SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 7: Kirby Yates #39 of the San Diego Padres (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) UFC 257: Joanne Calderwood legitimately doesn’t like Jessica Eye by Ben Coate Kirby Yates is swapping the West Coast for Canada this offseason. The 2020-21 MLB offseason has moved at a glacial pace, with many of
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The Chicago Cubs decide to let Jon Lester sign with the Washington Nationals on a team-friendly one-year deal. Dec. 10, 2014. It was a Wednesday, not that the day of the week matters. More importantly, it turned out to be the day new Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon proclaimed, “The Cubs won the baseball lottery.”
New York Mets management has fired general manager Jared Porter after an ESPN report detailing his sexual harassment of a female reporter. It took less than 12 hours for the New York Mets to fire general manager Jared Porter after it was revealed he sent explicit photos and messages to a female reporter in 2017.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning home run against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Lamar Jackson’s
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 07: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees reacts after drawing a walk against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 07, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) USC Hall
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 27: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians forces out Ke’Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at second base during the game at Progressive Field on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) Indians: Cleveland baseball fans deserve better than Paul Dolan by Mike Luciano Trevor
NY Mets GM admits to sending unsolicited, explicit photos while working for Cubs. According to reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, New York Mets general manager Jared Porter has admitted to sending unsolicited, explicit photos to a female reporter while he was working for the Chicago Cubs. Porter reportedly sent a series of images to a woman in
ESPN’s MLB insider poured gallons of cold water on “reports” that Luis Castillo had been traded to the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees have enjoyed a rest after their news-filled day this past Friday. General manager Brian Cashman re-signed stud infielder DJ LeMahieu, secured former AL Cy Young-winner Corey Kluber to a one-year
Inside the Clubhouse looks at Liam Hendriks’ new deal, the suitors for Brad Hand, the state of the MLB free-agent pitching market and more. When asked for his thoughts on Liam Hendriks’ contract with the Chicago White Sox, one high-ranking American League executive said: “This may be the first deal where the player is actually
Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians. (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and the Yankees are finalizing a deal by John Buhler Corey Seager, Julio Urias avoid arbitration with Dodgers by John Buhler The New York Mets and recently acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor have avoided arbitration. The New York Mets orchestrated
The Chicago Cubs are surely juggling offers for Willson Contreras, but things seem to be ramping up with the Miami Marlins. Whether he’s being aggressively shopped or not, the Chicago Cubs are clearly open for business on catcher Willson Contreras with multiple suitors out there (reported or not). Now, according to Craig Mish of SportsGrid, the
Aug 22, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Saints might already have replacement in mind for Drew Brees by Mark Powell UFC fighters absolutely lose their
Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Francisco Lindor avoids arbitration with huge $22.3 million deal by John Buhler Georgia football: Dan Lanning rejects Texas to run it back with Dawgs by John Buhler Corey Seager and Julio Urias were able to avoid arbitration with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A pair of
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Georgia football: 3 biggest offseason questions facing the Bulldogs in 2021 by John Buhler The Toronto Blue Jays are serious players to land George Springer, as they’ve reportedly put a $100 million deal on the table. Major
It took awhile, but the Phillies are finally prioritizing JT Realmuto in free agency. Realmuto is the top free agent catcher on the market, and a key part of the Phillies future, should they choose to keep him. For that to happen, however, the Middleton family is going to have to shell out a ton
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred presents the Commissioner’s Trophy to owner Mark Walter of the Los Angeles Dodgers after their 3-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Six to win the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Maxx
The Yankees have strong interest in Reds’ right-hander Luis Castillo. Here’s what New York needs to give up to land the talented starter. Signing Corey Kluber was the biggest free agency addition the Yankees will make to their starting rotation this offseason. That doesn’t mean Brian Cashman is done strengthening New York’s pitching staff. A
The Astros didn’t waste any time trolling new bullpen addition Pedro Baez. Houston finally came alive in MLB free agency, adding to their beleaguered bullpen in a big way last week. The Astros signed Baez, previously of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, to a two-year deal in what was a universally-praised move, as the righty
The New York Mets owner weighed in on the rumored interested between the team and free agent outfielder George Springer. The MLB Hot Stove season is beginning to heat up in this cold winter. In the past 24 hours, the New York Yankees managed to sign infielder DJ LeMahieu to a six-year, $90 million contract
Max Fried, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Cody Bellinger avoids arbitration with Dodgers, settles for $16.1M by John Buhler Max Fried has avoided arbitration, as he has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves. The Atlanta Braves got a big boost to their starting rotation on Friday, as left-hander Max Fried was able
Miguel Cabrera was never great in the field, but he is aiming to play first base more in 2021. At his peak, Miguel Cabrera was one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball. A bad contract has kept him with the Detroit Tigers through their rebuild, and he’s still due $94 million over the next
Josh Hader, Milwaukee Brewers. (Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Max Fried avoids arbitration with Braves, settles for $3.5M by John Buhler The Milwaukee Brewers and closer Josh Hader were able to avoid arbitration on Friday. The Milwaukee Brewers and their superstar close Josh Hader were able to avoid arbitration, as Hader settled for $6.675
Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Falcons hire Titans OC Arthur Smith as their next head coach by John Buhler Two Atlanta Braves will go to arbitration: Pitcher Mike Soroka and shortstop Dansby Swanson. The Atlanta Braves went 2-for-4 in terms of players avoiding going to arbitration. While starting pitcher Max Fried and
Paul Dolan ruined the future of the Indians by trading Francisco Lindor. A good rule of thumb in sports is that if someone with the last name Dolan owns your team, success will be hard to come by and whatever successful pieces you do manage to pick up will be sent away for spare parts.
Corey Kluber, Texas Rangers. (Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Karl-Anthony Towns urges everyone to follow COVID-19 protocol after being diagnosed with ‘nightmare’ virus by John Buhler Corey Kluber is about to be a Pinstriper, as he is set to join the New York Yankees. After a forgettable year with the Texas Rangers, two-time AL
The Philadelphia Phillies have a backup plan in mind if they can’t re-sign shortstop Didi Gregorius. Last winter, the Philadelphia Phillies made a huge splash in signing former New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius to a one-year contract. This past season, Gregorius was arguably Philadelphia’s best player, as he was consistent at the plate and
The Astros likely won’t sign JT Realmuto, and it has nothing to do with his asking price. Houston is paying the consequences for their 2017 scandal, in which they used illegal technology to steal signs en route to the World Series, and eventually the playoffs the next season. It just took awhile for most fans
The New York Mets added an outfielder, and no, it’s not George Springer. This winter, New York Mets fans got to experience what it might be like being a Yankees fan. With a new owner who’s actually willing to spend money in Steve Cohen, Mets faithful witnessed the team sign catcher James McCann and acquire shortstop
Theo Epstein has a new gig in baseball thanks to Rob Manfred. Former Cubs president and Red Sox GM, Theo Epstein, 47, is joining Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s office as a consultant regarding on-field matters, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Major League Baseball said in a statement that Epstein will work “under
The Oakland Athletics will have some competition for free agent shortstop Marcus Semien. The MLB Hot Stove season hasn’t gotten off to the raucous start like we’ve been spoiled with in recent years. There have been some huge trades (i.e. Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, Blake Snell and Yu Darvish to the San