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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfield approach has been interesting to follow during the offseason. Los Angeles cut ties with Cody Bellinger and later signed glove-first veterans such as Jason Heyward and Bradley Zimmer. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts, James Outman, Trayce Thompson, and Chris Taylor are all candidates to play in the Dodgers’ outfield as well. With Betts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into the 2023 MLB season with high expectations once again. Their primary storyline during the offseason was their all-around lack of free agency aggression, while watching the likes of Trea Turner and Justin Turner sign elsewhere. The Dodgers have earned the right to remain confident amid their recent success, especially […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman is representing Team Canada during the World Baseball Classic for a number of reasons. However, the biggest of them all is a heartfelt one. Freeman is looking to honor his late mother, who passed away when he was just 10-years old, during the event, per the World Baseball Classic […]

The Detroit Tigers had a massively disappointing 2022 season. The team nearly avoided 100 losses after beginning the season with playoff aspirations. Now that 2023 is approaching, Detroit hopes for a much better season. The offseason didn’t inspire hope in many Tigers fans. Some of their biggest bullpen pieces as Joe Jimenez and Gregory Soto […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has found himself in hot water due to his involvement in an illegal sports gambling ring. His troubles have gotten much worse, as Puig now faces two more charges. Puig faces two federal counts of making false statements and obstructing justice, via KTLA5’s Marc Sternfield. Both counts carry […]

Cristian Javier has burst onto the scene for the Houston Astros and has become one of the better young pitchers in the MLB. The Astros have awarded Javier for his work and signed him to a long-term extension. Javier and the Astros have agreed to a five-year, $64 million extension, via the Houston Chronicle’s Chander […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and RP Jose Alvarado have agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration for the 2023 season, per the Phillies on Twitter. Philadelphia improved their bullpen during the offseason and Alvarado will remain a key piece to the puzzle. The hard throwing left-hander is a dynamite option out of the ‘pen for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and OF David Peralta are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million contract for the 2023 season, per Jeff Passan. The deal can reach up to $8 million with incentives. Peralta joins a crowded Dodgers’ outfield ahead of the 2023 season. Peralta has typically been a corner outfielder during his […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have uncertainty in their outfield, they do not lack options. Mookie Betts is their right fielder without question. Meanwhile, LA has no shortage of options to play left and center field. Chris Taylor is expected to remain in left, but he is a centerfield possibility. However, the CF competition is […]

The good times will not stop with Fernandomania. The Los Angeles Dodgers will induct Cy Young Winner Orel Hershiser and premier pinch-hitter Manny Mota into the Legends of Dodger Baseball sometime this year, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The news came just days after the franchise announced they would be retiring fan […]

With spring training just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs have once again made a move to bolster their bullpen. The Cubs and Michael Fulmer have come to terms on a contract deal, as noted by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal between the two sides is currently pending a physical. The Cubs had been […]

The New York Yankees’ potential 2023 shortstop plan was revealed by Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, per MLB.com. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza are expected to battle for the position during Spring Training. Exciting young prospect Anthony Volpe is also in the conversation as well. Hoch shared an update on how the Yankees’ may approach […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed towards a youth movement of sorts. Head coach Dave Roberts even admitted that in a recent interview. Nevertheless, Dodgers’ insider Juan Toribio recently made a 2023 roster prediction that doesn’t bode well for top prospect Diego Cartaya and possible Cody Bellinger replacement James Outman, per MLB.com. Toribio left both Outman […]

Amid high expectations after a busy offseason, the New York Mets open spring training next week. We’ll examine three things to watch at Mets spring training. Camp will feature several new high-profile players. Justin Verlander, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is one of three new starters in the Mets rotation. Japanese star […]

Bo Bichette has taken the league by storm since joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wanted to ensure Bichette stays in Toronto much longer and have agreed to a long-term extension with the shortstop. Bichette has signed a three-year, $36.6 million extension, via the MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The extension buys out Bichette’s […]

The San Diego Padres have taken a major step toward maintaining relevance in the postseason. On Thursday, the Padres and All-Star starting pitcher Yu Darvish agreed to a massive contract extension, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. The deal is for six years, worth $106 million. Darvish is coming off one of the best seasons of […]

The Detroit Tigers are entering a new era for their franchise. President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris has completed his first offseason at the helm after taking over for the fired Al Avila last summer. The offseason saw very little movement from the Tigers and no real big splashes. The biggest moves Detroit made involved […]

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will be playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with the Venezuelan team after all, according to Bleacher Report and Xamplebrand. “The World Baseball Classic is a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity,” Acuna Jr. wrote in his announcement. “An opportunity to show the world what we, the Venezuelan team, […]

