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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had a lot to say after umpire Jerry Layne got in Jeremy Pena’s face for no good reason. Jerry Layne was on one Tuesday night. While most would think fans at Minute Maid Park came out to watch the Houston Astros face the Minnesota Twins, apparently it was all about

Right when the New York Yankees receive good news about important players returning soon, they are dealt another devastating blow. Center fielder Harrison Bader is back on the Injured List after playing in just 26 games this season. The New York Yankees have hit another setback during their 2023 campaign. The team anticipates some big

The Philadelphia Phillies felt the keen sting of The Friend Zone as they couldn’t get to second base on May 30 against the Mets, shamefully ending a streak. Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen delivered a game that was good enough to beat the rival Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field, giving up

The Atlanta Braves are calling up one of their top pitching prospects in a stunning move to help their need for pitching, DFA’ing Lucas Luetge as well. Pitching as a whole has been a concern for the Atlanta Braves this season despite of the team’s overall success. The rotation has been ravaged by injuries, most

If you asked me if Evan Longoria was still an active MLB player, I probably would have said no. Evan Longoria still plays in the MLB. Which might be news to you considering it was certainly news to me. The third baseman is in the midst of his 16th MLB season, playing for the Arizona

The Blue Jays called a players-only meeting on Thursday after losing their ninth game in 11 and dropping the series to the Rays. Coming off a second-place finish in the AL East last year, the Blue Jays hoped to take a step forward in 2023. Two months into the season, they’re struggling to meet those

After a slow and depressing start to the 2023 season, Julio Rodriguez might have finally been able to find the fire that he was waiting for. At the start of the 2023 season, all Seattle Mariner fans, and baseball fans were looking at Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez to see if he could continue

Pete Alonso got the poops at the worst possible time. Luckily, it motivated him to hit a home run and end his at-bat as early as possible. “This athlete had an ill-timed urge to poop while playing in a professional sports game,” might have had Jeopardy! contestants saying, “Who is Paul Pierce?” up until this

The St. Louis Cardinals have a need to make some upgrades at the trade deadline, and need to deliberate on the future of these players. This season has not been the one St. Louis Cardinals fans dreamed of during Spring Training. It’s not the storybook season for Adam Wainwright to go out with (yet, anyway),

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo had to exit early against the Padres because of a neck injury but the team doesn’t sound too worried. It’s never a good thing seeing a beloved player stumble to his knee in pain after a play at first base. The replays of Anthony Rizzo’s encounter with Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Seattle Mariners’ rookie pitcher is off to a historic start.  It generally takes time for rookies to acclimate to the MLB. It can be a difficult transition from the minors to the big leagues — especially for pitchers, who face new levels of pressure on the mound in front of sold out crowds, throwing

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal ripped the Oakland Athletics, team owner John Fisher, and the league for plans to move the franchise to Las Vegas. If you thought the Oakland Athletics were bad in recent years, those teams have nothing on the ineptitude of the 2023 squad. Through the first 54 games of the season, the

Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford went all out on a dive to get an out at first base in Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Boston Red Sox recently ended their four-game losing streak this past Friday when they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2.  On Saturday, the team had the chance to clinch

The Atlanta Braves’ latest roster move probably indicates Michael Soroka’s return is imminent. A return some three years in the making could be on the horizon for Michael Soroka of the Atlanta Braves. After rupturing his Achilles coming off the mound during the COVID season, the Calgary Flame formerly known as Mike has yet to

The Cubs were embarrassed by the Reds on their home field on Friday night. That should be the nail in the coffin for manager David Ross. Never mind the fact that the Chicago Cubs were shut out. Never mind that they allowed nine runs to the Cincinnati Reds who are 17th in scoring this year.

Trea Turner has been one of the biggest disappointments of the MLB season to date. Can he turn his season around for the Philadelphia Phillies?  The Philadelphia Phillies ended the 2022 season on a bittersweet note — victors in the National League, but losers in the World Series. With Bryce Harper in MVP form and

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. (Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) NFL rumors: 3 worst possible DeAndre Hopkins outcomes for Chiefs by John Buhler NFL Rumors: Potential frontrunner emerges for DeAndre Hopkins by Scott Rogust Yankees manager Aaron Boone was suspended for one game on Friday after picking up three ejections in the span of just

DENVER — For those New York Mets fans who have been wanting to see more of Mark Vientos in the lineup, you’re about to get your wish. Prior to the New York Mets opening a three-game weekend series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies, manager Buck Showalter told reporters outside the Mets clubhouse that Mark

Aaron Boone has faced criticism for his uneven performance in the dugout, but the Yankees manager continues to stand up for his players — and exit games early.  The New York Yankees are 30-22, riding a strong wave of positive momentum and solidifying their place in the American League contenders circle. Even so, manager Aaron

Mets’ Pete Alonso dropped an F-bomb in a post-game interview last week, and Buck Showalter isn’t too happy about it. Uh oh — looks like New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso may have to put some money in the swear jar. Yes, he’s an adult, but he’s an adult playing for Buck Showalter’s team, and

Jun 8, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks over a lineup card in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The beginning of June is just over a week away, but the first-place Milwaukee Brewers have some tough decisions to make

Cubs international prospect Josefrailin Alcántara is reportedly wanted by Dominican National Police as he’s accused of a shooting death.  There’s some news that no one ever wants to see, and such is the case for a Chicago Cubs international prospect, Josefrailin Alcántara. According to a report from Nathaniel Peréz Neró and translated by Héctor Gómez,

How would the MLB standings, both American League and National League, look if ordered by run differential instead of wins and losses?  The MLB season is heating up, with several contenders starting to separate themselves from the pack. The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are kings of the National League, while the Tampa Bay

The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, but that wasn’t the only major development within the organization. Atlanta’s starting rotation deficiency is a well-known fact at this point. Max Fried and Kyle Wright are out long-term, with a mid-July return date for the former as the earliest we’ll see either

On Monday, the Kansas City Royals surprisingly moved on from Hunter Dozier. Here’s why they did it and what’s coming next. In recent weeks, the Kansas City Royals had been internally discussing whether to move on from infielder Hunter Dozier. They had just signed Dozier to a four-year, $25 million contract extension in 2021 that

St. Louis Cardinals superstar Nolan Arenado was unhappy with the ump’s wide strike zone… but why was he ejected?  Welcome to a new installment of the “Ump Show.” A few days ago, the St. Louis Cardinals were blessed with an extremely wide strike zone that may have cost the Dodgers a win. Now, the tables

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch let home plate umpire Nic Lentz know that he was making it all about himself during his ejection on Wednesday. It may be early on in the 2023 MLB season, but there have been a lot of editions of “The Ump Show.” Last week, there was the instance of Alfonso

Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Will Smith puts Marcell Ozuna on blast after Braves-Dodgers drama by Mark Powell Ronald Acuña Jr.’s MVP case was propelled even further by an absolutely wild stolen base on Monday night that caught the Dodgers snoozing. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is quickly cementing

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried is out for the time being with a forearm strain. A recent diagnosis suggested he could be out until August, but one team insider thinks he’ll be back before then. It’s been awhile since the Atlanta Braves received some positive injury news, especially in regards to their starting rotation. Max

The Braves pitching staff likely needs some help with a slew of injuries thinning the ranks but rookie Jared Shuster could be the answer over a trade. The injury bug has hit the Braves in full force with starters Max Fried and Kyle Wright heading for the injury list in the last few weeks along