One AL West rival of the Houston Astros are expected to be “big players” for shortstops next winter. With a couple of weeks remaining in spring training, Houston Astros fans are looking to their front office to see if they meet shortstop Carlos Correa’s contract extension timeline. Correa is set to become a free agent
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The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen took a massive hit with closer Kirby Yate picking up an injury. After making the MLB postseason as the eighth-seed in the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays used this offseason to position themselves as AL East competitors. The team signed two huge names in outfielder George Springer and infielder
Astros fan Deissy Zara, of Houston, attends the first spring training game of the year between the Miami Marlins and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches West Palm Beach, Florida on February 28, 2021. Thunder: Watch the worst fast break attempt in NBA history (Video) by John Buhler Astros won’t follow
The St. Louis Cardinals came out well in their big offseason move, but they’d surely like to erase one contract from their books. More than most MLB teams, the St. Louis Cardinals were and will be affected by a lack of fans in stadiums. But that did not prevent them from making a major move
The New York Mets are focused on extending Michael Conforto and Francisco Lindor this spring. Lindor has set a deadline of Opening Day to agree to an extension that is likely to exceed $300 million. The Mets are willing to go there, understanding Lindor will be the face of their franchise for the next decade-plus,
Bobby Witt Jr. made it a legit conversation with an outstanding spring, but the Royals will not have their top prospect on their Opening Day roster. Spring training stats have to taken in the proper context, but there’s no denying what Kansas City Royals top prospect Bobby Witt, Jr. has done in Cactus League play
Zack Greinke, Houston Astros. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Saints: Cameron Jordan shouts out Sheldon Rankins for Jets deal by Braulio Perez So Zack Greinke has been named the Houston Astros’ Opening Day starter for 2021. He responded to the news as you would have expected him to — in typical Zack Greinke fashion.
This week Inside the Clubhouse looks at Bobby Witt Jr., Garrett Mitchell, Alex Reyes, Mauricio Dubon and other Spring Training surprises. The Kansas City Royals are wise to have Bobby Witt Jr. start the regular season at the team’s alternate site, but it won’t be long until he is on the major-league roster. Witt Jr.
Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees are prepared to end their World Series drought. Here are five bold predictions for Aaron Boone’s squad for the 2021 season. The goal for the Yankees’ 2021 season is crystal clear. Ownership expects Aaron Boone to pilot his team to a World Series title. There’s no doubt
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Jahvon Blair of the Georgetown Hoyas reacts after scoring in the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates during the Semifinals of the Big
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has made it quite clear he’s concerned about the team’s depth leading up to the 2021 campaign. Once again, the Atlanta Braves will have some monster expectations for the 2021 season. Fans everywhere are hoping not only for the club to capture the NL East title, but for them to
JUPITER, FLORIDA – MARCH 01: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets bats in the third 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) White Sox signing Yoenis Cespedes rumors are heating up by John
TEMPE, ARIZONA – MARCH 16: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up with a team member before the game against the Cleveland Indians during the MLB spring training baseball game at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 16, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Bears continue underwhelming offseason with another
The St. Louis Cardinals have multiple options in left field, and could parlay that into a trade for some pitching. The Cardinals trading Dexter Fowler in February signaled a changing of the guard in their outfield. St. Louis is ready to hand over starting responsibility to the young guard, specifically the likes of Tyler O’Neill
The best catcher in baseball was nearly a Chicago Cub back in 2014. J.T. Realmuto is universally praised as the best catcher in baseball. Such a title is why he was offered, and eventually signed, a five-year, $115.5 million contract this offseason. Yet, if certain events had transpired, would Reamluto even be in the City
New York Yankees fans will be fired up knowing that star pitcher Luis Severino has just taken a big step in his return from his serious elbow injury. Just like every winter, the New York Yankees are getting ready to enter the new campaign with World Series aspirations. In order for the historic team from
Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Lakers: LeBron James gets tough update on ankle injury by Scott Rogust Grading the Chiefs’ moves in 2021 NFL free agency by Rucker Haringey The Atlanta Braves have a number in mind when it comes to extending their superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman. Unless the Atlanta
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) Are the
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker compared Framber Valdez’s healing powers to ‘The Predator.’ One season removed from falling one game short of reaching the World Series, the Houston Astros are looking to have a better finish in 2021. However, they received some scares when it comes to their pitching rotation. One of them being Valdez.
NESN is adding some Boston Red Sox legends to their broadcasts for the 2021 season. The Boston Red Sox enter the 2021 season looking to rebound from a down 2020 campaign. The team brought back manager Alex Cora and signed free agents like Enrique Hernandez, Marwin Gonzalez and Hunter Renfroe. With the new look Red
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 12: Jordan Montgomery #47 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) 3 players Steelers can sign to replace Bud Dupree by Rucker Haringey
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on September 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) 3 teams that should sign Marcus
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to fight Anderson Silva on June 19 by Jeremy Herriges Michigan basketball: Juwan Howard puts to bed rumors of leaving for NBA job by Bre’ana Singleton The Houston Astros finally received some good
Money is clearly no object for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but there’s at least one contract they’d probably like to erase from their books. The Los Angeles Dodgers are routinely at, or near, the top of the MLB payroll table. The deal they gave Trevor Bauer this offseason put them over $40 million clear of
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for an important season this spring, but Matt Carpenter has struggled mightily in the preseason. As we all recall, things were pretty quiet in the NL Central this winter. There were minimal moves made between all five teams and they did not cost much. But then the St. Louis
After missing all of last season due to COVID-19, Eduardo Rodriguez was named the Opening Day starter for the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox are looking to put the 2020 season behind them. The Red Sox finished behind the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles for last place in the AL East, and the main reason
Albert Pujols is perhaps entering the final season of his career, but a former team executive says he’s lying about his age. Entering the final year of the massive contract he signed with the Los Angeles Angels, Albert Pujols may retire after the season. Or, maybe he won’t. In any case, at 41 years old,
Lucas Giolito, Chicago White Sox. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Alex Cora gushes over Eduardo Rodriguez after naming him Opening Day starter by Scott Rogust Lucas Giolito and his Chicago White Sox may come across as a bit cocky entering the 2021 MLB season, but they do not really care what you think
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 18: General view of Yankee Stadium during the second inning between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees on August 18, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Pandemic P came back for the Clippers and Twitter loved it by
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 03: Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on September 03, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 8-4. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) NBA rumors: Final year of contract may prevent Kyle Lowry trade by Scott Rogust Mets: The biggest x-factor to