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Team Australia sent shockwaves across the sport Wednesday night as they took down Team South Korea in Pool B play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic to the tune of an 8-7 score. It was a thrilling game that started slow offensively before turning into a back-and-forth affair, ending with Australia sealing the deal by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training game Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners ended in a 2-2 tie, which isn’t much to write home about. Nevertheless, Michael Grove turned heads with a strong performance on the mound, tossing three scoreless innings and allowing just a hit with two strikeouts and zero free passes issued. Michael Grove […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will soon lead Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. The Americans enter the competition as favorites to win it all. Manager Mark DeRosa got to see his team in action for the first time on Wednesday. And he came away impressed with the Dodgers star. “I’m blown away […]

Anthony Volpe is expected to make his debut for the New York Yankees soon, but could that also mean he’ll be on the team’s roster on Opening Day? If you ask Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, Volpe looks ready for the show. “I think he’s got all the makeup tools,” Aaron Judge said about Volpe (h/t […]

The Detroit Tigers head into the 2023 season with a few safe bets on their roster. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will be the team’s Opening Day starter, barring a massive surprise. Tigers fans will also see a lot of Miguel Cabrera this season as the designated hitter. Cabrera is calling it a career after 2023, and […]

The Atlanta Braves are set at the majority of their positions. They have stars such as Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and Ozzie Albies locking down the infield. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuna Jr and Michael Harris will lead the charge in the outfield. However, Atlanta has uncertainty at one premier position following a specific free agency departure. […]

Jason Heyward is starting a new chapter in his baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team’s fans can see him make his regular-season debut for the team right in the very first game of the upcoming season, with manager Dave Roberts all but guaranteeing that the former first-round pick will be there on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Tony Gonsolin recently suffered an ankle injury. Dave Roberts provided a discoursing update on the right-hander on Wednesday, per Fabian Ardaya. “Tony Gonsolin’s ankle is still ‘tender,’ Dave Roberts said. X-rays came back clean for any fracture. But Roberts said he ‘doesn’t feel good’ about Gonsolin being ready for Opening Day. […]

Nelson Cruz became the first player/GM to hit a home run during the Dominican Republic’s exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, per Hector Gomez. Although the stats don’t count from the contest, Cruz’s homer was still impressive to say the least. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1633559347279134720 Cruz signed with the San Diego Padres in free agency. He […]

MLB The Show 23 is releasing ratings, and players around the league have been reacting to their own ratings, including Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A lot of talent in Los Angeles! 😤@Dodgers @LosDodgers https://t.co/vGJG5kjolU #MLBTheShow pic.twitter.com/TP7EKfXHwu — MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) March 8, 2023 Clayton Kershaw was hoping that […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman guessed his overall rating would be a 92 in MLB the Show 23. It turned out to be an 84. “That’s pretty funny,” he said, via a tweet from MLB the Show. Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña had a more humble reaction to his rating, guessing he would earn an 80 […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar right fielder Mookie Betts can play second base. It’s something that he’s discussed and even hinted that he prefers. The Dodgers previously stated that Betts will see more time at second in 2023, but Dave Roberts recently mapped out how many games he will play in right field and second base […]

New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge is rated a 99 overall in MLB The Show 23 after hitting 62 home runs and winning the MVP in 2022. Judge was asked to guess his rating by MLB The Show before he found out what it was, and his answer is the perfect demonstration of his humble mindset. Watch […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2023 MLB season with a ton of promise. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers and made a stunning run to the NLCS, all without Fernando Tatis Jr. Unfortunately, pitcher Joe Musgrove sustained a bizarre toe injury after dropping a dumbbell on his foot, and his status to start the […]

Through the first few weeks of its roll out during Spring Training, the pitch clock has been almost unanimously praised. It’s going great! Fans should be grateful! It’s the best thing since sliced bread! But don’t tell that to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas. “I hate it, man,” Rojas vented to Chris Rose on […]

The Atlanta Braves will take on Team Dominican Republic on Wednesday. The Dominican Republic is currently preparing for the World Baseball Classic with no shortage of heavy hitters in their stacked lineup. Meanwhile, Snitker is looking to get young pitchers innings during Spring Training. As a result, Snitker hilariously asked Dominican Republic manager Rodney Linares […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic features a plethora of talented ballclubs and right in the mix with the best is Team Japan. They’ve won the tournament twice in their history, in 2006 and 2009, and should find themselves in the quarterfinals at the very least this time around. Headlined by Los Angeles Angels two-way star […]

For those who watched the World Baseball Classic opener on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, they surely heard the horn in the background. The noise was provided by a Cuban superfan, per MLB.com’s Matt Monagan. Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world? pic.twitter.com/sy8h9zdEtg — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 8, 2023 Video via Talkin Baseball. Baseball […]

The World Baseball Classic is an event that is growing in stature. Team Puerto Rico is likely to have one of the stronger teams, even with Carlos Correa deciding not to participate. This year’s version of the event will be the fifth championship and the first since 2017 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering the 2023 season in a transitional period. They have watched most of the members of their 2018 World Series squad leave town, and after a wildly disappointing 2022 campaign, nobody really knows what direction this team is heading in. They have some talented players on their roster, but it […]