Los Angeles Angels’ owner Arte Moreno, who recently decided not to sell the team, made an extremely obvious Shohei Ohtani confession amid the superstar’s looming free agency next offseason, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. “I’d like to keep Ohtani,” Moreno told The Post. “He’s a one of a kind, He’s a great person. […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ star Nolan Arenado’s primary goal in 2023 is to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a successful campaign. With that being said, he’s also prepared to help Team USA win a gold medal in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado recently revealed Team USA’s goal in an epic statement, per the World Baseball […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was projected to lead the league in stolen bases during the 2023 season, the league posted in a Wednesday tweet. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz round out the top three. Ronald Acuna Jr. stole 29 bases last year, eight away from his career high […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for Spring Training. With a number of Dodgers’ stars set to participate in the World Baseball Classic this spring, many new faces and young players will receive extra attention during the preseason. Many of Los Angeles’ top prospects will be in camp in Spring Training. And all of them […]

The New York Yankees spent a lot of money this offseason, much of it to retain Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo, but the biggest outside addition was signing starting pitcher Carlos Rodon to a six year $162 million contract, and the team has a plan for when he arrives for spring training next week, according […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer situation is undecided heading into Spring Training. Evan Phillips is a strong candidate for the job. Brusdar Graterol is another potential closing option for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers. Graterol recently sent out a heartwarming message to fans ahead of Spring Training, per Graterol’s Twitter. Dodger fans thank you for […]

There’s much excitement around the New York Mets as they get ready to open Spring Training next week. Much of that excitement is stirred by a bevy of offseason additions, including reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. But there’s reason to be juiced by several of the Mets’ top prospects, too. We’ll […]

LeBron James passed Kareem-Abdul Jabbar on Tuesday for the most total points in NBA history. The moment was incredible and drew no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts also chimed in with a heartfelt message for the NBA’s new all-time scoring leader, per the Los Angeles Dodgers’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they will retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 during the 2023 season. Former Dodgers’ star Justin Turner, who signed with the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, shared a brutally honest reaction to the Valenzuela news, per Matthew Moreno. “Throw my sombrero to the sky for Fernando. If I was […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently made waves when he shared a worrying centerfield update. Roberts was asked who will be the centerfielder in 2023 to which he replied, “I think your guys’ guess right now is as good as mine,” via Bill Plunkett. James Outman and Trayce Thompson have been regarded as the […]

Atlanta Braves’ star outfielder Michael Harris II won the NL Rookie Of The Year award in 2022, prompting the Henry Country School Board in Atlanta, GA to honor him with ‘Michael Harris Day’ on Feb. 7. “All students and staff are encouraged to wear Braves attire on Feb. 7 to celebrate the 2022 NL Rookie […]

Kike Hernandez said he recruited his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates 3B Justin Turner and CP Kenley Jansen to the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, per Talkin’ Baseball, via The Chris Rose Rotation. “Couple texts and calls everyday for about a month,” Kike Hernandez said of recruiting Justin Turner. “Calls to Puerto Rico, calls […]

With pitchers and catchers reporting to camp next week, the New York Yankees have announced non-roster invitees, and that list includes highly-touted outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez, according to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. This news comes on Dominguez’s 20th birthday. It is a big step for any prospect to be invited to spring training with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers infield is going to look different this season after the departures of Trea Turner and Justin Turner, but Max Muncy does not seem to be uncomfortable with the idea of playing third base full-time. Max Muncy is gearing up for Year 6 at Chavez Ravine. 🔵 The @Dodgers 2x All-Star joined […]

Khalil Lee, now formerly of the New York Mets, is having an offseason to forget. Currently emerged in assault allegations, the Mets have now designated Lee for assignment, the team has announced. In a corresponding move, the Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod from the Philadelphia Phillies. The team did not announce if the […]

Imagine Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce playing for the Atlanta Braves? One former MLB scout says the image of Kelce in a Braves‘ uniform is more real than one could’ve ever imagined. Reggie Sanders, who was a scout for the Braves in the early 2000s, said he spent time watching Kelce on the […]

While they did finish 10 games over .500 last season (86-76), failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017 constitutes a disappointing season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Once mired in a 26-year postseason drought, this franchise has done a lot with a limited payroll and will look to continue its winning ways […]

The New York Yankees seem to believe in Josh Donaldson, regardless of his struggles with the club. Josh Donaldson had a disappointing first season with the Yankees, hitting .222 with 15 home runs and a .682 OPS in 132 games. Yankees hitting coach Dillon Lawson told The Athletic that he has faith that Donaldson can […]

It is hard to imagine that outfielder Aaron Judge will come anywhere close to replicating his 2022 season, but New York Yankees hitting coach Dillon Lawson said believes he could repeat and maybe even improve on the campaign. “He wants to get better,” Lawson said, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. “He’s always asking you, […]

Pitchers and catchers will report to their respective spring training camps next week, and the Chicago Cubs have already made a decision regarding outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, the top prospect in their system and the 28th-ranked prospect in all of baseball according to MLB.com. The Cubs hope Crow-Armstrong will be their center fielder when he reaches […]

The latest comments by New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman haven’t sat well with many fans of the team or media members. WFAN’s Brandon Tierney ripped into Brian Cashman for suggesting that Yankees fans overreacted to the team being swept in the 2022 ALCS. Cashmand told The Score in Chicago that the Yankees “had […]