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When Albert Pujols returned to the St Louis Cardinals in 2022, he had 700 home runs on his mind. He needed 21, which he had not reached since 2019 but he hit 24 to land at 703. As one of four players ever with 700 homers, he is already entrenched in the record books. But […]

Future MLB Hall of Famer Albert Pujols wants to be the first player to cross the 700-home runs threshold and then become an MLB manager. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that is a position Pujols would be well equipped for. “I love it,” said Roberts via USA Today. “It’s just really rare that […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is guaranteeing one of his former players would make a great manager. Albert Pujols wants a shot at managing a Major League Baseball team. La Russa thinks that would be just terrific. “He’s ready,” La Russa said, per USA Today, “and he’s going to be great.” La […]

A hot teenage prospect for the New York Yankees is trying to take baseball on a day-to-day basis. George Lombard Jr. is considered a star of tomorrow for the Yankees, but he wants to enjoy his current situation first. Lombard is working his way through the franchise’s farm system. He has yet to move above […]

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is throwing smoke this spring. Scherzer is feeling enthused about his performance so far for Toronto. Many people thought that Scherzer may not be in top shape due to a recent injury. He’s proving them wrong. “I got the secrets, but I don’t tell ‘em,” Scherzer said, per […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is happy that the team is embracing Juan Soto. Mendoza says Soto is fitting right in with other players in the team clubhouse. “I didn’t think [the adjustment] was going to be this quick, to be honest with you,” Mendoza said, per MLB.com. “I thought it was going to […]

The Detroit Tigers are adding to their pitching staff. Detroit is signing former World Series champion Jose Urquidy, per the Associated Press. Urquidy is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers are agreeing to a one-year deal with the veteran hurler. It is for $1 million and it includes a club option for the […]

New York Mets star Francisco Alvarez is getting some bad news. Alvarez is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a hand injury, per MLB reporter Mark Feisand. The Mets catcher needs surgery. Alvarez has a hamate bone fracture. That affects his ability to throw and catch. Mets fans hope that the catcher […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a deal with the Houston Astros. The Cubs hope the three-time All-Star can help get the team back into the playoffs. Chicago has failed to reach the postseason for four straight years and hasn’t won a playoff series since 2017. The Cubs […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered through another losing season in 2024, failing to reach the playoffs for the ninth straight year. Of course, there is reason for some optimism in Pittsburgh. The team unveiled starting pitcher Paul Skenes last season and he went on to win NL Rookie of the Year. And, according to Andrew McCutchen, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Japan on March 18. And reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani already looks to be in midseason form, blasting a home run in his spring training debut and putting any concerns about his recovery from shoulder surgery to rest. After […]

There’s been a great deal of positivity surrounding Jacob deGrom this spring. deGrom has been hampered by injuries over the last four years but the Texas Rangers’ ace is on track to pitch at the start of the season. deGrom made his spring training debut on Saturday and the outing was a big step in […]

New York Mets fans can’t wait for the 2025 MLB season to begin. However, opposing pitchers may not be as excited about seeing New York’s Juan Soto-infused lineup. And with Pete Alonso deciding to spend a little more time in Queens by signing a two-year contract worth $54 million with the Mets in February, New […]

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich suffered a back injury in 2024 that he is looking to return from. After missing the final portion of the 2024 campaign, Yelich is hoping to bounce back in 2025. He recently discussed the process of proving to himself that he still has what it takes to find success at […]

The New York Mets set their sights on acquiring All-Star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. After landing the prized free agent, the Mets were in no rush to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, the six-year veteran wanted to stay in New York. And two months after signing Soto, the Mets opted to bring […]

The Atlanta Braves swung for the fences this offseason, signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal. Profar is coming off the best season of his career after being selected to his first All-Star Game and winning a Silver Slugger Award as a member of the San Diego Padres in 2024. Unfortunately, the Braves’ […]

As Luis Severino signed with the Athletics on a $67 million contract, which is the highest deal for a free agent in the team’s history, the pitcher looks to prove he’s worth every penny. While Severino has addressed the Athletics playoff expectations, he would give insight into why he signed with the team in the […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is opening up about the injuries he’s dealing with. Stanton is sidetracked this spring by taking care of his sore elbows. He’s unsure due to the severity of the injuries when he can resume baseball activities, per MLB.com. Stanton is attributing his problems to bat adjustments from last season. […]

Albert Pujols is remembered as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball. Pujols however would also like to be remembered as something else–an outstanding MLB manager. The legendary baseball slugger says he now wants a shot at directing and managing a MLB team. “For me, I’ve always been serious about everything that I […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are not expected to have a standout season in 2025, but that does not mean there are not bright spots for the club. 24-year-old outfielder Victor Scott II has been making the most of his opportunity to show out at spring training. Scott has impressed Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol with his […]

