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The New York Mets went into the 2023 campaign with sky-high expectations after a historic offseason that saw them sign the likes of Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and others. In total, they spent nearly $500 million to hopefully give them a roster that could compete for a World Series. Instead, the Mets missed […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

As Ronald Acuna Jr. goes to work for the 2024 season this week with spring training on the horizon, honors are still pouring in from his historic 2023 campaign. The Atlanta Braves star was named the unanimous NL MVP after recording the first season with 40 home runs and 70 steals in AL/NL history. Acuna […]

After a fantastic 2023 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Mitch Keller around for the long haul. The team agreed to a five-year, $77 million contract extension with the 27-year-old on Thursday, according to ESPN insider Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract extension,” Passan […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a big season in 2024, hoping to get the monkey off of their back and have some postseason success for the first time with this core of players, and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman spoke on the team chemistry so far in Spring Training. “We’ve always been a close-knit group,” […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have become one of the fastest-rising teams in the MLB. In 2023, the Orioles won 101 games en route to claiming the AL East crown, an incredible achievement given how stacked that division is. And one catalyst behind their rise to becoming one of the best teams in the league is shortstop […]

It was previously reported that New York Mets star pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with arm fatigue before spring training. On Thursday, David Stearns provided a Senga injury update, via Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. “Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down ‘until symptoms subside and strength returns.’ […]

Chris Sale is in his first spring training with the Atlanta Braves, and the early impression has been good with his teammates, including his battery mate Travis d’Arnaud. “He’s been great,” Travis d’Arnaud said, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “He’s been a goofball. He likes to have fun. I heard on his start days […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear-cut favorite to win the 2024 World Series ahead of the upcoming campaign, and that is due in large part to the amount of money they have shelled out this offseason. And yet, not all their contract situations are settled, as star catcher Will Smith is due for an […]

The New York Yankees position players have reported to spring training, and that includes big offseason acquisition Juan Soto. Juan Soto, New York Yankee. 😎 pic.twitter.com/pdUUTtwPN1 — MLB (@MLB) February 22, 2024 Juan Soto was seen taking live batting practice on Wednesday and wearing Yankees gear. The fanbase is obviously pumped up for Soto to […]

Shohei Ohtani is in his first spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is coming off of receiving Tommy John surgery at the end of last season. Ohtani gave a good update on the live batting practice sessions he has had so far with the Dodgers. “I’m feeling good at the plate, seeing the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals did not have the campaign they were hoping for in 2023, and they will be hoping to turn things around this upcoming season. In order to do so, they will need contributions from folks up and down their roster, with one such guy set for a bigger role with the team […]

By and large, the past three years have been successful for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were able to build a nice young position player core led by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while they have been also able to build one of the deepest starting rotations in the entire MLB. Alas, the Blue […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to come back strong 2023 AL East record. The Blue Jays made the MLB Playoffs as the sixth-seeded Wild Card but were swept by the Minnesota Twins. Now, star shortstop Bo Bichette is motivating his team amid doubts before 2024 Spring Training. Bo Bichette issues a strong message to […]

The San Diego Padres are just days away from playing their first 2024 spring training game, but they are still “engaged” in talks for potential additions to the squad via free agency or trade. “The one thing for us is we’ve had active conversations throughout the offseason,” Padres general manager A.J.Preller shared (h/t Robert Murray […]

When the Milwaukee Brewers traded away ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, many viewed shortstop Willy Adames as a potential trade candidate, but Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that he expects the shortstop to be on the team for Opening Day. “We value and love Willy as much as anyone since I’ve been […]

The market has been slow in free agency this winter in MLB, and many big names remain on the market as teams report to spring training. Justin Hollinder of the Seattle Mariners and AJ Preller of the San Diego Padres spoke on the unique offseason and the amount of names that are still available. “It […]

The Seattle Mariners have been linked with frere agent third baseman Matt Chapman in recent days, but that buzz may be a whole lot of nothing. Mariners GM Justin Hollinder had this to say about his team’s roster, per Robert Murray of Fansided: “Our roster feels pretty set right now. I don’t want to rule […]

The New York Mets received a concerning Kodai Senga update on Wednesday, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “Kodai Senga is experiencing a bit of arm fatigue, so he didn’t work out today. The Mets should have more information in the coming days, per Carlos Mendoza,” DiComo wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Senga, 31, made his […]

