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Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from the MLB after 17 years with the Washington Nationals. CAA Baseball tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon, along with a message from the veteran baseman. Today, Ryan Zimmerman announces his retirement from the game of baseball. Thank you Ryan for all that you have done both on and off the […]

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tragically found dead in a Southlake, Texas hotel room in 2019, with a toxicology finding he had reportedly ingested oxycodone, alcohol and fentanyl before he died. It’s a key detail in the government’s trial against former Angels communications director Eric Kay, who is facing felony charges alleging […]

The New York Yankees have some talented minor leaguers waiting in the wing for their chance to reach the big-league club. While Jasson Dominguez is probably the most renowned farmhand in the Yankees’ organization, there are plenty of other top-tier talents working their way up the minor leagues. One Yankees prospect made a huge jump […]

The newest Chicago Cubs pitcher believes that height doesn’t measure heart, and he sure does prove it on the field. Marcus Stroman is one of the shorter pitchers currently playing in Major League Baseball, and has proven over the years that he no doubt belongs. The 5’7″ pitcher has put up performances that led him […]

With a resume boasting a hefty number of accolades, Kris Bryant has been one of he most recognizable names in baseball. The 30-year-old star has won it all: Rookie of the Year, multiple All-Star selections, an MVP, and most importantly, a World Series Championship win. In this specific piece, though, we’re looking at Kris Bryant’s […]

Carlos Correa is currently one of the most sought-out free agents today. With two All-Star selections and a World Series Championship already in his resume, the 27-year-old shortstop still has plenty of time to add to an already accomplished baseball career. Off the field, Correa has also achieved quite a personal feat, getting married to […]

Surely, many of us have been in denial over the state of CBA negotiations between the Major League Baseball Players’ Association and the team owners. It’s always darkest before the dawn, as they say, but as discussions continue to move at a glacial, adversarial pace, it seems increasingly possible that baseball won’t be starting on […]

The city of Los Angeles crowned another champion on Sunday night when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a strong statement when he called for a joint championship parade between the Rams, Lakers, who won an NBA title two years ago, and […]

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling Super Bowl 56 on Sunday, earning the franchise’s first championship since moving back to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016. The Rams are set to have a championship parade on Wednesday, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants in on it. Recall that […]

Tommy Pham is a professional baseball player that plays as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Currently a free agent, he spent the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for the team for four years before getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Most recently, he played for two […]

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player that plays as a right fielder for the New York Yankees of the MLB. He made an explosive impact in his rookie year as he was unanimously voted as the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year. On top of that, he was second in voting for the […]

Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “The deGrominator”, he has been in the league for 8 years and was named the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year. He is also a four-time MLB All-Star and was a back-to-back National League strikeout leader in […]

The MLB has been embroiled in a lockout this offseason due to disagreements with the CBA. Amid this dispute between the players and owners, the league has taken a controversial stance regarding their minor league system. According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the MLB is doubling down on their stance of not paying minor […]

It was revealed on Wednesday that former Oakland Athletics outfielder Jeremy Giambi, the brother of Jason Giambi, was found dead in his parents’ California home. On Friday, the cause of death was sadly determined by Los Angeles Coroners. Giambi shot himself. He was just 47-years-old. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi died by suicide, the coroner […]

Jacob deGrom is a household name in baseball. The former ninth round pick has acquired numerous accolades since his MLB career in 2014, and is currently spending his eighth year as the starting pitcher for the New York Mets. But in this article, let’s learn more about the 33-year-old baseball star’s wife Stacey Harris. Jacob […]

Carlos Correa certainly worked hard to get to where he is now. The Houston Astros’ star shortstop came from a humble background, and now earns millions playing a sport he truly enjoys. It’s safe to say his unrivaled discipline and immense talent, coupled with support from his whole family, paid off. Let’s dig into Carlos […]

The MLB has been in a lockout since December 2. Now, with Spring Training season right around the corner, fans are wondering if and when the season will start. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference on Thursday to discuss the current situation in the league as baseball season approaches. In the press conference, […]

Trevor Bauer is a former Bruin and current pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been enjoying a Major League Baseball career spanning for what has now been almost a decade. His abilities are backed up by several accolades received in 2020, including making the All-MLB First Team. As an active Twitter user, he […]

The MLB was hit with some truly saddening news on Wednesday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that former Oakland Athletics slugger Jeremy Giambi tragically passed away at the age of 47. Horrible news: Jeremy Giambi passed away today at his parents’ home in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Jason and the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong foundation in place to be competitive for the long term, and now it looks as if they’re working to keep their manager at the helm going forward, too. According to The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to extend the contract of Dave Roberts ahead of the 2022 […]

