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Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. Phil Niekro rode his signature “butterfly” knuckleball to 318 wins over 24 seasons. He spent 20 years with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and briefly played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was first called up to […]

The 2020-21 MLB offseason has been a slow-moving process through the first couple months, but the Washington Nationals made an impact move on Thursday. The Nationals acquired first baseman Josh Bell from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending the Bucs young pitchers Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean in return. Crowe and Yean were the No. 3 and […]

Incoming Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving stemming from an incident in February. La Russa had been arrested in Arizona for driving under the influence, the second such time the three-time World Series champion has faced that charge. The plea agreement involves a one-day […]

Longtime MLB shortstop and former Detroit Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel is under investigation for alleged domestic abuse against his wife, Blanca. Blanca told Katie Strang and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic she has been the victim of physical abuse from Vizquel for years. One of the first incidents allegedly occurred in January of […]

Following in the footsteps of the NFL’s Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, the Cleveland Indians will drop their controversial nickname amid growing pressure. According to a recent report from David Waldstein and Michael S. Schmidt of The New York Times, the Indians will be changing its long-time nickname sometime in the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been looking for a new leader of the baseball operations department after Matt Klentak stepped down as general manager. After a long and arduous search, it seems the Phils found their guy. Jayson Stark of The Athletic reported Thursday the Phillies are nearing a deal to hire former Detroit Tigers and […]

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had some strong words for the doubters after being named the shortstop of MLB’s All-MLB First Team. Tatis got on camera holding his honorary plaque, citing a number of past criticisms regarding his ability to play the shortstop position before zooming in on the accolade itself. Talk your […]

Update: The White Sox are bringing back Adam Eaton, per NBC Sports Chicago’s Chuck Garfien. After a Wild Card exit in the 2020 MLB Postseason, the Chicago White Sox are shaking up their roster ahead of the upcoming season. They have recently traded for former All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn in exchange for sophomore pitcher Dane […]

Former American League MVP and seven-time MLB All-Star Dick Allen died on Monday at his home in Wampum, per his official Twitter account. Allen was 78 years old. Allen is consistently hailed as one of the most overlooked players in MLB history. He was never voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, though he was […]

The 2020 MLB Winter Meetings officially began on Monday, and the Los Angeles Angels have struck one of the first big trades of the offseason. New Angels general manager Perry Minasian acquired closer Raisel Iglesias and cash from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Noe Ramirez and a player to be named later. Iglesias had […]

Tampa Bay Rays postseason hero Randy Arozarena has been detained in Mexico after allegedly attempting to take his daughter from her birth mother and also assaulting the woman’s father. Jeff Passan of ESPN confirmed the initial report, via Yucatan Ahora, also adding MLB is looking into the incident. Passan noted any discipline would come via […]

Free agent right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton has agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. The deal was first reported by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. As he notes, it’s the largest contract handed out since baseball’s free agency period began. BREAKING: Charlie Morton has agreed to terms on a one-year, $15 million […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly in the market for a third baseman, and they have apparently set their sights on the Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant. This report comes via MLB insider Jon Morosi: Sources: #Nats are considering a trade for #Cubs 3B Kris Bryant, among numerous hitters they’re currently monitoring on the market. Free agent […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trade for Mookie Betts last winter played a vital role in L.A. capturing its first World Series title since 1988. But the Dodgers already have another star in their sights as they hope to repeat. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported L.A. is interested in trading for Colorado Rockies third baseman […]

New York Mets veteran second baseman Robinson Cano tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Cano, earning $24 million, will be suspended by Major League Baseball for the 2021 season and forfeit his salary. BREAKING: New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and will […]

Former Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein took a subliminal jab at outgoing United States President Donald Trump during a press conference on Tuesday. Epstein, who was announcing his decision to step down from his role with the Cubs, explained in detail how he and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts had been working on […]

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein was in the final year of his current contract with the team. However, Epstein will not see that final year through, with Jed Hoyer taking over for him: Theo Epstein will step down from his role as President of Baseball Operations effective Nov. 20 and depart the […]

The Miami Marlins just made Kim Ng the first female general manager in Major League Baseball history. Ng will also be the first Asian American to hold the position “and is believed to be the first woman hired to the general manager position by any of the professional men’s sports teams in the North American […]

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been one of the better all-around players in the National League for quite some time now. However, the Braves superstar corner infielder has now truly solidified himself as such en route to being crowned as the National League MVP for the 2020 campaign. With the entire city of […]

Chicago White Sox first basemen (and sometimes designated hitter) Jose Abreu was named the 2020 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. In the wake of the announcement, the great White Sox DH (and sometimes first baseman) Frank Thomas toasted Abreu. Congratulations Jose Abreu!! MVP! Well deserved my man so happy for you and your […]