As Loma Alta Park prepares for its scheduled reopening in May, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is teaming up with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) to build two new Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena. County Supervisor Kathryn L. Barger announced the park’s restoration plans on March 5. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the most stacked team in the MLB, but even a team with as great of an assortment of riches as them can have its enviable depth tested by the injury bug. This was the case for the Dodgers last season, although they managed to survive in the playoffs and […]

As the New York Yankees seek to capture World Series title number 28, their quest may have just gotten a bit tougher. On Friday evening, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that staff ace Gerrit Cole will be undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow soon. “Gerrit Cole is undergoing diagnostic tests […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as one of baseball’s top hitters, but MLB’s all-time home run leader believes today’s game presents fewer challenges for batters. During an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Barry Bonds shared his perspective on how hitting has changed over time. Over his 22-year MLB career, […]

The Seattle Mariners did not make many changes over the offseason. After a mediocre 2024 campaign, Mariners fans expected general manager Jerry Dipoto to make some moves to get them over the hump. Dipoto gave his thoughts during spring training. Dipoto believes the team is capable of getting the job done as is. “Our story […]

The Atlanta Braves could be experimenting with their pitching staff throughout the 2025 season. There are several slots that could be subject to change, forcing some of the team’s young hurlers to stay ready for a big opportunity down the road. But for two guys in particular, that time is not now. Atlanta is optioning […]

The New York Yankees brought in Max Fried during the offseason to help strengthen their starting rotation. Fried has had the opportunity to learn from legendary Yankee Roger Clemens during spring training. Fried discussed the benefits of working with Clemens in an MLB Network interview live from spring training on Thursday. “I’ve been very fortunate […]

Spring training has been underway for a few weeks now and the Boston Red Sox are preparing for what they hope is a bounce back season. Star third baseman Rafael Devers has not seen any action yet, but manager Alex Cora believes he could take the field soon. Devers hasn’t gotten in a game yet. […]

The New York Yankees continue to endure injury troubles during spring training. Giancarlo Stanton has tennis elbow in both arms and will begin the season on the injured list, and DJ LeMahieu might also miss Opening Day due to a calf strain. A thinner lineup and murky third base situation are far from the ballclub’s […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in the American League last season with a 94-68 record. They then made a deep run in the playoffs but ultimately lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Heading into the 2025 season, manager Aaron Boone is looking for a fiery team […]

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has a message for the doubters of the team. The Giants are not necessarily considered to be a true contender, but Adames believes the ball club can make some noise in 2025. “It’s been amazing,” Adames said of his time so far with the Giants. “The vibes are great… […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering an important season for the future of their franchise. After missing out on many big free agents this offseason, their contract negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr fell through. The two sides could not agree to a deal before spring training began, a self-imposed deadline. Guerrero spoke with ESPN insiders […]

The Athletics released new renderings on Thursday, offering an updated look at their proposed $1.75 billion ballpark in Las Vegas. The latest renderings highlight new features, including tiered bullpens and a lounge with views of the outfield. Frankie Sharpe, director of sports at architecture and design firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), emphasized that the design […]

Jasson Dominguez has been celebrated as the New York Yankees’ top prospect for several seasons. Although he made his major league debut in 2023 and got some run with the team last year, Dominguez hasn’t quite found his big league groove yet. And despite being declared a big part of what the Yankees do in […]

The New York Yankees surely knew there was a strong likelihood that Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu would suffer injuries at some point in 2025, but they were cautiously optimistic that the two men would get through spring training in one piece. That did not happen. Stanton is nursing tennis elbow in both arms and […]

The New York Yankees landed Jazz Chisholm Jr. in a deal with the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline last season. With a hole at third base, the Yankees asked Chisholm to take on the position for the first time in his career, in the middle of a division race and, ultimately, a World Series […]

As the Athletics look to kick off their first season away from Oakland with a bang, the club continued to lock in pieces for the future. Following a strong rookie campaign in which he solidified a spot in their starting lineup, outfielder Lawrence Butler will look to stay awhile with the team. News broke Thursday […]

Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, Barry Bonds, recently shared his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s dominance and how the modern game differs from his era. While Bonds praised Ohtani’s skills, he also explained why he believes today’s game is easier for hitters compared to when he played. During an appearance on the “All The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have attempted to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, but the third baseman remains on the roster. With the MLB regular season a mere three weeks away, the veteran Arenado is prepping himself for 2025. “My expectation is to be here Opening Day,” said Arenado, via Jon Heyman of the NY Post. […]