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It isn’t often that arguably a sport’s best player isn’t in their Hall of Fame. Michael Jordan is obviously an NBA Hall of Famer, and LeBron James will be one day. In the NFL, Tom Brady is a Hall of Fame lock. However, Barry Bonds, who holds MLB’s all time home run record, is not […]

In an age when the All-Star contests of the NFL and NBA are increasingly shifting toward pickup games in a neighborhood park, the MLB All-Star Game is one of the few matchups that still maintains some semblance of competitiveness. Yet even with this level of competition, the MLB All-Star game has its fair share of […]

Shohei Ohtani made his appearance with the media on Monday ahead of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, and Ohtani got brutally honest about his desire to win amid being named in trade rumors. “Those feelings get stronger year-by-year,” Shohei Ohtani’s translator said, via SNY. “It sucks to lose. He wants to win, so it gets […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman talked about participating in his seventh MLB All-Star Game at All-Star Media Day with MLB greats Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz. Freeman, 33, said the All-Star Game is “all about the kids for me. Charlie is more excited than all of us combined coming to All-Star […]

The New York Yankees fired their hitting coach Dillon Lawson on Sunday, and quickly turned around and hired Sean Casey as a replacement on Monday. Former Yankees player Alex Rodriguez had some interesting words regarding the Casey hire during Fox Sports’ broadcast in Seattle for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. “I think good news is, […]

There are few players in the MLB as polarizing as Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees superstar is currently on the shelf and won’t be playing in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, but he talked about why he is very present during one of the most respected traditions in baseball. The Yankees have routinely […]

Few plays in sports rival the sheer excitement of a home run. Witnessing the explosive power as the ball rockets off the bat, soaring through the sky towards its destined landing spot, perhaps finding the outstretched hands of a fortunate fan, is a truly mesmerizing spectacle. There’s an undeniable allure to observing a human effortlessly […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering a critical time for the next few weeks. With Mike Trout on the IL and the Angels sliding quickly in the American League West, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani. Will the superstar pitcher/batter get traded at the deadline? Or will the Angels keep him and hope they can […]

New York Mets rookie starting pitcher Kodai Senga was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, and he made a joke about potentially recruiting impending free agent Shohei Ohtani to come to the Mets this offseason when speaking to the media on Monday. “I’m going to go put this hat on him right now,” Kodai […]

Freddie Freeman has been one of Major League Baseball’s best players over the last decade. One of the few players in the league that could claim to be ahead of Freeman is his Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts. Betts is playing in his sixth All-Star game in what is his seventh selection. Freeman praised […]

The MLB All-Star break has arrived and now is the time for teams to think about whether to buy or sell as the trade deadline approaches. For the Houston Astros, they are right in the thick of a playoff race and are two games back of the Texas Rangers for first place in the American […]

MLB history was made on Sunday during the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft when LSU baseball teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews were selected with the top two picks. It marked the first time players from the same college were taken 1-2 in the MLB draft. LSU gymnast and viral sensation Olivia Dunne […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be starting the All-Star Game in Seattle on Tuesday, and Aaron Judge said he believes that Cole has grown into his role since coming over to the Yankees in 2020. “For him, he dove right in and started building the bonds from the very first day,” Aaron Judge […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will take place Tuesday night in Seattle at T-Mobile Park. On Monday the lineups for both the American League and National League were announced, with Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr headlining for both leagues, via MLB on Twitter. The AL’s #AllStarGame starting lineup (Tuesday, 8 pm ET on @MLBONFOX):Semien […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs currently sit at 42-47 in a very precarious situation. It seems now that whatever happens during their home-stand after the All-Star break will determine whether or not they are buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline, reports MLB on Fox’s Ken Rosenthal. What will "Bubble" teams […]

Dusty Baker has tabbed New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole as the American League’s starting pitcher for Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, according to Jon Heyman. Cole earned his sixth All-Star nod of his career and will start the Midsummer Classic for the first time. The Yankees ace reacted to the decision, saying “it’s always something […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday night in Seattle. This year’s All-Star affair projects to be exciting once again. Although some superstars such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout are injured and will not be able to participate, many new stars will have an opportunity to establish themselves in front of a national […]

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen had a very strong first half of the MLB season. His numbers are good enough that he has beaten out Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider for the nod as the NL starter for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Gallen certainly earns the nod, as his numbers […]

With the 2023 MLB Futures Game behind us, fans have had time to reflect after seeing the future stars of the game in action. The game was hosted in Seattle and featured a dominant pitching performance from the National League as they won 5-0. Marcelo Mayer, shortstop from the Red Sox, stole the show however […]

