Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester had fun-loving jokes about his former team, the Chicago Cubs, in his return to Wrigley Field on Monday. Monday was a special day for Chicago Cubs fans, as former ace pitcher and fan favorite Jon Lester made his return to Wrigley Field. The team opted to part ways with Lester
Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers need all the help they can get, and they could change things up by calling up this prospect. The Detroit Tigers entered the 2021 season without very high expectations due to the fact that they are rebuilding and banking on their prospects developing properly. Even with
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 17: Kevin Pillar #11 of the New York Mets is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) What the Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder rematch means for Anthony
Shohei Ohtani continues to make waves every game as he quickly becomes the face of baseball. On Sunday, Shohei Ohtani squared up a four-seam fastball from reigning AL Reliever of the Month and Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes to take the lead for the Angels on a two-run home run in the top of
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the trade market for the Rockies’ Jon Gray, the Astros taking care of their minor leaguers and a potential Albert Pujols fit with the Dodgers. The expectation in the industry remains that the Colorado Rockies will trade Trevor Story. But rival executives believe that his teammate, right-hander Jon
Manny Machado, San Diego Padres, Tommy Edman, St. Louis Cardinals. (Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Alabama football schedule: Predicting the Crimson Tide’s first loss (if they lose at all) by John Buhler Baseball fans just about lost it when Manny Machado decided to slide 20 feet away from the second base bag. During the
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 17: Starting pitcher Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Indians smiles after trying to pick off Willi Castro of the Detroit Tigers at first base during the fourth inning at Comerica Park on September 17, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Shohei Ohtani caps Angels comeback in Boston
Oct 25, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning during the first inning during game five of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports WWE WrestleMania Backlash results and highlights: Roman Reigns retains,
Nick Castellanos, Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Conor McGregor reacts to Charles Oliveira’s stunning win at UFC 262 by Amy Kaplan A Cincinnati Reds fan provided hilarious motivation for Nick Castellanos on Saturday evening. Castellanos is among the most electric power hitters in the game when he’s right, and the slugger delivered with
Even if it would have made for a great story, reuniting with Albert Pujols never really made sense for the St. Louis Cardinals. Albert Pujols won’t be coming back to St. Louis to finish out his Hall of Fame career. While that’s a bit of a bummer from the storytelling point of view, it’s ultimately
Oct 25, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock (41) pitches during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in game three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The reunion is not happening after Albert Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
The Minnesota Twins may be the most disappointing team in baseball right now, and these five players are in line to find themselves on the trade block soon. Coming off back-to-back AL Central titles, and with plenty of questions elsewhere in the division, it felt certain the Minnesota Twins would at least be a playoff
Jose Abreu was removed from the White Sox game against the Royals after colliding with Hunter Dozier near first base. Abreu won the American League MVP in the shortened 2020 season, and is obviously a major factor in the Chicago White Sox’s chances in 2021. The ChiSox are already shorthanded, with Eloy Jimenez and Luis
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could not help but poke fun at new player Albert Pujols. In recent years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have shown they are more than accommodating to bringing in as much big-name talent as possible to help them contend for the World Series. On Saturday, reports indicated that the Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs can bounce back from a three-game losing streak with some positive news on the injury front as Jake Arrieta and Nico Hoerner return. The Cubs will get a boost just when they need it on Friday. Pitcher Jake Arrieta and second baseman Nico Hoerner were activated from the 10-day injured list ahead
The New York Yankees’ injury woes are only getting worse with designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton scratched from Friday’s game against the Orioles. Just when things were starting to look up for the Yankees in the W-L column a new wave of injuries has thrown the club out of whack. An hour before Friday’s game with
Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez refuses to say whether or not he got the COVID-19 vaccine. In the latest string of COVID-19 related news, Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez was recently asked about his vaccine status but refused to give a clear yes or no answer, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. When J.D.
Top Seattle Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic blasted his first major league hit for a two-run home run to prove the hype was very worth it. Who cares that Jarred Kelenic went hitless in his Thursday debut for the Mariners? He more than made up for it on Friday by smashing his first-ever MLB hit right
Former Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, the son of Andy Van Slyke, made a bold insinuation about New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole. Cole is among the best pitchers in all of baseball, as he signed a nine-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees in the 2019-20 offseason. He’s earned every penny of
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 07: Starting pitcher Matt Harvey #32 of the Baltimore Orioles walks off of the mount after the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 7, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Padres facing COVID-19 problem with Eric Hosmer and others
Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger. (Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) Broncos cut Ja’Wuan James after tearing Achilles in classless move by Alicia de Artola The Los Angeles Dodgers can see a light at the end of the tunnel for Cody Bellinger, whose latest injury update suggests his return is nearing. The Dodgers may be getting Cody
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr. dodged a bullet with his latest injury. Acuña’s suffered multiple injuries so far this season despite an MVP-caliber campaign, including a wrist and now ankle ailment. The latter threatened to send him to the injured list, but Brian Snitker assured Braves fans that wasn’t necessary on Friday, even saying
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 22: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels in action against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Former ECW and Impact Wrestling Star Jerome “New Jack” Young dead at 58 by Sam Gladen Shohei Ohtani hit a
Strat-O-Matic claims Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner would have thrown a nine-inning no-hitter in a simulation. Last Sunday, the world witnessed the Arizona Diamondbacks dominate the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader. But all of the attention was focused on the second game, as Madison Bumgarner no-hit the Braves in the seven-inning game. It was the
Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Shohei Ohtani shows off with homer over the Green Monster (Video) by Natalie Abele The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy in a move to help depth after Travis d’Arnaud had to undergo surgery. In the middle of a depth crisis at catcher, the
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 08: Starting pitcher Garrett Richards #43 of the Boston Red Sox throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter in the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 08, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) This edit of Justin Fields in a Bears uniform will pump up
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 25: A general view of a Washington Nationals baseball hat on top of a Wilson baseball glove during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) UFC vet Jay Silva to make KSW return against Michal Kita at
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 17: A general night view of the main entrance of Comerica Park during the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 17, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The Indians defeated the Tigers 10-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Garrett Richards literally headhunts
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MAY 05: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays heads back to the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on May 05, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Vikings and Bears fans troll Packers for signing Blake Bortles by Braulio Perez 3 pitchers
Braves prospect Drew Waters. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Braves are already low on outfielders and nearly lost Ronald Acuña to boot. These three moves would help give them some insurance. There’s no replacement for Ronald Acuña. The Braves know that. That doesn’t mean Atlanta should have some insurance for the star outfielder.