MLB news roundup sees Jacob deGrom dealing with an injury, the Yankees fans give the Astros a rousing chorus of boos and pitchers rake. Tuesday was loaded with great storylines in baseball with individual storylines, team storylines and jam-packed box scores and incredible highlights. Chances are you didn’t get a chance to see all of
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The Padres are letting the kid play long-term, with a 14-year extension for their franchise player in Fernando Tatis, Jr. Tatis, Jr. is coming off an outstanding, albeit controversial breakout season with the San Diego Padres. Known for his eccentric bat flips and otherwise blatant disregard for baseball’s old ways, Tatis, Jr. is bringing in
The baseball world unfortunately lost a number of influential people in 2020. Let’s remember them, now. Don Larsen (St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Houston Colt .45’s, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs) Typically, nobody would think that a journeyman pitcher with a career record of
DETROIT, MI – JULY 05: A detailed view of an official Major League Baseball with a surgical mask placed on it sitting on the dugout during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 5, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) If something doesn’t change, the MLB
Rob Manfred, MLB. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) Rob Manfred had the audacity to blame the MLBPA for a possible shutdown. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is essentially calling the kettle black, and no one is amused. We’re only one week into the 60-game 2020 MLB season and we’re on the precipice of a league-wide shutdown.
Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Fans celebrate a victory after the New York Mets clinched a wild-card playoff berth after a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports New York Mets’ fans need to root for Steve Cohen to end up with
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Is MLB mandating a 48-game season even worth it? The negotiations between the owners and players regarding the 2020 baseball season are still going quite poorly. At the moment, the likeliest path forward appears to be a 48-game season mandated by Rob Manfred according to an agreement between
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 14: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the forth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer and former MLB starter Kyle Lohse are fighting on Twitter.
Trevor Bauer (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer called out super agent Scott Boras in a scathing tweet on Wednesday night. Trevor Bauer is not one to bite his tongue. He proved that again on Wednesday night. The star Cincinnati Reds pitcher took to Twitter for a full-fledged shot at super
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Chicago coffee shop selling hilarious Tiger King themed lattes by Patrick Allen Takeaways from President Trump’s call with sports commissioners by Gerald Bourguet Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander announced that he and his wife Kate Upton will be donating their paychecks during MLB’s downtime to organizations that are providing relief
GREEN BAY, WI – JUNE 22: Vince McMahon (L) and Donald Trump attend a press conference about the WWE at the Austin Straubel International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mark A. Wallenfang/Getty Images) Patrick Beverley’s trash talk made Day 1 of the NBA 2K tournament by Gerald Bourguet President
The Yankees need to consider locking up DJ LeMahieu before he hits the free agent market following the 2020 season. DJ LeMahieu is set to hit the free agent market after the 2020 season. The Yankees cannot let that happen. Last season, LeMahieu was the Yankees’ most valuable player. Upon signing a two-year, $24 million
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Auburn basketball: Starting lineup options for 2020-2021 season by Cody Williams 5 teams who should pay Phillip Lindsay what he’s worth by Brad Berreman With the baseball season on hold, MLB has announced plans to help under-paid minor leaguers during the shutdown. MLB announced on Tuesday that minor
The Yankees were facing a number of injuries to start the season but with Opening Day delayed we should get to see the best of their stars when MLB returns. The Yankees were supposed to start the 2020 season without Aaron Judge, James Paxton, and maybe even Giancarlo Stanton, all while Luis Severino will be
The injury bug has once again hit the New York Yankees. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the shelf, should the Yankees be in panic mode? The New York Yankees dealt with the injury bug all of last season, but still somehow managed to win more than 100 games. There’s no way they can
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 12: Edwin Encarnacion #30 of the New York Yankees drives in three runs with a double in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) What the world was like
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 14: Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger #52 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during the first game of a double header at Progressive Field on September 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Yankees dealing with another wave of injuries by FanSided
MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 01: Jeff McNeil #6 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) NFL rumors: 5 teams who should trade for Jadeveon Clowney by Brad Berreman The Mets are right on the cusp of
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees warms up on the field prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Why WWE Evolution 2 should take place and possible dream
With the 2019 MLB Draft beginning on Monday, here’s a look back at 10 players taken late in the draft who defied expectations to become All-Stars. The list of players selected first overall in the MLB Draft who went on to have stellar careers is a long one: Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., Chipper Jones,
ST LOUIS, MO – MAY 24: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 24, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Where does Drake rank among famous superfans? by Jason Cole The Cardinals continue
MIAMI, FL – JULY 9: Bo Bichette #10 of Team USA bats during the SirusXM All-Star Futures Game at Marlins Park on Sunday, July 9, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Chiefs close to acquiring Frank Clark by Kelly Thompson Vlad Jr. suffered an injury before the start of
A high school baseball player from Ohio did the unthinkable, he hit four home runs resulting in four different RBI totals. We’ve seen major leaguers do just about everything possible in the record books. We’ve seen a player have back to back no-hitters. One player played in 2,632 straight games without missing one. Another player
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEP 25: Gary Sanchez (24) of the Yankees hits a home run and is congratulated by Giancarlo Stanton (27) during the MLB regular season game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire
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 Tampa Bay Rays have locked up starting pitcher Blake Snell for the next five seasons. The 2018 American League Cy Young winner is going to be staying in Tampa Bay for a while. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, starting pitcher Blake Snell has agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract extension with the
After months and months of back and forth, the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper finally agreed to a deal. This propels them to the favorites of the National League East. The City of Brotherly Love now gets the player they’ve been flirting with since he became a free agent. Bryce Harper is staying in the
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
Bartolo Colon is the oldest player in the MLB and has been enjoying every day of baseball for the last 21 years, his 45th birthday being no different. The Rangers took it upon themselves to make Bartolo Colon’s 45th birthday special. So, they celebrated with a cake in the clubhouse, then proceeded to smash it
PHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: AJ Pollock #11 of the Arizona Diamondbacks scores a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on September 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Derek Carr challenges First Take hosts to fight UFC style by Cody Rivera Here’s what A24 is premiering at Sundance