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Aaron Judge revealed the pivotal role that Anthony Rizzo, who re-signed with the New York Yankees early in free agency, played in Judge’s decision to return to New York, per YES Network and The Tonight Show. “Anthony Rizzo, he played a big part (in Judge returning to the Yankees),” Aaron Judge told Jimmy Fallon on […]

Though they may still be pursuing another relief pitcher, the heavy lifting in free agency is largely done for the New York Mets. It’s time to hand out grades for each of the Mets free-agent signings. Justin Verlander, RHP (2 years, $86.67 million): A Hard to quibble with bringing in the reigning AL Cy Young […]

The Oakland Athletics made a significant splash late into MLB free agency, agreeing to terms with veteran slugger Jesus Aguilar on a one-year deal. The deal is agreed to, pending a physical, and will see the former Brewers All-Star compete for at-bats on a rebuilding A’s squad. According to Bob Nightengale, Aguilar will pocket $3 […]

SP Mike Clevinger is reportedly under MLB investigation after allegations of domestic violence surfaced against him, per The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. The allegations are reportedly in reference to the mother of Clevinger’s daughter as well as child abuse. Clevinger signed with the Chicago White Sox in free agency this offseason after previously pitching for the […]

It seemed as if Yuli Gurriel to the Miami Marlins was a done deal. But talks have reportedly “cooled” as of late, per Jon Heyman. Heyman also revealed potential landing destinations for Gurriel if he’s unable to come to terms on a contract with Miami. “Yuli Gurriel’s better hopes beyond the Marlins now might include […]

Known PED users have understandably had a difficult time trying to gain entry in Cooperstown. But MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes Alex Rodriguez’s Hall of Fame case is different than Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and other PED users, per MLB Network. “I think it does. A lot of people don’t want to hear it, […]

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees and Marcelo Mayer of the Boston Red Sox headline the 2023 MLB top shortstop prospects, per MLB.com’s Sam Dykstra and MLB Pipeline. Volpe is the 2023 No. 1 overall SS prospect while Mayer checks in at No. 2. Anthony Volpe was listed as having the best chance of […]

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring infielder Adalberto Mondesi from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan. Mondesi was once regarded as a future star in the big leagues. But injuries have limited his overall production. However, the Red Sox are trading for him to replace an injured player of their own in Trevor Story. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for prospect Jacob Amaya. However, Rojas previously received a pair of procedures on a wrist injury stemming from last season. The new Dodgers’ infielder addressed his looming injury concerns, via SportsNet LA. “It’s not easy to hit with an injury like that, but at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards on Monday. Hachimura is set to join no shortage of talented athletes in Los Angeles. An image surfaced following the trade of Hachimura and Shohei Ohtani, two of the most popular Japanese athletes, standing next to one another at a Lakers game, per Arash Markazi. […]

Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs recently came to an agreement on a contract for the 2023 campaign. Mancini offers right-handed pop that will benefit Chicago’s lineup. He expressed his excitement to join the Cubs, per MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. “When you have a lot of exciting young talent,” Mancini said, “matched with some of the right […]

The MLB will introduce a few new rules to the game beginning with the 2023 season. One rule, a 15-second pitch clock, has drawn a rather strong take from Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase. Haase is the most established catcher on the Tigers roster. Detroit has not added a catching option to a major league […]

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno surprised the baseball world Monday night. He has committed to owning the team in the future and pulled them off the market after exploring options to sell the team. The Angels reportedly had interest from high-profile bidders. Many expected the Los Angeles franchise to sell for at least $2.5 […]

The Los Angeles Angels are shockingly no longer for sale. Team owner Arte Moreno committed to owning the team on Monday night, sending fans into a frenzy. While fans process the news, we are learning more about the sale process prior to Moreno’s backtracking. Among the details we are learning include the team’s rumored sale […]

When pitcher Mike King injured his right elbow last season, the New York Yankees had no idea when he could return to the rotation. Fast forward to a month before spring training begins, and there talk about King being ready by Opening Day. Per Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Mike King described the moment his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were tabbed as a potential landing spot for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds in MLB rumors, though the market for Reynolds seems to have quieted down in recent weeks, with many putting the likelihood of a Pirates trade at less than 50 percent at the moment, given their lofty asking price. […]

The Minnesota Twins have made another bold offseason move, trading for Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor. The Twins will look for Taylor to bolster the team’s outfield as Minnesota attempts to make a postseason run. Taylor being dealt to the Twins was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel. Minnesota will […]

To sell or not to sell? That was the question on Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno’s mind until Monday night, when he announced his decision to not go through with the sale of the club. Moreno’s decision sparked plenty of reactions from MLB Twitter. Here are the best ones. Good news for other teams. […]

Longtime Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray is reportedly leaving Atlanta for a similar position with the St. Louis Cardinals, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. In addition to reporting on the news, O’Brien revealed some insight into Caray’s decision. “Chip Caray is leaving the Braves TV broadcast booth for a similar position with the Cardinals, […]

Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto saw his 2022 season cut short due to a rotator cuff injury. But rather than call it a career, Votto plans on battling back and returning to the diamond with the Reds in 2023. Votto appeared in just 91 games for the Reds last season, hitting .205 with 11 […]

