hoping their 2024 campaign will be better than it was in 2023, and a guy who could play a big role in their success is Anthony Volpe. Volpe won the starting shortstop job in Spring Training last year, and now that he has the job for himself, Aaron Judge offered […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramirez is on top of the world. The infielder shared his joy following the announcement that he was starting for the club in the team’s first spring training game on Saturday. Ramirez used some colorful language to express his elation. “I’m playing today! I’m f***ing happy!,” Ramirez said, per The […]

Brandon Hyde and the Baltimore Orioles are heading into a 2024 campaign that will surely be a bit foreign to them. After all the success they achieved in 2023, the Orioles will now be entering the upcoming season with some heightened expectations, and they may be a bit more difficult to achieve given the current […]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing for the 2024 campaign, and it will be interesting to see how the team fares after a relatively quiet offseason of work. After finishing in last place in the American League East in 2023, the expectation was that the team would shell out some money in free agency to […]

The Boston Red Sox’s quiet offseason has led to frustration from the fans. Even superstar Rafael Devers made some eye-opening comments about the team’s current standing. The Sox are rumored to be “prioritizing” starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in MLB free agency, but there is a catch. “Feeling per sources is Red Sox prioritizing Jordan Montgomery […]

The New York Yankees have high expectations for the 2024 season following their difficult 2023 campaign. There will be pressure on the team to turn things around. Health will play a pivotal role throughout the ’24 season, and Aaron Judge provided an injury update in spring training after he suffered a torn ligament last year. […]

Plenty of helpful free agents remain unsigned even with Spring Training starting, officially marking the start of MLB’s preseason. One free agent that remains on the market is utility man Kike Hernandez, who has attracted interest from a few teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels, thanks to his versatility. Now, […]

The New York Mets were arguably the biggest disappointment in the big leagues in 2023, spending around $500 million in the winter only to miss the playoffs completely with a record well below .500. The organization ultimately blew things up at the trade deadline, parting ways with their two aces in Max Scherzer and Justin […]

Heading into Opening Day, the St. Louis Cardinals are poised to have Masyn Winn as their starting shortstop. After some early spring training injury concerns, Winn is on track to start gearing up for the regular season. Winn returned to full activities on Friday after missing time due to a back injury. While he won’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers essentially have an All-Star team after having one of the most successful offseasons in MLB history. As a result, the lineup is looking incredibly strong. When asked about his spot in the lineup, Freddie Freeman admitted he’s not worried one bit. It looks like Freeman will be batting second or third […]

It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves made big enough moves this past offseason following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shopping spree. Adding Chris Sale does not exactly make this pitching staff less of a wildcard, as more stable options like Sonny Gray opted to sign elsewhere in free agency. There is one proven […]