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The Washington Nationals might have the lowest expectations of any team in the 2023 MLB season. Just a few years removed from winning the 2019 World Series, the Nationals entered a full rebuild last year by moving Juan Soto at the trade deadline. Much of the focus in Washington will be on the development of […]

As MLB Spring Training rolls along, more and more fans, players and managers see how the pitch clock will be utilized this upcoming season. All players have their thoughts about it. Chicago White Sox star pitcher Lance Lynn likes it but thinks it could be better. Lynn offered an adjustment he would like to see, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the legitimate contenders for a playoff berth until the latter part of the season. They held the NL Central lead for a long juncture of the season before the St. Louis Cardinals went on a fantastic run and grabbed the NL Central title from them. The pitching led by […]

The San Francisco Giants had one of the most intriguing offseasons in the MLB this year. Players like Carlos Rodon, Brandon Belt, and Evan Longoria have departed from San Francisco, so it opened up cap space for them to sign big-name free agents. Thus, they chased Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa but failed to capitalize […]

On May 10, 2022, Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels threw one of the most unlikely no-hitters ever. The former first-round pick finished off a no-no against Tampa Bay while striking out only two Rays in the process. It was the 316th no-hitter in MLB history, but only the 25th by a rookie. Going […]

New York Yankees manger Aaron Boone hinted that Anthony Volpe could break camp with the big league ball club out of Spring Training, per Yankees beat writer Greg Joyce. “Aaron Boone on Anthony Volpe: ‘We’re paying attention.’ Asked if Volpe could really break camp with Yankees, Boone said ‘Sure.’ But later added that his lack […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said LA is targeting Wednesday for Miguel Vargas to begin swinging a bat in games, per Jack Harris. Vargas suffered a pinky injury early in Dodgers camp. The injury wasn’t serious enough to keep him out of the lineup, but Roberts and the Dodgers didn’t want him swinging a […]

There are plenty of former Red Sox players who are much optimistic about Boston’s upcoming 2023 season. Among them, former first baseman David Ortiz believes that the Red Sox can silence doubters this year. “You know what, I like the underdog type of thing,” Ortiz said on Friday. “Not many people pay attention to you, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for the 2023 season as they go through Spring Training games under manager Oliver Marmol. While they no longer have retired slugger Albert Pujols to depend on, they just may have found a new potential star in Jordan Walker. The 20-year-old is doing quite a bit to alter the […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino doesn’t seem to be fazed by poor results at the beginning of spring training. Severino surrendered three earned runs in 2.2 innings Saturday during the Yankees’ 14-10 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. Five days earlier, the Detroit Tigers tagged Severino for four runs over two innings in […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado had an arduous decision to make following the 2022 season. Arenado had an opportunity to opt out of the eight-year, $260 million extension deal that he signed off on in 2019 while with the Colorado Rockies. In the end, the nine-time All-Star decided against hitting free agency, electing […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney surpassed expectations during his one-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers signed Heaney to a one-year deal in Nov. 2021. Heaney went on to feature in the Dodgers’ starting rotation, and he managed to bounce back from his sluggish 2021 campaign with both the Los Angeles Angels […]

Miami Marlins’ star Jazz Chisholm is a big fan of the MLB pitch clock. Chisholm, the 2023 MLB The Show cover athlete, shared his thoughts on the pitch clock during a Marlins’ recent Spring Training game versus the New York Mets, per Takin’ Baseball on Twitter. “I love the pitch clock and everything that it […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were previously preparing to start Gavin Lux at shortstop in 2023. However, the 25-year old suffered a torn ACL in a recent Spring Training game and will miss the season as a result. Miguel Rojas is expected to take over shortstop duties with Chris Taylor filling in on occasion. Rojas is […]

The Colorado Rockies signed free agent veteran reliever Brad Hand to a one-year, $2 million contract on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal includes a $7 million club option for 2024 or a $500K buyout; Hand’s salary for next season will be $1.5 million. A buyout would bring his guaranteed salary for […]

Expectations are high for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman in the 2023 MLB season. After finishing second in the 2022 AL Rookie of the Year race, Rutschman could take a leap during his sophomore campaign. Adley Rutschman downplayed the idea that he’s the face of the Orioles’ franchise in an interview with MLB Network. “It […]

