Keep the Pirates social media team in your thoughts. They have no idea what they’re up against. The Pirates are in Year 1 of what’s expected to be a very, very long rebuilding process. They have an owner who’s unwilling to spend money to improve the team, and thus they must build from within. That
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Chicago Cubs manager David Ross gave his two cents on Willson Contreras’ reaction after getting hit by a pitch on Tuesday night. We’re less than a full week into the new baseball season, and already tempers are flaring. Maybe it was the truncated nature of last season that has the testosterone very clearly pumping this
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 06: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros, celebrates his two run homerun with Alex Bregman #2, to take a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Angels, during the 10th inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 06, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Cowboys passing on
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 06: Alex Verdugo #99 celebrates as he scores after J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox hits a walk off two-run shot in the twelfth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on April 6, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Chiefs
Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Bears need to trade for Teddy Bridgewater to salvage offseason mess by Steven Kubitza Diamondbacks inform operations and player development staff they’re eliminating pay cuts by Steven Kubitza Is there anything Akil Baddoo can’t do? The Detroit Tigers young star walked it off
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 13: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Broken Pirates social media person is in for a very, very long season by Mark Powell Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez hit a walkoff double past the outstretched glove of Randy Arozarena. The Tampa Bay
Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals. (Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports) Baylor football legend Robert Griffin III predicts Bears win national championship by Alicia de Artola Phillies pull off first MLB win of this caliber since 2015 by Steven Kubitza Nolan Arenado’s first home run in a St. Louis Cardinals jersey was a thing of
The San Diego Padres have a serious problem on their hands if Fernando Tatis, Jr. is hurt long-term. Tatis, Jr. was off to a rough start this season, hitting just .188 with 1 home run in 16 at-bats. The Padres, of course, expect better production over the course of a full regular season, but for
JUPITER, FLORIDA – MARCH 01: A general view of the Franklin batting gloves worn by Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets in the first inning against the Miami Marlins in a spring training game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Stephen A.
One Cleveland Indians fan was so done with the team after Opening Day, they’re boycotting the rest of the season. Losing to the Detroit Tigers is never fun, this much is fair. The Tigers are expected to finish near the cellar of the AL Central once again, despite a potential changing of the guard as
Palace of the Fans opened in 1902 — more than a century ago — a first-of-its-kind baseball stadium that included standard modern amenities like concession stands and luxury boxes for the first time. But while contemporaries have like Wrigley and Fenway have become protected monuments, the Palace was lost to time and circumstance. How lucky
Nick Castellanos, Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Buccaneers: Antonio Brown pleads to re-sign in Tampa Bay on social media by John Buhler Astros: Yuli Gurriel owns Angels fans in spite of entirely predictable chant by Scott Rogust Trevor Bauer came to Nick Castellanos’ defense following his suspension. Nick Castellanos got himself into quite
Apr 5, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of a fan wearing a mask during the fifth inning of the game between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Skip Bayless actually had a brilliant take on Baylor beating Gonzaga for the National Championship
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson left the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The Chicago White Sox entered Sunday evening looking to tie up their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. They had to contend with Shoehi Ohtani on the mound and in the batters box, but
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena launched himself to a ridiculous height to make a truly outrageous diving catch against the Boston Red Sox. It’s just five days into April and baseball already has an incredible Catch of the Year candidate courtesy of Randy Arozarena. The Rays outfielder just couldn’t wait to stick rockets on
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: A general view of the 2021 Opening Week logo painted on the field during the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 01, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) ONE Empower: Who is
Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) 2021 NFL Draft debate: Would you rather have DeVonta Smith or Ja’Marr Chase? by John Buhler Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Much like last season, MLB will have strict COVID-19 protocols for players and teams who have
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani suffered an awkward looking injury during Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Sunday Night Baseball might as well have been called the “Shohei Ohtani show,” as the Los Angeles Angels two-way player had a historic first inning that saw him pitch a scoreless frame and hit a home
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 03: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 03, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Georgia football: JT Daniels’ approach to 2021 should excite fans by John Buhler White Sox
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Mets negotiating with Francisco Lindor in public, Yermin Mercedes hitting everything and more. In the end, Francisco Lindor wanted to surpass the $340 million guarantee that Fernando Tatis Jr. secured from the San Diego Padres. The way each got there couldn’t have been more different. Tatis and
Boston Red Sox fans weren’t ready for an Opening Day rainout. Frankly, who can blame them? The Red Sox were scheduled to play the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon at Fenway Park, but sadly Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. April 1 is notorious for being a day full of tomfoolery, but this was no joke — the
The Indians should make one simple move to jumpstart the offense after a disappointing 0-2 start to the season. The Cleveland Indians were expected to be carried by the pitching staff in 2021. Well, that doesn’t mean much if the offense is nonexistent. The team drove in two runs Saturday after having the same total
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox is introduced before the 2021 Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 2, 2021 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Milwaukee Bucks gave Jrue Holiday a massive extension by John Buhler Alex Cora
Shane Greene, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Nationals season delay continues as Monday’s game vs Braves postponed by Braulio Perez With Shane Greene’s asking price reportedly deemed too high, this could be the perfect chance for the Atlanta Braves to sign him. Nearly everyone except PECOTA predicted that the Atlanta Braves would
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – MARCH 02: Akil Baddoo #60 of the Detroit Tigers stands at the plate during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a spring training game at LECOM Park on March 02, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Saints could ‘sneakily’ draft a first-round quarterback this year by
Charlie Morton, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona’s Adia Barnes rightfully won’t apologize for viral on-camera moment after beating UConn by Steven Kubitza Cardinals: Fans love Nolan Arenado’s reaction to benches-clearing drama by Scott Rogust The Atlanta Braves are no longer rocking 2021 MLB All-Star Game patches on their jerseys. With the 2021
Cowboy Joe West is further exploring his Manifest Destiny at Boston Red Sox Opening Day. Joe West has been an umpire for Major League Baseball since 1976. Sitting pretty at 68 years old, West hasn’t failed to make an early impression in the 2021 baseball season. West has one of the biggest personalities among umpires,
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Former NFL speedster Chris Johnson reacts to draft prospects and their fake 40 times by John Buhler
Any law that limits voter participation is a bad one, and the Braves are just collateral. MLB opted to move the 2021 All-Star Game and Draft in response to laws enacted by the state of Georgia which restrict voters’ access to the ballot box. The bill, signed into law by Georgia governor Brian Kemp just
Trevor Bauer, Los Angeles Dodgers. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) NFL rumors: Panthers could be surprise suitor for Jets QB Sam Darnold by John Buhler Trevor Bauer is in a league of his own, and the reigning NL Cy Young award winner made his first start as a Dodger. Bauer in Dodgers colors