Former MVP and Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones congratulated current Braves mainstay Freddie Freeman on being named the most valuable player in the National League for the 2020 MLB season. Congrats to the National League MVP….my man @FreddieFreeman5 . Never a doubt. Knew u could do it….just a matter of time! Now go do it […]

Former Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was traded to cross-state rivals Cincinnati Reds midway through last season while the veteran right-hander will now become a free agent this offseason. Now, as he is set to become a free agent in the offseason, the veteran right-hander reached a major milestone after adding the National League […]

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman previously explored his options for next season as a free agent but recently crossed the Chicago White Sox off his list of choices. It was mainly due to the fact that the newly-hired manager in Tony La Russa will reportedly keep his job despite being charged of his second […]

The MLB has been handing out their array of awards in the past week and the managers were shown some love on Tuesday. Despite neither of them winning the World Series, Don Mattingly and Kevin Cash were named Managers of the Year. Don Mattingly is your NL Manager of the Year for 2020. 👏 pic.twitter.com/IlWGWJcUiS […]

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson believes pitcher Trevor Bauer “would be a great personality in New York.” Bauer, who is a free agent, responded to Alderson’s quote on Twitter with a rather sarcastic tweet. Nah…baseball isn’t entertainment. It’s boring and personality isn’t allowed. And this Bauer guy is going to be terrible in the […]

The Chicago White Sox’s decision to hire Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa continues to look like a black mark on a budding organization. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Monday that La Russa had been arrested for drunk driving in Arizona in February, and was formally charged with DUI the day before being hired […]

Steve Cohen held an introductory press conference after taking ownership of the New York Mets, and he has big expectations for the franchise. Cohen, who is worth three times as much as the next-richest MLB owner, stated he purchased the team to build on-field success, rather than simply make money: “I’m doin it for the […]

Free-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman engaged in a series of tweets as he reacted to the retention of Tony La Russa at the helm despite being charged with his second DUI case. He then gave indications that he wasn’t intending to sign with the Chicago White Sox due to the manager’s recent involvements, via Jon Becker. […]

The up-and-coming Chicago White Sox have a new manager in Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa. However, the previously retired La Russa has already found himself in some hot water in the “Windy City” as Jeff Passan, Paula Lavigne and Charlie Moynihan of ESPN are reporting that the White Sox newest leader was arrested […]

San Francisco Giants owner Charles Johnson is facing backlash for donating a massive sum of cash to the Republican Party after laying off more than 50 employees. Johnson reportedly donated nearly $11 million to Republicans in all cycles between 2016 and 2020, the most of any owner in professional sports. $10,995,500 is $219,910 when split […]

Billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the New York Mets from the Wilpon family was finalized on Friday morning. Within hours, Cohen has already made sweeping changes in the baseball operations department. The Mets have parted ways with former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen as well as special assistant Omar Minaya, among others, per MLB.com’s Anthony […]

Major League Baseball will not discipline Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner after he violated health and safety protocols following L.A.’s World Series-clinching victory. Separate statements were issued by Commissioner Rob Manfred as well as Turner and Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten. Major League Baseball has completed its investigation of the events following […]

Alex Cora has been rehired as the skipper for the Boston Red Sox after serving a season-long suspension for his involvement in a sign-stealing scheme with the Houston Astros. Jon Heyman of MLB Network shared news of Cora’s rehiring on Friday morning: Breaking: Alex Cora is back as Red Sox manager — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Cody Bellinger will appear in the new Assasin’s Creed Valhalla video game. Bellinger will be a character named Otta Sluggasson. “I’m excited. I love video games, so when I heard I had the opportunity to be a character in a big video game, I was excited, I really was,” Dodgers star […]

As part of a tweet that was sent out on Thursday morning, USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Cleveland Indians are planning to trade two-time Gold Glove award winner Francisco Lindor before the start of the 2021 season. Cleveland, strapped for money, intend to trade All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor by opening day, several rival […]

In the past decade, there have been a ton of bad trades in the MLB but one involving the Pittsburgh Pirates stands out as the worst and the timeliness of the events over the past few weeks drives the argument home. Aram Leighton, the host of the daily Locked On MLB Prospects podcast, produced an […]

Winners of the MLB Gold Glove Award for the 2020 season were unveiled on Tuesday with multiple big names taking home the coveted hardware for the best fielders in baseball. This year’s crop of winners is filled with first-time honorees, though it featured some notable familiar names as well. Headlining the pack is Mookie Betts, […]

If there are still doubts about Jon Lester’s love for Chicago Cubs fans, well, this should settle things once and for all. The Cubs pitcher bought 4,838 beers to hand out to fans in the Windy City from Friday to Sunday. His bill cost around $31,000. But his generosity didn’t stop there. He also dropped […]

Tampa Bay Rays star Randy Arozarena became the first player in MLB history to hit 10 home runs in one postseason. Even though Arozarena and the Rays lost the 2020 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games, he still made a huge name for himself on baseball’s biggest stage. After his coming […]