Fans of the Washington Nationals are preparing a not-so-welcome reaction to Bryce Harper’s first game back in DC with the Phillies on Tuesday night. Bryce Harper will have a different look when he takes his spot in right field at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. Instead of the familiar No. 34 colors of the Washington
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Someone should probably step up to sign two-time All-Star and Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel, but what do I know. There has been no collusion in Major League Baseball, so look for another explanation as to why 2015 American League Cy Young winner and two-time All-Star Dallas Keuchel remains unsigned after Opening Day. The 31-year-old
2018 was a dismal season for the Blue Jays, but 2019 brings a little glimmer of hope for Toronto in the form of a deep prospect pool. The Toronto Blue Jays may have experienced their fair share of tumult over the last few seasons, going from injuries to full-blown roster rebuild, but brighter times are
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 31: Miguel Andujar #41 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on March 31, 2019 in the Bronx Borough of New York City. The Orioles defeated the Yankees 7-5. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) MLB rumors: 5 prospects who can help Blue
The Red Sox weren’t overly active in free agency this winter, but signing Xander Bogaerts to a massive extension proves Boston is still willing to spend. Manager Alex Cora would like his Red Sox team to be off to a better start to the 2019 season, but he’s got to be happy with his front
Atlanta Braves fans should be both disappointed and happy about the team’s decision to place talented pitcher Mike Soroka on the 60-day disabled list. It would have been tempting for the Atlanta Braves to rush Mike Soroka’s return from the disabled list to help them maintain their place atop the NL East. Fortunately for the
Christian Yelich, the 2018 NL MVP, becomes the sixth player in history to homer in the first four games to begin the season. If reigning National League MVP Christian Yelich is going to see his numbers fall off from last season, he’s certainly not showing any sign of it. Yelich sent a 1-0 fastball from
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 28: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Cris Cyborg sends Sabina Mazo message following UFC Philadelphia loss by
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 28: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees tosses his bat after hitting a single during the seventh inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 28, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty
SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 29: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a single during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park March 29, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) Ranking the teams in the Elite Eight: From Michigan State to Purdue by Kareem
Moving Cole Hamels won’t be easy for the Texas Rangers, but these five teams should be in the mix to make a deal for the veteran left-hander. With a 17-28 record entering Friday’s action, the rest of the AL West already 5.5 games clear of them and sitting 8.5 games back of a Wild Card
The Brewers were mere inches away from dropping their home opener to the rival Cardinals. Then, Lorenzo Cain flew in and saved the day. For a brief minute, it looked like the Milwaukee Brewers would be doomed in their season opener against the rival St. Louis Cardinals. The sellout crowd at Miller Park watched anxiously
The Los Angeles Dodgers have set an MLB record for most home runs on Opening Day, sending a message that they’ll be a force in the Majors this season. So, I guess the Los Angeles Dodgers have made their message that they didn’t need Bryce Harper to be an offensive juggernaut this season. The “Bashing
ARLINGTON, TX – MARCH 28: Texas infielder Elvis Andrus (1) hits the ball in the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers on March 28th at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX. (Photo by John Bunch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Chiefs should trade for A.J. Green for multiple reasons by Justin Dueppengiesser Elvis
Even at age 36, Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander showed on Thursday he’s not declining. In fact, he may be better than he’s ever been. Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander turned 36 years old a month ago, but he’s not showing any signs of slowing down yet. Verlander had another solid Opening Day start
The raucous ovation Bryce Harper got from Philadelphia Phillies fans at the start of the game quickly turned to boos after he struck out twice on Opening Day. If Bryce Harper expected a warm reception in his Philadelphia Phillies debut on Thursday, he was right, at least for a little while. It took just five
Bryce Harper made his Philadelphia Phillies debut on Thursday, and he wasted no time getting to know the fans out in right field. He was the prized free agent in Major League Baseball this offseason, and in his Philadelphia Phillies debut, he took a second to show love to the fans of his new team.
The New York Yankees got off to a hot start on Opening Day. That includes a home run from Greg Bird which is a big deal. The New York Yankees are going to hit a lot of home runs this season, that much is certain. Who knows they might break their own record for most
Mike Trout just signed the largest deal in MLB history, but could Albert Pujols have gotten a bigger contract if he was a free agent today? Mike Trout finally got paid this week, as the Los Angeles Angels gave him the largest contract in MLB history. 12 years, $426.5 million is an incredible deal, topping
The New York Mets are trying to serve the new location of their Triple-A affiliate, but the pitching mounds they’re using in Syracuse are simply dangerous. On Sunday, New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard lamented the fact Jacob deGrom didn’t have a new contract and went on to criticize the idea of a token workout
The Chicago White Sox pulled out all the stops, teasing their newest menu items for the 2019 season. We did it, y’all. We made it through another winter. Spring Training is wrapping up and MLB Opening Day is so close we can taste it. Literally. Mark Carman and Ashley Young visited Guaranteed Rate Field in
It’s been a long while since the Yankees have won a World Series, but here are five reasons the drought will end for New York in 2019. General Manager Brian Cashman understands there is only one way for the Yankees season to be judged as a success. Any year that doesn’t end with a World
Service time manipulation is a viable business move for MLB teams, but the San Diego Padres are not participating. The rules allow it, so no one really blames MLB teams for doing it. Delaying the major league debut of top prospects who are otherwise healthy and ready, in order to gain an extra year of
Starting pitcher Dan Straily is one of very few trade chips left for the Miami Marlins, and he isn’t mad former teammates are out the door. The Miami Marlins turned a quick 180 when Derek Jeter took over the franchise. They jettisoned the starting outfield, including National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, as well as second
Miami Marlins top prospect Lewis Brinson will make the Marlins Opening Day roster after the 23-year-old impressed with a strong showing during Spring Training. After the Miami Marlins cleared house this offseason, the team is getting set to start their season with a bunch of fresh faces. As they look for a new identity after
The Miami Marlins’ latest legal shenanigans have revealed facts about the franchise that tell a larger story about how the business is structured. A Miami Herald report about the Miami Marlins’ attempt to change the venue of a lawsuit involving the MLB franchise and the local municipalities focuses on how off-shore holding companies which own
Beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez, these 10 prospects could really help your fantasy baseball team in 2019. When considering the top MLB prospects who will arrive in the big leagues and make an impact in fantasy baseball this year, it’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Eloy Jimenez and pretty much every else behind them. That
Noah Syndergaard had plenty to say on Sunday, criticizing the Mets handling of Jacob deGrom and finding flaw in a preseason trip to Syracuse. After another slow offseason of free agency, it’s become extension season in MLB as the season approaches. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom set an Opening Day deadline for negotiations on
At 24 years old it’s hard to call Clint Frazier a prospect anymore. His inability to make the Yankees roster might portend a trade for the outfielder. Clint Frazier had a golden opportunity to become the starting left fielder for the Yankees this spring. Instead, Brett Gardner trounced him in the head-to-head competition. In the
It’ll be a little while before Francisco Lindor hits free agency, but Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan has warned fans to enjoy the young star while they can. It’s fictional, but the movie Major League had the Cleveland Indians’ owner looking to build a losing team. In Major League II, a good player was essentially sold