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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 […]

The four major American sports, namely the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB evidently took a massive hit due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. A year ago, when the entire country came to an abrupt halt, Forbes reportedly estimated significant financial losses for these major sports. According to Forbes’ most recent report, the impact of the […]

MLB ballparks will resume having fans in attendance this season at a reduced capacity, per Jen Buesinger of FOXLA. OMG –>> SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California to allow Major League Baseball, parks like Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1. — Jen Buesinger Sperry (@jenbuesinger) March 5, 2021 For the large […]

Free-agent pitcher Sam Dyson has accepted a suspension for the entirety of the 2021 season due to a violation of the MLB’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy, the league announced on Friday. “Consistent with the terms of the policy, Dyson will participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program,” […]

Aside from having a Half of Hame MLB career with the New York Yankees, Lou Gehrig also made a tremendous impact off the baseball diamond after raising awareness on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Years after his untimely demise because of the illness and the MLB has included a permanent date on its calendar that not […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. has been a fan favorite on the Boston Red Sox for years, but he will be wearing new threads in the upcoming season. With a chance to test free agency, Bradley has decided to leave the Red Sox to sign a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, via The Boston Globe. The […]

The New York Yankees will be without manager Aaron Boone for the foreseeable future. The team announced Wednesday Boone is taking an “immediate medical leave of absence” for pacemaker surgery, which is expected to take place at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. The New York Yankees today announced that Manager Aaron Boone is taking an […]

Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester will undergo surgery in New York to remove his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez announced Wednesday. The Nationals were already made aware of his condition prior to giving him a one-year contract back in January. The team waited for results and Lester ultimately decided to remove the gland in the […]

Chicago White Sox star Jose Abreu is clear about his goal to win the MLB World Series this season. He has a huge chip on his shoulder after they got booted out by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the postseason. But Abreu has another goal in mind this year—and it has nothing […]

Spring Training has only just started, and San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is already in midseason form. Tatis crushed a long grand slam off Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith during the Friars’ Cactus League matchup with the D-backs on Tuesday, equipped with bat flip and all. The #SlamDiego sequel from @tatis_jr 🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZIyar0yso0 […]

It has taken San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. less than two years to become one of the biggest stars in the sport. Tatis is the cover athlete for MLB The Show 21, and he featured prominently in the latest next-gen reveal trailer. Or, a puppet of Tatis featured prominently. Sony San Diego released […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially welcomed Nolan Arenado into the fold Sunday afternoon, giving fans their first chance to cheer for the team’s newest acquisition. While it may not have been the packed house Arenado envisioned himself debuting in front of, the spectators on hand more than made up for it, giving the third baseman […]

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini missed the entire shortened season last year as he was battling for his life with colon cancer. Mancini received a warm welcome before the Orioles took the field in their opening Grapefruit League game. Trey Mancini was initially given a partial ovation after warmups had concluded, and then a […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been the subject of trade speculation for the past few years now. But he had to double-check he was not traded to the New York Mets earlier this winter. The 2016 National League MVP said Thursday he got a text from an unknown Connecticut number saying “Welcome to […]

The Minnesota Twins suffered a huge blow even before the start of the 2021 season, as the team announced on Wednesday that shortstop prospect Royce Lewis has an ACL tear in his right knee and will miss the entire season. Lewis, the number one overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft, will undergo reconstructive surgery […]

Over the pandemic, sports cards have become a hot commodity. People now more than ever are collecting sports cards as they see it as a way to either boast their collection or make some revenue. Well, one lucky guy’s family hit the jackpot with an old signed card of MLB legend Babe Ruth. A rare […]

Albert Pujols has spent years hitting home runs for the Los Angeles Angels (and before that, with the St. Louis Cardinals), but the 2021 season will be his final season in the MLB. With spring training rapidly approaching, Pujols’s wife announced on Instagram that Albert Pujols will retire after the 2021 season concludes.   View […]

Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather has resigned from his position following controversial comments he made during an interview with the Bellevue Rotary Club. Chairman and managing partner John Stanton released a statement Monday notifying the public Mather was resigning as president and CEO. Stanton said Mather’s comments do not reflect the views held by the […]

The San Diego Padres made a big commitment to shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr by inking the 22-year-old to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension this winter. In one fell swoop, the Friars declared Tatis the current and future face of the franchise. Tatis said Monday he hopes to be remembered as a franchise legend. “El […]

