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Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is getting some rough news as Opening Day approaches. The veteran hurler is going to begin the 2024 baseball season on the injured list, per MLB.com. The pitcher is battling a shoulder problem. “He’s doing well, but we’re running out of days and won’t be able to build him up […]

One of the best third basemen of the past decade or so, Josh Donaldson, announced his retirement earlier this week. Donaldson, who is 38 years of age, had himself quite the productive career in the big leagues, establishing himself as a bona fide star in his heyday with the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays […]

The San Francisco Giants signed third baseman Matt Chapman signed a three-year, $54 million contract, which was much less than Chapman expected to get when he entered free agency. Chapman’s deal with the Giants includes opt-outs after the first two years of the deal, which gives him the chance to potentially hit free agency after […]

Huge news in the baseball world was reported as the Philadelphia Phillies and star Zack Wheeler agreed on a three year, $126 million contract extension after a stellar season Monday. Wheeler spoke to the media alongside the team’s president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to talk about the deal. The newly-paid pitcher made sure to […]

The MLB Network, with the help of “The Shredder,” recently released a top-10 ranking of every position. On the list of the 10 best second basemen entering the 2024 MLB season, there is one name many Atlanta Braves fans likely believe is glaringly missing and that’s no other than Ozzie Albies. The 27-year-old Braves infielder […]

The Baltimore Orioles doubled down on their rapid improvement by swinging a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Corbin Burnes. But as an upcoming free agent, Burnes may not be long for the Orioles. As the right-hander figures out his next contract, Burnes will have Scott Boras representing him. As he looked around the pitching […]

The Atlanta Braves organization and their fans held a collective breath when Ronald Acuna Jr. picked up a spring training knee injury. While no Acuna injury is good news, Braves fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. After visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache, it was confirmed that Acuna is dealing with irritation in the meniscus […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have apparently decided not to enter the chase for Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery. Agent Scott Boras stated on Monday that four new teams had checked in regarding those pitchers since the opening of spring camps. It doesn’t seem the Cardinals are among that group. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports […]

The Baltimore Orioles are on a quest to make a deep postseason run after their 2023 showing. Center fielder Cedric Mullins is an important part of that quest; however, he needs to stay injury-free to be effective. Brandon Hyde provided insight into Mullins’ body-maintaining move against the Twins. Brandon Hyde clarifies Cedric Mullins’ move during […]

The New York Mets are introducing a “Queens Crew” dance team for the 2024 MLB season. Mets owner Steve Cohen clearly thinks it’s a good idea, and responded to a fan who thought it didn’t make sense to have a dance squad at an MLB game. “This is baseball… this isn’t the NBA or NFL,” […]

Could an MLB legend become a manager at some point down the road? Albert Pujols, who surpassed Alex Rodriguez for fourth all-time in career home runs before retiring in 2022, recently said he would be open to the idea of managing someday, per Sam Blum of The Athletic. “Yeah. I think, why not? I think […]

Sonny Gray was removed from Monday’s spring training game with right hamstring tightness, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gray is set to undergo an MRI later on Monday, and the St. Louis Cardinals will provide more information once it is made available, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Gray inked a three-year […]

It looks to be the start of a new era in Los Angeles Angels baseball in 2024, and with Spring Training fully underway, this could be just the beginning. The Angels will be spending most of their time at their Spring Training facilities in Tempe, Arizona, as this new era begins. Of course, with a […]

Former American League MVP Josh Donaldson has announced his retirement from MLB, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com: “Josh Donaldson has announced his retirement from baseball. Donaldson won the 2015 AL MVP award, was a three-time All-Star and finishes his career with a .261/.358/.489 slash line, 279 home runs, 816 RBI and two Silver Slugger […]

Despite his retiring from baseball during the 2023 MLB season, the Washington Nationals still wanted Stephen Strasburg at spring training this year. The Nationals, who still have Strasburg on the 40-man roster and have provided him with a locker, hoped that he would mentor younger pitchers. On Monday, Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin provided an update […]

There is arguably nothing that causes baseball fans more anxiety than a health update on a pitcher’s elbow or shoulder. Seasons can instantly be altered by such injuries. Hence, the Great White North might be sweating a tad over the latest news regarding Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Though, it appears he has […]

Four new teams have reportedly entered the Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery MLB free agency sweepstakes, according to agent Scott Boras. MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Boras said four new teams have reached out to him about Snell and Montgomery since the beginning of spring training. This update follows a recent […]

Lucas Giolito is excited for a fresh start with the Boston Red Sox. He is not excited about MLB’s new uniforms, though. “They don’t look good,” Giolito recently told Chris Rose, via Chris Rose Sports. “There’s like, you know, stitching coming out. The letters are really small. Everyone says they feel cheap. I don’t know, […]

After a long offseason of negotiations with Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs managed to re-sign the star outfielder to a three-year deal last week worth $80 million. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign in 2023 with the organization and will be a key piece once again in 2024. The question that Cubs fans will now be […]

