The New York Yankees have a pressing need at shortstop, and they can not bank heavily on prospect Anthony Volpe. The New York Yankees have been the story of the Hot Stove season before it entered the lockout, but for sitting idle while a bunch of the top free agents signed elsewhere. General manager Brian
The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the Atlanta Braves’ biggest threats in their pursuit of free agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman is a California kid, so if he fails to re-sign with the Braves for whatever reason, the Dodgers could be a solid backup plan. The 32-year-old wants a six-year deal worth about $30
Yankees’ Rachel Balkovec makes history as first female manager in affiliated professional baseball history The rise of women in baseball continues with another historic hire. Rachel Balkovec is the new manager of the Tampa Tarpons, the Low-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Her hire makes her the first female manager in affiliated professional baseball
Travis d’Arnaud, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) 2021 NFL playoffs: AFC playoff bracket and schedule by Ethan Lee The Atlanta Braves could consider trading veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud, especially considering the other options they have available long-term. The Braves currently have two catchers on the wrong side of 30 in d’Arnaud and Manny
Does Clayton Kershaw attending a Dallas Mavericks game confirm his interest in joining the Texas Rangers, or is this just circumstance? Kershaw has been connected to the Rangers all offseason, despite having spent his entire career thus far with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old has one more chance to cash in on a free-agent
While buzz connecting free agent shortstop Carlos Correa to the Chicago Cubs has increased during the MLB lockout, Ken Rosenthal believes it’s just noise. Correa still needs a home, in part due to the work stoppage initiated by MLB team owners. The top free agent shortstop on the market wants a contract within the range
Seiya Suzuki. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images) Celtics rumors: Isaiah Thomas says Boston doesn’t want him back by Aryanna Prasad St. Louis Cardinals cancel fan event due to MLB lockout by Alicia de Artola Seiya Suzuki could sign with the Boston Red Sox in his high-profile free agency, especially if a recent interview is any indication.
As the clock begins to really tick on Gary Sheffield being voted into the Hall of Fame, one big factor stands to hold back his candidacy. The headline of the upcoming final results of the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame vote rests on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens being in their 10th and final year
Although the Cardinals are developing Nolan Gorman for the future, it’s a process that can’t be rushed — the farm system can’t solve their problems yet. Nolan Gorman might be “the Cardinals’ most important prospect”, writes SB Nation’s Blake Newberry. Newberry is right: while other young prospects are developing well in the minor leagues, Gorman
St. Louis Cardinals. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Seiya Suzuki drops major hint indicating Red Sox are front-runners to sign him by John Buhler Packers may lose OC Nathaniel Hackett to head-coaching job by John Buhler The St. Louis Cardinals canceled their annual Winter Warm-Up fan event this year because of the ongoing MLB lockout preventing
Andruw Jones is not in Cooperstown just yet for this one reason: He fell of a cliff after leaving the Atlanta Braves. Though his 12-year run with the Atlanta Braves was hall-of-fame-caliber, the latter third of Andruw Jones’ MLB career was anything but that. The Willemstad, Curaçao native first came on the scene as a 19-year-old
Albert Pujols was on top of the world with the Cardinals. His career since leaving St. Louis highlights just how good he was and how far he has declined. For 10 years, Albert Pujols starred for the St. Louis Cardinals with his bat providing huge numbers. He left in 2012 for Los Angeles and his
The St. Louis Cardinals could come to regret Nolan Arenado’s contract on the back end, but it’s so worth it in the interim. The Cardinals third baseman adjusted admirably to St. Louis in his first year away from Coors Field. While some of his statistics were the lowest posted in his career, 2021 was still
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 22: Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, and Dwight Evans, former Red Sox players, react to the cheers of fans before a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park on August 22, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by J Rogash/Getty Images) 3 Bears who can’t be brought back for
Alex Rodriguez. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Watch: Did Trent Frederic get away with dirty hit on Kirill Kaprizov? by Scott Rogust ESPN will create an MLB version of the “Manningcast” for Sunday Night Baseball, starring Alex Rodriguez. In 2021, ESPN had huge success with the “Manningcast” on Monday Night Football, featuring Peyton and
Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) gestures after making a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball ‘Manningcast’ featuring A-Rod sounds terrible by Scott Rogust Julius Randle gave New York
Mandatory Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Look: Is Antonio Brown’s ‘Home Alone 2’ Instagram post poke fun at Tom Brady, Bruce Arians? by John Buhler The New York Mets have poached Eric Chavez from the New York Yankees to be their new hitting coach. Just when you thought the New York Yankees haters out there
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on March 21, 2021 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Joe Buck supports Ken Rosenthal: ‘See you in April’
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 14: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Packers safety responds to MVP voter who called Aaron Rodgers a ‘jerk’ by Scott Rogust Former
It appears as if the New York Mets are narrowing down their search to find a new manager. It looks like they’ve found three candidates for the job. The New York Mets are finally getting closer to hiring a new manager. The search that has seemingly lasted forever finally has three finalists for the job.