JD Martinez of the Boston Red Sox had the perfect drip for the first day of their spring training. The slugger came in rocking an orange tee with a photo of Tom Brady during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ championship parade, where the five-time Super Bowl MVP seemed to have way too much Tequila his 43-year […]

By the sound of it, baseball fans will get to enjoy the work of Clayton Kershaw for years to come. Speaking with reporters following his arrival to the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility in Camelback Ranch in Arizona, the three-time Cy Young Award winner made clear he was far from done. “I have no intention of […]

The offseason of veteran pitcher Trevor Bauer was met with heavy criticism after he chose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets where he inked a three-year, $102 million contract last week. Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard then engaged in a public exchange with the 2020 NL CY Young winner on Twitter. […]

The New York Yankees have agreed to bring back outfielder Brett Gardner on a one-year deal. Gardner has spent every season of his career in a Yankee uniform and will continue to do so in 2021. Gardy gets $4M guarantee with Yankees. 1 year plus option. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 19, 2021 A relatively […]

Former MLB All-Star Johnny Damon and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, were arrested in Florida early Friday morning. Damon was stopped for driving under the influence, with the police report noting his blood-alcohol level was .30, per TMZ. According to Windermere police, Mangan-Damon was “uncooperative” and got physical with the arresting officers: While Johnny was booked […]

The San Diego Padres acquired Yu Darvish and Blake Snell via trades earlier this offseason, and they continue to make strides by inking star shortshop Fernando Tatis Jr. to a huge 14-year extension worth $340 million guaranteed, per Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The total guarantee is close to $340 million, according […]

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has called it a career as far as baseball is concerned, as he announced his retirement on Wednesday. The Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Florida transitioned to baseball and hung around the minor leagues with the New York Mets organization. Tim Tebow is retiring from professional baseball. https://t.co/9C09gJKK7K […]

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has received another invite to spring training with the New York Mets as a non-roster invitee. While the invitation will allow Tebow to compete for a spot on the 40-man roster, it is surprising given his lack of production and advanced age compared to other prospects. #Mets 2021 #SpringTraining invitees […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a World Series and signed Trevor Bauer, but they are still trying to re-sign Justin Turner, and it turns out he has received offers from multiple teams. Star 3B Justin Turner has multiyear offers from at least the incumbent champion Dodgers and the Brewers. His hometown Dodgers are naturally seen […]

The Chicago Cubs are nearing a reunion with one of their old hurlers and former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Jake Arrieta close to signing with the #Cubs, source confirms @JonHeyman report. @MLBNetwork @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 12, 2021 Arrieta spent five years with Chicago from […]

The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are reportedly revisiting a possible trade for Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. Andy Martino of SNY.tv reported last month the two teams discussed a move centered around the 2016 National League MVP, but scrapped the talks even before the Mets acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor. However, Martino reported […]

Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year deal, according to reporting from Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Contract details have yet to be announced. Yadier Molina back to Cards. 1 year. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 9, 2021 Molina has spent the entirety of his 17-year career with the Cardinals, […]

The Oakland Athletics have acquired shortstop Elvis Andrus from the Texas Rangers in exchange for slugger Khris Davis, according to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. In addition to the DH, the Athletics will also send catcher John Heim and right-handed pitcher Dan Acker to Texas, while the Rangers will provide Oakland with $13.5 million to cover […]

The Houston Astros and shortstop Carlos Correa finally agreed to an $11.7 million deal for the upcoming 2021 MLB season. The 26-year-old initially asked for a $12.5 million contract while the team opted to go lower at $9.75 million. Both sides eventually met halfway and avoided having an arbitration hearing altogether by way of the […]

The Atlanta Braves have decided to bring back one of their star players as the team re-signed outfielder Marcell Ozuna to a long-term deal. Outfielder Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves are finalizing a four-year, $65 million deal, sources familiar with the agreement tell ESPN. There is a fifth-year option that would take it to […]

On Friday, free-agent pitcher Trevor Bauer, who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2020, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the 2020 World Series. The news was a blow to the New York Mets and Marcus Stroman. Mets fans were ambushed here, too. They probably readied for the announcement of a […]

High-profile free agent right-hand starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Bauer to Dodgers — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 5, 2021 According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, Bauer will earn $40 million in 2021 and $45 million in 2022 from the Dodgers, signing […]

Reigning National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is well-versed in the art of trolling. With Bauer expected to make his free-agency decision soon, he is at it again. It was reported Thursday the bidding war for the top pitcher on the market was down to two teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York […]