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Saying it’s been a disappointing offseason for the San Francisco Giants would be a massive understatement. Some would even call the Giants’ free agency in 2023 a disaster. The team infamously came up short in its pursuit of reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who ended up re-signing with the New York Yankees. Shortly afterwards, shortstop […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ new broadcaster Stephen Nelson recently discussed his role with LA. Notably, Nelson cited a few Los Angeles’ greats as his inspiration, including Dodgers’ legend Vin Scully and Los Angeles Clippers’ famed broadcaster Ralph Lawler, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “It’s a different challenge than I’ve ever had,” Nelson said. “If you grew up […]

The Atlanta Braves appear to be zeroing in on a play-by-play announcer to replace Chip Caray, now that the broadcaster has left to become the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Tom Hart is a top candidate for the Braves to be Chip Caray’s replacement. Hart has been a broadcaster […]

Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t have an arbitration hearing to attend anymore. Gonsolin and the Dodgers have agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million contract that will pay the starter through the 2024 season, according to the team’s Twitter account. Tony Gonsolin filed for $3.4 million, while the Dodgers checked in at $3 […]

Freddie Freeman recently expressed confidence in the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the 2023 season. But he also dropped a truth bomb on LA’s 2022 playoff downfall and the Houston Astros’ World Series win, per Matthew Moreno. “Every time you lose, all 29 other teams should have fuel going into the next season,” Freeman told […]

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil doesn’t care about MLB’s rules changes for the 2023 season. Shift or no shift, the reigning NL batting champion doesn’t believe there’s a defensive alignment that can stop him.  Along with the addition of a pitch clock and larger bases, MLB is introducing a ban on the shift […]

The New York Mets and Jeff McNeil recently came to terms on a 4-year, $50 million contract extension. The reigning National League batting champion has become a crucial part of the Mets’ roster in previous seasons. McNeil broke his silence on deciding to sign a contract extension with New York, per SNY on Twitter. “It […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman knows that the team won’t have an easy time replacing Trea Turner, Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger in the 2023 season. After the Dodgers won a franchise-record 111 games during the 2022 campaign, one-third of the lineup went elsewhere in free agency. Freddie Freeman acknowledged to reporters Tuesday […]

New York Mets’ general manager Billy Eppler recently stated that he believes Darin Ruf can play a big role for the ball club in 2023 despite his struggles last year, via Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo. “He’s got a long track record of hitting left-handed pitching,” Eppler said. “He hit left-handed pitching in 2022 and 2021. […]

Freddie Freeman is not worried about the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. He understands that the ball club lost some significant players while the San Diego Padres enjoyed a lucrative offseason. But the Dodgers’ star first baseman is still confident heading into the new season, per Matthew Moreno. “The division is still ours until we […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and former star New York Yankees’ relief pitcher Chad Green are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shi Davidi and Michael Marino. The Blue Jays are hopeful that Green, who’s recovering from Tommy John surgery, can return at some point during the regular season. Green was previously a pivotal part […]

DJ LeMahieu offers versatility for the New York Yankees without question. He can play first, second, or third base in the infield. But with players such as Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, and Josh Donaldson on the roster, where exactly does LeMahieu fit on this team? MLB Network’s Jon Morosi provided an update on LeMahieu’s potential […]

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect and No. 14 overall MLB prospect Diego Cartaya revealed his motivation to become a catcher in a recent interview with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, via the Dodgers Nation YouTube channel. “When I started playing baseball, I always played third,” Cartaya said. “About two years before I signed, I started catching […]

MLB is banning the shift in 2023. Players have discussed the topic and offered different opinions. Some players are destined to benefit more than others from the change. Cleveland Guardians’ starting pitcher Triston McKenzie recently addressed MLB’s decisions to ban the shift and expressed his excitement for teammate Jose Ramirez as a result of the […]

While there are diehard fans who love to watch and to purchase their favorite sports products, bidders and collectors of sports memorabilia take it to a whole new level. Sports memorabilia are more unique and also have a stronger connection to a certain athlete or moment. Because of this, sports memorabilia can cost up to […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani and New Balance have come to an agreement on a deal, per New Balance on Twitter. Ohtani is a major addition for the company, as he’s emerged as one of the faces of MLB over the past two seasons. He’s currently preparing for another big 2023 campaign with the […]

Dexter Fowler played just two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, but he will always be remembered as among the many baseball heroes of the storied big league franchise, particularly because of his heroics in the 2016 World Series. Fowler announced his retirement from baseball via Instagram Tuesday morning, and it’s got Cubs Twitter flowing with […]

Brian Snitker and the Atlanta Braves will be one of the favorites to win the World Series this upcoming season. In chase of a title, would Snitker approve the Braves signing former CY Young winner Trevor Bauer? When asked that question, the Braves’ manager had an adamant response. Snitker immediately said no, while making his […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers scout and executive Ralph Avila, who helped the organization establish roots in Latin America, died Monday at his home in Florida. He was 92 years old.  A former semi-pro baseball player in Cuba, Ralph Avila was hired by the Dodgers to be a part-time scout in 1970. Avila spent three decades […]

Derek Jeter made a career out of coming up clutch on the field for the Yankees, then delivering a master class on how to answer the tough questions from the New York media off the field. This time it was the Houston media throwing Jeter a curveball, as Astros reporter Brian McTaggart asked the Yankees […]