Everyone loves to watch moonshots in the MLB Home Run Derby, and there are sure to be some tonight. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a special Home Run Derby longest home run prediction and pick. The MLB Home Run Derby has seen some big home runs in its time. 2021 […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is just a few days away, as we will get to see the top stars from the game go toe-to-toe with each other on one of the biggest stages the game has to offer. Baseball fans from all over the world will want to tune in to watch this contest, […]

There have been conflicting reports regarding whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of the trade deadline. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Angels still have every intention of keeping Shohei Ohtani keeping Ohtani, in hopes of re-signing him this offseason. However, Jon Heyman of the New […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby is here and there will be plenty of power on display. This will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a player to hit the longest home run prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the Home Run Derby. The All-Star game and […]

Aaron Boone’s job status has perhaps never been more in question in New York Yankees fans’ eyes than it is right now. The Yankees enter the All-Star break at 49-42 and sit one game out of a playoff spot in the American League. Their offense has been one of the worst in baseball since the […]

It is finally the All-Star break and MLB’s best players are headed to Seattle. On Monday, The Seattle Mariners’ home field, T-Mobile Park, will host the MLB Home Run Derby. The event includes plenty of star power with some players returning to the derby and others making their debut. Let’s take a look at how […]

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said his team “still has every intention” of keeping Shohei Ohtani, who is a free agent this offseason, in hopes it can re-sign him, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Teams are hoping that Moreno changes his mind if they continue to struggle with three-time MVP Mike Trout out […]

The New York Yankees made a big change on Sunday, firing hitting coach Dillon Lawson amid the team’s offensive struggles with Aaron Judge still on the shelf. Well, it didn’t take them long to find a replacement. The Bronx Bombers are hiring former three-time All-Star Sean Casey. Via Ken Rosenthal: “Sean Casey will indeed be […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts lacks confidence in his chances to take down the field at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. He’s also the underdog in the first round of the Derby where he’d face Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Those signs point to an early exit from the […]

The 2023 season hasn’t been a particularly good one for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn, but the 36-year-old is still a popular commodity on the trade market ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. One team that is showing serious interest in Lynn is the Texas Rangers, who enter the All-Star break with a […]

No matter how sought-after you are, it is always smart to make a good first impression with your boss. New Baltimore Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. seems to fully embody that mantra. After being selected as the No. 17 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Vanderbilt center fielder wasted no time in calling general […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the team optioned 2B Miguel Vargas prior to the MLB All-Star break. Vargas entered the season as one of LA’s top prospects, but he’s underperformed during the 2023 season. Some fans have already given up hope on the young infielder. Others believe he can still become a quality big league […]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the real deal. The rookie has made a huge impact on the Reds ever since he barged into the big leagues last June. When he made his debut in Major League Baseball, Cincinnati was at just 28-33. FanGraphs also gave the Reds just a 19.7 percent chance […]

Mookie Betts has carved out a solid career as an outfielder in the MLB. He garnered six All-Star appearances, one AL MVP, six Gold Glove Awards, and two World Series championships. With a stellar career in the MLB, have you ever wondered how the Dodgers star lives? Well, this article features Mookie Betts’ $10 million […]

Two-time champ Pete Alonso squares off with Seattle’s own Julio Rodriguez in round one of the Home Run Derby Monday night! This will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pete Alonso-Julio Rodriguez prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the Home Run Derby. The MLB All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had the 36th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft on Sunday and they actually surprised many, taking 18-year-old high school outfielder Kendall George. While George did believe he’d be taken by the organization, he didn’t expect it to be so early. Via The LA Times: “I was always going to […]

At the Home Run Derby, the big-time bashers appropriately get all of the attention and adulation. However, fans could not be captivated without the men behind these star sluggers. The pitchers. A thankless but crucial job, the pitchers at this spectacle are often only vaguely recognized as members of a team’s coaching staff. Let’s change […]

The first half of the MLB season has come to an end as the All-Star break is officially underway. Heading into the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr and Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani lead the MLB in jersey sales, via MLB Communications. The top two @MLB All-Star vote […]

It is time to see some dingers, as Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena face off in the first round of this year’s Home Run Derby. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a special round one Garcia – Arozarena prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The winner of the Derby has come out of […]

If you’re looking to bet on the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby and you like to put your money on a confident player, shying away from Mookie Betts may be a good strategy. Despite entering the event with 26 home runs, tied for the most by the eight players participating, the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]