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The ailment hampering Clayton Kershaw has been revealed, but it’s not a good sign as his injury list grows. Over the last three seasons, ongoing back issues and biceps tendinitis have limited Clayton Kershaw to 21, 27 and 26 starts respectively. This year has gotten off on the wrong foot already, with Kershaw being shut
The San Diego Padres window of competitive baseball starts now with Manny Machado, but in order for them to make the most of it they’ll need to add starting pitching. We’ve got two trade targets that make sense. The San Diego Padres changed their franchise outlook with one move. And now the script has dramatically changed:
Brett Gardner and Clint Frazier will spend Spring Training battling for the starting spot in left field, but Aaron Boone seems to already favor Frazier. Spring Training has just begun for the Yankees, but manager Aaron Boone is already dropping hints about which players he thinks will win starting positions for 2019. His early words
Free agent closer Craig Kimbrel wants to be the highest paid reliever in MLB history, and he’s willing to sit out the entire 2019 season to do it. Craig Kimbrel was last seen closing out games for the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. If he doesn’t get his way, it might be the
The San Diego Padres are now looking for a starting pitcher, and these five guys look like potential fits. The San Diego Padres signed Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal this past week. While it’s obviously a big move, it also means they aren’t necessarily all-in on 2019 alone with a significant pipeline
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) connects for a double during a regular season game between the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Washington Nationals on September 30, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 5 starting pitchers the Padres could acquire before
Manny Machado’s deal with the San Diego Padres is now official, and he put on his new colors. It was deemed improbable at various points, but Manny Machado if officially a San Diego Padre after he was introduced to the media on Friday, three days after signing a 10-year, $300 million contract. “I wanted to
Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to make history by hitting his fifth home run in six games, the fourth youngest player in history to achieve that feat. Ronald Acuna Jr. continues his impressive rookie season by making more history at the hands of the hapless Miami Marlins. During the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 demolition of the Marlins,
As the trend of “openers” spreads around baseball, more players like the Astros’ Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander are coming out against it. While the analytically-minded front offices around baseball harp about the benefits of “openers,” some players are beginning to hit back and insist there is still room in the game for conventional starters.
The Minnesota Twins dipped into a slow free agent market late last year, and with interest in Marwin Gonzalez they may be doing it again. In a slow MLB free agent market last year, the Minnesota Twins entered late (as in, into spring training) and signed Lance Lynn, Logan Morrison while trading for Jake Odorizzi.
After months of speculation, Manny Machado finally signed with the San Diego Padres. Despite this major move, the Padres are still far from postseason contention. Breaking news finally hit the MLB wire on Tuesday when it was announced that the San Diego Padres have signed star infielder Manny Machado. This is a huge move in
Free agent shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado agrees to a record 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Manny Machado’s long search for a home in 2019 appears to be over. The 26-year-old has agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres, according to a report by Jeff Passan
Despite the rhetoric of conservative commentators who plead with players to “stick to sports,” or to “shut up and dribble,” the worlds of athletics and politics have never been separate spheres. Rather, they overlap and intersect in a variety of ways, and with Black History Month here, now is as good a time as any
With Manny Machado now reportedly coming into the fold, here is how the San Diego Padres’ 2019 lineup should look. One of the big MLB free agent dominoes has fallen, with Manny Machado agreeing to terms with the San Diego Padres. According Mark Feinsand of MLB.com it’s a record-breaking 10-year, $300 million deal and Tim
With Manny Machado agreeing to a 10-year deal worth a record-breaking $300 million, the San Diego Padres are taking monumental steps towards fielding a competitive ball club. But if they’re truly serious about contending this season, they’ll need starting pitching – and Dallas Keuchel is available. After months of speculation, it’s San Diego that Manny
Free agent shortstop Manny Machado spurns the Chicago White Sox to sign with the San Diego Padres News of Manny Machado’s reported deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday hit the Chicago White Sox like a punch they never saw coming. The White Sox made a strong push to sign the free agent shortstop
Saturday was a night that David Wright — and Mets fans — will never forget. There have been plenty of ups and downs in the career of New York Mets third baseman David Wright, but it was all ups on Saturday when he made his final Major League appearance. Wright has battled neck, back and
With manager Bruce Bochy set to retire after the coming season, where do the San Francisco Giants go from here? Bruce Bochy has managed continuously in the big leagues since 1995, and he’s the longest-tenured manager in baseball (with one team) entering his 13th season as the San Francisco Giants’ skipper. But on Monday, it
After an excellent 19-year career, CC Sabathia officially announced that the 2019 season will be his last — and he can be proud of the legacy he will leave behind. CC Sabathia’s 19-year career in Major League Baseball has been a tad bumpy at times, especially over the last few years. But nonetheless, he made
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 prospect in baseball, is ready for the Majors, but MLB’s service time rules are keeping him from the big leagues Sunday is the official day for hitters to report to camp for the Toronto Blue Jays, but the team’s biggest star showed up a day early. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the first inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Walking Dead season 9, episode 10 live stream: Watch
The last thing the Kansas City Royals needed as they try to push for the playoffs is an injury. But now, catcher Salvador Perez has been placed on the DL. The Kansas City Royals are trying to get back to the World Series after having a run of success a few years ago. The core
Ever since denying a hefty qualifying offer following the 2017 season, Mike Moustakas hasn’t been able to find nearly the same value on the market. Mike Moustakas could have regrets about declining the Royals qualifying offer in 2017 because he cost himself a ton of money by betting on himself. According to The Athletic’s Ken
Andrew Miller, the Indians All-Star reliever, is finally making his return after missing the past two months. Without him the Indians rank 26th in bullpen ERA. The Cleveland Indians are about to get a big boost to their struggling bullpen. Left-handed reliever Andrew Miller is coming off the DL Thursday after missing the past two months
After all the rumors, Bryce Harper appears set to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s been a long, strange trip in MLB free agency again this offseason, as top options Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have remained available into spring training. But while Machado continues to drag his feet, MLB Insider Jim Bowden reported Saturday
Xander Bogaerts is open to signing an extension with the Red Sox, and he’s the kind of player fans would like to keep around for the long haul. Other than veteran second baseman Dustin Pedroia, no member of the Boston Red Sox is more tenured than shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Red Sox fans remember Bogaerts when
FanSided’s got you covered with Valentine’s Day cards for every sports fan in your life. Valentine’s Day is about showering the ones you love with affection, and what better way to do that than with these cards expertly crafted by the FanSided team. From Bryce Harper to James Harden we’ve got a card for just
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 15: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs makes a leaping catch for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers and collides with the outfield wall during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on August 15, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 8-4. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) Tyler Eifert
Cody Bellinger experienced a power drop-off in 2018, but he sounds confident he’ll rebound nicely this year. Upon arriving in the big leagues in 2017 Cody Bellinger was a revelation, hitting 39 home runs and driving in 97 along with a .933 OPS on his way to winning NL Rookie of the Year. He also