Rob Manfred is down with making a mockery of America’s pastime in Seven Seconds or Less. If Rob Manfred was an NBA fan, his favorite team all time would have so been Mike D’Antoni’s “Seven Seconds or Less” Phoenix Suns. That was a fun team in the mid-2000s, but Steve Nash and friends never won diddly
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Scottsdale, Ariz. — Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt knows that a minor league deal for former All-Star slugger Mike Moustakas is a low-risk move that could pay dividends. Announced on Sunday morning as the newest addition to an evolving Rockies team this offseason, the 34-year-old Moustakas was introducing himself in the Colorado clubhouse before
Vaughn Grissom was sent down to Triple-A by the Atlanta Braves, but not because of injury. Atlanta Braves fans are still trying to wrap their heads around the front office gaslighting Vaughn Grissom into thinking he would be the Opening Day starter at shortstop. After punting on Marietta native Dansby Swanson in his free agency,
Jacob deGrom made his first spring training start as a Texas Ranger on Sunday, and it could not have gone better, as he lit up the Seattle Mariners. The newly acquired Rangers ace Jacob deGrom wasted no time getting to work with the team, as he lit up the stat sheet in his spring debut
Gordon Graceffo, Springfield Cardinals (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) With so many ways to impact this Spring Training, it’s astonishing to see players lose out on the opportunity. The St. Louis Cardinals have several players participating in the World Baseball Classic. While the team’s starters were away, the younger guys could play. Several players
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports Let’s take a look at some of the latest MLB news and notes coming out of spring training and the World Baseball Classic, including Aaron Judge’s motivation with the New York Yankees and a Boston Red Sox prospect setting a lofty
Tyler O’Neill of Team Canada. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Some of the latest MLB news and notes, including World Baseball Classic fallout involving the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dominican Republic, as well as a big step back for the top Detroit Tigers prospect. Let’s start with the World Baseball Classic and a pair
Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves have a big decision to make for their fifth starter role. Thankfully, there are still some options available. Atlanta will start the season with a conundrum in their starting rotation. While most assumed shortstop or left field would be the team’s
The Atlanta Braves have tried to trade Marcell Ozuna on at least two occasions. This spring training, he may have turned a corner. For the better part of two seasons, Marcell Ozuna has been a gaping hole in the Atlanta Braves outfield. In fact, he was just about the only true weakness in the Braves’
Feb 23, 2023; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (10) poses for a picture during the New York Mets media photo day at Clover Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Whether it’s fair or not, there are three players that can be considered the biggest losers of New
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Jordan Walker avoided disaster this weekend, and shouldn’t be on the mend for long after suffering an injury. An awkward slide into second base cost Jordan Walker some time in the outfield on Saturday, as he was taken out of the game for precautionary reasons. Walker has made plenty of
Baltimore Orioles’ 2022 first-overall draft pick Jackson Holliday is already a must-see prospect during Spring Training. What are Jackson Holliday spring training stats? At just 19 years old, Jackson Holliday has already been turning heads in Spring Training. He isn’t your prototypical 19-year-old since he was born into a baseball family. For many, the pressure
Vaughn Grissom is going to beat out Orlando Arcia to be the Atlanta Braves’ new shortstop. Vaughn Grissom has done exactly what he needed to do in Spring Training to beat out Orlando Arcia for the Atlanta’s starting shortstop role. This Troublemaker is about to be the next great star in the Braves’ infield. Although
Yankees, Anthony Volpe (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) Three of the Yankee’s top prospects are looking at a shot in the big leagues come opening day. The New York Yankees have always possessed one of the better farm systems across baseball for the past few years. They’ve been able to develop a surplus of
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (right) with manager Dave Roberts. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Glendale, Ariz. — With an injury to Gavin Lux and Jason Heyward seeming to rediscover his swing, there have been plenty of storylines at Los Angeles Dodgers spring training. As reported earlier in the week, there are