It’s not too often that a reigning NL Cy Young Award winner remains unsigned through the first two weeks of Spring Training, but here we are with the odd situation around Blake Snell. Snell is remaining firm in his contract demand, which is his right since he is coming off an award-winning campaign, although it’s […]

Bob Melvin replaced Gabe Kapler as the manager of the San Francisco Giants this past offseason. Melvin is set to bring his manager prowess to San Francisco in hopes of leading the Giants back to the postseason. He’s also making some eye-opening non-baseball decisions. Melvin is reportedly requiring everyone in the Giants dugout to stand […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Zack Wheeler agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension on Monday. Wheeler’s deal is also the highest annual salary for a contract extension ever, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com provided further details of the contract after the deal was announced. “Wheeler’s extension is a straight […]

Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a long-term contract extension, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. Wheeler was set to enter a contract year and free agency next offseason, but instead will remain in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future. The deal is reportedly worth three years and $126 million, which gives Wheeler the […]

The New York Yankees have one big reason for optimism heading into the 2024 campaign, and that is Juan Soto. The superstar outfielder was picked up in a trade with the San Diego Padres this offseason, and the hope was that he and Aaron Judge would form the most lethal duo in the league. Early […]

When Mike Trout first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Angels in 2012 as arguably the greatest rookie in MLB history, it looked like the Angels, which hadn’t won much since breaking through with their World Series triumph in 2002, had the franchise cornerstone that would take them to great heights. Alas, an […]

The 2024 MLB season projects to be an exciting campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are expected to battle for the best record in the National League, while the New York Yankees may be back after a respectable offseason. For some players in particular, however, 2024 will be an especially important season. Let’s […]

It was a fairly disappointing offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were linked to Shohei Ohtani until the very end before the two-way phenom signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They recently watched third baseman Matt Chapman leave in free agency and sign with the San Francisco Giants. The Blue Jays were able to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expecting to make a World Series run in 2024. The roster is absolutely stacked and it’s difficult to believe that this Dodgers ball club won’t dominate throughout the regular season. The Shohei Ohtani signing has fans excited for the upcoming campaign, but the Dodgers still have some questions to answer […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most storied teams in MLB, but they have finished in last place in the AL East in three of the last four seasons. The team has moved on from a number of their best veterans, including Chris Sale, Alex Verdugo, Justin Turner, Adam Duvall, and Corey Kluber. […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has hit yet another home run in Spring Training, this is his third, continuing his torrid start. Juan Soto is looking pretty comfortable as a Yankee 👀 He has THREE #SpringTraining home runs so far. 🎥 @Yankeespic.twitter.com/mEvXukyacD — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 3, 2024 So far in Spring Training with […]

The Washington Nationals are getting some good news about the health of one of their best prospects. Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is out of the hospital after suffering a back injury in a Spring Training game, per ESPN. Lile got hurt on Saturday during a game against the Boston Red Sox, in the seventh inning. […]

The San Francisco Giants made a major free agency splash when they signed Matt Chapman to a three-year contract. However, Chapman’s deal marked the free agency finish line for the Giants rather than the start of a spending spree. Alongside Chapman, San Francisco has been tied to fellow top flight free agents such as Blake […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw about 60 pitches off of the mound in a bullpen session on Sunday, which is a good sign considering he came into spring dealing with an issues with his side, but it remains up in the air whether or not he will be ready for Opening Day on […]

For the first time since 2007, the Detroit Tigers are going through spring training without Miguel Cabrera. The retirement of the future Hall of Famer signals a new era for the Tigers. Some things are still the same, though, as the team has called Joker Marchant Stadium their spring training home since 1966. They have […]

Playing in Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies are always in need of pitching. Unfortunately for Colorado, the Rockies won’t have one of their best pitching options in German Marquez to start the season. However, Marquez has been cleared to throw bullpen sessions and will do so in the coming week, via Jon Morosi of the […]

Joey Votto is still available in free agency with spring training underway. You’d think his veteran presence is something any team would welcome to the clubhouse. However, MLB teams just haven’t been dialing his number this offseason. Now, the veteran outfielder opens up about his current situation. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Votto […]

Current San Francisco Giants and former Arizona Diamondbacks star Nick Ahmed did an interview with Bob Nightengale of USA Today and talked about how the partnership between himself and his former team ended very suddenly. Even though he was with the club for more than 10 years, since 2011, he was designated for assignment and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are surely ecstatic to see Kike Hernandez back in Southern California, but the reunion almost didn’t happen. Hernandez nearly signed with the New York Yankees instead, as reported by Bob Nightengale. He did speak to Andrew Friedman though and gave the Dodgers the opportunity to match the Bronx Bombers’ offer. “I […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr was scratched from the lineup on Friday after dealing with meniscus irritation in his surgically repaired right knee. The reigning NL MVP will travel to Southern California to get a second look as reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, but Acuna Jr himself doesn’t seem too worried about being […]