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson is preparing to play in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA. The shortstop is one of many stars on the squad as they look to repeat as WBC champions. He’ll be looked to not only play up-the-middle defense and hit well but also bring energy. Baseball fans know […]

The World Baseball Classic seemed little more than an afterthought in the United States in its first few editions, but for many baseball-loving countries, it has been welcomed with open arms. That is especially true for the Dominican Republic, and this year’s team will be one of the favorites to come away with the championship. […]

For the first time in six years, we’re back. The 2023 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 8-21, with the tournament being played in Japan, Taiwan, and the US. Speaking of the States, Team USA is of course one of the favorites to win it all after taking home the ultimate prize in […]

After undergoing shoulder surgery, Frankie Montas is expected to miss the majority of the New York Yankees season. However, while Montas might be out for the Yankees right now, the right-hander is planning to be back on New York’s mound as quickly as he can. Montas made an appearance in the Yankees’ clubhouse on Wednesday […]

As the Houston Astros embark on their quest to repeat as champions, they are also looking to lock up the core of their team with contract extensions. Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez are two of the next guys that they want to sign but general manager Dana Brown doesn’t sound too confident about it. Brown […]

Mike Trout was not going to let an opportunity to suit up for Team USA pass by him again. The Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder said that he “regretted not doing it (representing Team USA)” in 2017, so when he got the chance again to wear the country’s colors this year, he did not think […]

The Atlanta Braves should be happy with Kyle Wright’s latest injury update. A shoulder injury has prevented the Braves’ starting pitcher from making his spring training debut. Wright, however, is on track to be ready very early in the 2023 MLB season. Kyle Wright is on his way to starting in one of the Braves’ […]

It’s all about his swing for Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor. The infielder/outfielder is determined to make a huge rebound in the 2023 MLB season following a letdown individual performance at the plate in 2022 by correcting his mechanics at the plate — something that is keeping him busy in the offseason. “Last season, I […]

The New York Yankees once flirted with the idea of sending Aaron Judge to the Atlanta Braves. The trade was discussed before Judge made his MLB debut, and it would’ve turned about to be disastrous for the Yankees. The proposed trade would’ve sent Aaron Judge, Luis Severino, Gary Sanchez, Manny Bañuelos and Ian Clarkin to […]

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza has missed the last two spring training games with a leg injury. Peraza could be sidelined for a few more games, but the Yankees don’t seem to be overly concerned about the infielder. Oswald Peraza suffered the injury Thursday in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Yankees shortstop […]

Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came up short in their mission to win the World Series title in 2022, but they clearly were the best team in the regular season during that campaign, as they won a total of 111 games. With still a loaded lineup, the Dodgers are carrying lofty expectations of […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr said his knee continues “to feel better,” per Hazel Mae. He was recently forced to leave a Blue Jays’ Spring Training game as a result of an apparent knee ailment. “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit off a tee Tuesday for the first time since suffering a right knee injury […]

Team USA is not favored to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, despite being the defending champions. It’s a fact that has not been lost on the United States club heading into the start of the tournament. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said the players are “very aware” that it doesn’t have the best odds […]

Houston Astros’ manager Dusty Baker said SP Lance McCullers Jr. is still not throwing, per Chandler Rome. Initial concerns came to the surface when Baker revealed that McCullers Jr. was going to be “temporarily” shut down from throwing early in Spring Training. However, McCullers Jr. then said he doesn’t believe he will be ready for Opening Day. […]

Lorenzo Cain told The Athletic that he plans to retire, per Andy McCullough of The Athletic. Cain, a two-time All-Star, will reportedly receive an official retirement ceremony this summer with the Kansas City Royals, the team that he spent the majority of his career with. Lorenzo Cain’s impressive career Cain began his career in Milwaukee with […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ SP Adam Wainwright was announced as Team USA’s Game one starter for the World Baseball Classic, per Jon Morosi. Wainwright, a former All-Star who’s preparing for his final season in the big leagues, is set to make his WBC debut. Team USA will battle Great Britain to kick things off on Saturday night […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without SP Walker Buehler for most, if not all of the 2023 season. The Dodgers’ 2022 Opening Day starter is recovering from Tommy John surgery and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes his absence significantly closes the gap between LA and the San Diego Padres, per MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered 2022 Spring Training with a mostly set roster. In 2023, however, there is much more uncertainty. The Gavin Lax injury opened up the shortstop conversation, while Cody Bellinger’s departure has led to questions in centerfield. There are other unanswered questions on the roster as well. Without further ado, let’s take […]

The Miami Marlins are continuing to talk to free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel even after their first deal fell through, The Athletic Senior MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal wrote in a Tuesday tweet. The contract would likely be minor-league deal if it was completed. Talks of Yuli Gurriel to the Marlins took a twist in January. […]