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Seattle MarinersJeff Passan accuses Mariners of 'blowing 1 of best opportunities' in MLB

No one has ever accused ESPN’s Jeff Passan of holding back his thoughts. The baseball insider unloaded on the Seattle Mariners on Monday in a column in which he outlined which teams are “winning” the offseason and which still need to make a move. You’ll never guess which category the Mariners fall into. “Whatever you […]

New York YankeesMLB rumors: Jeff Passan provides Juan Soto update on Thanksgiving

The biggest domino in MLB free agency has yet to fall with Juan Soto still a free agent. While the sweepstakes for the All-Star outfielder are heating up, he still hasn’t decided as to where he’ll play next season. Via Jeff Passan: “I am thankful for reporters who don’t make up stories. I am also […]

Los Angeles DodgersJeff Passan mentions why Yankees-Dodgers World Series is a 'litmus test'

Major League Baseball is on the verge of the highest-profile World Series in years as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to do battle, beginning with Game 1 on Friday night. While fans across the country will spend the week debating which team has the edge, ESPN’s Jeff Passan is taking a […]

NBANBA rumors: Jeff Passan shockingly emerges as candidate to replace Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN

The sports media world is constantly in flux, including the “worldwide-leading” ESPN. After lead NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski left to general manage St. Bonaventure basketball, the outlet may replace him with someone unexpected. ESPN lead MLB insider Jeff Passan could make the switch, via The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. “ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan has emerged […]

AthleticsJeff Passan absolutely flames John Fisher, MLB over Athletics departure

The Oakland Athletics played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum managed a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The game was played before a packed house of A’s fans, many of whom had signs and placards urging owner John Fisher to sell the team. The team is planning to move permanently to Las […]

Pittsburgh PiratesPirates rookie Paul Skenes hype through the roof with Jeff Passan's World Series Game 7 take

Few starting pitchers have burst onto the MLB scene quite like Paul Skenes has. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie has begun his big-league career by mowing down hitters and impressing thousands of bewildered and curious fans. Although he’s only started four MLB games to this point, Skenes looks like a polished veteran and seems more comfortable […]

Pittsburgh PiratesPirates' Paul Skenes gets major confidence boost from Jeff Passan

Ever since the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, it has been a countdown to him making his MLB debut, and with him tearing up Triple-A to start the season, Jeff Passan was asked when we could see the prized prospect get the call to the […]

Baltimore OriolesOrioles' Anthony Santander floated by Jeff Passan as possible trade candidate

The Baltimore Orioles’ plunge to the bottom of the MLB standings to end the 2010s finally began to pay off, even culminating in the AL East crown during the 2023 season. However, the Orioles ran into the buzzsaw that was the Texas Rangers, getting swept in the ALDS and getting sent to an early offseason […]

New York YankeesMLB rumors: Juan Soto trade to Yankees doused in gasoline by Jeff Passan

It’s the middle of the MLB offseason and trade rumors are running rampant. Especially when it comes to superstar Juan Soto and the New York Yankees. Nothing is set in stone, but the rumor mill is buzzing. If any team can make a big move for Soto, it’d be the Yankees. At least that’s what […]

Los Angeles DodgersRUMOR: Dodgers and 6 teams that will pursue Shohei Ohtani in free agency, per Jeff Passan

Shohei Ohtani will be the biggest MLB headline this Fall with his impending free agency. The 29-year-old two-way superstar has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Angels. Before his elbow injury, Ohtani boasted a 3.14 ERA with 167 strikeouts in 23 starts. As free agency inches closer, several teams, including the Los Angeles […]

MLBMLB reporter Jeff Passan suffers frightening back injury

Jeff Passan is usually breaking injury news and the biggest trades and signings Major League Baseball has to offer. On Monday, MLB’s top reporter broke the news about his own injury. Passan said he broke his back after an accident involving a tree branch, but that it won’t hinder his job of staying on top […]

Houston AstrosJeff Passan apologizes for ruthless Ben Verlander tweets during Astros-Mariners ALDS

MLB reporter Jeff Passan of ESPN took to Twitter to apologize to fellow reporter, Ben Verlander, for his rather savage jokes during Game 1 of the Houston Astros-Seattle Mariners ALDS on Tuesday. For those who missed it, Passan delivered some nasty haymakers towards Verlander’s way after reporting the struggles of Justin Verlander for the Astros […]

Houston AstrosJeff Passan roasts Ben Verlander for Shohei Ohtani obsession as Justin Verlander gets shelled vs. Mariners

Two renowned MLB reporters got into a bit of a Twitter feud on Tuesday as ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Fox Sports’ Ben Verlander (brother of Justin Verlander) got into a wild exchange on the social media app. After Passan reported on Justin Verlander’s struggles against the Mariners in ALDS Game 1, the ESPN reporter took […]

Baltimore OriolesJeff Passan reveals man-crush on Orioles rookie 'stud' Gunnar Henderson

The Baltimore Orioles called up their young prospect Gunnar Henderson earlier Wednesday. It did not take long for them to reap the rewards for that decision. In the top of the 4th inning, the Orioles rookie hit a moon shot to deep right center field for his first big league hit and home run. He […]

Los Angeles AngelsJeff Passan's Shohei Ohtani truth bomb will make Angels fans queasy

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and big moves are on the verge of being made. One name who keeps popping up in trade rumors, despite his club saying they have no intention of trading him, is Shohei Ohtani. Over his first five seasons in the MLB with the Los Angeles […]

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