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This is about as deflating of a way to start the season, or not start it, as one could imagine. The Opening Day tilt between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues. There will be no game on Friday either, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. It’s the Nationals dealing […]

Baseball season has finally arrived. After an unordinary and shortened season in 2020 due to Covid-19, the MLB will return to a more familiar form (fingers crossed) in 2021. With the 2021 MLB Opening Day here, let’s take a look at some of the odds, including the World Series odds favorites. It should come as […]

UPDATE as of April 1, 2021, 11:50 AM EST: The Mets-Nationals game on Apr. 1 has been postponed due to COVID-19 related issues, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. Our primetime opening day matchup features the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals on ESPN. The New York Mets have been one of the most talked-about teams […]

The Toronto Blue Jays head to the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees in an exciting opening day matchup. Baseball is back and this year, so are the fans. Yankee Stadium will have 10,000 fans in attendance for today’s game. Both teams have high expectations coming into the 2021 season and rightfully so. […]

The 2021 MLB season is getting underway on Thursday and the Texas Rangers have decided to allow their stadium to operate at full capacity to open the season. When asked about the Rangers’ decision, President Joe Biden was not supportive of their choice of allowing full fan capacity on Opening Day. “Well, that’s a decision […]

Mets fans, rejoice! New York has come to terms on a a massive contract with superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor. The sides have had negotiations heat up the past few days, finally settling on the terms – 10 years and $341 million, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Wrote earlier today that there was a sweet […]

One thing winning the World Series will do for you: Dodger Blue is now the top color of choice for baseball fans. At least, in terms of jersey sales. L.A.’s star duo of past MVP-winners, Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger — who helped propel the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first championship since 1988 last […]

The Cleveland Indians are in the final season with their current nickname. They are also taking steps to avoid any cultural appropriation with the return of fans in 2021. Cleveland issued a release Wednesday regarding new happenings and fan expectations for the upcoming season. One of the new ballpark policies specifically cites “inappropriate dress” could […]

The New York Mets are pressing hard to sign star shortstop Francisco Lindor to an extension prior to Opening Day on Thursday. Team owner Steve Cohen is hoping a deal gets done. Cohen, who purchased the team from the Wilpon family last year, and Lindor reportedly went to dinner to discuss a possible extension. The […]

Francisco Lindor reportedly has a whopping 10-year, $325 million offer on the table from the New York Mets, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Lindor reportedly has less than three days to decide on the final offer from the Mets. Sources: Mets offer to Francisco Lindor is $325M for 10 years. That is believed […]

One of the longest-tenured players on the Texas Rangers roster will be forced to seek employment elsewhere. Second baseman Rougned Odor was left off the Rangers Opening Day roster ahead of the 2021 season. He has over five years of big-league service time, meaning the Rangers cannot send him to the minors without permission. Odor […]

The news this offseason isn’t getting any better for Colorado Rockies fans. First, they traded away the face of their franchise to St. Louis when they sent Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. This signaled that the Rockies are headed towards a rebuild. When you trade away your franchise pillar while he’s in his prime it […]

It has been a brutal offseason for the Chicago Cubs. Gone are Kyle Schwarber, Jon Lester, and Yu Darvish and they didn’t really add anything noteworthy outside of Joc Pederson. The Kris Bryant rumors ran on for a while but he’s still a Cub (for now) and the Willson Contreras rumors had many thinking a […]

One of the biggest offseason moves in the MLB came when the St. Louis Cardinals acquired superstar Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies. The move sent waves throughout the National League Central division, as St. Louis were aggressive in the offseason while teams like the Cubs and the Reds sold pieces off. Arenado says he’s […]

Fans of the New York Mets are hoping contract talks with star shortstop Francisco Lindor turn out better than the ravioli owner Steve Cohen had while discussing an extension with Lindor. The New York Post confirmed that a source had stated the two sides met up for dinner on Saturday for contract extension negotiations. Cohen […]

The Minnesota Twins lost a beloved member of the organization Friday when bench coach Mike Bell died at the age of 46. The team announced it would play Friday’s spring training game against the Atlanta Braves in Bell’s honor at the request of his family. The entire Minnesota Twins organization is saddened by the death […]

The Baltimore Orioles took a flier on former New York Mets ace Matt Harvey by signing him to a minor-league deal this offseason. Harvey has surprised by being named to the big-league roster with under a week to go until Opening Day 2021. But he will be at the back end of the rotation thanks […]

The Chicago White Sox’s lineup took a massive hit on Thursday. Outfielder Eloy Jimenez suffered a torn pectoral after trying to rob a home run during Wednesday’s spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn broke the news to reporters, acknowledging recovery could be 5-to-6 months. White Sox GM Rick […]

After San Diego Padres supernova shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr left Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds with mild shoulder discomfort, there was some concern he wouldn’t be ready for Opening Day on April 1. Unease has been soothed, however, after Padres officials on Wednesday noted their stud infielder has long dealt with this shoulder […]