Houston Astros’ outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley was limited to just 64 games in 2022 as he battled through a shoulder injury. However, now re-signed with the Astros, Brantley dropped an encouraging injury update that should have him ready to help Houston make another World Series run. Brantley underwent surgery for a torn labrum in his […]

Carlos Correa is excited for the 2023 season following the Minnesota Twins’ acquisition of Pablo Lopez. Correa recently opened up on his expectations for the 2023 campaign, per The Athletic’s Dan Hayes. “I feel very confident about where we are right now, especially with our pitching staff,” Carlos Correa said. “We got better this year […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a pair of impactful moves in MLB free agency. Cleveland added a powerful switch-hitting bat in Josh Bell to add extra protection for Jose Ramirez in the lineup. They later signed a catcher with power potential as well in Mike Zunino. Cleveland made a number of other low-profile moves, but those […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ president Andrew Friedman recently revealed the impact that Freddie Freeman has had on Gavin Lux’s development, per MLB Network Radio on Twitter. “Freddie Freeman has been great for (Gavin Lux),” Friedman said. Friedman also expressed the Dodgers’ excitement for Gavin Lux’s future. “Last year, we got to really see just how dynamic […]

Mookie Betts will be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ everyday right fielder during the 2023 season. But there were rumors during the early portion of the offseason about a potential switch to second base if the team would have signed Aaron Judge. That obviously never came to fruition, but Team USA head coach Mark DeRosa revealed […]

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka was impressed with Oswald Peraza’s debut in the major leagues in 2022, even though the 22-year-old shortstop did not get much playing time. “Man, this kid’s pretty good,” Higashioka said, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Peraza is the 52nd-ranked prospect according to MLB.com. While fifth-ranked prospect Anthony Volpe, who […]

Miami Marlins’ star Jazz Chisholm was named the MLB The Show 23 cover athlete on Monday. MLB The Show also released an epic video featuring Chisholm detailing his journey from The Bahamas to Major League Baseball, via MLB on Twitter. Euro steppin’ to the cover of @MLBTheShow! pic.twitter.com/EGx0ymaRVD — MLB (@MLB) January 30, 2023 “When […]

With the dust settling on a chaotic and record-setting MLB offseason, it can now be noted that the Texas Rangers might have snagged the biggest coup of them all when they signed Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal last December. The team also may have bought one of their other top players, Corey […]

Miami Marlins’ star Jazz Chisholm was revealed as the MLB The Show 23 cover athlete on Monday. Chisholm emerged as a star in 2022 despite dealing with injury concerns. He’s an exciting young player with an extremely bright future. And he certainly doesn’t lack confidence. Let’s get it! My spark can't be contained. ⚡️🤟🏾 #MLBTheShow […]

The Miami Marlins are finalizing a deal that will send Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes and cash considerations to Florida, sources told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Monday. Left-handed relief pitcher Richard Bleier is heading back to Massachusetts in the deal, per MLB Network’s Craig Mish. Barnes was designated for assignment by the Sox […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman recently revealed the potential infield plan for 2023, per Jim Bowden. Miguel Vargas, one of LA’s top prospects, is expected to earn a spot on the big league roster to open the season. It was previously unclear exactly what position he would play. But Friedman suggested […]

New York Yankees’ new assistant hitting coach Brad Wilkerson isn’t expecting to change much about Aaron Judge’s approach in 2023. “I don’t think I’m going to be messing with Aaron Judge too much,” Wilkerson said, via Bryan Hoch. Judge, who is fresh off of an MVP 2022 season that saw him crush 62 home runs, […]

One of the all-time Kansas City Royals greats is set to run it back with the organization for one more year. Zack Greinke and the Royals have finally reached an agreement on a one-year contract, bringing the 39-year-old free agent back to Kansas City for another season. The news was first reported by Bob Fescoe […]

The Atlanta Braves have unquestionably been one of the best organizations in baseball over the last five years. They enjoyed a thrilling run to the 2021 World Series Championship. Their renowned general manager, Alex Anthopoulos, has star players Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, among a few others, locked up with team-friendly deals. They are […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in all of baseball over the past few years. Los Angeles has dominated the National League in previous seasons and won the World Series during the 2020 campaign. However, a specific mind-boggling statistic will have fans excited for 2023. […]

Cleveland baseball legend John Adams has died at 71-years old, per the Cleveland Guardians Twitter account. The Guardians released a statement on Adams, who was a drummer for the team for nearly 50 years. “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of John Adams. John has been with us since our time […]

Shohei Ohtani is ready for the 2023 MLB season. The Los Angeles Angels’ superstar posted a video to his Instagram story of an epic batting practice session on Sunday. The two-way phenom was seen crushing a home run in the video, via MLB on Twitter. The Sho has no offseason. 🎥: https://t.co/3psD15ulw2 pic.twitter.com/eKIHEaZZfj — MLB […]

Grayson Rodriguez is considered to be the best pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles’ farm system. With a bright future ahead of him, the Orioles are planning to give Rodriguez a huge opportunity this upcoming season. Rodriguez was recently ranked as the second-best prospect in the Orioles’ system by MLB Pipeline. He ranked as the fourth-best […]

The Boston Red Sox have seen major ups and major downs throughout their offseason. Still, the Red Sox will enter the upcoming year with postseason aspirations. Boston saw Xander Bogaerts leave town by signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The Red Sox countered, signing Rafael Devers to a 11-year, $331 […]