Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 prospect in baseball, is ready for the Majors, but MLB’s service time rules are keeping him from the big leagues Sunday is the official day for hitters to report to camp for the Toronto Blue Jays, but the team’s biggest star showed up a day early. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,
Month: February 2019
The last thing the Kansas City Royals needed as they try to push for the playoffs is an injury. But now, catcher Salvador Perez has been placed on the DL. The Kansas City Royals are trying to get back to the World Series after having a run of success a few years ago. The core
Ever since denying a hefty qualifying offer following the 2017 season, Mike Moustakas hasn’t been able to find nearly the same value on the market. Mike Moustakas could have regrets about declining the Royals qualifying offer in 2017 because he cost himself a ton of money by betting on himself. According to The Athletic’s Ken
Andrew Miller, the Indians All-Star reliever, is finally making his return after missing the past two months. Without him the Indians rank 26th in bullpen ERA. The Cleveland Indians are about to get a big boost to their struggling bullpen. Left-handed reliever Andrew Miller is coming off the DL Thursday after missing the past two months
After all the rumors, Bryce Harper appears set to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s been a long, strange trip in MLB free agency again this offseason, as top options Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have remained available into spring training. But while Machado continues to drag his feet, MLB Insider Jim Bowden reported Saturday
FanSided’s got you covered with Valentine’s Day cards for every sports fan in your life. Valentine’s Day is about showering the ones you love with affection, and what better way to do that than with these cards expertly crafted by the FanSided team. From Bryce Harper to James Harden we’ve got a card for just
Xander Bogaerts is open to signing an extension with the Red Sox, and he’s the kind of player fans would like to keep around for the long haul. Other than veteran second baseman Dustin Pedroia, no member of the Boston Red Sox is more tenured than shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Red Sox fans remember Bogaerts when
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 15: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs makes a leaping catch for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers and collides with the outfield wall during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on August 15, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 8-4. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) Tyler Eifert
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 3: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees celebrates during the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images) David Stern’s comments about Colin
Cody Bellinger experienced a power drop-off in 2018, but he sounds confident he’ll rebound nicely this year. Upon arriving in the big leagues in 2017 Cody Bellinger was a revelation, hitting 39 home runs and driving in 97 along with a .933 OPS on his way to winning NL Rookie of the Year. He also
If Dustin Pedroia could go back in time, he would choose not to have surgery on his knee in 2017, which may have allowed him to play more in 2018. Dustin Pedroia is one of the all-time great second basemen in Boston Red Sox history. He’s a former American League MVP. But during the 2018
Bartolo Colon is the oldest player in the MLB and has been enjoying every day of baseball for the last 21 years, his 45th birthday being no different. The Rangers took it upon themselves to make Bartolo Colon’s 45th birthday special. So, they celebrated with a cake in the clubhouse, then proceeded to smash it
These five Toronto Blue Jays have the most to gain with a strong showing in Spring Training, beginning Thursday in Dunedin, Florida The Toronto Blue Jays report to Dunedin for the start of Spring Training on Thursday with more questions than answers about how their lineup will look in 2019. The Blue Jays are committed
The Minnesota Twins have no real money committed beyond this season, and they’re making an aggressive bet on a breakout from Jorge Polanco. With another slow MLB free agent market this offseason, contract extensions might start coming in droves. After a previous report the Minnesota Twins were optimistic about contract extensions for multiple young core
The Yankees have a great shot to end their World Series drought in 2019, but don’t expect things to go exactly according to plan for New York. Most Yankee fans enter the 2019 season with the belief that anything less than a 28th World Series title will be deemed a failure. Manager Aaron Boone’s team
Luis Severino and the Yankees may end up battling in arbitration, but Brian Cashman would prefer to reach a long-term deal with the team’s ace. The Yankees know just how ugly the arbitration process can be. They went through a tense battle with Dellin Betances back in 2017 and they want to avoid the same
Aaron Nola has a new contract, and the Philadelphia Phillies have secured one the rising aces in baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies are clearly looking to make a final push to the postseason this year, with some significant trades and lingering in Bryce Harper rumors. On that note, they’ve reportedly agreed to a four-year, $45 million
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised the baseball world after trading their best players in the offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates have shocked us all over the first week of the MLB season. They have a deep lineup that scores runs consistently, and a solid pitching staff that could help them maintain their current pace as the
Jacob deGrom is in line for a new contract soon, but he has set a deadline for negotiations with the New York Mets as a new season gets closer. MLB spring training is getting started this week, and a big chunk of free agents remain available. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is not one
MIAMI, FL – JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Thailand-based American Emilio Urrutia aims to snap out of slump in Bangkok by FanSided Staff Why Kyler Murray is 2019’s best quarterback
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 03: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (8) looks on during team workouts on October 3, 2018, one day before the 2018 National League Division Series kicks off between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Martial’s departure sealed Manchester United’s fate
Miller Park has been a fitting name for the home of the Milwaukee Brewers, but that’s set to change in 2021. Since it opened for games in 2001, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers has been called Miller Park. Miller Brewing was a fitting naming sponsor, given the team’s nickname. But according to the Milwaukee
Not even $4.5 million could convince Kyler Murray to play baseball, and now MLB has been dealt another crushing publicity blow. Kyler Murray has officially chosen football over baseball, which begs the question of who will break something first: His baseball agent, the commissioner of baseball, or the guy who drafted him to the wrong
Chris Sale is very well known for being skinny, but he has spent this offseason working to bulk up a little bit. Chris Sale has been pitching in Major League Baseball since 2010, splitting time between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. One of his most noticeable features, other than his knee-buckling
In filming the next episode of “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” the show’s host and Miami Marlins executive Derek Jeter exchanged words in a way that will rival any spat between cast members of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives.” Over the years on HBO, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” has covered a myriad of serious topics
TORONTO, ON – JULY 7: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees reacts after being called out on strikes in the sixth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 7, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) Spring training isn’t a vacation for the
Bryce Harper remains without a team just days before spring training, and the Giants are reportedly interested in signing him to a short-term deal. It’s crazy to think that it could even come to this, but the possibility of Bryce Harper signing a short-term deal could be growing by the day. It still seems unlikely,
As we inch closer to Spring Training, let us take a look at next year’s free agent class, and each MLB team’s biggest free agent signing next winter. The 2019 MLB season is on the horizon, as teams will be reporting to Spring Training next month. Last year, we saw the Boston Red Sox with
Buy very high one these pitchers that people seem to be selling low on for some reason. A pitcher is arguably the most important player on the baseball diamond; how he does usually decides whether or not his team will win. A pitcher is just as important in Fantasy Baseball, your pitchers could make or
Madison Bumgarner doesn’t like the idea of the Giants potentially using an ‘opener’ in games, and he has every right to feel that way. If you ask Madison Bumgarner how he feels about Major League Baseball teams using an “opener” on the mound to start games, he’ll probably be pretty honest with you. He doesn’t