Pete Alonso, New York Mets. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Freddie Freeman update: ‘Growing belief’ Freeman will leave Braves and join NL rival by Josh Hill If Freddie Freeman signs with the New York Mets, that means Pete Alonso is no longer playing first base every day. Should the New York Mets win the Freddie
New Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman said he received death threats and was the subject of racial abuse while playing for the Mets. Marcus Stroman has made it no secret that he is glad to be out of New York after signing with the Cubs earlier this offseason. The former Mets pitcher gave another indication of
Several major media outlets are mad that Max Scherzer drove a Porsche to the MLB CBA negotiations After months of cat-and-mouse, MLB and the Players’ Union finally ramped up their negotiations this week, in hopes of ending the lockout and getting Spring Training started. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement by
PITTSBURGH, PA – Jack Flaherty of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 1, 2021 in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Are there any Ukrainian NBA players in the league right now? by Aryanna Prasad Tensions during the MLB lockout remain a bit high but
It’s tough to imagine the MLB lockout ending soon enough to avoid postponing the regular season with the players and owners still so far apart on demands. The MLB lockout is becoming a very real threat to a normal start to the 2022 baseball season. Negotiations aren’t looking good with just a few days left
Oct 7, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz warms up before game one of the 2021 ALDS at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports When the MLB lockout ends, Nelson Cruz will be one of the most coveted free agents looking to sign with a team, but
Former New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, now of the Cubs, took a parting shot at the front office in Queens. Stroman is a Long Island native, so he likely didn’t take his Mets departure well, especially considering New York spent a boatload of money in free agency on pitchers not named, well, Marcus
While official negotiations haven’t taken place in quite some time, sources connecting the Chicago Cubs with Carlos Correa appear to have been way off. The Cubs had been connected to Correa on a seven-year deal, but that now appears unlikely after the latest update from MLB insider Bob Nightengale. Nightengale stated that the Cubs’ trade
Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez. (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) Carlos Correa rumors: MLB insider says Cubs fit is unlikely by Mark Powell Could the Boston Red Sox trade for Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez? ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney expects Chaim Bloom to make a call. Ramirez is on a very affordable contract and coming
The Atlanta Braves do have a backup plan in place in case star first baseman Freddie Freeman leaves, but now even that is threatened. While the Braves are technically barred from speaking with Freeman’s representatives until after the MLB lockout, the latest reports suggest their star first baseman is closer to leaving the ATL than
Legendary Yankees pitcher Goose Gossage is ready to burn another bridge in retirement for the sake of baseball: by punching Rob Manfred in the face. In an interview with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage reveals what he’s been up to these days. “Nothing but burning bridges,” Gossage said, and his
While the MLB lockout keeps Carlos Correa a free agent, Astros fans contemplate whether or not Correa’s social media posts signal a return to Houston. The MLB lockout hasn’t just slowed down the news cycle — it’s also frozen free agents signings in their tracks, leaving some of the MLB’s biggest stars still on the
Oct 12, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a fly ball during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports What is the Panchakarma cleanse that Aaron Rodgers did? by John Buhler Atlanta Braves
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 12: Baseball player Carlos Correa attends UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Cowboys reportedly not expected to tag Dalton Schultz by John Buhler Superstar free agent shortstop Carlos Correa was showcasing a new glove on Instagram and social media detectives
Barry Bonds built a Hall of Fame resume before he went to the Giants. But how would we remember him differently if he never left the Pittsburgh Pirates? Barry Bonds should have presented his second act by now, right? His athletic contemporaries have settled into personas. Newly minted Hall of Famer David Ortiz is a
Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman holds the Commissioner’s Trophy during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports These five moves will help the Atlanta Braves repeat as World Series champions in 2022. The Atlanta Braves will do something in 2022 that
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The White Sox have a history of bungling free agent options at outfield. Are they destined to repeat their mistakes once the MLB lockout thaws? The MLB lockout isn’t necessarily “good” for anyone in baseball, but in the spirit of finding silver linings, the two-month hiatus could be a chance for troubled teams to collect
The New York Mets will shop for an outfielder in round two of free agency once the MLB lockout ends. Kris Bryant will be among the options, per reports. Steve Cohen has splurged so far in free agency, signing the likes of Max Scherzer to the richest AAV in baseball history, and adding Starling Marte, Eduardo
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Freddie Freeman’s future is up in the air, but it’s seeming more and more difficult that he’ll return to the Atlanta Braves. For Atlanta Braves fans everywhere, people just want the lockout to end so the team can finalize things in free agency. It goes without saying, but all eyes will be on superstar first
Boston Red Sox legend Dustin Pedroia had a surprising take on Manny Ramirez and players who take performance-enhancing drugs. Give Pedroia credit for not judging a book by its cover, though the former Red Sox second baseman did state that it’s not how he would go about things. On Ken Rosenthal’s The Athletic Baseball Show
Freddie Freeman is clearly frustrated by the lack of progress in contract negotiations with the Braves, according to Chipper Jones. The Freddie Freeman continues to hang over the Atlanta Braves. The longer it does, the more people will wonder if they’ve missed their shot to bring back the star first baseman. Braves legend Chipper Jones
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has a choice to make: Does he want to be the next Chipper Jones, or the next Tom Glavine? Atlanta Braves franchise cornerstone Freddie Freeman is without a deal entering his age-32 season. As with two of the greatest players in Braves history, Chipper Jones and Tom Glavine, Freeman was drafted
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With universal designated hitter slated to return for 2022, here are four options the Chicago Cub should sign. The status of the 2022 MLB season remains in question with the lockout still in effect. Even with the lack of news, commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that the owners agreed on bringing back the universal designated hitter
Juan Soto rejected a contract extension from the Washington Nationals in hopes of cashing in bigger down the road. There are few outfielders, let alone players in baseball, who are more talented than Juan Soto. As Bryce Harper’s successor in the nation’s capital, he has more than filled the big shoes left behind as the
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract offer before the MLB lockout. He explained his thinking: $350 million is a lot to turn down, but the Nationals star knows what he’s doing in this scenario. Soto is repped by Scott Boras, and is three years away from free agency. There’s
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