Jul 26, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after getting the last out during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Steelers: George Pickens challenges Minkah Fitzpatrick, other DBs in training camp by Alicia de
The Chicago Cubs fall down in this week’s MLB Power Rankings after a questionable trade deadline strategy. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images) Almost a week after the trade deadline, some of the best teams in the MLB Power Rankings are looking stronger than ever. There were huge changes in the MLB Power Rankings after last
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 17: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images) PR maven Crystal Frost a MADWMN making an impact on boxing and life by Jeremy Herriges The
The New York Yankees took a tough loss against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, and fans are convinced the umpires are to blame. The New York Yankees lost 12-9 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Fans are convinced the umpires are to blame for the downfall. Ed Hickox was the umpire for the
The Phillies landed a new outfielder at the MLB trade deadline in Angels centerfield Brandon Marsh. The Philadelphia Phillies just got a centerfielder as they try to make the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. It was an unexpected move as they acquired CF Brandon Marsh from the Los Angeles Angels. It
If you build it, they will come. And by they, I mean two failing professional baseball teams in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs will face the Cincinnati Reds in the now-annual Field of Dreams Game on Thursday, Aug. 11. The uniforms for the showcase were officially revealed on Monday, Aug. 8, and they’ll throw
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina notched his 1,000th hit at Busch Stadium, joining Yogi Bera on a unique perch in MLB history. Busch Stadium III has been one of the primary characters in the story of Yadier Molina’s career. Now the connection between the catcher and the Cardinals‘ ballpark is a piece of MLB history. On
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 07: Jarren Duran #40 of the Boston Red Sox drops a ball hit by Kyle Isbel of the Kansas City Royals in the at Kauffman Stadium on August 07, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) Crazy Braves brain-fart still somehow results in out for Mets (Video)
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani admitted it’s hard to stay motivated on a losing team, which is really bad news for Los Angeles’ chances to keep him. The Angels opted not to deal Shohei Ohtani at the MLB trade deadline, but there are no guarantees they will be able to hold on to him once he
The Minnesota Twins were able to add to their starting rotation, adding Tyler Mahle in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds were one of the biggest sellers at this year’s trade deadline. They got a haul from the Seattle Mariners for starting pitcher Luis Castillo. They moved outfielder Tyler Naquin and pitcher
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini. (Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports) Juan Soto rumors: Where things stand heading into deadline day by Noah Yingling ESPN analyst calls out Browns for their absurd Deshaun Watson statement by Scott Rogust The Trey Mancini trade from the Orioles to the Astros had players and fans in Baltimore trying to
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 05: Michael Fulmer #52 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning of the game at Target Field on August 5, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Blue Jays 6-5 in ten innings. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) There were big
Jun 11, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Home plate umpire Angel Hernandez (5) looks on during the second inning of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Mike Tomlin downplays George Pickens being on first team offense by Rucker Haringey You’d think
ATLANTA, GA – JULY 31: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves tosses the ball while heading back to the dugout during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Cubs: 3 next moves to make after the trade deadline by
Los Angeles Dodgers fans were not exactly happy to see Juan Soto wearing a San Diego Padres uniform. The Juan Soto sweepstakes was an enticing one, as it is not often when a team trades their 23-year-old superstar outfielder. But, that is the decision the Washington Nationals made after Soto turned down a 15-year, $440
Diamondbacks pitching staff takes big hit but you should see the other guy. In a move that certainly is not going to be a major hit with the fans, Caleb Smith of the Arizona Diamondbacks sustained a broken hand. This injury was not sustained on an actual baseball play, but by “punching something that he
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 6: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring a run past Travis d’Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in the second game of a doubleheader at Citi Field on August 6, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by
Oct 8, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (47), the eleventh pitcher for the team in the game, pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning during game three of the 2020 NLDS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Braves trade details: Atlanta adds
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo tried to placate fans with an explanation of the Juan Soto trade but he probably only pissed them off more. Mike Rizzo has a lot of explaining to do in Washington right now. He just traded away superstar Juan Soto for a package of prospects that may or may not pan
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal questioned the Chicago Cubs’ logic for not trading catcher Willson Contreras at the deadline. The MLB trade deadline is over, and most of the names that were expected to be dealt ultimately were. When it comes to the Chicago Cubs, the team shockingly opted against trading catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder
Charlie Morton, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves are raking in copious amounts of cash, meaning they will be big spenders. In the wake of their World Series championship, the Atlanta Braves have become a cash cow. Per Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves’ quarterly revenue increased 20 percent
The updated MLB Power Rankings after the trade deadline. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The MLB Power Rankings look a lot different one day after the MLB trade deadline. How can one day drastically change the MLB Power Rankings? Well, if that day is the MLB trade deadline, you might understand. Rosters look a lot
Yankees infielder Derek Dietrich suspended 50 games for taking banned stimulant. Eight-year MLB veteran Derek Dietrich, who has been playing on a minor-league contract in the New York Yankees system, has been suspended by Major League Baseball for taking a banned stimulant called 1,4-dimethylpentylamine, better known as DMPA. #Yankees Derek Dietrich has received a 50-game
A potential Juan Soto trade remains the talk of the MLB Trade Deadline but these dark horse teams could surprise and try to deal for the superstar. It’s hard to have a conversation about the MLB Trade Deadline at this point without Juan Soto entering it. Whether or not the Washington Nationals, who are reportedly fielding
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 12: Josh Hader #71 of the Milwaukee Brewers. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) MLB drops the hammer on Derek Dietrich for PEDs by Eric Treuden The Brewers recently traded away closer Josh Hader, and it’s coming back to haunt them. Milwaukee recently traded Hader to the San Diego Padres, and they’ve
The Chicago Cubs had two of the hottest trade deadline targets available in Willson Contreras and Ian Happ. They traded neither of them by the 6:00 p.m. ET deadline on Aug. 2. The Chicago Cubs were obvious sellers entering the trade deadline, and the expectation was that catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder Ian Happ would
The New York Mets have been pursuing some catching help with Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. Now, they have competition. Offense has been very low at the catching position in recent years as only seven teams enter Tuesday with an offensive production above league average at the catching position. The New York Mets are no exception
In most cases calling an athlete a ‘unicorn’ is an overused trope, but in the case of Justin Verlander it fits perfectly. Verlander is a lot of things. Among them: 39 years old, the undisputed ace of one of the best rotations in baseball and he’s going to be a free agent when the season
BOSTON, MA – JULY 29: Yolmer Sánchez #47 of the Boston Red Sox throws during the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 29, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Expect these three Red Sox players to be gone from the roster by
There’s no such thing as too much pitching, unless you’re the New York Yankees. Why did Brian Cashman trade Jordan Montgomery at the deadline? Montgomery was traded from an excess — at least that’s how Cashman reportedly viewed it. Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Cashman and the Yankees believe outfielder Harrison Bader to be