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New York Yankees star Anthony Rizzo firmly believes that Aaron Judge’s massive contract is good for the players and the game. Judge’s free agency had been a major talking point in the offseason, with the San Francisco Giants even making a bid to swoop him away from the Big Apple. In the end, however, Judge […]

Joey Votto has seen first-hand how poorly the Cincinnati Reds have performed in recent years. He has seen all of the frustration among Reds’ fans. To a point, Votto even agrees with it. Outside of the CO-VID shortened 2020 season, Cincinnati hasn’t made the playoffs since 2013. The Reds have gone just 145-179. Votto understands […]

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere but in Houston. Astros general manager Dana Brown said the 32-year-old infielder and third baseman Alex Bregman should retire with only one uniform, wrote MLB Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart in a Sunday article. “I liked when he said that,” Jose Altuve said […]

Liam Hendriks’ status with the White Sox is up in the air as he undergoes treatment following a lymphoma diagnosis. But even with Hendriks undergoing treatment, his backstop Yasmani Grandal expressed that the closer doesn’t plan on being away from the diamond too long. Despite his diagnosis, Hendriks has been present at White Sox Spring […]

The New York Mets most likely will start the 2023 MLB season without their top prospect, Francisco Alvarez, on the Opening Day roster. That’s totally OK. As much as the Mets organization and its fans would love to see the 21-year-old crushing balls over the wall at Citi Field as soon as possible, the slow […]

When General Manager Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees traded for Frankie Montas, he was expected to add some much-needed firepower to the starting rotation. However, with Montas not quite living up to expectations, Cashman is waving the white flag. Montas is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery and could miss the entire season. With […]

The San Diego Padres and third baseman Manny Machado may be as far as $145 million apart in contract negotiation talks, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “The Padres offered Machado a five-year, $105 million extension this week,” Nightengale wrote. “The contract would begin in 2029, keeping his original […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a quieter offseason than they are typically accustomed to, but they still look likely to be one of the top teams in the league once again. A big reason for that is due to their starting rotation, which will be spearheaded by Julio Urias, who is coming off a Cy […]

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacted to the team no longer being the favorite to win the National League, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “It’s just the nature of the beast,’’ Kershaw tells USA TODAY Sports. “I think the people that make the biggest splashes in […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is ready for the Big Apple and everything that comes with it. That includes dealing with the insane passion that Yankees fans bring each and every game. Rodon is facing an immense amount of pressure after signing a six-year, $162 million contract with the Yankees in December. Coming […]

Carlos Beltran made his official return to the New York Mets organization this past Thursday. The Mets announced that they hired Beltran to serve as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. Beltran first returned to the Mets in Nov. 2019 when he was hired to fill their managerial vacancy. He left the team […]

With Aroldis Chapman out of the picture and in Kansas City with the Royals, there is uncertainty around the New York Yankees’ closer role. They have plenty of qualified pitchers for the gig and Aaron Boone revealed that Clay Holmes is expected to be their primary 9th inning option. With that being said, Boone added […]

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a season in which they finished in last place in the American League East, and their fortunes did not appear to get much better in the offseason as All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres. But don’t tell former Red Sox […]

New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge was named captain of the Yankees after re-signing with the team this past offseason. Manager Aaron Boone addressed how Judge’s captainship will impact his role with the ball club, per Marly Rivera. “I don’t know if it will change it that much. I do think it’s been ratcheted up […]

New York Mets’ manager Buck Showalter is one of the best MLB coaches in recent memory. He has a resume that speaks for itself. But Showalter has his eyes on winning a World Series in 2023. Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently asked him if Showalter’s burning desire is to win a World […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knows that all big-league players are going to have a period of adjustment as they get used to new rules that are going to impact the game on the field this year. He believes the players who are participating in the World Baseball Classic will have a tougher time […]

After years of being among the most active teams in free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers shied away from completing blockbuster moves over the recent offseason. While the San Diego Padres went all out to improve their roster following a run to the NLCS, the reigning National League West champions instead opted for low-risk, high-reward […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado isn’t exactly denying a report that the team offered him a five-year, $105 million extension. Machado is entering the fifth season of a $300 million contract. The Padres offered Machado $105 million on top of his current deal, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Machado […]

Los Angeles Angels sluggers Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani will enter the upcoming season among the serious contenders for the 2023 American League MVP Award. Trout is a three-time winner of this award, while Ohtani took home this honor in 2021. From Angels manager Phil Nevin’s standpoint, he believes that Taylor Ward should also be […]

The Texas Rangers have a lot invested in the upcoming season, having done everything in their power to build a competitive club that could compete with the best the American League has to offer. It might all just be a fantasy, though, if their new ace Jacob deGrom is not healthy. DeGrom, who has spent […]

