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The Chicago Cubs have been rather quiet in free agency up to this point. While there have been rumors of a push for Carlos Correa, signs are now pointing to Correa returning to the Houston Astros. However, it looks like the Cubs might have finally made a splash by signing Japanese star Seiya Suzuki. Reports […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were inches away from making the playoffs last season. They went all-in on this offseason to upgrade their roster. After making big splashes in the pitching market with Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi, they have added a star position player to their lineup. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Blue […]

The New York Yankees got their first baseman as the team re-signed former all-star Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday evening, per Bob. Nightengale. The deal is listed at two years and will be between $30-$35 million dollars according to Nightengale on Twitter. The Yankees have been in the market for a left-handed bat to balance out […]

Major League Baseball has been undergoing plenty of transitions as of late between the lockout and various rule changes. However, it appears as if the league is not done attempting to add new rules to the game. MLB is reportedly experimenting two new rules in the Atlantic League this year, per Fabian Ardaya on Twitter.  The […]

The Baltimore Orioles endured an extremely difficult 2021 season. However, they had a couple of feel good stories on their team. For starters, first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini made his return after battling cancer. Mancini’s story was highly inspirational and he ended up hitting over .250 with 21 home runs on the season as well. But […]

The Atlanta Braves have been all over the news over the past year. It all began in October of 2021 when they won their first World Series championship since the 1995 campaign. Then, they had the entire city of Atlanta rocking during the World Series parade. And following the recent MLB lockout, the Braves have […]

St. Louis Cardinals all-star pitcher Adam Wainwright is known being a great teammate off of the field. His kindness and generosity have been well-documented over the years. However, he is also not someone to mince words and is willing to make his opinion known. Wainwright recently expressed his frustration with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred by […]

After an ACL tear a season ago, Ronald Acuña Jr from the Atlanta Braves is predicted to be back for opening day. Acuña Jr. was one of the best players in baseball prior to his injury, and everybody that loves this game is hoping that he will come back being the elite player he was. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly one of the teams at the forefront of Freddie Freeman’s market in MLB free agency. After the Atlanta Braves signaled their decision to move on from Freeman by trading for Matt Olson and subsequently handing him a lucrative extension, Freeman’s market truly began to heat up. The latest rumblings from […]

The Atlanta Braves have already had a busy offseason. They have been one of the most popular teams when it comes to free agent rumors and marquee trades, but on Tuesday it was announced that the team signed a player who will not steal many headlines. However, this player could end being an underrated pickup […]

The Oakland A’s full-on rebuild is set to continue as they are in talks with the Chicago White Sox about a trade involving two key starting pitchers. The Athletics have already dealt away all-stars Chris Bassitt and Matt Olson, but it appears that those moves were only the beginning of the madness. MLB Trade Rumors […]

The New York Yankees have no shortage of giant players on their roster. Whether it is the hulking Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton, or even Joey Gallo, the roster is full of big guys with plenty of power. This can make selecting a designated hitter difficult. Typically, DHs are a team’s greatest power bat who […]

The New York Mets have made some incredible moves throughout the offseason that have led to them earning full-fledged contender status in the MLB. Are the new-look Mets now the best team in baseball? Let’s take a look at four bold predictions to find out. 4 Bold Mets Predictions For The 2022 MLB Season 4. […]

Kyrie Irving is still not allowed to play in homes games at the Barclays Center due to his refusal to get the covid-19 vaccine. However, it seemed unlikely that baseball players would face this same treatment given that they play their games outdoors. But it was recently announced that unvaccinated New York Yankees and Mets […]

While MLB is officially back and Spring Training is underway, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were issued a harsh reality check on Tuesday. According to Stefan Bondy, a City Hall spokesperson informed him that the Yankees and Mets will be treated in the same regard as the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a brutal blow Monday when it was revealed Fernando Tatis would be sidelined at least a couple of months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken wrist. In a surprising report, the Padres are rumored to have entered the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes, looking to add another star to the […]

Carlos Correa is one of the most highly coveted free agents left in the MLB, but there’s now a belief that he could potentially run it back and re-sign with the Houston Astros. As the organization continues to negotiate with the star shortstop, there is a “buzz” in camp that Correa may return to Minute […]

Now that the Major League Baseball lockout has ended, it’s time to look ahead to the 2022 season. The Boston Red Sox, who reached the American League Championship Series last season, figure to be a title contender. Boston plays in the loaded AL East, which features projected heavyweights clubs, including the reigning division champion Tampa […]

The Atlanta Braves opted to roll with Matt Olson instead of re-signing Freddie Freeman in free agency, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Athletics to land the first baseman on Monday. Now, they’ve committed to Olson for the long haul, having signed him to a massive eight-year contract extension on Tuesday. The Braves released […]