When an athlete makes the transition to New York, it can sometimes feel like all past accolades cease to exist. It’s as if these stadiums, which are flanked by a renowned, rabid fan base, reside in their own bubble separate from every other sports franchise. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is one such star […]

When it comes to Jesse Chavez and the Atlanta Braves, the love is mutual. The 40-year-old reliever is happy to be back with the franchise after signing a minor league contract with Atlanta this past winter. Whether or not he will be on the roster on opening day is up in the air but the […]

The Boston Red Sox did not have a very good offseason. If it weren’t for the fact that they finally managed to sign Rafael Devers to a long-term extension, it would have been a complete wash. But Devers is sticking around for the foreseeable future, and it looks like Red Sox legend David Ortiz wants […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the team’s Spring Training game on Friday due to knee discomfort. The injury scare immediately put his World Baseball Classic status in jeopardy, and Team Dominican Republic’s GM Nelson Cruz recently announced that Guerrero Jr. will miss the tournament, per Hector Gomez. Team Dominican […]

The Texas Rangers have signed former All-Star and two-time World Series champion reliever Will Smith to a major league contract, New York Post’s Joel Sherman reported on Saturday. Smith will earn $1.5 million in guaranteed money, with up to $2.5 million available in bonus money, related to incentives based on total appearances and games finished, […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton came into Spring Training hoping for a resurgent 2023 season after dealing with injury trouble over the past few years. Since 2020, Paxton has pitched in a total of six games. He joined the Red Sox in 2022, but has yet to appear in a regular season game […]

The Seattle Mariners had the longest playoff drought among all the organizations in the four major American sports. Twenty years of missing the postseason were tough to swallow for their rabid fanbase, so they were ecstatic when they clinched a spot in 2022. Unfortunately, they faced the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros in the […]

If it wasn’t clear by now, the San Diego Padres are all-in. We all got a glimpse into what this ballclub is capable of in the 2022 MLB Playoffs, knocking out the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers en route to an appearance in the NLCS. Then came the offseason where Peter Seidler and the front office […]

Anthony Rendon hasn’t appeared in more than 58 games during his three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. But with Rendon now healthy, Angels’ General Manager Perry Minasian thinks the third baseball will have big things in store for Los Angeles this season. Rendon has dealt with a multiple of injuries throughout his Angels’ tenure. […]

The New York Yankees have had several standout performers over the early stages of their spring training schedule, including Anthony Volpe. Volpe has posted a .364 batting average and scored three runs over four spring training games played so far this year. He starred in the Yankees’ 9-1 road win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on […]

Tobacco, as unhealthy as it may be, is part of the history of baseball. However, players are beginning to turn to nicotine pouches, notably ZYN, as tobacco bans become more common, per FOX Sports’ Jake Mintz. Smokeless tobacco has grown in popularity over the years, and the MLB world has felt the impact. Pitchers JT […]

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most talented and most popular player in Major League Baseball. The Japanese import is grateful for his status and enjoys talking with the fans and signing autographs. However, he said through an interpreter that he does not have a problem separating his fan interactions with his on-field responsibilities. It's no […]

Spring Training is a time for players to get into rhythm for the new season, but it can also be a pivotal for bonding with new additions to the team. Noah Syndergaard is still getting acclimated to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but fellow pitcher Tony Gonsolin has already formed quite the opinion of the 2016 […]

San Diego Padres’ star Juan Soto is not in the team’s lineup for their Friday night affair versus the Chicago Cubs due to a left calf injury, per Kevin Acee. Soto was scratched from San Diego’s lineup earlier in the week against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to calf tightness, but played in two games […]

The Boston Red Sox had a season to forget in 2015, as they capped off the year in last place in the American League East standings with a 78-84 record. The Red Sox would soon turn it around, stringing together three straight playoff appearances, including a World Series-winning run in 2018. Boston is just coming […]

The last thing any MLB team wants to hear is that a pitcher is dealing with elbow soreness or pain. The Philadelphia Phillies currently have their fingers crossed, as top prospect and potential 2023 rotation option Andrew Painter is dealing with a “tender” elbow, per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson […]

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 […]