Marcus Stroman didn’t shy away from voicing his displeasure with MLB owners and Commissioner Rob Manfred over the forthcoming delay. In the least shocking development of all time, the negotiations between Major League Baseball and the Players’ Union are not going well. In fact, they’re going terribly. On Tuesday, Jeff Passan reported that “little progress”
The MLB the Show 22 Deluxe Edition cover has been leaked, and New York Yankees fans will love it. Even though there is a lockout, that does not mean MLB is going to be prevented from making video game news. On Monday, Jan. 31, it was officially revealed that Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani
The Chicago Cubs didn’t comment yet again with Sammy Sosa falling short of the 75 percent vote necessary for Cooperstown enshrinement. The Cubs’ falling out with Sosa has been well publicized. The two sides haven’t really been on speaking terms for years, with Sosa finishing out his career with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles.
When you have the richest owner in baseball, money is no object. The Mets seem to be taking that approach to heart. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Steve Cohen’s team is looking to break the bank even after an active spending spree just before the ongoing MLB lockout went into effect. Have heard Mets
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28: Former MLB Players Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz attend The Los Angeles Dodgers Game – World Series – Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Five at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images) Watch: Ben Roethlisberger’s former and
With Carlos Correa wanting a massive contract and the Houston Astros seemingly unwilling to throw money his way, how do fans view the situation? Carlos Correa is one of the most talented players MLB has to offer right now. He’s a fan favorite with the Houston Astros and is widely beloved in the Bayou City
The Atlanta Braves have a Freddie Freeman replacement in mind — Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. He’s expensive, though. Olson could be acquired via trade if Atlanta fails to sign Freeman once the lockout ends. With the players and owners meeting more frequently, the front office must be ready to act on the Freeman
Manager Aaron Boone may have been put on notice by the New York Yankees with their most recent hiring. There was some thought that Aaron Boone wouldn’t be back with the New York Yankees in 2022. The two sides disguised the situation after the 2021 season was through, ultimately deciding to keep the skipper but
The latest Freddie Freeman rumors at the end of January suggest a conclusion could be swift once the MLB lockout ends. Despite the ongoing MLB lockout, Freddie Freeman rumors continue to leak. The latest from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggests there could be an end in sight. The relationship between Freeman and the Atlanta
John Smoltz believes his former Atlanta Braves teammate Fred McGriff should join him in Cooperstown. While Fred McGriff was not elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame the first time around, his former Atlanta Braves teammate John Smoltz believes “Crime Dog” absolutely belongs in Cooperstown. McGriff fell off the ballot after not getting 75 percent of
According to two MLB insiders, the starting shortstop for the Chicago Cubs is likely to be one of two free agents. It won’t be Carlos Correa prowling the infield grass at Wrigley Field around 81 times in 2022 calling himself the starting shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. With the team focused more on relief pitchers
Former big leaguer Jose Canseco blasted MLB and the writers for electing David Ortiz to Cooperstown, while other steroid users were left out. Canseco hasn’t been shy about his past performance-enhancing drug usage. Heck, he did play in the late-80’s and 90’s after all. The former Athletic formed an elite Oakland power duo with Mark
Jul 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the batting cage before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Warriors: How Steph Curry solved his own shooting slump by Mark Powell Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña posted a video of him practicing
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado’s future is far from set in stone, as he has an opt-out in his contract set for the 2022 offseason. The initial expectation was that Arenado would opt out of said deal, hoping instead to get a larger payday and more years added to his contract. Yet, after
The Chicago Cubs don’t seem to be focused on Carlos Correa any longer. Instead, Jed Hoyer and the front office want to add to their bullpen. Despite being connected to Carlos Correa just a few months ago, the Cubs appear to be out at the moment given the shortstop’s decision to switch agencies to Scott
