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The MLB Hall of Fame voting results have arrived and with them comes the polarizing decision to permanently leave out a few icons of the game, including legendary pitcher Roger Clemens. The former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankee star made his voice heard on the decision. Roger Clemens took to Twitter to let […]

The MLB and sports world waited with bated breath on Tuesday to hear if former star Barry Bonds would finally be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The results arrived and Bonds’ name once again was not on the list, though the news came with an air of finality, as this was his last year […]

The question of where free agent shortstop Carlos Correa will sign is one of the biggest mysteries of the MLB offseason. It has provided plenty of intrigue before baseball’s world ground to a halt with the work stoppage (though he’s still creating news by recently announcing that his new agent is Scott Boras). But the […]

On Tuesday, the Baseball Writer’s Association of America announced the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction. Boston Red Sox and MLB legend David Ortiz was the only player, out of the 30 nominations, to receive the required 75 percent of the vote. This was the final ballot that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]

The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees and there was only one player on the list. David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was the lone player of this year’s Hall of Fame class to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Among those players that were left off […]

On Tuesday, only one new member was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Ortiz was elected in his first year eligible. He received 77.9 percent of the vote (307 votes), which was just enough to get in. You need 75 percent of the vote to be elected. He helped […]

Following some progress on Monday, the Major League Baseball Player’s Association and league officials met again on Tuesday. According to FOX Sports’ Jeff Passan, there was some traction made to end the current lockout. However, there is still a very long way to go. Labor talks are over. Here's what happened. – MLB agreed to […]

While the MLB lockout finally ends and teams are able to conduct roster moves freely again, teams will be fighting for the signature of Japanese third baseman Seiya Suzuki, who intends to join MLB in 2022. According to the latest update on Suzuki’s move to America, Yahoo Sports Japan reports that the Boston Red Sox […]

Although I am not currently eligible to cast a ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, I will be providing my mock ballot today along with explanations for each pick. Below is the criteria I will be considering for nominating players to Cooperstown. Player performance: Counting stats (batting average, home runs, ERA, etc.), advanced stats […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most loved players in Atlanta Braves history and he just helped them win a World Series title in 2021. However, despite the current strike, he’s failed to come to an agreement on an extension with the organization. Not last spring or last summer. That raises the question, could Freeman […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a significant splash early on in MLB free agency, locking down ace Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million deal. San Francisco Giants fans were disappointed to see Gausman depart the organization this offseason, with many wondering why the veteran right-hander wasn’t interested in returning to The Bay in 2022. […]

After a midseason collapse last season, the New York Mets got to work retooling their entire. They made a huge splash in the offseason with their signing of Max Scherzer and Starling Marte. The icing on the cake was hiring former AL Manager of the Year winner Buck Showalter to lead the team to victory. […]

The MLB is currently in a lockout that shows no current signs of ending anytime soon, despite a glimmer of hope recently. Even still, rumors are still swirling around the hot stove, particularly concerning St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty isn’t due to be eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season, […]

This Major League Baseball offseason has been very different that most of them. On December 2nd, 2021, the MLB locked out the players. With the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the players expired, the two sides attempted to negotiate a new deal after the season. However, the they did not come close to reaching a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were starting to feel extremely optimistic about the idea of splitting time between Tampa and Montreal in the near future, but the MLB has completely shut down the idea. Per Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times: BREAKING: #Rays season-sharing plan with Montreal killed by MLB, search back on for a […]

A San Diego mother and her child tragically died at the San Diego Padres’ ballpark, Petco Park, during a September 25 game against the Atlanta Braves. 40-year-old Raquel Wilkins and her 2-year-old son Denzel-Browning Wilkins fell from a dining and concessions area around 3:50 p.m. as fans were entering the stadium for the game. They […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2022, and based on the latest reports, it looks as if he’ll be inducted into Cooperstown on his first go. The Dominican Republic native is one of the most iconic players in franchise history and is beloved […]

Carlos Correa has long been rumored to be on the way out of the Houston Astros. His latest move could be the death knell for his time in Texas. The Astros free agent is reportedly hiring power agent Scott Boras in a move that’s sure to be centered on getting the best deal possible with […]

The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves dominated the baseball world in the 1990s, as they were the two most successful franchises of the decade. Of course, the Yankees dynasty of the 90s was known for their homegrown core of players, such as Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. The Braves dominated the National League […]

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their latest class of international prospects, and they brought in some of the top young talents available. In addition to No. 17 ranked prospect Yasser Mercedes and No. 35 Yilber Herrera, the Twins also managed to agree to terms with Bryan Acuña, a highly-rated shortstop who just so happens to […]

