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Jacob deGrom was the Texas Rangers big ticket free agent this offseason. As the Rangers gear up for Opening Day, deGrom had an opportunity to show fans why Texas’ investment was worth it. deGrom made his spring training debut for the Rangers on Sunday. He pitched three innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just two hits […]

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has shown at the 2023 World Baseball Classic that he is not afraid to make major lineup changes. He did just that in Team USA’s last two games in the tournament. Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was called on to bat last in Team USA’s wins against both Colombia and […]

There has been a lot of discussion about potential changes to the World Baseball Classic that could improve the tournament for the future, and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa had a funny response to the question, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. “Hot water in Arizona to take a shower, number one,” Mark […]

For grumps and cranks, the World Baseball Classic is a silly, dangerous distraction from the actual important games, like a mid-April series against the Cincinnati Reds. To the players and fans, though, these games have been a revelation, a reminder of how fun and vital baseball can be. While the World Baseball Classic has been […]

After seeing Edwin Diaz suffer a season-ending injury, New York Mets fans were on the edge of their seats after seeing Brandon Nimmo go down. But as Opening Day draws closer for the Mets, Nimmo is planning on being in the lineup. Nimmo suffered knee and ankle sprains after a bad slide into second base […]

The Los Angeles Angels entered the offseason with a need for a new starter at the shortstop position. Andrew Velazquez led the team in starts out at shortstop in the 2022 season with 100, and while he blossomed as a potent defensive player, he wound up posting a lowly .196 batting average in 125 total […]

Dustin May has pitched just 11 games over the past two seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from numerous injuries. But as the Dodgers gear up for the 2023 season, May looks ready to put his injury woes behind him. May pitched five games in 2021 as he underwent Tommy John surgery. He […]

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a broken right thumb, according to a pair of tweets from USA TODAY Sports Major League Baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. “If Jose Altuve is a fast healer,” wrote Nightengale. “The hope is that he could return in May.” According to the MLB, the All-Star […]

It’s the World Baseball Semifinal as Cuba faces the USA. We’re in Miami sharing our World Baseball Classic odds series, making a Cuba-USA prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. We are down to the final four of the World Baseball Classic tournament. Ultimately, these are the final four countries and the best […]

Jurickson Profar is no longer the best player available in MLB free agency. After spending four long months on the open market, the Profar has finally agreed to a contract with the Colorado Rockies for the 2023 season. The Rockies are signing Profar to a one-year contract worth at least $7.75 million, according to The […]

Every traditional team sport has an international event where countries play each other for national glory. For basketball, it’s the FIBA Basketball World Cup. For soccer, it’s the World Cup. The list goes on. The baseball world has it’s own World Cup: the World Baseball Classic. For a stretch of a few weeks, the best […]

Team USA is on to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals! The host country and defending champs knocked out Venezuela in their semi-final matchup, advancing to the next stage in the tournament. USA won thanks to Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner’s booming grand slam in the eighth inning to put them over the edge. After the […]

Team USA advanced in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in dramatic fashion by taking down Team Venezuela. Trea Turner provided the heroics with a towering grand slam that put the Americans ahead and allowed them to win 9-7. Turner, in an 0-2 count with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, swung at […]

The United States will continue to defend its World Baseball Classic title following an instant classic 9-7 quarterfinal win over Venezuela Saturday night. Trailing 7-5 entering the eighth inning, the U.S. quickly loaded the bases before Trea Turner stepped to the plate. With one swing of the bat, the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop walloped a 407-foot […]

The Cleveland Guardians embarked on a fantastic and inspiring journey in 2023. They advanced to the ALDS after they toppled the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wildcard race before losing to the New York Yankees in five tough contests. There were numerous revelations from their youthful squad, such as guys like Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, […]

Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch during Saturday night’s game at the World Baseball Classic between Team Venezuela and Team USA. Altuve exited the game shortly after getting hit, with the Astros also releasing a statement that the infielder will undergo more tests to see the full extent of […]

The Atlanta Braves’ shortstop competition was expected to be centered around Vaughn Grissom and Orlando Arcia. There is still a position battle to be had, albeit, with a major twist. Brian Snitker revealed the new plan for Atlanta moving forward, per David O’Brien. “Snitker said what’s become apparent in past week or so: Grissom or […]

Lance Lynn, despite struggling in 2022, has been a reliable pitcher throughout the course of his big league career. Team USA is turning to Lynn on Saturday versus Team Venezuela in a must-win World Baseball Classic affair. However, one concerning statistic will catch the attention of fans before the game. Venezuela’s starting lineup has a […]

Team USA will be looking to book their spot in the last four of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday as they face Venezuela in the quarterfinals. On the mound, Lance Lynn will get the ball, despite Adam Wainwright last pitching in the tournament opener. It would make sense for him to earn the start […]

Los Angeles Dodgers and Team USA superstar Mookie Betts is prepared to square off against Venezuela on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic. Betts, who’s no stranger to playing in postseason-like atmospheres, gave USA head coach Mark DeRosa some advice before the game, per Bob Nightengale. “Dodgers All Star outfielder Mookie Betts told USA manager […]