There are many “What If’s” in Boston Red Sox history. What if they never sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees? What if Ted Williams never has to go to war? What if Tony Conigliaro never gets hit in the face with that baseball? What if they never sign David Ortiz in 2003? What if Manny
The Cardinals fired Mike Shildt earlier this offseason, citing philosophical disagreements. Now, Shildt has an opportunity at revenge. Shildt has a new gig as a consultant for player development in the San Diego Padres organization. It’s a natural fit for Shildt, who made his way up the ranks in St. Louis before being let go
Baseball legend Hank Aaron thought Barry Bonds belonged in the Hall of Fame, but the writers disagreed, respectfully. Bonds was denied entry to Cooperstown for the tenth consecutive year. This was his last opportunity to be voted in by the BBWAA. The *Home Run King can still receive such an honor, should he be voted
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens may not have made it into the Hall of Fame on their final year on the ballot, but there is still a path to Cooperstown. The 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame class was revealed on Tuesday, Jan. 25, and it was the final time that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens
The New York Mets have been interested in Josh Hader in the past. Can they make a hypothetical trade with the Milwaukee Brewers work? As the offseason continues and the lockout unfortunately drags on, MLB teams and players are trying to figure out what their futures will look like all while fans try to keep
The Miami Marlins could be an unlikely spoiler this offseason with their reported link to offseason Bryan Reynolds trade rumors. Avisail Garcia wasn’t enough for the Miami Marlins. They want more. They want something at least close to the trio of Marcell Ozuna, Christian Yelich, and Giancarlo Stanton that once swam around their outfield grass
The MLB offseason was interrupted by a lockout which could drag on for some time. While we’re waiting we can assess some of the shakiest moves so far. Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are finally talking about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, but there has been little progress in discussions and the lockout is
Reports suggesting Seiya Suzuki will sign with the Red Sox when the lockout ends might have jumped the gun. The Suzuki market remains open for now, especially considering the Japanese outfielder has yet to meet with any team in person due to the MLB lockout. Reports out of Japan recently indicated that the Red Sox
The Titans’ top receiver recently took to social media to express an interest in playing baseball, asking the San Diego Padres for a workout. Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Michael Jordan… A.J. Brown? Brown thinks with an opportunity, he could be a better baseball player than Michael Jordan was. People forget Jordan’s solid year in the
The Houston Astros’ real Carlos Correa replacement might still be in the minor leagues, assuming the new Scott Boras client does head elsewhere. Correa’s contract demands are seemingly increasing on a day-to-day basis, with the Houston Astros still in the mix. Yet, Jim Crane’s top offer so far is for five years and $160 million.
Anthony Rizzo is considered a solid backup plan for teams that miss out on Freddie Freeman. With Freeman’s free agency in flux, what does that mean for Rizzo? For one, it means Rizzo is waiting to react. For teams like the Braves, Yankees, Dodgers and Blue Jays — all of whom need a first baseman
St. Louis Cardinals great Scott Rolen’s best chance at Cooperstown could come as soon as the next round of voting, in part due to the lack of big names on the ballot. A year without a player getting elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame is just depressing, so to avoid that fate, why not
San Francisco Giants retired player Barry Bonds. (Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) David Ortiz credits Pedro Martinez as he enters Hall of Fame by Gabrielle Starr Barry Bonds was snubbed by the Hall of Fame but he didn’t let bitterness cloud his reaction. Instead, he only shared hearty congratulations to David Ortiz. It had to
Curt Schilling fell short in the Hall of Fame voting this year but his reaction to former Red Sox teammate David Ortiz getting in was a bit surprising. Curt Schilling’s final Hall of Fame ballot came and went, and he’ll remain on the outside, looking in. His former Boston Red Sox teammate, David Ortiz, was
NEW YORK – CIRCA 2001: Roger Clemens #22 of the New York Yankees pitches during an Major League Baseball game circa 2001 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Clemens played for the Yankees from 1999-03 and in 2007. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Watch David Ortiz get the call