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Having already damned the torpedoes by doling out massive extensions to Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, the San Diego Padres now hope to extend superstar outfielder Juan Soto and closer Josh Hader, both of whom they traded for at last year’s deadline, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Padres […]

Joey Gallo thought it was over. The Minnesota Twins’ powerful left-handed slugger has been shifted against in most of his at-bats during his career. But with the new MLB rules taking effect in 2023, Gallo and other pull-heavy hitters were expected to not be shifted against. However, the Boston Red Sox found a way around […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to snap their playoff drought, having last made a postseason appearance in 2014. Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani will lead the charge, but they need others to step up around them. As talented as Trout and Ohtani both are, they can’t carry the Halos to the playoffs on their […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the Toronto Blue Jays’ Spring Training game on Friday due to right knee discomfort, per the Blue Jays’ Twitter. The severity of the injury has not yet been revealed. The Blue Jays will need to decide how this will impact Guerrero Jr.’s chances of playing in the World […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstars Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts will be asked to lead the team in 2023. Freeman and Betts also happen to have a strong relationship with one another. Freeman, who signed in Los Angeles ahead of the 2022 campaign, recently shared his honest thoughts on Betts, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ veteran SP Adam Wainwright reportedly topped out at just 86 MPH in his most recent Spring Training outing. Although many pitchers require time to build up strength and increase velo as the spring rolls on, Wainwright’s mark was concerning to say the least. The former All-Star revealed the reason for his low […]

A portion of Southern California freeway will be dedicated to late Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, NBCLA Managing Editor Jonathan Lloyd wrote in a Friday article. “Fullerton held a very special place in Tommy’s heart, and we know how proud he would be to be standing here today,” said Stan Kasten, president & CEO of Los […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman recently made a Julio Urias admission that will please fans. Urias is set to hit free agency after the 2023 season. Many people around the MLB world believe LA is preparing for a Shohei Ohtani run next offseason, however, Friedman’s comments make it seem as if […]

It’s never too early to go for your dream player. The 2023 MLB offseason is still well underway, but one team seems to already be ten steps ahead of everyone for 2024. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the “favorites” to nab Angels star Shohei Ohtani in the next offseason, per Jon Heyman’s reporting. “Some […]

In the heat of a rugged postseason battle where everything is on the line and teams play for all the marbles, the emotions brought forth by pressure can manifest itself in different, sometimes odd ways. However, some ways of releasing emotions are flat out embarrassing that some athletes only manage to admit that they happened […]

The Cleveland Guardians are the epitome of a gritty and underrated bunch that made some noise in the 2022 MLB season. Who would have thought the Guardians may have won the blockbuster trade involving Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco? MLB pundits believed it was a rebuilding move for the Guardians, but the impeccable play of […]

The Houston Astros continued their dominance in the MLB as they claimed their second World Series crown with this current iteration of the Astros. Superstar rookie Jeremy Peña led the charge in the postseason, capturing both the ALCS and World Series MVP in his inaugural season. Despite the struggles of Jose Altuve, it did not […]

The Miami Marlins were due for an added supply of hope following the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Despite naysayers calling the 60-game sprint a “fluke” that required an asterisk next to it, the franchise enjoyed a massive breakthrough that culminated with a postseason berth and a National League Wild Card series victory (special format that year) […]

Over the past few years, a plethora of top prospects have risen through the ranks for the San Diego Padres. Chief among those prospects is Fernando Tatis Jr., who, despite his 80-game suspension in 2022 due to PED suspension, remains the face of the franchise, the player who led the Padres’ transformation into a winning […]

Nico Hoerner is entering his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs. This year won’t be like the others as Cubs’ manager David Ross has granted Hoerner some extra responsibilities. Ross wants Hoerner to bat leadoff this upcoming season, via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Ross has been impressed with Hoerner’s leadership skills overall and thinks […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a major blow during their spring training game against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee while he was running from second to third base during the sixth inning of the contest. He was subsequently carted off the field, […]

The newly implemented MLB pitch clock might be an issue to some, but not New York Yankees reliever Wandy Peralta. The left-hander literally put it to shame on Thursday in Spring Training action against the Pittsburgh Penguins, striking out a hitter in a mind-boggling 20 seconds on three pitches. Remember, the pitch clock has 15 […]

The Chicago White Sox massively underachieved last season, meaning there are plenty of players who need to perform more like the back of their baseball cards in 2023. While many White Sox fans will immediately point the finger at catcher Yasmani Grandal- which is perfectly understandable- there are other players, like Lucas Giolito, who need […]

The San Diego Padres have added a ton of stars in recent years, and now Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts form a great foundation for a dangerous lineup. Despite all of the talent that the Padres have, they are still trying to win the National League West over the Los […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson is progressing, but might not be ready for opening day, Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote in a Thursday tweet. He was placed on the injured list after a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in July. Daniel Hudson’s knee bent awkwardly as he was trying […]

