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In the seemingly never-ending National League arms race, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Michael Wacha to a flexible deal that makes their 2023 World Series or bust mindset even more obvious. The right-handed starter will earn more than $24 million over four years with player and team options that will also save San Diego […]

Heading into spring training, Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin has optimism about the upcoming season. The offseason was filled with question marks, but with Arte Moreno staying on as the team’s owner, along with solid players returning to the club, Nevin has reason to believe their time is now. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, […]

Mike Clevinger is facing domestic violence allegations. Although he remains under investigation, Clevinger will be permitted for full participation in Spring Training with the Chicago White Sox, per Bob Nightengale. Nightengale adds that Clevinger is “not being placed on administrative leave at this time.” The White Sox signed Clevinger for depth in their starting rotation. He’s […]

Free agent infielder Miguel Sano has finally shared his thoughts about the murder case of his biological father, Ricardo Aponte. “I’ve been in the USA during this offseason fully focused on the upcoming MLB season. I’ve been aware of a tragic situation my biological father has been involved in the DR thru the media, just […]

Aaron Judge kicked off Spring Training by taking ground balls at first base, per Bryan Hoch. The New York Yankees’ star will remain in right field this season and for the foreseeable future. However, adding extra versatility never hurts. And Judge could potentially make the transition to first base someday as he plays out his […]

The 2023 PECOTA MLB projections were recently revealed, per baseballprospectus.com. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lack of high-profile moves during the offseason, they are still projected to win the National League West over the San Diego Padres. PECOTA has Los Angeles tabbed at just over 97 wins, which is a steep decline from their 111-win 2022 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are fresh off a World Series appearance after narrowly sneaking into the postseason. Their impressive playoff performance and number of key additions during the offseason has fans excited for what the 2023 campaign may hold. With players such as Trea Turner in the mix, the Phillies will have an excellent chance to […]

Dave Roberts guaranteed that the Los Angeles Dodgers would win the World Series in 2022, but this season, he knows there are a lot of unknowns with the team. One of those places is in the bullpen, which received an update on Alex Reyes, Evan Phillips and Daniel Hudson. The Dodgers signed former All-Star closer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star power is beginning to fade a little bit. While they still have plenty of stars on the roster like Mookie Betts, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman, they have lost numerous All-Stars over the years. The next one that they could be in danger of losing is Julio Urias. Urias led […]

Just before Spring Training begins, the San Diego Padres are making an important roster move. Even after an offseason that landed them Xander Bogaerts, A.J. Preller refuses to stop bolstering his roster.  They are bolstering their pitching staff with former All-Star Michael Wacha. The Padres have an agreement with Wacha that is pending a physical, according […]

The San Diego Padres are expected to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield in 2023 following their Xander Bogaerts signing. The former shortstop will play right field with Trent Grisham handling centerfield duties. Juan Soto, who’s been a right fielder throughout his career, will play left field in 2023 according to Bob Melvin, per […]

Some baseball fans are excited for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Others are just happy for the start of Spring Training. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa recently shared his thoughts on why people should care about the tournament, per Joel Sherman. “I think for me, the reason people should care about it (World Baseball Classic) […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have extended President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak through 2025, per the Cardinals’ Twitter. “Mozeliak, 54, is the longest tenured head of baseball operations in the NL and has helped guide the team to 15-consecutive winning seasons, matching the franchise record,” St. Louis shared on Twitter. The Cardinals have […]

Unfazed, Boston Flannery smirked at his catcher. It was the 7th inning of a tight game, and Brunswick School’s newest closer had just watched one of his pitches get smacked over the fence for a home run. Brunswick, the college prep school in Connecticut that Flannery had just transferred to, found themselves only up by […]

The Boston Red Sox are hoping for a turnaround in the 2023 MLB season after a letdown 2022 campaign in which they did not just miss the postseason cut but also finished at the bottom of the American League East division. With Rafael Devers back and Japanese superstar Masataka Yoshida coming over to Beantown, Red […]

The Miami Marlins have not had a great go of it in recent seasons. The team has languished near the bottom of the National League East in back-to-back years after finishing second in 2020. Of course, the MLB season that year was only 60 games. For a full season, you have to go back to […]

Oswald Peraza is considered to be one of the New York Yankees top prospects and a major part of the team’s future. Peraza looks like he will have an opportunity to prove he belongs in New York with the Yankees this upcoming season. The Yankees are planning to have Peraza as their Opening Day shortstop, […]

Several Philadelphia Phillies players will represent Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and they couldn’t be more excited to play for their country in the upcoming tournament. Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Kyle Schwarber are all on the Team USA roster. While plenty of MLB’s top players passed up […]

Vaughn Grissom is one of the candidates to replace Dansby Swanson at shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. Braves’ third base coach Ron Washington made it clear that he believes Grissom can win the job during Spring Training, per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. “I’m not thinking he can do the job, I know he can do the […]

