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The San Diego Padres have been busy talking trade leading up to Opening Day. The Padres nearly worked out a trade with the New York Mets involving Eric Hosmer, Chris Paddack and Dominic Smith, but talks stalled. However, San Diego just completed a trade with the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Sean Manaea, according to Mark […]

The top baseball sports simulation game returns this April. Here is when the MLB The Show 22 release date is going to be. MLB The Show 22 Release Date: April 5, 2022 Major League Baseball is back. MLB The Show 22 is coming out on April 5, 2022. Sometimes overshadowed by the more popular FIFA and […]

MLB’s top prospect is officially a big leaguer. Bobby Witt Jr of the Kansas City Royals is going to break camp with the team, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.  Witt Jr. has enjoyed a superb Spring Training and left the Royals with no option but to place him on the big league roster. He has […]

After his standout 2021 season, the expectations are sky-high for Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani heading into the 2022 campaign. Ohtani capped off his spring training schedule on the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. He did not necessarily post a flawless performance, as he allowed three runs and two hits over […]

Justin Upton spent the end of 2017 campaign with the Los Angeles Angels, and has played a role in the outfield ever since in Anaheim. That is, until now. The Angels recently announced that they were designating Upton for assignment. The outfielder will make $28 million this season despite the Angels decision to release him. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals bought out the final two years of arbitration with Gold Glove winning outfielder Harrison Bader by agreeing to a two-year, $10.4 million dollar contract, per Ken Rosenthal. The Cardinals currently feature one of baseball’s best defenses with players such as Bader, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Tyler O’Neil on the diamond. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have avoided an arbitration hearing with outfielder Harrison Bader. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cardinals and Bader came to terms on a two-year extension deal that will cover his “final two years of arbitration.” Rosenthal further adds that Bader is now set to earn $4.7 million for the 2022 […]

The news of Jacob deGrom’s injury has the majority of Mets fans spiraling. It all started out with “shoulder soreness” which turned into a trip to the injured list without a clear timetable for the superstar ace. To make matters even worse, Max Scherzer is reportedly dealing with a minor injury as well. Despite all […]

As the Pittsburgh Pirates currently face uncertainty over the long-term future of Bryan Reynolds with the team, they are aiming to resolve a dilemma regarding one of their coveted talents. As noted by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Pirates have made a “long-term offer” to third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. The Pirates are expected to make […]

As their first season with their new team name approaches, the Cleveland Guardians have been working on contract extensions with two of their key players: closing pitcher Emmanuel Clase and third baseman Jose Ramirez. Both of them are among the best players in their positions and are deserving of extensions. Cleveland’s talks with Clase have […]

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon made a notable lineup alteration for the spring training encounter against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Shohei Ohtani has been primarily slotted in as the leadoff hitter in spring training, but this time around, Maddon penciled in Mike Trout to bat first. Overall, Trout recorded one hit in three […]

Former MLB player Milton Bradley is in more legal trouble. According to TMZ, Bradley’s wife Rachel accused him of threatening to kill her. The news outlet obtained information through Rachel’s recent court documents. In the documents, she requested full custody of their son, child support, and a temporary restraining order from her husband. The threat […]

The Detroit Tigers are making a monumental transition involving one of their franchise icons. Miguel Cabrera, who plans to retire after the 2023 season, will gracefully cede his spot to top prospect Spencer Torkelson this upcoming season. Cabrera has spent the past 14 seasons with the Tigers. The two-time MVP and Triple Crown winner dominated […]

The New York Mets could be starting off the season extremely shorthanded. News broke Friday that Jacob DeGrom could miss up to four weeks with a stress reaction on his scapula. Now, Max Scherzer is on the Mets’ injured list. The pitcher suffered a minor hamstring injury ahead of the MLB regular season, and it’s […]

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are working on trades to address their needs ahead of the season. While the Mets seek help on the mound following Jacob deGrom’s shoulder injury, the Padres are looking to bolster their outfield. The two playoff hopefuls have been in discussion about a trade that is seeing […]

The New York Mets’ busy offseason of moves may not be done. After Jacob deGrom was diagnosed with a stress reaction that will sideline him for weeks, they have to find someone who can take a spot in their rotation. An answer may await them on the opposite side of the country. According to Ken […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ most pressing matter right now is the extension of talented third baseman Jose Ramirez. The club has had talks with the star infielder, which were even termed as intensifying in nature. With Opening Day less than a week away, Cleveland.com’s Paul Hoynes has the latest on Ramirez’ extension talks with the Guardians. […]

After a seven-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Corey Seager opted to take his talents to the Texas Rangers in December. Even though Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman had expressed an interest in keeping the versatile shortstop, Seager still elected to sign with the Rangers on a 10-year, $325 million deal. In […]

The New York Mets had a very busy offseason by adding a number of big pieces, most notably Max Scherzer. Their 1-2 punch of Scherzer and Jacob deGrom received a massive blow on Friday though as it was announced the latter is out indefinitely with a shoulder problem. Now, it appears Scherzer has also suffered […]