New York Yankees fans are getting more and more excited about top prospect Anthony Volpe. With every big hit, web gem in the field and impressive answer off the field, it’s difficult for Yankees fans not to get too excited. After what six-time All-Star and Yankees two-time World Series champion Willie Randolph, a guest instructor at […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler began his throwing program with the Dodgers yesterday, Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote in a Thursday tweet. “It’s still too soon to know whether he will be able to pitch at all this year after having Tommy John surgery last season,” wrote Harris. Walker Buehler underwent Tommy […]

The Boston Red Sox didn’t exactly have the campaign they were hoping to have in 2022. After making it all the way to the ALCS in 2021, the Sox completely fell apart in 2022. They struggled with injuries, regression to the mean, and a front office that had seemingly no desire to build off of […]

Entering the 2023 season, the New York Yankees have a loaded, superstar-laden roster, save for two glaring question marks at shortstop and left field; Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Aaron Hicks have a tenuous grasp on starting spots, for now. One potential answer?  Turning your problematic shortstop into a left fielder, apparently. With a three-way battle for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas will has withdrawn from participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Team Venezuela to prepare for the every day shortstop role after Gavin Lux’s injury, according to Bill Plunkett of Orange County Register. There are implications for both the Dodgers and Team Venezuela as a result. It is […]

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres will miss the team’s Spring Training affair against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, but not because of an injury. The 26-year-old was scratched for the contest due to a tooth extraction, according to Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera. “Otherwise okay,” Caldera wrote. It’s quite an interesting reason to miss […]

Incumbent shortstop Trea Turner may have left the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, but the Dodgers wouldn’t have been too concerned given the presence of Gavin Lux on the roster. Just 25-years of age, the former second-ranked prospect in all of MLB was more than ready to take the reins for the Dodgers at […]

The Atlanta Braves will lean on second baseman Ozzie Albies for lots of offensive production in 2023 after an injury-riddled campaign last season, playing just 64 games while hitting .247 with eight home runs. And ahead of Opening Day later this month, Albies, who slugged 30 long balls in 2021, has a very bold goal […]

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is set to play in the World Baseball Classic. The All-Star is eager to help Puerto Rico win it all alongside Mets teammate Francisco Lindor and several other MLB players. However, New York is feeling a bit antsy about its star pitcher playing in the tournament. The usage Diaz […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Mike Trout has been regarded as MLB’s best player over the past decade. However, Trout admitted it is “tough” to maintain his mindset of being the best player amid Shohei Ohtani’s presence, per MLB Network. “I go out there with one mindset and tell myself I’m the best player on the field […]

Michael Conforto is beginning a new chapter ni his baseball career with the San Francisco Giants. Having played the first seven years of his stint in the big leagues with the New York Mets, he definitely still has strong feelings about his time with his former team even though not everything turned out to work […]

Houston Astros top prospect Hunter Brown said he is working on his slider command after his spring training start against the Red Sox on Wednesday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Just trying to get sliders down and away and throw heaters in the zone,” Brown said, via McTaggart. “I didn’t execute getting ahead of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was initially expected to pitch for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. However, it was recently revealed that Kershaw will not pitch in the WBC after struggling to obtain an insurance policy for the tournament. Kershaw is healthy, but it was previously reported that he’d take […]

Fresh off a surprising run to the World Series last year, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to continue dancing on their own atop the National League as Spring Training gets underway. It’s easy to get excited about the Phillies—and Andrew Painter, the top pitching prospect in baseball, is a major reason why. 19-year-old Andrew Painter […]

Not many New York Mets underperformed last season. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some players who are looking to rebound from subpar performances. We’ll examine which Mets players need to bounce back in the 2023 MLB season. The bigger concern for the Mets might be regression from some of their star players. Starling Marte, […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone tipped his hand a bit today regarding the potential regular season lineup when speaking about DJ LeMahieu, who hit leadoff in today’s spring training game that featured nearly every starter. “I love DJ in that spot,” Aaron Boone said, via Marly Rivera of ESPN. DJ LeMahieu was one of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a magical 2022 season. Despite narrowly clinching a playoff berth via the Wild Card, they went on to upset the entire National League and reach the World Series. It was a tremendous postseason effort that has Phillies fans excited for the 2023 campaign. Bryce Harper is expected to miss the first-half […]

New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge is known for his team-first mindset. That’s why it wasn’t surprising to hear that Judge’s 2023 individual goal isn’t to hit 62 home runs again. Instead, he’s focused on becoming a more “complete player,” per MLB Network on Twitter. “Even growing up as a kid, it was about being […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ head coach Dave Roberts has a number of important decisions to make ahead of Opening Day. The recent Gavin Lux season-ending injury made Miguel Rojas LA’s primary shortstop. Chris Taylor, who was originally in the center field conversation, is now expected to primarily play left field and shortstop. But Roberts still needs […]