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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 […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is getting some good news. Henderson is getting closer to being able to play in a Spring Training game for the team, per MLB Network. Henderson hasn’t played a single Grapefruit League game for the team this year due to an oblique injury. The infielder could go as soon as […]

The San Francisco Giants started the offseason with high hopes of signing either Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto to have a franchise cornerstone who could lead their core. That vision did not turn out as expected, but Giants president Farhan Zaidi has executed numerous alternative plans by first signing guys like Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan […]

Postseason hero Jordan Montgomery is one of the few free agents left on the open market as spring training continues, but it does appear he’ll sign soon. Executives around the big leagues believe that the lefty will ink a deal with the Boston Red Sox over the Texas Rangers, who he helped win the Fall […]

Blake Snell has yet to sign with a team after winning the 2023 NL Cy Young Award. One of the biggest remaining dominoes in MLB free agency, the 31-year-old is rumored to eventually join the San Francisco Giants or Los Angeles Angels. There has been lots of noise surrounding Snell and the New York Yankees […]

Although 2023 did not end with a playoff appearance for the Cincinnati Reds, it was a special season for the city and fan base. Hope was restored, as a path to sustained success was seemingly paved by the likes of Will Benson, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz and, of course, Elly De […]

Star third baseman Matt Chapman left the Toronto Blue Jays to sign with the San Francisco Giants earlier this week. Now, it’s being reported that Chapman turned down a significant offer from the Blue Jays before signing with the Giants, according to Scott Mitchell of TSN: “Man, Blue Jays must have no payroll wiggle room […]

The Cleveland Guardians have high aspirations following their subpar 2023 showing. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is moving quickly to help his club accomplish its goals. Bieber’s uptick in throwing velocity during Spring Training has analysts taking note of his Cy-Young-like ceiling. Shane Bieber looks great for the Guardians Cleveland took on the Kansas City Royals […]

The 2024 season is right around the corner, however, it sounds like rumors are already swirling for the 2025 offseason. Alex Bregman is in the final year of his current contract with the Houston Astros and both the New York Yankees and Mets are potentially linked to signing the veteran third baseman. Third base isn’t […]

The Texas Rangers feature two prospects within MLB’s top 100 list. The list, via MLB.com, has outfielders Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford ranked No. 5 and No. 6 overall. Carter, of course, made his MLB debut at the end of the 2023 season and played a role in Texas’ World Series run. Carter is expected […]

The San Francisco Giants and Matt Chapman agreed to a contract in MLB free agency on Friday. San Francisco has had a fairly busy offseason, but they may not be done yet. The Giants are currently dealing with pitching injuries and are reportedly still interested in reigning National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell, per […]

The Washington Nationals are getting some bad news on Saturday. Prospect Daylen Lile suffered a bad injury while fielding a ball during a spring training game, per the Washington Post. Lile was taken to a local hospital following the incident. The injury occurred during a game Saturday between the Nationals and the Boston Red Sox, […]

Although many baseball fans have been guilty of being the Boy Who Cried Blue Jay in recent years, this could be the season that Toronto finally lives up to the hype. Chronic underachievement in the playoffs gave way to a desperately important winter for the franchise. Despite his efforts, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins […]

Cincinnati Reds slugger star Elly De La Cruz announced himself to the big leagues last season, breaking all sorts of records just weeks after his debut. Heading into De La Cruz’s first full season in the MLB, he’s already showcasing his ridiculous power in spring training in Arizona. On Saturday, the Dominican smacked a mind-boggling […]

The New York Yankees have put together a strong, well-rounded team in 2023. The addition of Juan Soto will strike fear into opposing pitchers, as the duo of the Dominican slugger and Aaron Judge, the American League Home Run King, will be a nightmare to navigate. Unfortunately, it is possible the Yankees’ rotation could be […]

The Boston Red Sox are getting some cold water thrown on their excitement for Opening Day. Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom is doubtful to be ready for Opening Day due to a groin injury, per the Boston Globe. Grissom apparently suffered the injury while completing in field activities for the team during Spring Training. […]

Baseball has returned with spring training games getting underway, and that means the New York Yankees are back in action. Fans have been waiting since the end of last season to get that sour taste of failure out of their mouths, and so far, the Yankees have given them plenty of things to cheer about. […]

Nick Castellanos went yard early in the spring training matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. It was a fantastic home run from the veteran outfielder. However, after rounding the bases he couldn’t help but notice the bat boy, his son, slacking on the job. As a result, Castellanos went full dad mode at […]

Despite having a star-studded roster, the San Diego Padres failed to live up to expectations in 2023, missing the playoffs altogether with a disappointing 82-80 record. But, Fernando Tatis Jr and Manny Machado remain confident this team can make some noise in the NL West in 2024. Via MLB Network: “I still believe that we […]

The New York Yankees signed Marcus Stroman this past offseason. Stroman, a 2023 All-Star, is expected to help add veteran depth for New York. Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes Stroman is ready to pitch on one of the “biggest stages” in the sport, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “I feel like he’s in a place […]

Diego Cartaya, a highly-regarded prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system, is reportedly dealing with a back injury in spring training, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya has been dealing with a back issue this spring,” Ardaya wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Similar to the stuff he’s dealt with […]