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The MLB pitch clock is going to take some getting used to for fans and players in 2023. What is the rule and where did it come from? The length and pace of MLB games has been a talking point for years. Whether because of routine or some other element, pitchers and batters have been

Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) If the Yankees do opt to use Giancarlo Stanton in right field, their lineup becomes deeper and better. Here’s how it’d look on Opening Day. The biggest issue the New York Yankees had in the postseason last season was scoring runs. They managed to score just nine

MLB rule changes for 2023 are quite drastic with a pitch clock coming into play along with shift restrictions and larger bases. After years of testing out potential changes in the minor leagues, MLB decided to change things up in 2023 with some new rules. Players and fans will have to get used to some

Farhan Zaidi. (Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports) Eric Bieniemy’s response to LeSean McCoy criticism proves he’d be a great head coach by Josh Wilson The San Francisco Giants have openly raved about left-hander Kyle Harrison. Now, Harrison is starting strong in spring training as his MLB debut awaits. Last season, word started to get out of the

Oct 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) strikes out during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in game two of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports In what has been a very long and successful tenure

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas ruffled some feathers last year with his pregame routine. Why was that the case? Triston Casas has taken years to develop his pregame routine. To be fair, it’s a little out there. Casas often sunbathes and naps (when applicable) prior to his starts. That will not all carry

FanGraphs recently released their 2023 preseason playoff odds, and Atlanta Braves fans are going to love what they see. With Spring Training ramping up toward the first exhibition games, FanGraphs has released its 2023 Playoff Odds, giving Atlanta Braves fans a reason for unbridled optimism for the upcoming season. According to FanGraphs, the Braves are

Oct 1, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno shakes hand with two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) before a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports With Shohei Ohtani hitting free agency, Arte Moreno has expressed a desire to keep him in Anaheim. These five

The New York Yankees have top prospect Anthony Volpe doing even more in spring training than just competing for the starting shortstop spot. The New York Yankees have a huge competition during spring training, and it’s to determine who will be their starting shortstop for the 2023 season. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who started at the position

Sep 28, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Christopher Morel (right) celebrates with shortstop Nico Hoerner (center) after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Every player invited to the NFL Combine by John Buhler In what was a lost year for the Chicago Cubs,

The Philadelphia Phillies have been aggressive in doing contract extensions and may not be done. But here’s breakdown of their most recent deal. The Philadelphia Phillies have been among baseball’s most aggressive teams signing players to contract extensions, recently locking up pitchers Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado on new deals. Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $18.5

Alec Burleson, St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images) What will the 2023 season look like for the St. Louis Cardinals? Here are four bold predictions. The St. Louis Cardinals stormed to the top of the National League Central in 2022, then saw their dreams of returning to the World Series quickly come crashing

The Chicago White Sox were mentioned as a possible landing spot for Jazz Chisholm, but after a position change and the Luis Arraez trade, that may be out the window. Jazz Chisholm can be an elite player when healthy, as his rare combination of bat speed through the zone and his electric nature on the

Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna wants to block out the noise. While convenient, he could use a little constructive criticism in his life. Marcell Ozuna will be on the Braves Opening Day roster, more likely than not, because of what he can do at the plate. When at his best, Ozuna can provide one of

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates at second base after hitting a one-run RBI double during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 19, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald

Get ready to clutch your pearls, MLB purists. After an offseason of seeing bases enlarged and pitch clocks on the horizon, you’re probably not going to like what I’m about to offer for another idea to help the game — the Savannah Bananas. No, I’m not going to say that the game we all know