Boston Red Sox Luis Tiant shared emotional Instagram post regarding the passing of Jim Corsi. The Boston Red Sox fanbase received sad news on Tuesday. Former relief pitcher Jim Corsi passed away at the age of 60 after battles with liver and colon cancer. The news came days after the airing of his emotional interview with
Boston Red Sox fans now have the opportunity to apply to become a scoreboard operator within the famous Fenway Park wall, the Green Monster. The dream for any baseball fan is to become a part of the game, whether it’s making the Jumbotron screen or catching a fly ball in the stands. Now, Red Sox
New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer has no time for teams that tank to make a profit, fielding a team with no intent to win. While Scherzer didn’t mention the likes of the Baltimore Orioles or Pittsburgh Pirates by name, I’ll take his words a step further. Baseball has a tanking problem, as small-market teams
Joc Pederson, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Lorenzo Cain miraculously stays in game after painful collision with fence (Video) by Mark Powell Urban Meyer wants 500 yards each game, apparently losing his mind by John Buhler Joc Pederson made Craig Counsell’s decision to pull Freddy Peralta early a complete disaster. Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc
The Atlanta Braves lineup wouldn’t look the same without Freddie Freeman in it. But how could Brian Snitker adjust it without the face of the franchise available? Freeman is still expected to re-sign with the Braves, and for good reason — he’s familiar with Atlanta’s front office and had plenty of contact with them before
Baseball Hall-of-Fame voters never gave Sammy Sosa a chance at Cooperstown, and it’s a damn shame. 2022 is Sosa’s tenth and final chance at the Hall of Fame. Despite 609 home runs and a career .273/.344/.534 slash line, Sosa is unlikely to earn his opportunity at baseball immortality thanks to the steroid scandal. Sosa’s only
After Ken Rosenthal shared that MLB Network declined to bring him back, there was an outpouring of support from fellow MLB reporters, including Joe Buck. Above all else, journalists are expected to search for and share the truth with as much context as possible. For MLB reporters, this has meant holding the powers that be
The Atlanta Braves must act swiftly and carefully with top free agent Freddie Freeman once the MLB lockout comes to and end. Freeman will decide between the Braves, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Yankees (among any other mystery teams) once the lockout finally comes to an end. Until then, the speculation only grows as to what
Barry Bonds, Westminster Dog Show. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Freddie Freeman drama could hurt Braves for years to come if they aren’t careful by Mark Powell For San Francisco Giants fans hoping Barry Bonds would make it into the Hall of Fame, things aren’t looking good for him at all. The home-run king, San
All four open MLB manager positions have now been filled. Which new hires will be in the best positions to succeed with their new teams? Major League Baseball’s lockout is almost a month old and while there have not been any free-agent signings, every managerial position has finally been filled. The St. Louis Cardinals, who