The Houston Astros are hoping to solidify the future of their starting rotation. Mark Berman of KRIV was among those to report the Astros agreed to a five-year, $85 million contract extension with right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. MLB source: Lance McCullers Jr and the #Astros have reached an agreement on a five-year extension. So Lance […]

San Diego Padres fans might not want to continue reading. Star Friars shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was removed from Tuesday’s spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent injury. Tatis made a nice defensive play and long throw at short in the second inning. But he was taken to the dugout with hands […]

The Kansas City Royals made a move that reached heights the franchise has never seen before when they signed all-star catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year, $82 million extension. The signing, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, is the largest deal in team history. The breakdown of Salvador Perez's franchise-record 4-year, $82 million contract […]

A Chicago Cubs minor league player in Jesus Camargo-Corrales is set to face charges after the Colorado police found his duffel bag filled with 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills, per ESPN. The 25-year-old hailing from Tempe, Arizona already made an appearance in Eagle County Court on Thursday. He received charges […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and newest member of the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James, can’t stop making history – whether it’s on the hardwood, the diamond, or in his investment portfolio. A fifth NBA championship would mark a major step forward in James’ chase of Michael Jordan in the basketball GOAT discussion. But he can’t obtain […]

LeBron James has made history, once again. This time, it’s related to his new ownership stake in the Boston Red Sox. And no, it’s not by becoming the first New York Yankees fan to own a share of their heated rival (the latest example of his inconsistent fandom). Fenway Sports Group, which owns and operates […]

The reported split between former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Lopez became the talk of the town last week which surprised the public. However, the celebrity couple eventually laid the swirling rumors to rest as they claimed that they are already working through their problems to repair their relationship. According to TMZ, their […]

Whether Trevor Bauer is reading the lineup card with one eye or two, the Dodgers’ high-priced free-agent addition should see the same thing: Clayton Kershaw, not Bauer, will be the team’s Opening Day starter. As manager Dave Roberts explained to reporters at the team’s spring training camp in Arizona, the decision to place the long-time […]

According to a report by Katherine Acquavella of CBS Sports, New York Yankees utilityman Miguel Andujar’s roster spot could be in jeopardy due to a lingering wrist injury. Andujar will see a hand specialist on Monday to determine the extent of the damage. The wrist injury proves to be another obstacle in trying to gain […]

Grapefruit League action hit a fever pitch Sunday afternoon in the fifth inning of the game with the St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets. With Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks on the mound for the first time on the day, Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme batted through 22 pitches to draw a walk. Needless to […]

The news regarding the split of Jennifer Lopez and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez spread like wildfire on social media. Apparently, the celebrity couple is still together and both personalities are trying to work on the rough patches that recently rocked their relationship. “We are working through some things,” they said in a joint statement […]

Anthony Rizzo has been apart of the Chicago Cubs organization since the San Diego Padres traded him back in 2012. Over the last nine years, he’s appeared in the All-Star game three times and was an integral part in winning the World Series in 2016. He’s also won the Gold Glove four times and was […]

Call Jose Canseco Hollywood’s newest Nostradamus. After all, the former Major League Baseball player seems to have the ability to predict the future, as proven by his old tweet about Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. For those not in the know A-Rod and J.Lo recently ended their two-year engagement due to individual priorities. Apparently, they […]

One of sports and entertainment’s most notable “power couples” is apparently no more. Singer and Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez and former MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez are reportedly splitting up after a two-year engagement, per the “Page Six” section of the New York Post. Previous reports suggested the couple had restarted wedding plans. But it seems the pair […]

Presenting your 2021 World Series Champions: the New York Mets! Despite being seven months away from the World Series and three weeks away from opening day, the Mets are already celebrating winning their first World Series win since 1986…well…sort of. In a hilarious video posted to Twitter by New York Daily News Mets reporter Deesha […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced his desire for Texas to fully open while removing mask mandates, and the Texas Rangers are taking advantage of the state’s reopening. The Rangers announced Wednesday they will have 100 percent capacity at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas this season. Levi Weaver of The Athletic added masks will […]

Former MLB outfielder Johnny Damon was previously charged for driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence back on Feb. 19. His SUV was seen swerving and hitting a curb in Windermere, Florida at 1:23 a.m, which led officers to pull him over. Further details have emerged from the incident, with bodycam footage […]

The New York Yankees are going to have a new-look pitching staff in 2021 and one of their relievers is already set to hit the injured list. After experiencing some discomfort in his elbow earlier this week, Zack Britton is going to undergo surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow, per the […]

Chicago baseball fans, rejoice! Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox could have fans in the stands for MLB Opening Day 2021. The Cubs and White Sox will be able to host at 20 percent capacity, with the potential for increases later in the spring and summer: “As a diehard […]

The Houston Astros snagged a new recruit from the free-agent market in veteran pitcher Jake Odorizzi ahead of the 2021 MLB season. The two sides reportedly agreed to a two-year deal that is set to have a player option, via ESPN‘s Jeff Passan. Right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a […]