The New York Yankees are gearing up for their 2023 campaign, but it looks like they won’t be fully healthy at any point in the season. That’s because it was announced on Thursday that starting pitcher Frankie Montas was set to undergo shoulder surgery that could end up keeping him out for the entire season. […]

New York Mets’ star shortstop Francisco Lindor is excited to represent Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Lindor recently addressed what it means to play for his home country in the WBC, per MLB on Twitter. “It’s Game 7 everyday. I love that. I love whenever I get to wear Puerto Rico across […]

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech seems to be encouraged after undergoing surgery on his right knee ahead of the 2023 MLB season. Kopech is recovering from his knee injury at spring training and expects to be ready for 2023 Opening Day. The White Sox starter believes that he can improve on his 2022 […]

While some fans may not be thrilled by it, Aaron Boone is back at the helm for the sixth straight season as the New York Yankees manager. After a strong offseason that was highlighted by the team re-signing star outfielder Aaron Judge to a massive contract, the Yankees have some big expectations surrounding them this […]

Atlanta Braves’ starting pitcher Mike Soroka has been hampered by injuries in recent years. The 25-year old is already dealing with a hamstring injury in Spring Training, however, he received a pivotal update on the ailment on Saturday, per David O’Brien. “#Braves pitcher Michael Soroka’s sore hamstring improved enough to start playing catch again today. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans might be encouraged by what first baseman Freddie Freeman has to say about one of the team’s free-agent additions. Outfielder Jason Heyward is in Dodgers’ camp on a minor-league contract. Freeman played with Heyward on the Atlanta Braves and seems to have some confidence that the outfielder can make Los Angeles’ […]

Freddie Freeman understands that Team Canada will have a difficult road to a 2023 World Baseball Classic championship. Defeating Team USA will be one of their primary challenges. The star Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman summed up Team Canada’s chances versus Team USA in three words, per Jorge Castillo. “Miracle on Dirt,” Freeman said. It […]

Lance McCullers Jr. is one of the Houston Astros’ most talented pitchers. Injuries have been an issue for him in recent years, and manager Dusty Baker recently shared a concerning update on Houston’s right-hander, per Brian McTaggart. “Temporarily,” Baker said in response to whether or not McCullers Jr. has been shut down from throwing. Baker […]

Several big names found themselves on the move during the MLB offseason, with one of them being Willson Contreras. One of the best catchers in the game, Contreras hit the free agent market this offseason, and received little to no interest from his former team in the Chicago Cubs, which ended up resulting in him […]

MLB spring training is on the horizon as each of the league’s 30 teams prepares for the 2023 season. On Friday, the New York Yankees received positive news regarding pitcher Nestor Cortes. Cortes is dealing with a hamstring issue. The injury caused him to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic on Monday. However, the Yankees […]

The Boston Red Sox come into the 2023 season with hope — but not much else. The Red Sox finished in last place in the American League East a year ago as they lacked power, depth and were hit by a number of injuries to both pitchers and position players. The offseason did not appear […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking to replicate their success from last season in 2023 after making a Cinderella run to the World Series. A key piece of their success was right-hander Aaron Nola, a homegrown talent who will more likely than not be on the mound for Opening Day. That being said, Nola does […]

The start of spring training for the Los Angeles Dodgers means it is time for manager Dave Roberts to assess the condition of his players. When asked what he thought of rightfielder Mookie Betts coming into camp with 8 additional pounds of muscle, Roberts said he didn’t realize that his superstar and perennial All-Star had […]

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a Cinderella run to the World Series last year, but in the end, the Houston Astros had the last laugh in the Fall Classic via a 4-2 series win. Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber gets a sense from his teammates that they are far from satisfied with just how Philadelphia’s campaign […]

The Chicago Cubs have already signed one former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger in Cody Bellinger. As the Cubs look to round out their roster on the doorstep on Spring Training, Chicago has dove back into the former Dodgers’ well. The Cubs have signed Edwin Rios to a one-year major league contract, via Maddie Lee of […]

Scott Rolen got the wonderful news last month that he was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. As preparations are being made for his induction, he has made the decision to go into the shrine as a St. Louis Cardinal. In most cases, when a player has had affiliations with multiple teams over the […]

For the first time in his major league career, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will have a new battery mate. Yadier Molina called it a career following the Cardinals’ National League wild-card round elimination at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies last season. It took a while for the Cardinals to find a […]

Dustin May is expected to play a crucial role for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. However, health has been an issue for the young-right hander. Manager Dave Roberts recently said that May not only is “healthy” in Spring Training, but that his stuff looks “electric,” per SportsNet LA. “For me, I thought… very […]

The Texas Rangers have put together a strong offseason and now have the makings of a serious AL West contender. On the onset of Spring Training, the Rangers have made one more offensive addition to their already impressive haul. The Rangers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Grossman’s […]