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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 […]

Results of the voting for the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class came out on Tuesday, with the trio of Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer making it to Cooperstown. But amid those three’s deserved induction, one notable exclusion stole headlines, with New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez being left out yet again in […]

First baseman Rhys Hoskins is reportedly in agreement to join the Milwaukee Brewers on a two-year deal worth $34 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “BREAKING: First baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.” Before this development, […]

Every year, when the Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting results, majority of those tuned in usually feel two things: happiness or sadness. The happiness stems when the player one roots for makes the 75% voting mark. The sadness, however, arises in sympathy for those tenured veterans who seem deserving but fall short of being […]

Joey Votto is still one of the most interesting baseball guys around, and he proved that once again with a heartfelt and hilarious he posted on X while congratulating Joe Mauer after the former Minnesota Twins star catcher got elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. “On first base at Target Field during […]

After much anticipation, the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame were finally released on Tuesday with three names making the cut: Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer. While all three, along with Jim Leyland, can now prepare their speeches for July, others were not so lucky. Specifically, two of the biggest snubs in […]

The MLB has had stellar talent pass through the league over the years. After a lengthy waiting period, the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced. The Baseball Writers Association chose Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton as the highlight nominees. Here are some noteworthy reactions. The baseball world reacts to 2024 Hall […]

In every sport, there will always be stars who stood out among the rest of the playing field. Generation after generation, professionals come and go, but a select few legends are remembered as Hall of Famers whose legacies live on in record books and the memories of millions. After much anticipation, the votes are finally […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the only team Ryan Braun ever knew over his illustrious 14-year career. With Braun still holding numerous team records, the Brewers decided to show respect to their franchise legend. Braun has been elected to Milwaukee’s Walk of Fame. He will be recognized in a ceremony during the 2024 season, via Curt […]

The Washington Nationals are working through a rebuilding phase as they look to work their way back into contention. But at least for the start of the 2024 season, the Nationals will have a new slugger in their lineup. Washington has signed Joey Gallo to a one-year, $5 million contract, via Andrew Golden of The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year deal to add depth to their starting rotation, and that sparked some speculation that Clayton Kershaw might have played his final game with Los Angeles. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said that the Dodgers are still open to bringing Clayton Kershaw back, if he […]

The 2024 class of inductees for the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced Tuesday evening and several first-year candidates have a decent chance of getting elected. One of them is legendary Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer who is on the ballot for the first time after retiring following the 2018 season. Mauer’s accolades speak […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are entering a new era of their franchise with Pat Murphy as their manager. However while some things are changing in Milwaukee, others will stay the same for the Brewers. Trade talks involving shortstop Willy Adames have died down, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Teams who who interested in acquiring […]

Former Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is likely headed to the baseball hall of fame tonight, and his good friend Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals legend and future hall of famer himself, spoke about how Beltre making it click later on in his career makes his story very impressive and interesting. “It should be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. St. Louis finished 20 games under .500 and last in the National League Central. Cardinals head coach Oli Marmol understands that improvement is necessary in 2024. “(Last year) was a difficult year and you learn a lot about yourself,” Marmol said, via Katie Woo of The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have agreed to a two-year contract with infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman. Tommy Edman’s contract for the next two years with the Cardinals is worth $16.5 million, and he will get $8.25 million in each year before becoming a free agent ahead of the 2026 season. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold during 2023-24 MLB Free Agency. After signing Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles nabbed star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now, the team is looking to further bolster its depth with former Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton. The Dodgers could add support to their pitching core with a decisive move Los Angeles is […]