Jay Glazer (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) Jeff Passan’s jab at Jay Glazer caught us all off-guard in the best of ways. Sports news is rarely disseminated on network television these days, with Twitter timelines serving as the primary place to catch up on updates of any kind. Every now and then, however, we get
Josh Hader (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) The Brewers benefit the most from a shortened MLB season. After finally facing a breakthrough with negotiations for a 2020 MLB season, it’s become clear that such a campaign will be significantly shorter than the originally pre-planned 100 games. The owners are willing to face a financial hit
The Whiteboard: What can the NBA offer this moment? by Ian Levy VARIOUS CITIES, – MARCH 12: Starlin Castro #14 of the Washington Nationals looks on in the dugout against the New York Yankees in the bottom of the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – MAY 31: Demonstrators protest death of George Floyd (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) How is the NFL, MLB and NFL world responding to the George Floyd protests? It’s been a difficult week for America as many of the nation has come together to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands
Fenway Park. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) The MLB Players Association has sent a new proposal to the owners to resume play. The MLB needs to figure out fast if it’s going to have a season or not. With the other professional sports leagues in North America well on their way to returning
A look back at some of the most notable MLB trades that were close to happening and would have changed the course of baseball today. Baseball, like any other sport, is filled with what-if scenarios that make for fascinating debates. From plays that came up just a bit short to free-agent signings that were inches
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball’s iconic franchises. With success and high expectations have come plenty of letdowns. There is a lot of history with the Dodgers franchise. Their roots go back to 1883 when they were founded as the Brooklyn Atlantics. Since their move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, they have become
Here we take a look at the best players in MLB from each position in the 2000s and 2010s, comparing and seeing which decade was better. The 2000s and 2010s were both interesting decades in MLB history. Both decades had their own storylines, their own quirks, their own great teams, and of course, their own
Everyone knows that Pablo Sanchez is the Mike Trout of Backyard Baseball. But what Reese Worthington? Kimmy Eckman? Sally and Ronny Dobbs? I recently got back into Backyard Baseball. I don’t want to know what kind of viruses I may or may not get on my computer soon, but the Mighty Melonheads won the World
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 17: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2019 in New York City. Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 8-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Both
Minnesota Twins OF Max Kepler (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Max Kelper explains why he was wearing a Blue Lives Matter mask after George Floyd’s death. Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler caught some heat for wearing a Blue Lives Matter mask in the wake of George Floyd death at the hands of Minneapolis police
Boston Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Boston Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez is all too familiar with the jeers of the Bronx faithful, and his recent reminder on Twitter will have Yankees fans booing him yet again. Pedro Martinez has been and always will be a New York
LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Tim Tebow #85 of the New York Mets bats during the Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Mets 9-6. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Minor league pitcher Andrew
UFC Vegas: Brok Weaver considers Roosevelt Roberts fight his debut by Marc Charles Spike Carlyle says UFC Vegas fight week protocol has had him ‘frazzled’ by Thomas Albano PITTSBURGH, PA – JUNE 21: Felipe Vazquez #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on June
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 14: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the forth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer and former MLB starter Kyle Lohse are fighting on Twitter.
Mookie Betts at the plate for the Dodgers during spring training. Simpler times. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Mookie Betts this offseason, but the former Boston Red Sox star may never play a single game for them. Mookie Betts will forever have been a member of the Los Angeles
Jared Kelly (Photo courtesy of Gatorade) RHP Jared Kelley of Refugio High School is the 2020 Gatorade National Player of the Year and will be a top pick in June’s MLB Draft. The town of Refugio, Texas (population 2,800) lies 150 miles southwest of Houston. Its claim to fame is as the birthplace of Nolan
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Bryce Harper #3 and Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 18, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Phillies face among the highest expectations going into the 2020 season. This year,
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes vs. Felecia Spencer full fight card by Marc Charles Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Max Scherzer took to Twitter Wednesday night to voice his displeasure with MLB’s proposal, saying the players will not accept further salary reductions. Negotiations between MLB and its players really aren’t going well. On Wednesday night, Washington
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the fifth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 21, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) If the 2020
Trevor Bauer (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer called out super agent Scott Boras in a scathing tweet on Wednesday night. Trevor Bauer is not one to bite his tongue. He proved that again on Wednesday night. The star Cincinnati Reds pitcher took to Twitter for a full-fledged shot at super
5 players who Cardinals need to be great in 2020 by William Schneiderhan MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 26: Robel Garcia #16 of the Chicago Cubs lines out in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 26, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Versatile Cubs infielder Robel Garcia
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images MLBPA reportedly rejects MLB owners’ offer. The 2020 MLB season appears to be nowhere close to beginning. Owners presented the Players Association with their latest offer on Tuesday in an attempt to reach an agreement to start the season. The reaction to it, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan
SURPRISE, ARIZONA – APRIL 07: General view outside of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals spring training facility, Surprise Stadium on April 07, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. According to reports, Major League Baseball is considering a scenario in which all 30 of its teams play an abbreviated regular season without fans in Arizona’s various
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire predicts Pedro Carvalho will be champion, but not while he’s on the throne by Amy Kaplan WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 02: A detail view of a Baby Shark in the Commissioner’s Trophy during a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 26: Mike Ford #36 of the New York Yankees high-fives Austin Romine #28 after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 26, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) Buckle up for the next great New York Yankees
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12: Manny Machado #13 is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres after hitting a solo homerun during the sixth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at PETCO Park on July 12, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) The
Minnesota Vikings all-time Mount Rushmore by Russell S. Baxter Dodger Stadium (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) This fan created a backyard Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles Dodgers fans can be quite a rowdy bunch but after seeing these photos of a backyard creation they can also add creativity to their resume. The MLB shared a series
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – MARCH 08: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Noah Syndergaard is being sued
While home runs are being hit and batters are striking out at record paces, there are still some baseball records that will never be broken. After the 2018 Yankees set the MLB record for most home runs hit in a season, with 267, four teams – including the 2019 Yanks – beat that number the