A year after blowing a 3-1 series advantage in the 2020 NLCS, the Atlanta Braves got sweet revenge last season as they eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 NLCS to advance to the World Series. The NLCS defeat for the Dodgers sure had plenty of what-ifs across the board, from questionable managerial decisions […]

The New York Mets received some devastating news when it was announced that ace right-hander Jacob deGrom had suffered a stress reaction in his scapula and would be sidelined indefinitely. The Mets, who spent big this offseason to compile a contending roster, will now have to move forward without their best pitcher. Fortunately, the Mets […]

Tom Hanks narrated the Cleveland Guardians debut trailer for social media, and he will now reportedly throw out the first pitch in their April 15th home opener. This will be the first season since 1915 that the team will not be called the Indians. Hanks is happy to help the organization transition into this new […]

The Cleveland Guardians are working to extend star pitcher Emmanuel Clase, per Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes. Although this may not have been the Jose Ramirez extension news Guardians fans have been hoping for, signing Clase is undoubtedly a positive move for the club. The flame throwing right-hander was initially acquired from the Texas Rangers […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ star outfielder Christian Yelich pulled off an incredible prank on April Fools Day. Plouffe, who works for Jomboy Media, was on a Jomboy segment with Chris Rose. One of the show’s producers chimed in during the show with an announcement that Yelich had been traded to San Diego. We got Plouffe GOOD this […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani had a season for the ages in 2021. Ohtani finished second in the majors in homers with 46 while pitching to a 3.18 ERA with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He took home the American Legue MVP award. The Japanese star emerged as one of the faces of […]

As the New York Mets continued with their exhibition games, they made a decision that foreshadowed something bad. Jacob deGrom was scratched from his most recent Spring Training game due to shoulder tightness. Now, the team’s worst fears regarding their ace pitcher’s injury are now a reality. The Mets announced that deGrom has suffered a […]

Audacy’s Inside the Monster Podcast with hosts Steve Perrault and Joey Capponi recently caught up with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Cora talked about his life during his 2020 suspension and the recruitment process of Trevor Story.   Cora began by discussing what his future might have looked like had he not been rehired […]

After watching Kenley Jansen sign with the Atlanta Braves last month, the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen on Friday, as they traded AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox in return for closer Craig Kimbrel. Overall, Kimbrel will continue to play for a playoff-contending team. He featured for the White Sox over their AL […]

The San Diego Padres have engaged in talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a possible trade involving talented outfielder Bryan Reynolds. Intent on adding outfield help, the Padres have gone as far as to offer pitchers Chris Paddack and Ryan Weathers in a potential deal. According to the latest rumors, here is the biggest obstacle […]

The Chicago White Sox are already heading into the beginning of the 2022 MLB season with injuries. Most recently, Garrett Crochet suffered a season-ending elbow injury. According to a preliminary MRI reading, he is expected to need Tommy John surgery. MLB columnist Bob Nightengale tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, the #WhiteSox expect high-powered reliever […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge’s contract extension talks have been one of the main points of discussion during the club’s offseason, as well as in the time leading up to Opening Day. It seems like both sides want to get a deal done, though time is of the essence, given Judge’s preference to avoid […]

With Opening Day less than a week away, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade sending White Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. Not only is it a rare trade that works for both sides, but it’s also a deal between two MLB […]

Two MLB contenders agreed to a trade on Friday as the Chicago White Sox sent relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal is the rare exchange that truly helps both sides, though it wasn’t the only move made by the White Sox. Following the Kimbrel-Pollock […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost closer Kenley Jansen to the Atlanta Braves in the offseason, and now they’ve made a big trade to try to replace him. The Dodgers have dealt outfielder AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox for future Hall of Fame reliever Craig Kimbrel, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Kimbrel had […]

The championship aspirations of the New York Mets rely heavily on Jacob deGrom. The superstar pitcher has to be close to full health in order for the team to truly compete. The one-two punch with him and Max Scherzer highlights the reasons that this upcoming season could truly be a special one in Queens. When […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some noise in the National League East in 2022. Philadelphia finished 82-80 after a late-season collapse, as they were positioned well at the top of the division before they ceded ground to the Atlanta Braves. After retooling via free agency this offseason, the Phillies are hoping for a […]

Through just four seasons in MLB, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has garnered plenty of comparisons to stars of today and legends of the past. For Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, he sees a bit of Hall of Fame right fielder Tony Gwynn in Soto. “Juan is a unique player,” Strasburg said during Nationals spring […]

It seems Will Smith the actor isn’t the only Will Smith being affected by his wild antics at The Oscars over the weekend. Hollywood remains up in arms over Smith’s controversial outburst at the event, during which he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. That anger is extending over to the Los Angeles Dodgers, apparently. […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faced multiple dilemmas over the past months regarding players on the team who hit free agency. He will once again deal with several such issues after the 2022 season, which will include the future of Aroldis Chapman with the team. Overall, Chapman will play the upcoming season on […]