Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña didn’t agree with a strike call from umpire Jerry Layne and a wild scene ensued with the ump picking a fight. You’d have thought that the infamous Cowboy Joe West, the longtime MLB umpire with a penchant for confrontation, had unretired and was behind the plate at Minute Maid Park
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Masataka Yoshida has been absolutely raking and the Red Sox outfielder has not disappointed at all in his first MLB season. The Japanese-born outfielder Masataka Yoshida, dubbed “Macho Man” by the Red Sox and “The Japanese Barry Bonds” by former Japanese teammates, has brought every ounce of greatness he had in Japan into MLB. He
The St. Louis Cardinals need pitching — that much is clear. Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara aren’t walking through that door. Could Eduardo Rodriguez be an option? Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the hottest trade commodities in baseball. While the Detroit Tigers remain in the AL Central race, they’re still a few pieces away from
May 31, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) is greeted by second baseman Ildemaro Vargas (14) designated hitter Joey Meneses (45) and catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
The New York Yankees face a difficult decision with veteran outfielder Kole Calhoun. Kole Calhoun is currently in his 12th year of professional baseball, but he hasn’t appeared in an MLB game yet this season. Instead, he’s currently playing for the New York Yankees‘ triple-A affiliate in Scranton. Reworking his swing, Calhoun has posted a
Former National League Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes has been named as a potential player to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline. Every single MLB season, fans follow every rumor and report about how the team can improve at the trade deadline. Whether that’s bringing in a player to help in
Users on Reddit believe that Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper cursed out the entire Colorado Rockies organization during Sunday’s game. Tensions were high on Sunday between the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies. The benches cleared after the top of the seventh inning, when Rockies pitcher Jake Bird clapped towards the Phillies dugout after getting Bryson
The St. Louis Cardinals decided to bring back one player who brought excitement to the team earlier in the season. The St. Louis Cardinals had a rough start to the season, with the team looking to figure out some solutions to turn things around. There was the benching of Willson Contreras, only to return as
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Buck Farmer. Photo by The Enquirer. With the Cincinnati Reds destined to once again miss the postseason in 2023, expect there to be plenty of trade rumors surrounding the team. But which members of the Reds could be on the move at the MLB trade deadline? Mired in the bottom of
As the MLB season reaches its third month, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in a better spot than most expected at 33-23. They are just a half game back of first place in the NL West and are on the brink of a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are 24-33 which puts them
Yan Gomes, Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, it’s time to grade trade fits for Tim Anderson, the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. The possibility for blockbuster trades is certainly real, especially on the pitching market. Let’s explore three
Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Jared Shuster revealed a fairly obvious reason as to why he has played so well recently. The Atlanta Braves know how to develop their prospects into eventual everyday players for the major league team. We’ve seen it with third baseman Austin Riley and outfielder Michael Harris II in recent years.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MAY 28: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Target Field on May 28, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Blue Jays defeated the Twins 3-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Pistons hire Monty Williams on monster contract: Best memes
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 21: Drew Smyly #11 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after colliding with Yan Gomes #15 (not pictured) during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Will the Cubs trade Yan Gomes? The Chicago
A questionable strikeout call played a role in the Chicago Cubs being cost a chance to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s the latest episode of “The Ump Show.” It’s every baseball fan’s least favorite show. Of course, we’re talking about “The Ump Show,” where controversial calls or the actions of umpires frustrate fans, players,
DETROIT, MI – MAY 29: Riley Greene #31 of the Detroit Tigers bats during the game against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park on May 29, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The Rangers defeated the Tigers 5-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Tigers receive brutal injury news, but are they selling?
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had a lot to say after umpire Jerry Layne got in Jeremy Pena’s face for no good reason. Jerry Layne was on one Tuesday night. While most would think fans at Minute Maid Park came out to watch the Houston Astros face the Minnesota Twins, apparently it was all about
The New York Yankees are paying Aaron Hicks over $27 million not to play for them. However, he could soon sign with a rival. Can Aaron Hicks be the latest New York Yankees castoff to have success elsewhere? Hoping to follow the Joey Gallo redemption arc, Hicks, who was booed since introductions on Opening Day,
Right when the New York Yankees receive good news about important players returning soon, they are dealt another devastating blow. Center fielder Harrison Bader is back on the Injured List after playing in just 26 games this season. The New York Yankees have hit another setback during their 2023 campaign. The team anticipates some big
The Philadelphia Phillies felt the keen sting of The Friend Zone as they couldn’t get to second base on May 30 against the Mets, shamefully ending a streak. Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen delivered a game that was good enough to beat the rival Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field, giving up
The Atlanta Braves are calling up one of their top pitching prospects in a stunning move to help their need for pitching, DFA’ing Lucas Luetge as well. Pitching as a whole has been a concern for the Atlanta Braves this season despite of the team’s overall success. The rotation has been ravaged by injuries, most
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 28: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 reacts with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves after Olsons two run home run during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on May 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Replacing Tom Brady off to a horrendous start
If you asked me if Evan Longoria was still an active MLB player, I probably would have said no. Evan Longoria still plays in the MLB. Which might be news to you considering it was certainly news to me. The third baseman is in the midst of his 16th MLB season, playing for the Arizona
Paul Blackburn, Oakland A’s, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves trades with the Athletics under Alex Anthopoulos have been stellar, so which trade targets on the A’s in 2023 should the Braves be after? On Memorial Day, the Atlanta Braves began a three-game set with the Oakland A’s, the bottom-dwellers of
The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres start a three game series on Tuesday in Miami with the home team trying to get the best out of its reigning Cy Young winner. Sandy Alcantara has taken a serious step back in 2023, but will hope to find his footing against a Padres lineup that has
Cubs ace Marcus Stroman has made it clear he doesn’t want to be traded, and he made it clearer that he wants an extension with a complete-game gem. With the Chicago Cubs having dropped precipitously in the NL Central standings, the conversation around the club quickly turned from a resurgent 2023 season to which players
The Blue Jays called a players-only meeting on Thursday after losing their ninth game in 11 and dropping the series to the Rays. Coming off a second-place finish in the AL East last year, the Blue Jays hoped to take a step forward in 2023. Two months into the season, they’re struggling to meet those
After a slow and depressing start to the 2023 season, Julio Rodriguez might have finally been able to find the fire that he was waiting for. At the start of the 2023 season, all Seattle Mariner fans, and baseball fans were looking at Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez to see if he could continue
The Atlanta Braves’ best trade deadline pickup might actually be just getting a bit healthier. It is still very early, but the Atlanta Braves look like the team to beat in the National League East once again. Heading into Memorial Day, the Braves have the best record in the National League at 32-21 by 1.1
It’s no surprise to find the Oakland Athletics at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings based on winning percentage against winning ball clubs. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record. Run differential is