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After yet another productive offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be hungry to chase a World Series title in 2022. With Freddie Freeman joining an already scary lineup consisting of Mookie Betts, Justin Turner, and Trea Turner, among others, this team is going to be a force in the National League. Although Betts is one […]

With Opening Day of the 2022 MLB season around the corner, the New York Yankees, who will unfortunately have to wait to start their season due to inclement weather, are prepared to duke it out in a competitive American League East division. With a scary up-and-coming team in the Toronto Blue Jays, a pesky team […]

Jose Ramirez is signing a five-year, $124 million dollar extension to stay in Cleveland with the Guardians, per Jeff Passan. While the Cleveland Guardians endured a very unproductive offseason, superstar Jose Ramirez has seen his number in a plethora of headlines. Teams such as the Blue Jays and Padres have been rumored as potential landing […]

With MLB Opening Day just a day away, excitement is building among baseball fans, who were beginning to think they wouldn’t receive the enjoyment of America’s Pastime this year with the dreaded lockout that droned on for days and days. However, the lockout is mercifully a thing of the past and Opening Day is just […]

The Houston Astros had a bit of a quiet offseason, losing star shortstop Carlos Correa to free agency, though the team did make a few respectable moves, such as bringing back ace right-hander Justin Verlander, as well as signing veteran relief pitcher Hector Neris. Houston also brought back some veteran players, such as Framber Valdez, […]

The new MLB season is almost upon us and baseball card collectors are hitting the market harder than ever. Of course, Topps won’t be left behind as their upcoming products are meant to capitalize on the hype surrounding baseball. Among the sets that will come out soon is the latest Clearly Authentic brand. 2022 Topps […]

With Opening Day of the 2022 MLB season just days away, excitement is building, both for the return of America’s Pastime and for the return of Fantasy Baseball. Fantasy managers who recently completed their drafts are likely assessing their teams and preparing for the first week of action. One of the more important items to […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge is in the final year of his contract, and with no new deal agreed upon between the slugger and the club, this could very well be his final Opening Day in the Bronx. Speaking with ESPN’s Marly Rivera, Judge admitted that he’s given some thought to the fact […]

The San Diego Padres have lofty expectations heading into the 2022 MLB season, and the club is still looking to improve ahead of Opening Day. The latest rumors suggest the Padres could be interested in exploring a trade for Cleveland Guardians’ superstar Jose Ramirez, according to Hector Gomez. Gomez indicates the Padres have shown “a […]

The Detroit Tigers are going all in to make the postseason for the first time since 2014. After an offseason highlighted by the addition of free agent Javier Baez, the Tigers acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays just days before the start of the 2022 MLB season. Tampa Bay […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani has been doubted ever since he came to the U.S.A to play in the MLB. The two-way phenom was told by many people around the sports world that he would never excel as a pitcher and hitter in the big leagues. Last year, Stephen A. Smith of ESPN outlandishly […]

The New York Mets were hit hard by the injury bug late in Spring Training, losing ace Jacob deGrom to a stress reaction in his right scapula. Reports flared regarding a hamstring injury to superstar offseason acquisition Max Scherzer, further putting the esteemed Mets’ rotation at risk. Fortunately, it seems as if Scherzer’s hamstring issue […]

Everyone is excited about Tiger Woods playing in the 2022 Masters. People are already setting lofty expectations for the legendary golfer. Even MLB star Mike Trout displayed his excitement for Woods’s prescence in Augusta this year. #TheMasters 👀 pic.twitter.com/uCA6E2JfYJ — Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) April 5, 2022 Trout didn’t say much in his Tweet. But he […]

The MLB has been plagued by sign-stealing in recent years, most notably by the Houston Astros, who went on to win the World Series back in 2017, while they were in the midst of a scandal. Other teams, such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, have been accused, though neither team seemed […]

With the 2022 MLB season just days away from beginning, the league handed out a few suspensions for positive PED tests to three free agents, Richard Rodriguez, Jose Rondon and Danny Santana. On Tuesday, another player was punished for a positive PED test. Milwaukee Brewers catcher Pedro Severino was hit with an 80-game suspension. Severino […]

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for the 2022 MLB season, and while expectations for the club are low, the team made a big announcement on Tuesday that will have fans fired up with Opening Day looming. According to Alec Lewis, the Royals have informed MLB’s No. 1 overall prospect Bobby Witt Jr. that […]

Days after acquiring Craig Kimbrel to strengthen their bullpen, the Dodgers signed former Yankee Dellin Betances to a contract, per Ken Rosenthal. The deal is reportedly worth $2.75 million with up to $500K in performance bonuses. Betances began his big league career with New York in 2011. However, it was in 2014 that he broke […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a hopeful World Series run in 2022 after a busy and productive offseason. However, they were handed a serious blow recently with Jacob deGrom suffering yet another injury, this time to his shoulder. Fellow ace Max Scherzer also gave them a scare, missing his final Spring Training start […]

The Washington Nationals will be looking to get back into contention in 2022 after a disappointing campaign last season. They took a positive step forward in doing so on Tuesday, bringing back a familiar face from their 2019 World Series team. Per Dan Kolko, the Nationals have signed 38-year-old veteran Anibal Sanchez, who sat out […]

