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We spoke with MLB executives, agents and players to get their thoughts on the state of the MLB lockout and whether games could be in jeopardy. Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are expected to meet again on Saturday to negotiate the CBA. But with pitchers and catchers supposed to report next week, not only

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has no worries he will remain with the club past the 2022 season. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke with The Athletic’s Andy McCullough about the offseason and a potential contract extension with the club that would keep him in Dodger blue past his current contract’s expiration at

The MLB lockout still has no end in sight but, when it does end, the New York Yankees’ first order of business should be clear. Speaking on behalf of all baseball fans, now is the winter of our discontent. The MLB lockout has paused the excitement for the coming season. The quest for the New

One member of the MLBPA says it appears they are united to “protect the integrity of the game” as the lockout between the players and owners lingers on. As we inch closer to what should be the happiest time of year when players gather for spring training in Florida and Arizona, players and owners are

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for domestic violence in May of 2021, and suspended by MLB. Brian Snitker is ready to move forward. Snitker gave an all-encompassing interview with The Athletic last week, in which he discussed Ozuna’s return to the team and the lingering contract issues with Freddie Freeman. As it pertains to

Don’t buy into the hype yet, Cubs fans — an Anthony Rizzo reunion remains significantly unlikely for now. The Cubs don’t necessarily need a first baseman, as Frank Schwindel could get the job done at arguably a higher level for less the cost. However, Rizzo’s name will always ring true in Wrigleyville, meaning any time

Former MLB outfielder and great friend of Derek Jeter, Gerald Williams, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Williams was just 55 years old. He was perhaps best known for his time as a New York Yankee, where he came up through the ranks with Jeter. Williams played five seasons with Jeter before being

The Mets were one of the busiest teams in baseball before the lockout. That won’t stop them from continuing their high level of activity once the lockout is lifted, though. New York has some holes to fill on their roster even after adding Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar. They’ve been tied

The 2016 Chicago Cubs were broken up to near completion last summer with some major trade deadline deals, Anthony Rizzo included. Memories of the curse being lifted are becoming a more distant memory. Fortunately, for those hoping to experience a little bit more of the magic that occurred only a few years ago, the latest

The history of the Atlanta Braves should tell them what most fans have been asking for already: Give Freddie Freeman every dollar he deserves. Eight years can go by fast. That’s how long Freddie Freeman signed an extension for back in early 2014 to remain a member of the Atlanta Braves for nearly the next

Barry Bonds will not be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022 after not getting 76 percent of the vote for the 10th straight year. But can he still get in? Not that it was necessarily unexpected given the narrative from the Baseball Writers of America over the past nine years, but the final

Aug 23, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) stands on the mound with first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) during a pitching change in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Giants poach Patrick Mahomes’ QB coach Mike Kafka to be new

Controversial MLB umpire Joe West is finally retiring, which begs the question: will fellow MLB villain Angel Hernandez call it quits as well? Well, it’s about time: Joe West has finally retired after 45 years as an MLB umpire. West has been announcing his intended retirement for months now, making it clear that 2021 was

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 17: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees in action against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) Shortstop is the Yankees’ most pressing issue heading into next season, but the team also

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker isn’t fretting over the possibility of losing first baseman Freddie Freeman in free agency. Freeman and the Braves are off by exactly one year and $30 million. In baseball contract terms, that’s not exactly all that much. The problem is those concerns have been allowed to fester for months on

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 02: An aerial view at American Family Fields of Phoenix on April 2, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. American Family Fields is the MLB spring training home for the Milwaukee Brewers. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Jaguars take another step in wrong direction, losing franchise icon in the process by Mark Powell

The MLB and MLBPA took another step in the wrong direction, and owners demanded the help of federal mediation to solve their problems. With spring training right around the corner, pitchers and catchers might as well stay far away from facilities in Arizona and Florida — they won’t be in use for quite some time.

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches batting practice before game two of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) The Yankees need to find a shortstop capable of

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 29: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies in action during the game against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on September 29, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Nationals 10-5. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) As the Houston Astros face the possibility of having to

The latest New York Yankees rumors involving the shortstop position shows one possible future for prospect Anthony Volpe. A huge storyline for the New York Yankees this offseason has been one surrounding the shortstop position. If you grew up watching Derek Jeter play the position like a whole generation did, you understand how essential the

The latest St. Louis Cardinals rumors suggest the team will look to add high-leverage relievers to the bullpen. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The latest St. Louis Cardinals rumors say the team will focus on adding high-leverage relief pitchers to their bullpen.  The latest St. Louis Cardinals rumors have set a precedent for our