The 2023 MLB season is right around the corner, and after what’s been a fairly hectic offseason, preparations are underway for what should be an exciting campaign. One guy who is certainly looking forward to the upcoming season is retired ace CC Sabathia, who spent most of his career with the New York Yankees and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ prospect Miguel Vargas, who’s expected to be the team’s second baseman in 2023, is receiving no shortage tutelage from LA’s veterans ahead of the season. Miguel Rojas previously made it clear that he wants to help Vargas transition from third to second base. JD Martinez is also looking to help Vargas and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing uncertainties in the outfield and infield heading into 2023. Additionally, Los Angles doesn’t have a set closer for the season. Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol are among the closing candidates for LA. Phillips is likely the favorite, but the Dodgers recently agreed to terms with former All-Star Alex Reyes […]

The MLB’s Joint Competition Committee unanimously voted to make the runner on second in extra innings rule permanent for regular season games, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Baseball fans were not too happy about the news on Twitter, directing their anger at commissioner Rob Manfred. The rule was initially put into place during the […]

Ted Lerner, the owner of the Washington Nationals since 2006, passed away due to complications from pneumonia at his home in Maryland on Sunday night, the team announced. He was 97. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Founding Managing Principal Owner Theodore N. Lerner,” the team said in a statement. […]

New York Yankees’ star pitcher Nestor Cortes will miss the World Baseball Classic due to a hamstring injury. The left-hander commented on having to miss the tournament, per Bryan Hoch. “I was very excited for it. Wanted to represent Team USA.. a country that gave me an opportunity to do a lot of stuff that […]

The Super Bowl is over and the MLB season is right around the corner. Players around the league are currently preparing for the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training. Teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and New York Yankees improved their rosters in MLB free agency. Others took a step back. So how […]

CC Sabathia recently took time to answer questions at a Super Bowl party in Arizona. The former Cleveland Guardians (Indians during his tenure with the team), Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees’ star left-hander shared an honest Aaron Judge admission after getting asked who his favorite pitcher in the game is. CC Sabathia reveals his […]

New York Yankees’ SP Nestor Cortes has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic after suffering a hamstring injury, per Ken Rosenthal. The All-Star left-hander was going to pitch for Team USA during the event, but recently tweaked his hamstring. The Yankees are hopeful he can recover sooner rather than later and have a normal Spring […]

The Atlanta Braves are expected to bring back former All-Star Chipper Jones as a hitting consultant this season, in the same role he had in 2021, The Athletic’s David O’Brien reported on Monday. The Hall of Famer wasn’t on the staff last year due to the vaccination mandate for all coaches, but will likely return […]

Steve Cohen doesn’t much care what other MLB owners think of him or how he runs the business of the New York Mets. And that, in part, is why he and his $500 million spending spree this offseason is both good and bad for Major League Baseball. Cohen is polarizing because there seems to be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have questions heading into the 2023 season. Their centerfield and left field positions hold uncertainty heading into the year. Their numerous departures were a major storyline throughout the offseason as well. Dodgers’ head coach Dave Roberts expressed his confidence in the ball club despite their changes, however, he also made an […]

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez spent a decade as teammates on the New York Yankees. Rodriguez and Jeter are now teaming up once again, but they won’t be wearing their Yankees uniforms. Jeter will be joining Rodriguez on the Fox MLB team beginning in the 2023 season. He was announced as Fox MLB’s newest member […]

The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central last year. They enjoyed an all-around productive campaign that saw a number of breakout performances. With that being said, the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox will be seeking revenge in 2023. The Guardians will need their key players to step up once again, and a few […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have added yet another arm to their Spring Training roster that could potentially make an impact in 2023. Veteran reliever Kyle Crick has signed a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training, as reported by Marc Topkin. Crick has been around the Majors since 2017, making his MLB debut that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and RP Alex Reyes are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $1.1 million contract for the 2023 season, per Juan Toribio. The deal includes a 2024 $3 million club option. Additionally, the deal can reach up to $10 million as a result of performance bonuses. Reyes may be a candidate to […]

Some records are easily remembered. However, others are better forgotten. While legendary players are often immortalized for being part of the record books, others found themselves on the wrong end of history. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 least known MLB records that will surprise you. Worst Record to Make the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to an agreement with a familiar face and arguably the best reliever left in free agency, according to reports. The Diamondbacks are signing pitcher Andrew Chafin to a one-year contract, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. Andrew Chafin’s contract is expected to be worth around $6.5 million with incentives that could […]

The New York Yankees will enter the 2023 MLB season with lofty expectations. Their primary goal, as it always has been and always will be in New York, is to win a World Series. This Yankees’ ball club will also produce a number of impressive individual performances. Aaron Judge blasted 62 home runs to steal […]

Steve Cohen and the New York Mets have not shied away from spending this offseason and it appears they won’t be stopping anytime soon. The team is slated to have a 30-second commercial during this year’s Super Bowl that will feature some of its stars. The advertisement will not be broadcasted nationally but will appear […]