Gleyber Torres is entering the last year of his current contract with the New York Yankees, and he spoke on what his mindset is entering his walk year, and whether or not he would like to stay with the franchise. “I don’t want to leave here,” Gleyber Torres said, via Erik Boland of Newsday. “I […]

The San Diego Padres want to put last season firmly in the rearview mirror as they start a new era of baseball in southern California. The health of third baseman Manny Machado is paramount in turning the page and the Padres issued an encouraging update on the six-time All-Star on Wednesday ahead of their first […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the San Francisco Giants are counting on Keaton Winn to help solidify the back half of their rotation. However, those plans took a turn after Winn suffered a worrying spring training injury. Winn felt elbow soreness after his last bullpen session, via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. While his MRI […]

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has anchored the team’s lineup throughout the past few years. New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reportedly talked to Ramirez about a potential change in the lineup to help the Guardians’ inconsistent offense, per Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. “Manager Stephen Vogt said he’s talked to Jose Ramirez about hitting second AND […]

The 2024 MLB season is approaching soon, but one player has decided to officially announce his retirement. Eric Hosmer, who won a World Series in 2015 with the Kansas City Royals, is retiring from the MLB, as he announced on his X account. “There’s not much value I can bring a team unless I’m playing […]

Gerrit Cole began his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft. While he may now be with the New York Yankees, Cole still has love for his time with the Pirates. Cole spent the first five years of his career in Pittsburgh. As he watches from […]

It was previously reported that Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are connected in MLB free agency. On Wednesday, Jon Morosi confirmed that Miami has offered Anderson a contract to be the team’s shortstop. Anderson has enjoyed an impressive big league career. He is a two-time All-Star and former American League batting champion. Anderson, who […]

The Baltimore Orioles finished with the best record in the American League in 2023, yet they still have one of the best farm systems in the entire sport. Baltimore’s years of rebuilding are paying dividends in a major way without question. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are among the latest Orioles’ prospects-turned-stars. Jackson Holliday, the […]

As the Boston Red Sox craft their 2024 pitching rotation, the team is counting on Brayan Bello to step up. A strong season from Bello could convince the Red Sox to keep him in Boston long-term. Extension talks have already begun between Bello’s agents and the franchise, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive. While Bello is […]

The 2023-24 offseason has largely been a miserable one for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. After limping to a last place finish in the American League East last season, the expectation was that they would make some big moves in free agency to beef up their roster. For the most part, though, they […]

Last year, the St. Louis Cardinals had one of their worst seasons in recent years. Finishing the year with just 71 wins, the team fell short of making the playoffs for the first time in five years. This resulted in many offseason moves, one of which was the signing of Matt Carpenter. A familiar face […]

The Milwaukee Brewers look to come back strong in 2024 after a solid 2023 season. The Brewers went 92-70 and were the top team in the NL Central. Moreover, Milwaukee has confirmed a contract deal with former San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez. The Brewers improve their depth by confirming Gary Sanchez’ contract Milwaukee and […]

The smell of baseball is in the air, with Spring Training games set to begin soon. That means that rosters, such as the Atlanta Braves, will start taking shape slowly but surely over the next month as the 2024 MLB Opening Day approaches. During that month, we all know anything can happen, including setbacks and […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has his fair share of critics these days, with many questioning the 2019 World Series champion’s commitment to baseball. Even a former teammate is voicing his displeasure. I’ll be honest with you man, if I’m the Angels GM {Perry Minasian} I’m trying to get rid of this dude […]

Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract for the infielder to return to LA. Muncy had an up-and-down 2023 season, but LA clearly still has faith in the veteran. It looks like Muncy is ready to prove the Dodgers right, as the third baseman is reportedly in excellent shape headed into […]

The MLB regular season is going to kickoff in unique fashion this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will get things going on March 20th in Korea. They are starting the season about a week earlier than everyone else, and the Dodgers and Padres will play two games. It is […]

Getting booted out of the ALCS by the eventual World Series-winning Texas Rangers is not an issue for Kyle Tucker. The Houston Astros All-Star has all the help from Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Framber Valdez among others. This is why he started making big declarations about the team’s upcoming season amid Spring […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be a contender this season, but that was also the case last year, and things didn’t pan out. The Yankees have a lot of talent, but that talent is getting older, and last year, they were plagued with injury trouble. New York should be looking at available free […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers get ready to kick off Spring Training on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts and superstar Shohei Ohtani have come up with a plan to get the slugger ready in time for the team’s opener in Korea, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register: “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said he had […]