New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was already in midseason form in his first spring training start on Saturday. There is a ton of excitement following the New York Mets this spring. They have a new owner in Steve Cohen and new big-name players like catcher James McCann and shortstop Francisco Lindor. Those two acquisitions
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After getting hit by a pitch on Friday, Javier Baez returned to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for batting practice. The Chicago Cubs made minimal moves this Hot Stove season, with the exceptions being the signings of pitcher Jake Arrieta and outfielder Joc Pederson. While in cost-cutting mode, the Cubs do stand a chance of
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 12: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs waits in the on deck circle in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 12, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Browns: Wyatt Teller’s offseason activities include carrying full-grown alligators (Video) by John Buhler Raiders
Shohei Ohtani made his first start of Spring Training on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and looked to be back to the pitcher he was in 2018. The stuff wasn’t as good as it can be, but for the Los Angeles Angels, watching Shohei Ohtani pitch in a game for the first time this spring,
Freddie Freeman, Mike Foltynewicz, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Angels: Shohei Ohtani’s spring pitching debut a step in right direction by David Salituro Freddie Freeman had a good time trolling Mike Foltynewicz at his former Atlanta Braves teammate’s expense. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman may be the reigning NL MVP, but he
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 14: Cristian Pache #14 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 14, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) Hawks will replace head
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Marcus Stroman, New York Mets. (Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) Astros: Zack Greinke chasing rare milestone for pitchers at the plate by John Buhler Marcus Stroman has an odd pregame routine, but then again, this is baseball after all. Wade Boggs used to eat chicken and Marcus Stroman toes the opposite side of the
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Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres, 1-0, on Monday afternoon. Hendricks has already been tabbed as the Cubs Opening Day starter, and in consideration with that honor also got the team’s first opportunity to take the bump in spring training. So far, so good for Hendricks, as he pitched two
Domingo German’s return from a domestic violence suspension created drama in the Yankees clubhouse. Before German commented publicly to the media, or even his teammates for that matter, one of the Yankees most prominent voices spoke out at a press conference and via his public social media platform, suggesting the 28-year-old wouldn’t be welcomed back
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis holds nothing back on how he feels about the Houston Astros scandal. He thinks their players need “a beating.” The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has set the baseball world ablaze and lit a fire under opposing players as they report for spring training. For a sport as reserved and entrenched