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The New York Mets turned heads in the offseason after an eye-popping spending spree from new owner Steve Cohen. The Mets committed nearly $500 million in free agent signings alone to bolster their 101-win squad, led by stars Max Scherzer and Francisco Lindor, in 2022. However, despite the Mets’ willingness to spend whatever it would […]

Justin Verlander turns 40 years old on February 20, and he’s gearing up for his first season with the New York Mets. Verlander enters the season not as a question mark veteran, but as one of the elite pitchers in the game. The Mets ace will inevitably face questions regarding his future in the game. […]

The closer position remains a big question mark for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with manager Dave Roberts offering not much to clarify which direction the team is going in that regard. “Dodgers Dave Roberts said he doesn’t expect to pick a closer this spring and doesn’t think spring training would be a good time to […]

It is no secret that Chris Sale has dealt with injury trouble over the past few years. It’s something that has held him and the Boston Red Sox back. Sale, who’s aiming to rebound in 2023, issued an exciting two-word health update as the Red Sox Spring Training gets underway, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “Full […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger broke his silence on the domestic violence allegations he’s currently facing. Clevinger requested that everyone holds off judgement “until there is actual evidence,” per Jesse Rogers. “Just asking everyone to wait before they rush to judgment,” Clevinger said. “Wait until the actual facts are out there. Wait until there […]

The Kansas City Royals have signed former Cleveland Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes to a minor league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training, according to MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers. Reyes joins Zack Grienke and Aroldis Chapman free-agent signings for the Royals this offseason. Franmil Reyes is most-known for his years in Cleveland […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and RP Jimmy Nelson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $1.2 million contract for the 2023 season, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. The deal is a major league contract and can reach up to $4 million with bonuses. Nelson, a former starting pitcher, joined the Dodgers’ bullpen in 2021 and […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly a ‘threat’ to sign Shohei Ohtani following the 2023 season, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, via si.com’s Noah Camras. However, Los Angeles Angels’ star Mike Trout is prepared to do whatever it takes to keep Ohtani with the Halos. Barring a Shohei Ohtani extension, the two-way phenom […]

Mike Clevinger’s tenure with the Chicago White Sox has already gotten off to a bad start as he has been accused of domestic violence. White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn finally spoke out about those allegations and the team’s mentality towards Clevinger moving forward. Hahn said the White Sox uncovered a few, “maturity issues,” in […]

Relief pitcher Zack Britton held a throwing showcase for many teams in Florida, hoping that one of them signs him for the 2023 MLB season, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers were the teams that attended […]

San Francisco Giants’ outfielder Joc Pederson is known for playing with high energy and never holding back. Pederson took things a bit far in a game last year versus the Brewers in Milwaukee when he called an opposing fan a “f–king p–sy.” Pederson recently addressed his 2022 NSFW call-out on The Chris Rose Rotation, per […]

For the first time in his MLB career, Jacob deGrom won’t be wearing a New York Mets jersey when he steps onto the mound. While the Mets’ Max Scherzer won’t share a rotation spot with deGrom anymore, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s bad blood between both pitchers. deGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with […]

The New York Yankees come into Spring Training with high aspirations for the 2023 season. New York features plenty of talent but they also have some questions that need answering. One area to keep tabs on for the Yankees will be their youth. They have a number of young prospects who could impact the ball […]

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer is looking to turn back the clock with an ambitious goal for the 2023 season, wrote Fox Sports reporter Deesha Thosar in a Wednesday tweet. “Throwing 200 innings, that’s definitely a goal of mine this year,” Scherzer said. Scherzer went on a streak of pitching in 200 innings […]

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres said he is not looking at social media anymore because the last time he did he saw trade rumors, according to Marly Rivera of ESPN. Torres dealt with trade rumors during the 2022 season, leading up to the MLB trade deadline and went through a slump right after. […]

The Boston Red Sox didn’t have the 2022 season they were hoping for, and they compounded that by putting together one of the worst offseasons in the MLB. Now they head into the 2023 MLB season hoping that they will miraculously find their way into the postseason, despite playing in arguably the strongest division in […]

The New York Yankees may have lost their biggest offseason acquisition before Spring Training even starts. Right-hander Frankie Montas, who was expected to be a big part of the team’s rotation this year, will undergo shoulder surgery that could cause him to miss the entire season, manager Aaron Boone announced on Wednesday. Montas will undergo […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw hilariously compared MLB’s new pitch clock to the NBA shot clock on Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett. “I’m going to try not to get a shot clock violation,” Kershaw said of MLB’s new rule. The league also recently announced that the extra inning rule will remain in effect moving […]

As pitchers and catchers begin to report to Spring Training, the Colorado Rockies have made a decision on manager Bud Black. While the Rockies haven’t seen much recent success, Colorado seems pleased with Black’s performance. The Rockies have signed Black to a one-year contract extension, via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Black has been the Rockies’ […]

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is confident in his abilities, and he said that if he plays a full healthy season that he would be the best player in baseball and that Ken Griffey Jr. agrees with him, on the Miami Mic’d Up podcast with Jeremy Tache. Jazz Chisholm Jr. told he’ll be “the […]

