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Adam Wainwright has pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2005. However, up to this point in his career, Wainwright had never pitched in the World Baseball Classic. That will change in 2023 as Wainwright is a member of Team USA for the WBC. The Cardinals’ pitcher couldn’t stop gushing about his newfound opportunity. Wainwright […]

When Anthony Rizzo was traded to the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs in the summer of 2021, Aaron Judge would have a keen eye on how Rizzo went about his business of preparation. Little did Judge know how much leadership Rizzo would show upon his arrival, and the demeanor was something that rubbed […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has been one of the team’s most consistent power bats since his arrival in 2018. And although he’s struggled to hit for average across the last few seasons, Muncy is truly hoping he can remain with the Dodgers until it’s all said and done for him in the big […]

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired starting pitcher Cole Irvin and right-hander Kyle Virbitsky in exchange for infielder Darell Hernaiz in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Hernaiz, the Orioles’ 16th-ranked prospect in 2022, heads to the Athletics, while Irvin, who was worth 2.1 Wins Above Replacement last year, and […]

The Houston Astros have found their next general manager, as the organization has hired longtime Atlanta Braves scouting executive Dana Brown, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. In a statement, Astros owner Jim Crane said the following, “We are excited to have Dana join our organization. He brings championship caliber experience to our team and […]

The 2022-23 MLB free agency period has been as busy as could be. We saw the best shortstop market ever, with the likes of Dansby Swanson, Xander Bogaerts, and Trea Turner all finding new homes. Carlos Correa looked to be on his way out of Minnesota as well, but after two concerning physicals with the […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to remain a competitive team after locking down Rafael Devers to a huge contract extension but losing Xander Bogaerts this offseason. One area they are still looking to nail down is the pitching staff. After already signing several new pitchers, Matt Moore could be the latest one to join […]

Even with the start of Spring Training being less than a month away, there are still a few unsigned free agents that could very well become impact additions for an aspiring contender. In particular, there are a few left-handed relievers capable of strengthening even the best of bullpens left on the market, such as Matt […]

The MLB free agent frenzy is over for the most part, with many teams already having done the majority of their offseason work. There are still players who are available that could make an impact for playoff contenders, though, and there are obviously teams still looking to shore up some final spots on their roster. […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to get back into the World Series after a premature loss in the postseason. Braves general manager Alex Anthopolous discussed the team’s offseason, which partly included strong offseasons from the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. However, Anthopolous did not hold back his feelings for the Mets’ deal with Carlos […]

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells responded to calls for a position change, the Athletic Yankees staff writer Chris Kirschner wrote in a Thursday article. “It’s basically been that (way) since before I got drafted,” Wells told the Athletic. “There’s always been that doubt and there’s still that doubt. I feel like continuing to prove […]

In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno decided to backtrack on his decision to sell the franchise he has owned since 2003 and he will remain as the team owner for next season and beyond. That decision could have major repercussions for the direction the franchise would take in the […]

It’s almost February, and we are gearing up for the start of the MLB season and look at the odds for AL MVP in this upcoming season. Shohei Ohtani leads the early-season voting for the American League MVP early in the season. Ultimately, he had another great season as he finished with a batting average […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is one of the MLB’s most electrifying stars in the game with the Atlanta Braves. During the offseason, he returns to his native Venezuela to play winter league baseball to keep himself in shape and get him ready for the upcoming MLB season. This offseason, that’s precisely what Acuna has been doing. […]

The New York Mets losing out on Carlos Correa means there is still some work to be done. The star shortstop was supposed to be a player to help put them over the top but they now have to look elsewhere. Perhaps it will be at the biggest superstar in the sport, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani […]

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is “intrigued” by the idea of bringing back David Stearns from the Milwaukee Brewers as the team’s next GM, wrote the Athletic senior MLB writer Ken Rosenthal in a Tuesday article. “Astros owner Jim Crane is intrigued by the idea of bringing him back to Houston, according to two major-league […]

Spring Training is right around the corner and the Houston Astros are still without a general manager. Houston has made a number of moves throughout the offseason nonetheless, but one has to imagine they would like to hire a GM sooner rather than later. Former player and head coach Brad Ausmus is reportedly a finalist […]

The Cleveland Police Department found Cleveland Guardians’ manager Terry Francona’s scooter and returned it to him on Wednesday. Francona, who uses the scooter as his transportation to and from Progressive Field, was happy to say the least, per the Guardians Twitter account. "Back in business!" Thank you to the Cleveland Police Department for helping Skip […]

Many people around the MLB world claim that the New York Yankees feature a fairly thin lineup with the exception of Aaron Judge. But the fact is New York has plenty of talent when healthy. Unfortunately, injury concerns have loomed over the ball club in previous years. Recent injury updates on Giancarlo Stanton and DJ […]

