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It’s been a long offseason for Joey Votto as the veteran outfielder had trouble finding a team. However, he’s officially back now after joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a non-roster invite for spring training. Now, he shares his hilarious reaction to the good news. For context, back in February Joey Votto jokingly threatened that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were fully committed to Gavin Lux at shortstop before the 2023 season. Then the young infielder suffered a season-ending injury. Los Angeles re-affirmed their commitment to Lux at shortstop for the 2024 campaign early in spring training, but manager Dave Roberts recently left the door open for another option amid Lux’s […]

For the first time in his now 18-year MLB career, Joey Votto won’t be playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Instead, Votto will be suiting up for a team much closer to home. The first baseman has signed a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, via Buster Olney of ESPN. Now officially back in MLB, […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans feared the worst when it was revealed that star pitcher Kevin Gausman was battling shoulder fatigue in spring training. Gausman recently received a positive update, however, which lessened the concern. On Friday, Gausman shutdown any uncertainty about his Opening Day status, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Great news for the […]

The Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. While the financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times notes that Stanek, represented by MVP Sports Group, will undergo a physical and finalize the contract in Peoria over the weekend. […]

The Chicago White Sox are projected to be one of the worst teams in the MLB this season but that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative when it comes to maximizing their talent. Good pitching can make a bad team a decent team and that’s what the White Sox might be aiming for in 2024. […]

The Texas Rangers have high expectations after winning the 2023 World Series, but injuries have already significantly impacted the ball club and the 2024 season has not even started. Starting pitchers Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Tyler Mahle will all miss the first portion of the year, while Corey Seager’s Opening Day status is in […]

It’s not too often that one quality starting pitcher remains unsigned with only a few weeks to go before Opening Day. Now, it might be as rare as a blue moon to see two top-tier starters remain in the free agent market this deep into Spring Training. At the moment, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is poised to become the next sought-after managerial free agent. Andrew Bailey, the new pitching coach for the Red Sox, is considered a potential successor if Cora decides to depart, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Alex Cora’s litmus test Red Sox manager Alex Cora is […]

Wyatt Langford has stolen headlines in Texas Rangers 2024 spring training. According to MLB.com, Langford is Texas’ No. 2 overall prospect and only trails another outfielder in Evan Carter. The odds of Langford making the big league club out of spring training initially appeared to be slim, but he’s making a case without question. MLB […]

MLB Spring Training is underway and the start of the regular season is less than two months away. Last season, the Texas Rangers came out of no where to win the World Series, and now, they look to defend their crown. Pitching will be crucial as always for the Rangers, and Bruce Bochy has been […]

The New York Yankees have ridiculously high standards, and missing the playoffs like they did in 2023, simply does not cut it for the MLB’s most historic franchise. The Yankees’ disappointing 2023 has cast a big shadow on the successful rookie season of Anthony Volpe, who is now looking to shore up his weaknesses at […]

Amid all the Spring Training preparations, the Boston Red Sox recently gave a six-year extension to Brayan Bello. While the right-hander is set to remain with the club until 2030, another name in the Bullpen hasn’t been granted a long-term deal yet: Tanner Houck. The pitcher recently spoke to the Red Sox about an extension, […]

The Atlanta Braves have become an out-and-out powerhouse in the MLB, as they have been one of the best teams in the league ever since they broke through from their rut in 2018. They have an assortment of riches up and down the roster, and that includes their extremely talented starting rotation. At this point, […]

Blake Snell would have thought back in September that, despite not making the postseason with the San Diego Padres, he would be entering free agency at the best possible time. After all, he had one of the best seasons of his career en route to winning his first NL Cy Young Award and his second […]

With Spring Training in full swing, so are the Houston Astros, as they look to finally complete what could be declared the sport’s first dynasty in decades in 2024. Even with controversy due to a sign-stealing scandal, the Astros have proven otherwise that their 2017 World Series title was no fluke when they captured their […]

Detroit Tigers’ top pitching prospect, Jackson Jobe, is slated to make his debut appearance in spring training on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. This is Jobe’s inaugural appearance in MLB spring training. Although the Tigers have informed Jobe that he won’t secure a spot on the Opening Day […]

The Boston Red Sox are struggling to deal with the aftermath of Lucas Giolito’s potential season ending ulterior cruciate ligament (UCL) tear and flexor strain, which could mean Tommy John surgery for the talented right-handed pitcher. Giolito fanned over 200 hitters last season and appeared in line for an exciting 2024 season as a starter. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays weren’t shy about their ambition to sign one of the best free agents in the market, Shohei Ohtani, in the early goings of the offseason. But even as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat them to the punch, it looked like the Blue Jays were going to splash the cash either way, […]

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza encountered a recurrence of shoulder discomfort after playing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aaron Boone told Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Peraza is scheduled to undergo imaging to assess the severity of the injury. Peraza was spotted leaving Steinbrenner Field around noon on Thursday dressed in street clothes, […]