The New York Yankees made waves when they signed infielder DJ LeMahieu to a six-year, $90 million contract last offseason. LeMahieu then went on to struggle mightily at the plate for New York in 2021, making them look bad for their faith in him. However, according to a Yankees rumor via MLB Trade Rumors and […]

Barry Bonds’ net worth in 2022 is $100 million. Bonds is a retired baseball player who had stints with the Pittsburg Pirates and the San Fransisco Giants in the MLB. He is also a seven time MVP in the National League to go along with eight Gold Glove Awards. For this article, let’s take a […]

Back in July, Stephen A. Smith made comment on Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani hurting baseball’s impact by using an interpreter. It’s a controversial comment, to say the least, one that garnered tremendous criticism from almost every corner of traditional and social media. The reaction to Smith’s hot take was so intense, he was […]

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series despite being without a number of their key players, such as star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL while attempting to make a leaping catch in a July game. Despite the ongoing MLB lockout, the latest Acuna sighting will have Braves fans thinking World […]

Major League Baseball is currently in a lockout and therefore the players cannot be training or rehabbing at team facilities for the time being. That hasn’t stopped the MLB players from finding a place to work out, however, as Britt Ghiroli of the Athletic reports that the MLBPA has reached an agreement with D-BAT Baseball […]

38-year-old Jon Lester has announced his retirement to cap off a legendary 16-year MLB career that saw him win three World Series and 200 games. The veteran explained to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers why he’s hanging up the cleats: “It’s kind of run its course,” Lester said. “It’s getting harder for me physically. The little things […]

MLB fans, players, and media members alike are growing increasingly frustrated over the league’s current lockout and the lack of progress made towards a resolution. The MLB and MLBPA have not met since Dec. 2, but are finally expected to reconvene on Thursday to hold talks over a core-economics proposal, per Jeff Passan. While it’s […]

Major League Baseball’s lockout continues to drag on with no end currently in sight. So in the spirit of the new year and trying to turn the page with a more optimistic outlook, here are four resolutions for the MLB in 2022. 4. Start the season on time This is really the only thing that […]

The New York Mets were hoping to secure a key win during the international signing period, but things may have just taken a turn for the worst. After Elian Soto, the younger brother of Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, posted a workout video on Instagram in late December, practically committing his allegiance to the Mets, […]

Women representation in Major League Baseball has been historically scarce. However, with the New York Yankees’ latest move, that may soon change. The Yankees promoted former hitting coach Rachel Balkovec to the manager role in their Low-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. This move marks the first time a woman will assume full-time managerial roles in an […]

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets rarely connect on trades. Being from the same area- and one with highly contentious fanbases- it makes sense that the two clubs would do everything in their power to not help one another. That’s why many have found the recent speculation swirling around a possible Jeff McNeil-Gleyber Torres […]

Former New York Mets acting GM Zack Scott was facing drunk driving charges that stemmed from an incident in late-August following a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house. Scott was arrested on drunk driving charges in September and was then fired by New York in November. The former Mets GM appeared in court in […]

Max Scherzer is one of the most feared pitchers in MLB history. His voice, in turn, is also well-respected as one of the MLB Players Association representatives fighting for the welfare of his peers. In a recent interview with the LA Times, Max Scherzer was vocal about the issues plaguing the MLB – and how […]

The MLB lockout has droned on with little news to report, leaving fans of the sport to wonder whether any progress has been made in talks between the MLBPA and the owners. ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan reports that the “MLB is working on proposals to bring to the table”, though there is still no […]

Peyton and Eli Manning have enjoyed a successful first year of their “Manningcast” coverage of Monday Night Football, and it seems the positive reaction to their segment could result in similar broadcasts leaking into other sports. ESPN is considering launching its own “Manningcast” type broadcast for its MLB coverage, but their choice of analyst could […]

On Tuesday, in a completely unexpected turn of events, MLB Network–owned my MLB–fired its highest-profile reporter, Ken Rosenthal for what appears to be…simply doing his job. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has not been a very successful boss during his seven years on the job since taking over for the respected Bud Selig and Rosenthal was […]

There is an ongoing lockout in the MLB, but baseball grabbed headlines Monday night when it was revealed that the MLB Network decided to let go of veteran reporter Ken Rosenthal. It was something that got plenty of buzz on social media, many of which blame commissioner Rob Manfred as the primary reason why Rosenthal […]

Ken Rosenthal has been fired from MLB Network due to previous criticism of Major League baseballs commissioner, Rob Manfred. Rosenthal made some comments in 2020 about how Manfred must strike a deal with the players and the MLB players union or his legacy is ruined. MLB Network was not fond of that. Firing somebody due […]

The New York Yankees’ shortstop situation is one of the biggest areas they need to address this MLB offseason. Whether the Yankees want to address the position through free agency or a trade, the bottom line is, they need to go into the 2022 season with a better plan at short. Even in the midst […]