After ending a longstanding title drought in 2020, everyone immediately set high expectations for the Los Angeles Dodgers to defend their World Series win in 2021. They finished with a 106-56 record but eventually succumbed to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Championship Series which ultimately ended their title hopes last season. Despite failing to […]

As the Atlanta Braves head into the 2022 MLB season, the defending World Series champions will aim to duplicate last season’s success. Atlanta finished the year at 88-73, but was able to walk away with a World Series title after beating the Houston Astros in six games. The craziest part about Atlanta winning the World […]

The New York Yankees previously had a rollercoaster campaign in the 2021 MLB season before the league went on a lockout. They struggled to piece things together but eventually found their momentum after the all-star break where they had a strong second half to the season. They ended the regular season with a 92-70 record […]

With the MLB free agency period really starting to get underway after the MLB lockout, the Houston Astros are going to have a tough decision on what they’re going to do with Carlos Correa. Correa has been one of the best players in baseball for the past few seasons. If Houston is going to want […]

With the unfortunate news that San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is not going to play for the first three months of the season due to a wrist injury, the team now finds itself in an interesting position in free agency. Replacing a guy like Tatis is never going to be an easy task. […]

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a blockbuster deal. The Mariners have been in the market all offseason long to add extra offense and this deal certainly accomplished that goal. However, the team had previously been linked to former MVP Kris Bryant. […]

With the MLB lockout finally over, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some big moves in free agency. They already added Brad Hand on Monday, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to be their last move. The Phillies have been rumored to a few names throughout the year, and they could potentially land […]

Last Sunday seemed like a normal day for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. But it turned out to be anything but. While on his way to spring training, his truck was hit by a speeding vehicle, causing it to flip three times. Alonso’s wife was driving behind in a separate car and closely […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s recent motorcycle injury could have cause him a whole lot of money. According to Jon Morosi on Twitter, the Padres could have voided his contract since Tatis Jr. injured himself while riding a motorcycle. Any injury related to motorcycle-use is grounds for contract termination. Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year contract worth $340,000,000 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their lineup on Monday by signing former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen to a one-year contract. Milwaukee has had a relatively quiet offseason but this move helps to sure up their offense which lacked last season. It should also help to alleviate some of the pressure for Christian Yelich, as he will […]

The rumor mill has been swirling when it comes to Freddie Freeman’s free agency. He is the most talented and popular player on the open market and almost every fanbase would love to have him on their team. He was originally expected to re-sign with Atlanta, but the team traded for Matt Olson on Monday, likely […]

The New York Yankees made a trade splash when they acquired Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson, along with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt. One of the first reactions from Yankees fans was one of surprise, as not many expected Donaldson and Kiner-Falefa to be trade targets of the club. However, another initial […]

The Colorado Rockies are aggressively pursuing Kris Bryant, per John Heyman on Twitter.  Colorado has struggled to consistently see postseason action over the years and was near the bottom of NL West last season after dealing away former star Nolan Arenado prior to the 2021 campaign. Now that Trevor Story is on the free agent […]

There is another blockbuster trade in the MLB, as the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a deal that will send Reds outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Eugenio Suarez to the Mariners, as reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Mariners are acquiring Jesse Winker from the Reds, per source. — Mark Feinsand […]

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins pulled off an interesting trade on Sunday that saw Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela be traded to the Twins for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Josh Donaldson and Ben Rortvedt. This is certainly an interesting trade for both sides. Let’s hand out some trade grades. Trade Grades For Yankees-Twins Blockbuster Yankees: […]

Freddie Freeman’s future in Atlanta is in doubt after the Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s on Monday. Although there had been speculation about this becoming a reality in recent days, this trade was not expected to happen until Freeman made his final decision on the free agent market. But the Braves […]

New York Mets’ star Pete Alonso is affectionately known around the MLB as the Polar Bear. Tonight, Pete Alonso is in need of several Polar Bear sized hugs. Alonso was involved in a downright terrifying accident Sunday evening as he made his way to the Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL.  The […]

The San Diego Padres received some bad news on superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr, who will miss about three months with a wrist injury. Tatis, who fractured his wrist during the offseason, was unable to be tended to by the Padres’ team officials, who were forbidden from having contact with players during the MLB lockout. […]

Many people in the baseball world expected the Atlanta Braves to prioritize signing their longtime franchise superstar, Freddie Freeman, this offseason. After all, he has been the face of the organization for multiple seasons and helped lead Atlanta to a World Series championship in 2021. But the Braves recently traded for Matt Olson which likely […]

The Atlanta Braves shockingly completed a trade for Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson earlier Monday after months of rumors surrounding the All-Star. Not only did the Braves have to part ways with some of the most talented prospects in their farm system to acquire Olson, but the deal for the Athletics star represents […]