Eric Kay, a former Angels staffer who allegedly supplied fentanyl to now-deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs, was found guilty of two counts related to his death. Kay was found guilty on the following counts — distribution of controlled substances resulting in death and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in relation to Skaggs’ death. While
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is already recruiting Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto to his beloved MLB team, the New York Mets. Even though Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has been in Utah his entire five-year NBA career, his baseball fandom still lies close to home in Elmsford, New York. Mitchell is not only an NBA
Cardinals fans were angry when Albert Pujols left for the Los Angeles Angels in the 2011-12 offseason, but it turns out they didn’t have a leg to stand on. St. Louis sports fans were furious when Albert Pujols left for the Angels after winning a World Series with their beloved Cardinals. It was as if
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred looks on prior to Game One of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Conor McGregor blasts Nate Diaz for downplaying potential trilogy fight
The Atlanta Braves have plenty of competition for first baseman Freddie Freeman once the MLB lockout finally ends. The Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays and more are all in on Freeman, with the first three being the primary suitors discussed up until this point. The Braves remain the favorite to sign Freeman because of his
Braves and Mets fans had a field day trolling the Nationals for low-balling Juan Soto with a contract offer well below his value. Juan Soto is one of the top young players in the game. He might even command a contract worth upwards of $500 million. Apparently, his team, the Nationals, aren’t aware of that.
With the MLB lockout raging on, Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland has to get creative with how he prepares for the coming season. Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland joined The Baseball Insiders podcast to talk about the MLB lockout, his experiences working with the Special Olympics in Denver and going in-depth on the lead-up to his
If the Atlanta Braves want to upgrade their outfield defensively, they could trade for Kevin Kiermaier with the Tampa Bay Rays as an eventual bridge to Cristian Pache down the line. While the universal DH helps the Atlanta Braves out a ton in 2022, they could be at a disadvantage defensively in the centerfield right
Former New York Mets manager Terry Collins was interviewed on SNY Tuesday night, discussing Matt Harvey’s past with the franchise. It didn’t come off well. Harvey discussed his past drug use as part of the Eric Kay trial, involving the death of Harvey’s former teammate Tyler Skaggs. Then of the Los Angeles Angels, Harvey had
Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (18) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning of the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports 5 moves to make the Yankees World Series champions by
Could St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty work as a trade chip by midseason? Flaherty is expected to be the Cardinals’ primary ace heading into the 2022 regular season — whenever that occurs, of course — along with veteran Adam Wainwright. The 26-year-old had a 3.22 ERA in 78.1 innings, along with a 1.060 WHIP.
Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Harvey took the stand in the Eric Kay case on Tuesday afternoon, discussing his old teammate Tyler Skaggs’ unfortunate passing. As the trail of former Angels employee Eric Kay rages on into its seventh day, the prosecution called All-Star pitcher Matt Harvey to the stand. Harvey used to be
Oct 20, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) celebrates with designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of game five of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox
Signing free shortstop Carlos Correa would make the New York Yankees even better World Series champion hopefules. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Yankees aren’t World Series-ready as currently constructed. They need to move fast after the lockout. The standard for the New York Yankees is different from any other baseball team. Nobody has won more
Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) John Ryder beats former champion Daniel Jacobs by decision by Jeremy Herriges UFC 271: Douglas Silva De Andrade shocks with comeback win over bloodied Sergey Morozov (Video) by Adam Stocker Ronald Acuña Jr.’s sweet and simple tweet makes Atlanta Braves fans miss baseball even
Despite Albert Pujols struggles the last few seasons, he’s still got some power left in his bat. Could a return to the Cardinals jumpstart the back end of his career? At 42 years old, Pujols probably only has one or two playable years left. He’s open to playing in MLB again after his recent Dominican
With the universal designated hitter now in place in the National League, the Braves have far less to worry about in any Freddie Freeman contract talks. The hold-up here, of course, is that Freeman wants a six-year contract, while the Braves would rather the deal be worth five seasons or less. Atlanta is cautious of
Boston Red Sox DH JD Martinez Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox may need to find a J.D. Martinez replacement sooner rather than later, as the universal DH could double his market. Martinez had an opt-out this offseason, but instead decided to stay with the Boston Red Sox at least one
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 30: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a single against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) CNN dragged for comparing U.S. men’s hockey
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred promised real progress in the latest round of CBA negotiations on Saturday. Instead, the meeting brought with it more frustration. Billionaires and millionaires both unwilling to budge on core economic issues — where have I heard this before? It’s hard to blame baseball players for wanting their fair share, considering they
The addition of the DH to the National League puts a dent in a reunion between the Boston Red Sox and Kyle Schwarber. The DH is coming to the National League and probably not going away in our lifetime. For the Boston Red Sox, that means 15 more teams became a perfect fit for free
The universal designated hitter eliminates just about any chance that the Atlanta Braves will release Marcell Ozuna, despite his checkered past. Ozuna was arrested — and eventually entered a plea deal for — a domestic violence charge. The details of Ozuna’s incident were grim to say the least, and many wondered if he’d ever be
Marcus Stroman, New York Mets. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) F1 2022 game release date: When is EA’s new Formula 1 video game coming out? by Alicia de Artola After the 76ers traded for James Harden, Meek Mill lost his mind on Twitter by Aryanna Prasad Could there finally be a light at the
With the designated hitter coming to the National League in 2022, it appears MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has cleared a path for the St. Louis Cardinals to bring Albert Pujols home. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed members of the media on Wednesday to discuss progress in negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA. While a resolution
Is Kyle Schwarber the best fit to become the Atlanta Braves DH in 2022? Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The DH is coming to the National League and these four free agents could take on the role for the Atlanta Braves in 2022. Scream as loud as you want at the clouds; the DH
The latest offseason Texas Rangers rumors suggest the team could make a run at a trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. Matt Olson might just be the best player traded this offseason. The Oakland Athletics first baseman has been linked to several teams, mostly those who also have a goal to add Freddie
The St. Louis Cardinals are certain to be active once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached between MLB owners and the MLBPA. According to reporting from St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold, the Cardinals will seek out a couple of relief pitchers. Cards GM Michael Girsch noted that the title of reliever is not
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will reportedly not be charged criminally for sexual assault, but could still face a civil case. Bauer would still have to be reinstated by MLB before he could pitch again, and given the owners and players are currently in a lockout, expect that to loom for quite some time.
With the universal designated hitter position returning in 2022, former Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expressed his desire for the Cubs to re-sign Kyle Schwarber. The MLB lockout meant that there was a pause in news, considering the league and MLB Player’s Association are still negotiating the collective bargaining agreement. On Thursday, Feb. 10, commissioner
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not be criminally charged after sexual assault allegations against him. But what does his future look like? Trevor Bauer was supposed to be a vital piece of the Los Angeles Dodgers defending their World Series title this past season but sexual assault allegations and the subsequent legal proceedings