The latest Brandon Nimmo injury update is a mixed bag for the New York Mets. The Mets outfielder avoided a season-ending injury like the one that Edwin Diaz suffered, but Nimmo is still in severe danger of missing regular-season games. Brandon Nimmo suffered a low-grade strain in both his knee and ankle, according to Mets […]

Tony Gonsolin is expected to begin the 2023 season on the injured list for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ryan Pepiot, Michael Grove, and Andre Jackson are expected to compete for the fifth starter spot amid Gonsolin’s injury absence. Pepiot, however, suffered a minor injury in his latest spring training outing, per Matthew Moreno. “Something with […]

After 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, reliever Sergio Romo will hang up the cleats and it’s only fitting he does it with the San Francisco Giants. Romo has signed a minor league deal with the organization and is set to officially retire as a member of the Giants on March 27th prior to an […]

Carlos Rodon and Harrison Bader are reportedly both progressing from their injury concerns, per Bryan Hoch. Rodon, who’s dealing with a forearm injury, reportedly felt good after playing catch on Friday. Meanwhile, Harrison Bader is battling an oblique ailment. Bader’s status for Opening Day is in question as a result, but Aaron Boone said the centerfielder […]

The San Diego Padres very nearly made it all the way to the World Series last season with only Manny Machado and Juan Soto leading the way. Now, they have added Xander Bogaerts in free agency, and will be getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back once he serves the final 20 games of his 80-game suspension. […]

Trevor Bauer is heading to Japan for the 2023 season after signing a contract with the Yokohama BayStars. Bauer, who last pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB, posted a YouTube video on Friday detailing his decision to sign in Japan. Trevor Bauer made it clear that he chose to sign in Japan. He […]

YES Network recently added a two-time MLB All-Star, as it was announced on Saturday that Todd Frazier would be joining the team, per Jack Curry. Frazier enjoyed a strong big league career before leaving the game after the 2021 season. He made two All-Star teams with the Cincinnati Reds in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, Frazier […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans can officially breathe a sigh of relief regarding the injury that Freddie Freeman sustained in the World Baseball Classic. Four days after Freeman suffered a minor hamstring for Team Canada, the first baseman is back in the Dodgers’ lineup. Freddie Freeman is hitting second for the Dodgers in Saturday’s spring-training game […]

The Boston Red Sox have been putting together a fairly encouraging Spring Training so far. Granted, you can never make too much of what you see in Spring Training, but after a dreary offseason left many fans expecting the worst for the Red Sox, they have shown in Spring Training that maybe things aren’t as […]

Cody Bellinger was once regarded as one of the best players in all of baseball. He won an MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and also helped lead the ball club to their 2020 World Series victory. The Dodgers ultimately decided to move on from Bellinger this past offseason following a pair of down years […]

Edwin Diaz suffered an unfortunate injury during a World Baseball Classic celebration with Team Puerto Rico. He is expected to miss the entire 2023 season as a result. Some people around the MLB world have blamed the WBC, while others have defended the tournament. But everyone is on the same page in terms of wishing […]

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz isn’t ruling himself out for the 2023 MLB season just yet. When the pitcher suffered a torn patellar tendon during a celebration in the World Baseball Classic, it was largely assumed that he was done for the year. Following surgery, however, Diaz reportedly believes that he can return from […]

It’s win or go home as the  United States meets Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. We’re in Miami sharing our World Baseball Classic odds series, making a USA-Venezuela prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The USA national baseball team went 3-1 in their group stage. Initially, they defeated Great Britain 6-2 […]

Alex Verdugo and Team Mexico erased an early 4-0 deficit to defeat Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday night, and the Boston Red Sox outfielder was fired up after the huge win. “I don’t even know how to put it into words, man,” Verdugo told MLB Network’s Jon Morosi […]

The Philadelphia Phillies surprised the MLB world by advancing to the World Series in the 2022 season. They only earned 87 victories in the regular season and were heading into an early exit in the NL Wildcard. The Phillies upset both the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves in the postseason, and the fans were […]

The Detroit Tigers are hoping to see some of their top prospects take huge steps forward in 2023. On Friday, however, the team received news that two of their top prospects will miss crucial time. Pitcher Jackson Jobe and catcher Dillon Dingler will miss significant time this season, the team announced. Jobe is out three […]

The New York Yankees are back in contention for the 2023 season. Over ten years since the Yankees last won a World Series crown, which is uncharacteristic for their organization. The front office continued to bolster their roster as they added superstar pitcher Carlos Rodon. They re-signed Aaron Judge to a massive contract and Anthony […]

Team Mexico pulled off the unthinkable on Friday night, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to beat Team Puerto Rico 5-4 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. By no surprise, Tampa Bay Rays superstar Randy Arozarena once again played hero in more ways than one. With a runner on base in the top of the eighth, Emmanuel […]

Just a day after Edwin Diaz was ruled out for the season following a knee injury at the World Baseball Classic, the New York Mets have been dealt another scare.  During Friday’s Spring Training game against the Miami Marlins down in Florida, outfielder Brandon Nimmo exited after an awkward slide. Via SNY TV: Brandon Nimmo […]