Justin Turner’s latest injury update isn’t good news, as he was taken to the hospital after being hit by a pitch at Red Sox spring training. Boston signed Justin Turner this offseason with the hope he could turn into a stable veteran, much like they had in J.D. Martinez, who ironically swapped places with his
Cards prospect Jordan Walker was already a highly touted prospect, but is there a chance he can exceed all expectations and crack the roster? The 21st pick in the MLB amateur draft, Jordan Walker of Decatur High School in Georgia, has been a prospect on many scouts’ radars. He sits at No. 4 on MLB.com’s ‘Top
OSAKA, JAPAN – MARCH 06: Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani #16 of Japan celebrates hitting a three run home run in the third inning during the World Baseball Classic exhibition game between Japan and Hanshin Tigers at Kyocera Dome Osaka on March 6, 2023 in Osaka, Japan. Yankees, Jordan Walker spring training stats, NY Mets, MLB
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Glendale, Ariz. — It doesn’t take long to understand the new era and attitude that Pedro Grifol is implementing into the Chicago White Sox culture. Hired as the team’s manager early in the offseason, Pedro Grifol is the 42nd manager in Chicago’s long
Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels and manager of Japan’s national baseball team Hideki Kuriyama shake hands during a press conference ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic tournament in Tokyo on January 6, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images) Tempe, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher and top prospect Andrew Painter has been dealing with some tenderness in his elbow. Andrew Painter, the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and former 13th overall pick from the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft, has been climbing the farm system, so news of an injury couldn’t come at a worse time for both
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Scottsdale, Ariz. — After a roller-coaster offseason, the San Francisco Giants have settled into spring training with a lineup that will include new faces who need to contribute in big ways. Taking a look at the projected Opening Day lineup for the Giants
In all likelihood, Marcell Ozuna will begin the 2023 season on the Atlanta Braves roster. It won’t just be handed to him, however. Marcell Ozuna’s seat is getting warmer by the day, as his competition for the starting left field spot is playing quite well. On Thursday, both Eli White and Kevin Pillar played well.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Mesa, Ariz. — When Dansby Swanson signed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason, life became a lot more in focus for Nico Hoerner. After serving as the primary shortstop for the Chicago Cubs last season, Swanson’s contract signaled not only a shift in position
Umps quitting before an MLB Spring Training game officially ends is a new one but the Pirates and Orioles had a great solution after it happened on Tuesday. Who among us hasn’t experienced a day at work where they just needed to get out of there early? It’s only natural, right? Of course, it’s a
Vaughn Grissom is running away with the Atlanta Braves’ starting shortstop role already. It was his job to lose anyway, but barring some unforeseen spring training catastrophe, Vaughn Grissom should be the Atlanta Braves’ starting shortstop come Opening Day. While the fifth spot in the rotation remains up for grabs after Ian Anderson’s latest unmitigated
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with manager Dave Roberts #30 after a win against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 01, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Glendale, Ariz. — The sun shone brightly at Camelback Ranch on
Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miami Marlins. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Look: Basketball and Justin Thomas are the only things that make Nick Saban smile by John Buhler Keith Hernandez had more trouble with Jazz Chisholm’s name than he ever had with the curve. One would think Keith Hernandez would know how to pronounce Jazz Chisholm’s
The Atlanta Braves look like total geniuses after trading for Sean Murphy this past offseason. By trading for catcher Sean Murphy with the Oakland Athletics, the Atlanta Braves are even stronger and more powerful behind the dish than ever before. Atlanta already had an All-Star behind the plate in veteran backstop Travis d’Arnaud. Although the
It is Spring Training Day Two and Rob Manfred has already made a mockery of MLB again. Death, taxes and Rob Manfred finding new and creative ways to alienate baseball fans everywhere. It has been a long, cold, lonely winter, but here comes the sun. Unfortunately, that sun in Florida is none other than the