Manager John Schneider and the Toronto Blue Jays are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 MLB season. The Blue Jays finished third in the AL East this past season, and Schneider’s squad ended up losing in two games in the AL Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Twins, marking the third […]

The San Diego Padres are trying to bounce back in 2024 following their frustrating 2023 season. San Diego entered the ’23 campaign with lofty expectations but ultimately missed the playoffs. Still, this Padres ball club has many intriguing storylines heading into the new MLB season. Here are four bold Padres predictions for 2024. Michael King […]

The New York Yankees appear to have the kind of lineup that should put them back in the playoff race in the 2024 season. Perhaps they have enough to challenge the Baltimore Orioles for the American League East title this year. While there’s a lot of preparation for the upcoming season going on in spring […]

Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up for a 2024 MLB season in which anything short of a World Series Championship later on this fall will feel like an enormous failure. Roberts and the Dodgers’ brass were able to lure in superstar Shohei Ohtani, inarguably the best player in the […]

The MLB regular season is right around the corner as spring training heats up. Everyone is revealing their predictions and expectations for the 2024 season. So which young MLB stars are set up for a breakout ’24 campaign? There is no shortage of talent around the league. Top prospects such as Paul Skenes and Jackson […]

The Boston Red Sox have disappointed nearly all of their fans since trading Mookie Betts prior to the 2020 season. Since then, the former American League East stalwart has finished in last place in three of the four seasons that have followed. There was some hope that the team would be active in free agency […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping Eric Lauer reaches the heights with the Milwaukee Brewers a couple seasons ago. The lefty pitcher signed a minor-league deal with Pittsburgh on Thursday, affording the team another experienced starter as the 2024 season fast approaches. “Free-agent left-hander Eric Lauer headed to Pirates on minor-league deal, sources tell The Athletic,” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are anticipating a bright 2024 baseball season. LA has had a promising Spring Training campaign, but a former team member is making news for a return to the scene. Trevor Bauer is going to LA’s training grounds in Phoenix, Arizona to play against minor league competition with a traveling club. Ex-Dodgers […]

As Opening Day draws closer, Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto has still not found his next team in free agency. But that doesn’t mean teams haven’t looked into signing Votto. The first baseman still wants to return for his 18th MLB season. Both the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels have been deemed as […]

MLB The Show 24 is scheduled to be released on March 19, and with the game coming out in just under two weeks, we now know that five players have received 99 overall ratings. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, Ronald Acuna Jr. of […]

Matt Carpenter agreed to a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals in January, returning to the ball club he played for from 2011-2021. Much older now, the infielder will be more of a role model and bench guy for the Cards and it sounds like he’s excited to step into that position. Via Foul […]

Alek Manoah was looking for a fresh start in 2024 following his down 2023 campaign. He entered camp in good shape and had Toronto Blue Jays fans excited for the ’24 season. However, Manoah is reportedly dealing with a shoulder injury and his Opening Day status is in question, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “From […]

The 2024 MLB season is almost here, and the Boston Red Sox have made a huge signing. On Thursday, it was announced that the Red Sox have agreed to sign Brayan Bello to a massive contract extension worth $55 million over six years, per Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The deal also includes a seventh-year option. […]

MLB No. 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday recently faced MLB No. 3 overall prospect Paul Skenes in a spring training at-bat. Skenes, a future Pittsburgh Pirates star, got the Baltimore Orioles top prospect to ground out. Holliday and Skenes joined MLB Network on Thursday to discuss a number of topics, including the at-bat. “I only […]

The San Francisco Giants look to bounce back from a mediocre season. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make a Giants over-under regular-season win total prediction and pick for the 2024 season. The Giants’ record was 79-83 in 2023, and they finished fourth in the National League West. Unfortunately, they played in […]

The Seattle Mariners hope to return to the postseason after missing the playoffs last season. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make a Mariners over-under regular-season win total prediction and pick for the 2024 season. The Mariners went 88-74 last season, finishing third in the American League West. Unfortunately, a poor start […]

MLB The Show 24’s new Impact plays on defense are just one of the many new changes coming to the latest installment. Furthermore, the developer also announced updates to the skin and eye shaders in order to more accurately capture player likeness. Between a new Derek Jeter Mode and new Storylines, The Show 24 is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be one of the best teams in the MLB in 2024, barring an unforeseen turn of events. (Only an unforeseen avalanche of injuries can threaten to destroy the Dodgers’ 2024 season, and even then, the team’s depth can help them weather any storm.) It’s hard to believe that […]

Carlos Correa has been one of the best middle infielders in the MLB since he broke through in the big leagues with the Houston Astros in 2015. However, any superstar in professional sports can only perform as well as their health allows them to. Correa, in 2023, suffered a nightmare season after enduring a plethora […]