Under owner Steve Cohen, the New York Mets have been of the busiest teams in the MLB this offseason. But even with the Mets spending extravagantly on free agents, Cohen’s wallet still managed to get much, much bigger. Alongside being the Mets’ owner, Cohen is also the founder of hedge fund Point72. The fund saw […]

Arte Moreno will remain the owner of the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 and beyond, per the Angels Twitter account. Moreno announced his decision via a statement on Monday. The team was originally expected to be sold, but the Moreno Family ultimately decided to end the process of potentially selling the Angels. “During this process, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could still make a number of moves to impact their roster ahead of the 2023 campaign. LA recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins in a trade. But barring any other high-profile trades, the Dodgers’ lineup is mostly set. Spring Training battles and potential injuries will obviously factor in as […]

Perhaps on the way to a second straight World Series title, disaster hit the Atlanta Braves and pitcher Kyle Wright in the face. The Braves ran into the buzzsaw named the Philadelphia Phillies, and just that quick, the Braves went from a team capable of repeating as champions, to going home with a defeat in […]

Pablo Lopez is ready to play for a potential Minnesota Twins contending team in 2023 after being traded from the Miami Marlins. But he’s also excited for a specific Johan Santana-based reason, per the Minnesota Twins Twitter account. “Every Venezuelan kid grew up a Johan Santana fan, I have vivid memories of watching him as […]

Eloy Jimenez of the Chicago White Sox has the tools to be a true superstar. He offers some of the best power potential in the league and can anchor Chicago’s lineup. But he has been limited in previous seasons due to injury. Jimenez discussed his injury situation and expressed his desire to return to the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have been mentioned as a potential landing destination for Trevor Bauer after the Los Angeles Dodgers moved on from the pitcher. Bauer, who won the NL Cy Young award with Cincinnati during the 2020 campaign, would benefit from playing in a smaller market upon his initial return from suspension. However, the Reds […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ prospect and potential Justin Turner replacement Miguel Vargas was listed as the No. 5 overall 3B prospect heading into the 2023 season, per MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB Pipeline. Vargas is expected to see a significant amount of playing time for the Dodgers this season. As a result, it wouldn’t be shocking to […]

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani are two superstar players on a consistently mediocre Los Angeles Angels team, and with Ohtani headed for free agency in 2023, Trout will be looking to keep the Japanese phenom in California long-term. Trout joined Chris Mad Dog Russo and the High Heat podcast on MLB Network and discussed what […]

The New York Yankees are still trying to figure out their plans for the starting left field position in 2023. According to the New York Post, Brian Cashman has floated the idea of putting Aaron Hicks back out there this season after an abysmal campaign from the veteran switch-hitter last year. Much to the chagrin […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was in attendance during Drake’s weekend show at the Apollo in Manhattan, New York, and he received an awesome reception from the crowd. The Yankees star could be seen standing in what appears to be a private section of the audience when a chorus of “let’s go Yankees!” chants […]

Trevor Bauer is available to sign at the league minimum for any team that wishes to pursue the former Cy Young winner. But for obvious reasons, teams have displayed hesitancy in pursuing Bauer on the open market. Fans have shared mixed reactions in reference to the pitcher. Los Angeles Dodgers fans were especially divided on […]

Justin Turner signed with the Boston Red Sox in MLB free agency following a memorable tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a fan-favorite during his time in LA and will be missed without question. The star third baseman recently broke his silence on leaving the Dodgers, per Matthew Moreno. “Regardless of anyone’s opinions […]

Yordan Alvarez will be among the players who will lead the charge for the Houston Astros in their upcoming World Series title defense. Alvarez is coming off of a standout 2022 campaign where he posted career highs in several stats, including OPS+ (187). He also finished in third place in the 2022 American League MVP […]

The New York Yankees may not be done just yet in making moves over the ongoing offseason. On Sunday, USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale provided updates on multiple offseason-related matters, including on just where the Yankees stand on the futures of Aaron Hicks and Josh Donaldson. Nightengale noted that the reigning AL East champions continue […]

The Houston Astros have not been among the most active teams in the ongoing free agency period. The Astros have at the least completed one notable move, as they came to terms with now-former Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu on a three-year deal in November. Houston has opted to re-sign multiple key contributors […]

The New York Mets’ heavy lifting from the MLB offseason is over, but that doesn’t mean their shopping spree is complete. After signing Tommy Pham to be their fourth outfielder and a right-handed DH option this past week, the Mets appear to have one more move in them before spring training starts in three weeks. […]

The Seattle Mariners made an unexpected return to the playoffs in 2022 for the first time since 2001, and even managed to win their Wild Card round series against the Toronto Blue Jays. While they were promptly swept by the eventual World Series champs in the Houston Astros, it’s clear that the Mariners are a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t get the result they were expecting in the 2022 MLB Playoffs, but it’s hard to not be excited about what this team has done over the past few months. After crashing out of the playoffs in the Wild Card round for the third straight season, St. Louis has been hard […]