The World Baseball Classic will be taking place soon in March, meaning that some of the stars of the game will be representing their countries as they partake in the tournament. One player who was set to play, but has now been forced to miss the tournament, is New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes. Cortes […]

The injury bug may have already come for Texas Rangers’ newest star pitcher Jacob deGrom — just two months into his tenure with his new team ahead of Spring Training. “Jacob deGrom felt some tightness in his left side, and — given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, we’re told — […]

The New York Mets designated Khalil Lee for assignment amid his MLB investigation into assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend. But despite the DFA and the investigation, the Mets still seem interested in having Lee on their roster. The Mets have invited Lee to major league Spring Training, via Tim Healey of Newsday. While Lee […]

Part of New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera’s mystique as one of, if not the greatest closer of all time, is his choice of walk up song. For 15 of his 19 seasons with the Yankees, Rivera placed the fear of a higher being in the hearts of the opposing batting order he would face […]

The Los Angeles Angels are staring Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming free agency in the face, and Mike Trout indicated that he will pull every string to try to convince Ohtani to stay, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. “I’m going to do everything I can to keep Shohei here,” Mike Trout said, via Nightengale. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain confident heading into the 2023 season. However, former clubhouse leader Justin Turner departed during the offseason to sign with the Boston Red Sox. Dave Roberts and the ball club are seeking new clubhouse leadership, which is expected to fall on the shoulders of Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Clayton Kershaw, […]

The New York Yankees received a pivotal bullpen injury update ahead of Spring Training. Reliever Michael King reportedly expects to be ready for Opening Day after suffering an injury in 2022, per Andy Martino. King’s 2022 season came to an early end after enduring a fractured elbow in July. New York expected him to return […]

Bryan Reynolds has openly requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates. While his trade demand isn’t going away, Reynolds appears to have had a slight change of heart regarding his Pirates’ status. While Reynolds said his Pirates’ trade request still stands, the outfielder is now willing to re-open long-term extension talks with Pittsburgh, via John […]

In the seemingly never-ending National League arms race, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Michael Wacha to a flexible deal that makes their 2023 World Series or bust mindset even more obvious. The right-handed starter will earn more than $24 million over four years with player and team options that will also save San Diego […]

Heading into spring training, Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin has optimism about the upcoming season. The offseason was filled with question marks, but with Arte Moreno staying on as the team’s owner, along with solid players returning to the club, Nevin has reason to believe their time is now. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, […]

Mike Clevinger is facing domestic violence allegations. Although he remains under investigation, Clevinger will be permitted for full participation in Spring Training with the Chicago White Sox, per Bob Nightengale. Nightengale adds that Clevinger is “not being placed on administrative leave at this time.” The White Sox signed Clevinger for depth in their starting rotation. He’s […]

Free agent infielder Miguel Sano has finally shared his thoughts about the murder case of his biological father, Ricardo Aponte. “I’ve been in the USA during this offseason fully focused on the upcoming MLB season. I’ve been aware of a tragic situation my biological father has been involved in the DR thru the media, just […]

Aaron Judge kicked off Spring Training by taking ground balls at first base, per Bryan Hoch. The New York Yankees’ star will remain in right field this season and for the foreseeable future. However, adding extra versatility never hurts. And Judge could potentially make the transition to first base someday as he plays out his […]

The 2023 PECOTA MLB projections were recently revealed, per baseballprospectus.com. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lack of high-profile moves during the offseason, they are still projected to win the National League West over the San Diego Padres. PECOTA has Los Angeles tabbed at just over 97 wins, which is a steep decline from their 111-win 2022 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are fresh off a World Series appearance after narrowly sneaking into the postseason. Their impressive playoff performance and number of key additions during the offseason has fans excited for what the 2023 campaign may hold. With players such as Trea Turner in the mix, the Phillies will have an excellent chance to […]

Dave Roberts guaranteed that the Los Angeles Dodgers would win the World Series in 2022, but this season, he knows there are a lot of unknowns with the team. One of those places is in the bullpen, which received an update on Alex Reyes, Evan Phillips and Daniel Hudson. The Dodgers signed former All-Star closer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star power is beginning to fade a little bit. While they still have plenty of stars on the roster like Mookie Betts, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman, they have lost numerous All-Stars over the years. The next one that they could be in danger of losing is Julio Urias. Urias led […]

Just before Spring Training begins, the San Diego Padres are making an important roster move. Even after an offseason that landed them Xander Bogaerts, A.J. Preller refuses to stop bolstering his roster.  They are bolstering their pitching staff with former All-Star Michael Wacha. The Padres have an agreement with Wacha that is pending a physical, according […]

The San Diego Padres are expected to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield in 2023 following their Xander Bogaerts signing. The former shortstop will play right field with Trent Grisham handling centerfield duties. Juan Soto, who’s been a right fielder throughout his career, will play left field in 2023 according to Bob Melvin, per […]