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The MLB lockout came to an end Thursday when the owners and players finally came to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. But before baseball finally returned, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw kept himself busy with a side gig at Raising Cane’s in his hometown of Dallas. Kershaw surprised fans at […]

For the winningest franchise in MLB History, this stretch has been a disappointing one for the New York Yankees as they have failed to win a World Series crown since 2009. The organization has arguably been giving the utmost financial resources to add MLB superstars like Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu, and Joey Gallo. However, talent […]

The MLB and the MLBPA have reached an agreement on a new labor deal. The resulting CBA has been officially ratified by all 30 MLB Owners. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “BASEBALL IS OFFICIALLY BACK”. Owners have ratified the new collective-bargaining agreement, a source tells ESPN. Baseball is officially back. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 10, […]

The MLB lockout lasted 99 long, arduous days, but finally came to an end with a CBA agreement between the owners and the Player’s Association on Thursday. With the end of the lockout comes the return of trades and the free agency period, which is sure to excite fans, given the level of activity by […]

Baseball fans rejoice! It appears as though baseball is back. Earlier Thursday, it was reported that the MLB owners and the MLBPA have reached a tentative deal, ending the lockout. 🥳BASEBALL IS BACK🥳https://t.co/D6ksAz4Jpw — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 10, 2022 With baseball back in business, that means it’s time for free agency again. The Boston Red […]

It took exactly 99 days, but Baseball is finally back! As you can imagine, this development is great news to everyone’s ears. Some of the biggest stars in the game, including Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, took to Twitter to express their excitement for the end of the MLB lockout. Mike Trout, arguably the […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back in 2022 and win themselves another World Series. In order to do so, they’ll need to make a splash in free agency. Now that the MLB lockout is officially over, the Braves have yet to lock down Freddie Freeman for the future, so the possibility that […]

MLB free agency is set to re-open at 6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday after the MLBPA and MLB reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Now that baseball is officially back, free agents are able to sign with new teams ahead of Opening Day, which is scheduled for April 7. Despite having already […]

The MLB is back! After a long journey and a frustrating lockout, baseball is officially back and that means that the MLB’s free agency period is back with it. However, the sports world got a glimpse of the free agency period before the lockout began, as teams went on a spending spree, reeling in big-time […]

It’s finally over. News broke that MLB Owners and Players Union struck a deal, ending the lockout, Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman immediately hopped on social media and began the recruiting process. He set his sights on one of the biggest fish in the sea, free agent shortstop Carlos Correa. Come through and let’s have […]

Baseball is back. After months of negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB, the two sides finally reached terms on an agreement for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, paving the way for the Opening Day on April 7. Free agency could be opened up as soon as Thursday night, once the deal gets finalized, and there […]

After months of painful negotiations and a delayed schedule for the 2022 season, MLB is officially back in business. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the MLBPA and the league have agreed to a new deal that will soon become official. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports that the player’s vote was 26-12 in favor of the […]

The MLB regular season is already set to be shortened, and if no resolution between the MLBPA and MLB owners is reached soon, more games could be canceled. Despite the lack of optimism surrounding the situation, there’s still a sliver of hope that the full 162-game regular season can be played in 2022. According to […]

Wednesday was another dark day for the MLB. The first two series of the season were canceled just last week, as the Player’s Association and the owners failed to come to an agreement yet again. There was a feeling that perhaps the MLB had hit rock bottom during the lockout, though that evidently wasn’t true […]

After Major League Baseball and Rob Manfred announced the decision to cancel another week of regular-season games on Wednesday, the MLBPA issued a fiery statement in retaliation. In their address, the MLBPA blasted the decision from MLB ownership to further delay Opening Day and cancel another slew of games, calling it “completely unnecessary” and sharing […]

The MLB lockout has already claimed a week of regular season games, with seemingly no end in sight as both parties continue to point the finger at the other. However, there was another slight glimmer of hope when the MLB announced a last-ditch effort that could have possibly saved a full season, laying out some […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen hasn’t been far from the MLB spotlight since purchasing the team. First, Cohen and the Mets made a splash by trading for former Cleveland Guardians shortstop Francisco Lindor. Then, before the lockout cut the offseason short, Cohen’s Mets went on an all-out spending spree, doling out an absurd amount […]

Major League Baseball’s ratings conundrum is about to receive some help. It was recently announced that Apple and MLB would be teaming up to offer “Friday Night Baseball” and other exciting viewing options as well. This feels like a breath of fresh air after all of the turmoil the league has faced because of the […]

In the midst of a heated MLB lockout, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has reportedly expressed interest in purchasing an English football club. His baseball team’s newly-signed pitcher Marcus Stroman isn’t exactly being supportive. The Cubs owner has been linked to potentially purchasing the English Premier League club Chelsea as Russian oligarch and longtime owner […]

