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DENVER — Chalk it up to an early-season run of success or whatever you like, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are feeling quite good about where they are heading to start the 2023 campaign. During Pittsburgh’s pair of wins in Denver against the Colorado Rockies (coming off a split of a four-game set in St. Louis),

Max Scherzer was ejected from the Mets game against the Dodgers for sticky stuff, but the pitcher is maintaining his innocence that he only used rosin. During the fourth inning of Wednesday’s matinee between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, Mets ace Max Scherzer was tossed after the umpires found sticky stuff on

With the new pitch clock that is being used this season, baseball games are starting to move faster which is causing concern for concessions and beer sales. Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm doesn’t care. With the new pitch clock rule, it has been discovered in the first week that baseball games have been on average, 31

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer could actually face suspension following his ejection for arguing with umpires during a sticky substance check. Yet another New York starting pitcher was the subject of a illegal foreign substance check. But this time, a pitcher was actually ejected from the game. Mets ace Max Scherzer was ejected

Yankees fans will just about fall to pieces after hearing these injury updates on stars Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodon. There’s no good way to deliver bad injury news, so out with it: the New York Yankees may be without Giancarlo Stanton for the next six weeks or longer, and Carlos Rodon recently had to

The Atlantic League, thanks to MLB, will be testing out one new rule that has no logical explanation of why it’s necessary at all. The Atlantic League has been the testing ground for all the new MLB rule changes that went into effect this season. The bigger bases, the automated strike zones using TrackMan technology,

The St. Louis Cardinals sent down reliever Andre Pallante, meaning Jordan Hicks remains in the bullpen despite his recent struggles. Less than a day after giving up a grand slam to Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Pavin Smith, the St. Louis Cardinals have sent down relief pitcher Andre Pallante. Pallante was a surprising choice to make the

Atlanta Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom has taken the doubt about his defensive ability to heart, and he can’t wait to prove us all wrong. If there’s anything to worry about with Vaughn Grissom’s transition to a full-time shortstop, it’s his ability on defense. Grissom isn’t a natural shortstop, and he’s a little tall to play

Atlanta Braves legend Greg Maddux had plenty of good things to say about Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani. Before you even think it — no, this is not some bizarre attempt to recruit Shohei Ohtani to the Atlanta Braves. Alex Anthopoulos may explore that option this offseason when Ohtani is a free agent,

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol has made an adjustment to how the St. Louis Cardinals will use Jordan Hicks moving forward. Jordan Hicks has gotten lots of opportunities this year with the St. Louis Cardinals, coming in to relieve in seven games so far in 2023. His outings have gone entirely poorly, achieving a 12.71 ERA

Phillies OF Bryce Harper still has no clear timetable for his return, but he may be back sooner than later if he skips a step in his rehab. Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hasn’t played since the 2022 World Series due to a torn UCL in his right elbow, and according to recent reports, he’s

In a league where starting pitching is at a premium and teams rarely have enough to field a solid five-man rotation, the Houston Astros have had a glut. Gerrit Cole opts for the Evil Empire in free agency? No problem, just call up Cristian Javier who’ll give up only 6.0 hits and strike out 8.9

Apr 4, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer (21) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports NFL Rumors: An updated trade package to send Aaron Rodgers to Jets by Scott Rogust More worry about injuries has started

Things are not going very well a year-plus in, so do the Detroit Tigers have any way to get out of Javier Baez’s contract? The Detroit Tigers showed evidence they wanted to get things on a better track when they signed shortstop Javier Baez to a six-year, $140 million contract after the 2021 season. Ideally,

Apr 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Kris Bryant (23) receives a greeting from third base coach Warren Schaeffer (34) after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Special Bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $1, Win $200 GUARANTEED by

The Tampa Bay Rays have begun the 2023 season by winning a remarkable 13 games in a row, tying a record for the modern era. When will this streak end? The Tampa Bay Rays have won a ridiculous 13 games in a row to begin the 2023 season. It’s the longest winning streak in franchise

White Sox starter Mike Clevinger, who previously faced an MLB investigation for domestic violence, warmed up in Chicago to ‘Gold Digger’ by Kanye West. The mother of Mike Clevinger’s child alleged that the White Sox pitcher abused her and their child physically and emotionally. An MLB investigation did not turn up sufficient evidence to suspend

The New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil led the MLB in batting average last year at .326. Is he the most professional hitter in the game right now? When I was growing up, the baseball phrase “professional hitter” was synonymous with only one player: Tony Gwynn. Gwynn was a hit machine, the type of pure hitter

Fenway Sports Group isn’t messing around. If Chaim Bloom can’t turn around the Boston Red Sox, someone else will. Yes, it’s an entirely different sport, but it’s important to notice the patterns of any ownership group. FSG owns the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, which missed the postseason for the first time in 17 seasons. Pittsburgh won

BOSTON, MA – JULY 6: Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) The Boston Red Sox are in an early-season tailspin, and there’s plenty of

The Orioles are celebrating home runs with a beer-less beer funnel which makes them the winner of the home run celebration derby. Over the last few years we’ve seen turnover props take over college football. The phenomenon is now taking over baseball with home run props. And the Orioles just won first prize. After home

Vaughn Grissom, Atlanta Braves (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Injuries have ravaged the Braves early in 2023, but who are the ideal replacements for Max Fried, Travis d’Arnaud, Michael Harris II and Orlando Arcia? When you just look at the numbers for the start of the 2023 season for the Atlanta Braves,

Vaughn Grissom, Atlanta Braves (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) CM Punk AEW return rumors: Everything to know by Scott Rogust Orlando Arcia will miss time after fracturing his left wrist. Here’s how the Atlanta Braves will fill the shortstop position in the meantime. With Orlando Arcia going on the Injured List due to

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs extended outfielder Ian Happ. Here’s what the deal means for Happ, the Cubs, and 2023-2024 free agency. Early in spring training, outfielder Ian Happ sounded ready to test free agency after the 2023 season. Happ and the Chicago Cubs had discussions about a long-term extension, but were unable to find middle

In what can only be described as the ultimate ump show, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for 100-percent correct. In case you haven’t seen it, allow me to set the scene. In a game against the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Yankees allowed two of the first three batters to reach base,

The Texas Rangers’ huge free agent signing, Jacob deGrom, was shelled by the Philadelphia Phillies in his debut with the team on Opening Day. The Texas Rangers‘ goal was to bolster their starting rotation for the 2023 season, so they could begin contending out of the AL West division. Their big move of the offseason

Tyler O’Neill has been the subject of drama recently. This is no reason for the St. Louis Cardinals to trade him now, however.  When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol publicly criticized outfielder Tyler O’Neill for a perceived lack of hustle, fans around baseball saw it as a sign of discontent. Once the initial spat

Sean Murphy, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) The Braves have been hit with brutal injury luck early in 2023 with Max Fried, Travis d’Arnaud and Michael Harris II on the IL. Time for players to step up. Even if it’s been a good overall start for the Atlanta Braves in the

Jordan Hicks of the St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a rocky start to begin the 2023. Which three players are most to blame for the Cards slow start to the season? Oh my, weren’t the St. Louis Cardinals supposed to be the class of

Fire in the hole! Braves’ Matt Olson just hit a crackling beauty of a homer that was heard all ’round Georgia.  On Tuesday, night, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson put his name onto the way-too-early MVP ballot with his team-high fourth homer of the season. In the second game of the series against the