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Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) We are through one month of the baseball regular season. Here are some early takeaways from what has been a surprising first 30 days. The first month of the regular season has provided surprises, and disappointments, perhaps no bigger surprise than the Pittsburgh Pirates. But there

The Milwaukee Brewers got a win against the New York Mets during their home opener, but not everything went swimmingly with the pregame ceremonies. Everything went right for the Milwaukee Brewers during their home opener against the New York Mets. Well, almost everything. The Brew Crew walked out of American Family Field (it still feels

MLB (Photo by Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images) What Time does Round 2 start of the NFL Draft? by Josh Wilson Marly Rivera, fired by ESPN on Wednesday, had multiple explosive run-ins with fellow reporters according to investigative reporting. Editor’s note: The following article includes censored references to crass language that are pertinent to the story.  According

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tuesday night was another step in the process for relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen. On a cold, damp evening in Oklahoma City, the 33-year-old Nelson made his first regular-season appearance on a mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2021. Nelson last pitched

With Logan O’Hoppe out for four to six months, the Los Angeles Angels will have to get creative to replace him. Here are four external options. The injury to Logan O’Hoppe is devastating for the Los Angeles Angels for multiple reasons. One, it sidelines one of baseball’s emerging young stars for four to six months.

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a horrendous start to 2023 but their latest roster demotion only makes matters worse. Remember the preseason when everyone had the St. Louis Cardinals ready to run away with the NL Central? That seems like it could’ve been a million years ago after the start the club

There was plenty of buzz in the offseason about the St. Louis Cardinals potentially trading Dylan Carlson. With some of the recent happenings in the Gateway City, is the writing on the wall that a trade could be coming? A switch-hitter, one of the biggest knocks against Carlson right now is that he is struggling

Hunter Brown, Houston Astros. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) The Houston Astros haven’t gotten off to the hottest start in their World Series defense, but 3 players have been MVP-caliber while 1 has been the opposite. There are a lot of expectations put on a team the year after they win the World Series, and

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch spoke out about his decision to bench star shortstop Javy Baez against the Blue Jays. Ironically enough, the Tigers won their third game of the season on Thursday night against the Blue Jays in a contest that featured more off-field drama than anything which occurred on the diamond. Javy Baez,

For weeks, the Pirates had been negotiating a record-breaking deal with Bryan Reynolds. Here’s how the deal ultimately got done. Outfielder Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension that includes a club option for 2031, according to sources familiar with the deal. It includes a six-team

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 04: Oliver Marmol #37 of the St. Louis Cardinals against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park on July 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) Something has to give for the St. Louis Cardinals, as fans are tired of the same excuses made by

Spin rate data paints a questionable picture about the status of foreign substances in the MLB this season. Last week, New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected and subsequently suspended for 10 games for what wound up being an illegal use of rosin. This comes just about two years removed from MLB’s “sticky stuff”

Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves have followed up their 14-4 start to the 2023 season with a four-game losing stream. Some players deserve more blame than others. Outside of the otherworldly start down in St. Pete, there wasn’t a hotter team in baseball to begin the

Jake Woodford, St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals were favorites in the NL Central but are already 6.5 games out of first place and their pitching has been a massive reason why. One would that, if the St. Louis Cardinals were fourth in MLB in batting average, third in

The Cubs botched perfect game was ruined in embarrassing fashion. A still image before the chaos makes it look even worse. Drew Smyly had a perfect game going, and on the other side of the innings, the Chicago Cubs offense was absolutely tearing up the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a perfect Friday afternoon at

The Los Angeles Angels already took a hit with star rookie Logan O’Hoppe going down, but the latest injury update is even worse than expected.  Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe started to show some discomfort with his non-throwing shoulder during the series against the Boston Red Sox but decided to keep playing through

Oakland Athletics Las Vegas Stadium, MLB Vegas Stadium location (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Grizzlies vs. Lakers prediction and odds for Game 4 (How to bet over/under) by Reed Wallach The Oakland A’s appear ready to make a move to Las Vegas… If they do indeed move to the new plot of land they just

The Houston Astros got a great injury update regarding one of their key players. Could a return happen sooner than expected? The Houston Astros have not gotten off to the best of starts to their 2023 season. They were dealt a big blow to their batting order, as Jose Altuve suffered a broken right thumb

The Atlanta Braves cannot keep loathsome Marcell Ozuna on their roster for very much longer. At some point, the Atlanta Braves are just going to have to bite the bullet and cut bait with Marcell Ozuna, despite his albatross of a contract. Ozuna’s four-year deal signed back in February 2021 will go down as the

Give Apple TV credit for having great self-awareness in knowing that its MLB broadcasts stink. Apple TV is admitting to its own GOB Bluth huge mistake when it comes to its MLB broadcasts. The world is becoming increasingly digital, so streaming will be here to stay. It is great in a lot of instances, but

For Josiah Gray, his MLB journey from Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers prospect to Washington Nationals cornerstone of the future continued on Thursday at Coors Field. The last time that Gray took the mound in the Mile High City, it was also the last time that he would pitch in a Los Angeles Dodgers

After about 20 games, contenders and pretenders are beginning to emerge. Here are two teams the Yankees should be concerned about, and one pretender. Most MLB teams have around 20 games under their belts in the 2023 season. It’s been full of adjustments to new rules and changes to the field of play. But one

Marcus Stroman just got all the motivation he needs to continue proving himself after a very hot start with the Chicago Cubs. Marcus Stroman is off to one heck of a start with the Chicago Cubs. Through four starts, Stroman is 2-1 and has given up just 2 runs in 24 innings of play. He

The Tampa Bay Rays tied the modern record for most wins in a row to start the MLB season. With 13 straight wins to start the 2023 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays have made history. Tampa has quickly established itself as the team to beat this MLB season. While there’s plenty of games remaining,

Chicago Cub starting pitcher Drew Smyly lost out on a perfect game after a collision with catcher Yan Gomes. Here is the last time a perfect game and no-hitter took place in MLB. On Friday, there was nearly a perfect game to take place at Wrigley Field, but it ended in the weirdest way possible.

Mar 8, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader (22) looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports It’s always sad to see a player from your favorite team move on to a new club. It makes it a little better

Rebranding the Oakland Athletics in conjunction with the Las Vegas move is the best thing for baseball. In a few years, Oakland Athletics baseball will be no more. Although they have called the Bay Area home for over half a century, all good things must come to an end. From the white cleats, to the green

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 14: Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners doubles during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on April 14, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) The Seattle Mariners finally made it back to the postseason in 2022, but in 2023, there may be some

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was officially suspended for 10 games for his use of rosin, but the ace is expected to appeal the decision. On Thursday, New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected after multiple checks for an illegal foreign substance on his hand. Despite switching gloves and getting approval by

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda had to leave his start against the Boston Red Sox after taking a line drive off of his leg. The Minnesota Twins were looking to end their seven-game road trip with a series win over the Boston Red Sox. The two teams had split the first two games of