The Chicago White Sox had one of the most impressive all-around pitching staffs in the MLB entering Spring Training. They had Lance Lynn leading the starting rotation and impressive bullpen options such as Craig Kimbrel and Garrett Crochet. However, each of those pitchers will not be on the mound for Chicago anytime soon. Kimbrel was […]

Two-time All-Star Todd Frazier will now be switching from bats to golf clubs, as he is set to announce his retirement from the MLB Tuesday, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. Classy All-Star infielder Todd Frazier will officially announce his retirement today, per @GJoyce9, saying “it’s one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made […]

Amid the anticipation for college basketball’s biggest day, the Detroit Tigers sneakily completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Austin Meadows. The 26-year-old outfielder is heading to Detroit in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and a Competitive Balance Round B selection. The team eventually confirmed the deal on Twitter as they also […]

The Boston Red Sox were heading into the 2022 MLB season prepared to start their journey for a title without the services of ace starting pitcher Chris Sale, who is dealing with a broken rib. However, Boston received some news on Monday that was perhaps worse than even they imagined, as Sale was placed on […]

The annual tradition of Jackie Robinson Day will continue this year as it does every year on April 15th, however with a slight twist due to the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. New twist for Jackie Robinson this year, which will celebrate the […]

Ian Rapoport has finally revealed the offer the Ravens made to Bobby Wagner prior to the linebacker signing with the Rams. Wagner left the Seahawks to join the Super Bowl champs on a 5 year, $50 million deal. The Ravens reportedly offered him $18 million over two years. Big difference, right? Easy choice? Well, maybe […]

On Monday, New York Mets LF Dominic Smith talked about nearly being traded to the San Diego Padres over the weekend. In an interview, Smith said that while he would like a chance to play regularly, he’s happy in New York. This past weekend, reports surfaced that Smith was included in a trade package that […]

Rob Manfred and MLB handed down some disciplinary action against a trio of veteran players on Monday. According to Mark Feinsand, Richard Rodriguez, Jose Rondon, and Danny Santana were all issued 80-game suspensions after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. All three players are currently free agents, and figure to remain that way after the news […]

It was already known that Boston Red Sox lefty Chris Sale would miss the start of the 2022 MLB season because of a broken rib, but the latest news on the Sale front is even more dire. The Red Sox just put Sale on the 60-day IL with the injury, meaning he’ll miss at least […]

The San Diego Padres recently bolstered their starting pitching rotation by acquiring LHP Sean Manaea from the Oakland A’s. Manaea joins a formidable group that already includes Yu Darvish, Blake Snell, Jose Musgrove, and Mike Clevinger. There were initial stirrings that San Diego could opt to flip Manaea for outfield help, but the Padres reportedly […]

Things are going well in St. Louis. The Cardinals have reunited Albert Pujols with Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, and the team seems primed for a postseason run in 2022. However, things are not going as well in the Pujols household.  Albert Pujols is reportedly filing for divorce just days after his wife had a […]

The most pressing item on the New York Yankees’ to-do list ahead of Opening Day is the contract extension of superstar outfielder Aaron Judge. Judge, who is one of the very best hitters in the league when healthy, has done everything right off the field as well, making him as well-liked a Yankee as any […]

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is just the latest player to offer his two cents regarding the infamous 2017 Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and he didn’t hold back with his take. After a Carlos Beltran interview brought the cheating saga back to the limelight, Sale was asked his stance on the matter during an […]

The Chicago White Sox were handed a serious blow on Sunday when it was announced ace Lance Lynn will miss at least four weeks with a knee injury. While their rotation is still strong with the likes of Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, and Michael Kopech, the White Sox could use another proven starter for the time […]

Cody Bellinger is fresh off of a dreadful 2021 campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former MVP hit just .165 with 10 home runs while dealing with injuries. From a fantasy baseball perspective, his 2021 struggles have many drafters weary about rolling with Bellinger.  His average draft position (ADP) is currently at 91.4 according to FantasyPros. […]

The 2017 Houston Astros had one of the best lineups in baseball history, supported by a strong pitching staff en route to the World Series title. At first, the title was regarded as the “right” way to do it, as many of the Astros players were homegrown out of their minor league system. However, good […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made their fans very happy when they re-signed longtime first baseman Albert Pujols to a free agent contract. Pujols, who announced that this year will be his last, will finish his illustrious career at the place where it began. Not only that, but the Cardinals have big plans for Pujols on […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back as World Series champs in 2022, but it appears they’ll be starting the year without their best player. Ronald Acuna Jr., who suffered a torn ACL last season, is still working his way back from the knee injury. The Braves placed the superstar outfielder on the […]

We’re now officially less than a week away from Opening Day, but that didn’t stop the Oakland Athletics from letting go of another key player, trading Sean Manaea to the San Diego Padres. In addition to the fan-favorite, Oakland also sent away pitching prospect Aaron Holiday, in exchange for infielder Euribiel Angeles and pitcher Adrian […]

The Chicago White Sox named Lucas Giolito their Opening Day starter following Lance Lynn’s sudden injury. Lynn had a legitimate argument to earn the role as Opening Day starter following his impressive 2021 performance that saw him finish with a 2.69 ERA and 176 strikeouts. Giolito’s ERA was not quite as good, as he finished […]