Among the hottest and most expensive cards in the hobby is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card encased in a PSA 9 slab. Earlier this year, the said card sold for $5.2 million when it was auctioned off by PWCC. Just a few days ago, an NFT version of Mantle’s iconic card hit the market […]

Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball have set a final deadline for a chance at a full 162 game season. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the deadline is set for Tuesday night. MLB initially set a deadline last week but ultimately opted to cancel the first two series of the season after no deal […]

Major League Baseball is reportedly expected to ban the shift in the near future. The decision stems from MLB’s ongoing labor dispute amid the lockout. The league also decided to implement a pitch clock and utilize larger bases. However, MLB banning the shift will produce the most drastic changes on the game itself. There are plenty […]

MLB insider John Heyman recently reported that the low payroll Tampa Bay Rays made former Atlanta Braves superstar free agent Freddie Freeman a pre-lockout offer. This is surprising since Tampa Bay rarely reaches out in the free agent market for high-profile stars. They typically prefer to build up their roster with low salary in-house players. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ hopes of a title repeat sustained a huge blow when MVP candidate Max Muncy sustained an elbow injury during the end of the regular season. Muncy has since spent the entirety of the- now-extended due to the MLB lockout- offseason attempting to recover from the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his […]

The NFL shockingly suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, for the entire 2022 season after he was found to have wagered on NFL games. Of course, it’s an obvious conflict of interest for a professional athlete to gamble on their sport, but Ridley is far from the first athlete to have committed the act. […]

With Russian oligarch and owner of Chelsea Roman Abramovich looking to sell the club, the English Premier League side has gained some interest from some big names in the United States sports landscape. The Ricketts family, who owns the Chicago Cubs, and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson are both interested in purchasing the club: New […]

Nostalgia plays a big role when choosing which baseball cards to invest in. More often than not, collectors would always gravitate towards cards that showcase a memorable event or a player that has accomplished so much in this game. On the other hand, there’s also a sense of notoriety for cards that are famous for […]

As the MLB lockout lurches on, details of what baseball will look like afterward are creeping through. Although they won’t be in effect until both sides agree to a deal—which is still not likely as of yet. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, a few key topics have been decided for the 2023 season. […]

When the Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners finally come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, the floodgates will open with the remainder of the free agency period. Among the players who will still be available is longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been linked with teams such […]

Baseball fans around the world are furious as the MLB lockout continues. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancelation of regular season games already, as the owners and players have not agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. As recent as Thursday, it appeared the two sides were nowhere close to coming to […]

The MLB Lockout continues after three months with no end in sight. In fact, recent reports make it harder to believe that a deal will be made anytime soon. Thursday, news broke that four MLB team owners were against the league’s proposed luxury tax increase. According to The Athletic, these are owners Arturo Moreno of […]

Without a doubt, the guy to get when hunting baseball cards is no other than Shohei Ohtani. When checking who stands out, both on the field and in the market, the Japanese star is definitely a sure winner for collectors. That includes his rookie offerings, short-printed parallels, and of course, the cards he actually signed. […]

Trevor Bauer’s career has been a wild rollercoaster thus far. The latest addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher’s story is a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit filed against him last year. After this lawsuit was made public, the league placed Bauer on administrative leave, as coverage of the case started to spread. Now, the Dodgers […]

The MLB lockout is raging on with no end in sight. Regular season games are being canceled and the season could even be in jeopardy. Despite that, there’s nothing wrong with baseball fans speculating about free agency and possible fits for free agents. Aside from providing hope that the lockout could ultimately end soon, it […]

The MLB lockout has frustratingly shown no signs of coming to an end anytime soon, with regular season games the latest casualty of the work stoppage. However, there is reason- or four reasons, rather- to believe that the 2022 MLB season is very much in danger. SNY’s Andy Martino has the details. The tone of […]

Games will be canceled to begin the season because Major League Baseball has been unable to negotiate an agreement to terminate the current lockout. According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, the first two series of the season have been canceled, and politician Bernie Sanders is furious. Bernie Sanders took to Twitter and had this to […]

The MLB lockout has been raging on, with no progress being made in talks between the two sides, frustrating fans and others in the sports world. The lockout is likely already driving some fans away and the work stoppage hasn’t even ended yet. It’s scary to think about the impact the lockout could have once […]

The MLB lockout sadly continues to rage on, as the work stoppage has now claimed the first two series of the year amid stalled negotiations between the owners and players. Right now, there’s no telling when the season will start, or even when teams will be able to resume the free agency period, which has […]

Many players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the current MLB lockout on social media, and probably the best player in the world, Mike Trout, released a statement on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout released this, “I want to play, I love our game, but I know we need to get this […]