MLB free agency is currently on hold while the lockout negotiations (or lack thereof) continue to drag on, but that hasn’t stopped some players from expressing certain demands for when the market opens back up. Former Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is one of the top remaining players left in free agency, and he has […]

The MLB Players Association Union and the MLB have yet to reach an agreement on the current lockout. Many elite players, like New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole, are starting to get a little angry about how long this matter has gone. Gerrit Cole was apparently present at one of the talks with the […]

Trevor Bauer, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been facing charges of sexual assault. Due to this issue, he missed the most of last season with the Dodgers, but the court has now decided whether or not he will face charges. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, “Los Angeles #Dodgers starter Trevor […]

Being the best baseball player on the planet certainly comes with its perks. Among them, is that there aren’t many people who can justifiably critique your swing. A joke-tweet from hitting coach Matt Lisle made the rounds on social media after he posted a video of Mike Trout taking some batting practice, pretending the Los […]

The Chicago Cubs offloaded a handful of key assets at the trade deadline last season, blowing up the roster in order to rebuild the team more quickly. Among the players who were traded away in July was beloved first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who joined the New York Yankees for the final few months of the […]

The recent updates regarding the status of the CBA negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB cast a glum outlook on the 2022 season. With Spring Training almost sure to be delayed, there’s a serious worry as negotiations fail to progress that these delays could impact the regular season. Players’ frustrations are beginning to mount and […]

Due to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees have been unable to make any significant offseason moves this year. There were speculations before the lockout that they were trying to acquire some elite players such as Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, and a few others that could come in and make an immediate impact for […]

The MLB lockout talks took a dramatic twist when it was announced that the owners wanted to get a federal mediator involved with no signs of progress being made. This major announcement came just days after MLBPA leader and star pitcher Max Scherzer had expressed frustration with the owners’ stance amid the lockout. The MLBPA […]

When Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Tuesday that they would be delivering a counter-proposal for core-economic issues of the next collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) took them at their word and waited to hear the news. Then, around one p.m. PST, word came out from Evan Drellich […]

Tampa Bay Rays ace starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been the subject of swirling trade rumors around the MLB as questions remain about his future. The Rays could opt to move Glasnow, 28, in an effort to pave the way for their younger arms. Glasnow offered a brutally honest take on his future with the […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a huge honor when it was announced that he would be the cover athlete of MLB The Show 22 on Monday. Ohtani became the first Asian athlete to be on the cover of a video game of one of the four major sports in the United States. […]

The MLB lockout has raged on, with both the MLBPA and the owners engaging in spirited discussions, though the talks have yet to result in a resolution. In fact, MLB spring training is now believed to be in “grave danger.” Amid the MLB lockout discussions, MLBPA leader and New York Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer […]

Cedric Mullins quickly became the saving grace for the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old’s rapid ascent to stardom has provided a much-needed glimmer of hope for a franchise that has very little of it. The chances were against Mullins as he became an All-Star though. In fact, the odds were against him for playing in the […]

With MLB and the MLBPA failing to come to terms on virtually anything in their latest meetings, the two sides met once again on Tuesday in hopes of making some progress. Neither party seems willing to give in to the others’ demands, however, which will only stand to extend the duration of the lockout. With […]

Prior to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees had been mulling the idea of a potential blockbuster trade to acquire Oakland Athletics star Matt Olson. The A’s are reported to be willing to part with Olson, due to fears that he’d walk away for nothing in free agency in just a couple of seasons. […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had a huge day, as it was announced that he would be the cover athlete on MLB The Show 22. Not only that, but Ohtani was featured in a story published by Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ohtani spoke about many things, including his potential contract extension with the […]

David Ortiz is, without a doubt, a Hall of Famer. The numbers obviously speak for themselves: he hit 541 home runs and slashed an impressive .286/.380/.552 with a 141 OPS+ over a 20-year career. There are plenty of other stats to prove one’s case but, simply put, he’s pretty much the best designated hitter of […]

Major League Baseball might be in a lockout right now, but that hasn’t stopped the New York Mets from plotting their next move in Free Agency. The organization already made a serious splash before the lockout, signing the likes of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, and Mark Canha, among others. But according to Jon Heyman of […]

The MLB world received some controversial- but perhaps not particularly surprising- news when it was announced that former star Barry Bonds did not make it into the baseball Hall of Fame. Bonds’ snub prompted many in the sports world to react, with the latest being former longtime MLB manager Jim Leyland. Leyland offered a passionate […]