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Yasiel Puig (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly offered Yasiel Puig a contract.  With Major League Baseball action set to resume in less than two weeks, veteran outfielder Yasiel Puig, for now, will be watching Opening Day from his couch. However, one team in the AL East is interested in preventing

Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Coming off an NL Central division title in 2019, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to build up their momentum in 2020. The 2020 MLB season is basically a crapshoot all the way around. With a 60-game schedule and players saying they

Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Is Ronald Acuña Jr. poised to win NL MVP with the 2020 Atlanta Braves? Ronald Acuña Jr. is a budding superstar for the Atlanta Braves, but is he ready to be NL MVP? The Braves haven’t had a position player with this much potential

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 18: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Willson Contreras has been mashing in intrasquad scrimmages. The Chicago Cubs, even after a rocky 2019 season, have enough power on offense to contend for both an NL Central title and a pennant. One of the key cogs

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 27: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 27, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Chicago Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo is hoping to be ready for

When it comes to the starting rotations in the American League, there’s no shortage of talent.  Gerrit Cole was the biggest name on the free agency market. Cole didn’t even leave the American League when he took his talent from the Houston Astros to sign a lucrative nine-year deal with the New York Yankees. Other

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 22, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Max Scherzer or Stephen

Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Masahiro Tanaka has seen himself getting drilled in the head “many times.” Masahiro Tanaka has probably watched his scary video more times than you have. Yes, the New York Yankees pitcher admitted he has not only watched the video of him taking a screaming line

Willson Contreras (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Chicago Cubs: It’s good to see such positive energy between the new Cubs manager and his players. Chicago Cubs manager David Ross may be completely unproven in his current role, but he definitely knows how to keep fans on his side. Ross gave heartfelt

Nomar Mazara, #30, Delino DeShields, #3, Asdrubal Cabrera, #14, Texas Rangers, (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) An editorial at The Washington Post points out the bigoted history associated with “Texas Rangers.” A national opinion piece outlines reasons as to why the MLB’s Texas Rangers franchise should consider changing their name. In the wake of

HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 12: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after he was caught stealing third in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) The Houston Astros don’t have the AL West automatically locked up in

Credit: Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images In honor of Tony Fernandez, the Toronto Blue Jays will wear No.1 patches on their uniforms this season. During the upcoming season, in honor of Tony Fernandez, the Toronto Blue Jays will wear commemorative No. 1 patches. A five-time All-Star in 17 major league seasons, including four All-Star

Tyreek Hill gives himself the Crying Jordan treatment after getting Moss’d by Gino Terrell 3 potential landing spots & debuting opponents for Paige VanZant by Chad Porto LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: A general view of the fans looking for the foul ball is seen during the ninth inning of the MLB game between

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 17: Jordan Hicks #49 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 17, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Another big-name MLB player has opted out of the 60-game season. MLB has seen12 players opt out of

Troy Daniels flexing in NBA bubble is all of us in quarantine by Amy Kaplan 5 best Santana Lopez songs from Glee that are still iconic by Mia Johnson MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 04: Logan Morrison #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs the bases during summer workouts at Miller Park on July 04, 2020 in

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Aaron Nola needs to be an ace for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020. The Philadelphia

TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Gerrit Cole is already looking dominant for the New York Yankees.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 21: Joey Bart #67 of the San Francisco Giants poses during the Giants Photo Day on February 21, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) Buster Posey’s absence this season creates a big void for the San Francisco Giants, but top prospect Joey Bart won’t be rushed. On Friday,

Jorge Masvidal celebrates with team on private jet after loss at UFC 251 by Thomas Albano Redskins will officially change their name Monday by Steven Kubitza TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees looks on before the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February

Pablo Sandoval cultivated some serious mass in quarantine (PHOTO) by John Buhler Manny Machado, San Diego Padres. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Manny Machado set the tone for all future batting practice sessions. Manny Machado was born in 1992, so he decided to dress like it was 1992 for some BP. The San Diego Padres

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 02: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Minnesota Twins on August 2, 2019 at the Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 11-9. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Whit Merrifield is one of the MLB’s best hitters. When you think of the

The National League features some of the best rotations in baseball, but there can only be one labeled best. Pitching in the National League is far different from its counterpart, typically, because of the lack of a designated hitter. With a shortened 2020 MLB season thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, both leagues are adopting the

Patrick Mahomes gets cheeky at the American Century Championship by Kimberley Spinney Video showing Jorge Masvidal’s UFC 251 pre-fight warmup has leaked by Amy Kaplan Kevan Smith (Photo by John Capella/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) Tampa Bay Rays player called a ‘pansy’ for wearing a mask. Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kevan Smith, like most MLB players with

Jake Arrieta, Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Jake Arrieta vs. Bryce Harper put on a show in this simulated at-bat. The 2020 MLB season is already weird, so get ready to see some stuff you’ve never seen before. With an unprecedented 60-game season rapidly approaching, big league clubs have reconvened at

Luis Robert (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) Luis Robert showed why he’s going to be a star for the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox have plenty of hype entering the 2020 MLB season. They added the likes of Dallas Keuchel and Yasmani Grandal to join their young, high-upside squad. However, no player has

TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26: Miguel Andújar #41 of the New York Yankees bats during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by John Capella/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) The Yankees need to find a way to keep Miguel Andujar in the lineup. Miguel Andujar