Aaron Judge bet on himself ahead of the 2022 MLB season and it ultimately paid off. He won the AL MVP over Shohei Ohtani and ended up receiving a massive contract to stay in New York with the Yankees. Ohtani is expected to bet on himself in 2023 as well. The two-way phenom is entering […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Tony Gonsolin is fresh off of an All-Star 2022 season. The right-hander ultimately posted a sparking 2.14 ERA for Los Angeles. However, he was limited to just 24 games pitched during the regular season due to injury. Gonsolin shared his next step forward as he aims for a full and healthy 2023 […]

As the month of January starts to take its toll and the NFL campaign is almost complete, we can now start to get ready for the MLB season. The Houston Astros are coming off their second World Series in five seasons as they took down the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The Phillies beat the […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger has responded to the domestic and child abuse allegations levied against him. Through his lawyer, Clevinger denied all allegations. Clevinger is currently under investigation by the MLB for violating the league’s domestic violence policy. He is being accused of physical and emotional abuse towards his three children and their […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a four-year, $31 million deal with left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs, Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin reported on Wednesday afternoon. The deal will pay Springs $4 million in 2023, $5.25 million in 2024, $10.5 million in 2025 and $10.5 million in 2026. The contract could be worth up […]

Aroldis Chapman made a shocking free agent decision when he signed with the Kansas City Royals. The former New York Yankees’ closer has made potentially an even more eye-opening announcement, joining Great Britain for the World Baseball Classic. Chapman is a native of Cuba. His most well-known nickname is the “Cuban Missile.” And yet, Chapman […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello recently revealed pitching advice he received from Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez during the offseason, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “Yeah, great experience,” Bello said. “One of my favorite pitchers, and I’ve just enjoyed learning from him. He said, basically, ‘Just don’t be afraid out there. Just throw what you’re […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed to terms on a deal with pitcher Jordan Yamamoto. This will be an overlooked signing by many. But Yamamoto was once a highly-regarded prospect in the Miami Marlins’ organization. He recently revealed his goal after signing in LA. “Let’s go @Dodgers! Glad to be apart of an amazing organization! […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a talented core of players led by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Both Freeman and Betts are under contract for the long-term future. But should LA extend other current players to keep their core intact? With a number of key players set to hit free agency sooner rather than later, […]

Scott Rolen is set to join Fred McGriff in the 2023 MLB Hall of Fame class. However, Colorado Rockies’ legend Todd Helton fell just short of being elected as well. Helton received 72.2 percent of the necessary 75 percent of the vote needed for induction. Although he’s on track to be inducted next year, missing […]

Few things in sports can compare to an emotional embrace between an athlete and his family following a hard-earned triumph. After five years of being denied entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen finally got to rejoice with his parents after getting the official word he is Cooperstown-bound. The tearful celebration was tweeted […]

Atlanta Braves legendary outfielder Andruw Jones is going to have to wait at least another year to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The five-time All Star received 58.1 percent of the vote, falling short of the required 75 percent but gaining almost 17 points from last year, according to Justin Toscano of […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter has congratulated Scott Rolen for being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, welcoming another infielder to Cooperstown. Scott Rolen was the only player on the ballot who received enough votes to become part of MLB’s 2023 Hall of Fame class. Shortly after the news was announced, Jeter made […]

The Boston Red Sox have made the decision to designate former All-Star pitcher Matt Barnes for assignment, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. This move by the Red Sox was made to open up a spot on the team’s 40-man active roster for outfielder Adam Duvall, who has just been signed by Boston to […]

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly interested in trading for Kansas City Royals’ infielder Nicky Lopez, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. KC struck a deal to send Adalberto Mondesi to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The Royals, as they remain in the midst of a rebuild, are open to trading a number of their […]

Scott Rolen has been elected to the MLB Hall of Fame, per Jeff Passan. Rolen, a 7-time All-Star, 8-time Gold Glove winner, and 2006 World Series champion is remembered as one of the best infielders in recent memory. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds during his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers released their 2023 first half promotion schedule on Tuesday. Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Julio Urias bobbleheads are amongst the promotions on the schedule. The Dodgers will also be having “drone shows” at Dodger Stadium each Friday, per Juan Toribio. The 2023 promotional schedule for the first half is live! Visit […]

Aaron Judge revealed the pivotal role that Anthony Rizzo, who re-signed with the New York Yankees early in free agency, played in Judge’s decision to return to New York, per YES Network and The Tonight Show. “Anthony Rizzo, he played a big part (in Judge returning to the Yankees),” Aaron Judge told Jimmy Fallon on […]

Though they may still be pursuing another relief pitcher, the heavy lifting in free agency is largely done for the New York Mets. It’s time to hand out grades for each of the Mets free-agent signings. Justin Verlander, RHP (2 years, $86.67 million): A Hard to quibble with bringing in the reigning AL Cy Young […]

The Oakland Athletics made a significant splash late into MLB free agency, agreeing to terms with veteran slugger Jesus Aguilar on a one-year deal. The deal is agreed to, pending a physical, and will see the former Brewers All-Star compete for at-bats on a rebuilding A’s squad. According to Bob Nightengale, Aguilar will pocket $3 […]