The Gerrit Cole vs. Casey Mize pitching matchup on Thursday in Lakeland came out in favor of the No. 1 ranked RHP prospect and not the big league star. The better pitcher in Thursday afternoon’s spring training matchup between the Tigers and Yankees in Lakeland wasn’t the reigning Major League strikeout champion, the player who
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The mayor of Beverly Hills has written an open letter saying that in the wake of the Houston Astros cheating scandal, the local little league will no longer use the Astros name. Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch previously spoke with FanSided about why the Astros’ 2017 World Series title should be vacated in the wake
The San Francisco Giants are hoping they found something special in lefty reliever Yapson Gomez, but even if he doesn’t make the team, the pitcher went viral yesterday because of his strange pitching motion. The Giants are entering the 2020 season with lowered expectations, coming off a 77-win season and offseason where a franchise face
The Milwaukee Brewers are rewarding Christian Yelich for two great years by signing the former NL MVP to an extension that puts him among the game’s elite The Milwaukee Brewers don’t rank among baseball’s large-payroll clubs and usually act accordingly, letting players leave rather than sign big contracts. Not this time, though, because in Christian
Trevor Bauer took his Astros’ trolling to a new level on Monday, signaling openly to a batter what was coming. Trevor Bauer has been one of the more outspoken players regarding the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal from the very beginning. As the scandal has stayed in the news, Bauer helped fuel the buzzer-wearing theory and then
Yasiel Puig remains available as spring training continues, and these five MLB teams should consider signing him. Look at any list of the top MLB free agents written going into this past offseason, and Yasiel Puig is the only one who remains available now that we’re into March. As the start of the regular season
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 4: Jose Bautista #23 of the Atlanta Braves throws out a runner in the eighth inning during the game against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on May 4, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) Jose Bautista, who slugged 344 home runs in his career, wants back
Despite making Gerrit Cole the highest-paid pitcher in league history the Yankees rotation is looking really thin now that Luis Severino is having Tommy John surgery. The New York Yankees overcoming injuries is nothing new after having as many as 25 players spend time on the IL last season. But it was announced Tuesday that
Blue Jays RHP prospect Nate Pearson can throw over 100 mph and dominate even big league hitters, something he did on Tuesday in his spring debut Toronto Blue Jays prospect Nate Pearson is six-foot-six of unadulterated fury. His fastball consistently hovers around 100 mph and has even reached 104 on the radar gun. His slider
As we look towards the upcoming 2020 MLB season, the Houston Astros have undoubtedly become the new villains in baseball. There are a lot of reasons to hate the Houston Astros right now; for a few years now, they have positioned themselves as the ‘new thing,’ the smartest, most analytics-focused team in the MLB, and
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: Gerrit Cole and Manager, Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees pose for a photo at Yankee Stadium during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Spring training is a time for eternal optimism among all
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 13: Alex Bregman #2 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros look on as owner Jim Crane reads a prepared statement during a press conference at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 13, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) These five
From Giancarlo Stanton’s resurgence to Garrett Richards’ return to form, here is a closer look at five MLB players who are ready to bounce back in 2020. Baseball loves a good comeback story. Whether it is a player returning from a major injury or a resurgence in performance after a horrid season, comeback stories always
Some fans trying to have fun at the Houston Astros expense at their Spring Training opener ran into ballpark security. This is a totally different kind of sign stealing. Isn’t it ironic? MLB fans who came out to the Astros Spring Training opening game — against the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals, their co-tenants
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees reacts after retiring the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in game five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) UFC Auckland: Is Angela Hill really
There’s no denying J.T. Realmuto’s status as an elite catcher, but the Philadelphia Phillies have to be thinking cautiously about a long-term deal. J.T. Realmuto led all catchers in fWAR last year, (5.7) his first with the Philadelphia Phillies after being acquired from the Miami Marlins. He set career-highs in home runs (25) and RBIs
As we head into the 2020 MLB season, here are five players who already have strong Hall of Fame cases who could become locks with a good season. As spring training opens, there are plenty of big-picture storylines to get us to Opening Day, from the continued Astros mess to possible playoff changes. The 2020
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros (L) celebrates in the clubhouse with teammates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) UFC Auckland: Jalin
NBA superstar LeBron James shared his thoughts on the Houston Astros cheating scandal and the impact it’s having on the MLB players. LeBron James speaks and people tend to listen, regardless of the topic. So when the 35-year-old took to social media on Tuesday to share how he’d feel should someone attempt to cheat him
No one doubts Aaron Judge’s talent, but the Yankees slugger is already dealing with a shoulder issue down at spring training. Tuesday is only the second day of spring training for position players around baseball, so it’s concerning to see players limited with physical issues, even if out of an abundance of caution. On that
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 23: Houston Astros fans cheer during Game 2 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Would the Buccaneers be smart to retain Jameis Winston? by