Cody Bellinger experienced a power drop-off in 2018, but he sounds confident he’ll rebound nicely this year. Upon arriving in the big leagues in 2017 Cody Bellinger was a revelation, hitting 39 home runs and driving in 97 along with a .933 OPS on his way to winning NL Rookie of the Year. He also
If Dustin Pedroia could go back in time, he would choose not to have surgery on his knee in 2017, which may have allowed him to play more in 2018. Dustin Pedroia is one of the all-time great second basemen in Boston Red Sox history. He’s a former American League MVP. But during the 2018
Bartolo Colon is the oldest player in the MLB and has been enjoying every day of baseball for the last 21 years, his 45th birthday being no different. The Rangers took it upon themselves to make Bartolo Colon’s 45th birthday special. So, they celebrated with a cake in the clubhouse, then proceeded to smash it
These five Toronto Blue Jays have the most to gain with a strong showing in Spring Training, beginning Thursday in Dunedin, Florida The Toronto Blue Jays report to Dunedin for the start of Spring Training on Thursday with more questions than answers about how their lineup will look in 2019. The Blue Jays are committed
The Minnesota Twins have no real money committed beyond this season, and they’re making an aggressive bet on a breakout from Jorge Polanco. With another slow MLB free agent market this offseason, contract extensions might start coming in droves. After a previous report the Minnesota Twins were optimistic about contract extensions for multiple young core
The Yankees have a great shot to end their World Series drought in 2019, but don’t expect things to go exactly according to plan for New York. Most Yankee fans enter the 2019 season with the belief that anything less than a 28th World Series title will be deemed a failure. Manager Aaron Boone’s team
Luis Severino and the Yankees may end up battling in arbitration, but Brian Cashman would prefer to reach a long-term deal with the team’s ace. The Yankees know just how ugly the arbitration process can be. They went through a tense battle with Dellin Betances back in 2017 and they want to avoid the same
Aaron Nola has a new contract, and the Philadelphia Phillies have secured one the rising aces in baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies are clearly looking to make a final push to the postseason this year, with some significant trades and lingering in Bryce Harper rumors. On that note, they’ve reportedly agreed to a four-year, $45 million
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised the baseball world after trading their best players in the offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates have shocked us all over the first week of the MLB season. They have a deep lineup that scores runs consistently, and a solid pitching staff that could help them maintain their current pace as the
Jacob deGrom is in line for a new contract soon, but he has set a deadline for negotiations with the New York Mets as a new season gets closer. MLB spring training is getting started this week, and a big chunk of free agents remain available. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is not one
MIAMI, FL – JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Thailand-based American Emilio Urrutia aims to snap out of slump in Bangkok by FanSided Staff Why Kyler Murray is 2019’s best quarterback
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 03: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (8) looks on during team workouts on October 3, 2018, one day before the 2018 National League Division Series kicks off between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Martial’s departure sealed Manchester United’s fate
Miller Park has been a fitting name for the home of the Milwaukee Brewers, but that’s set to change in 2021. Since it opened for games in 2001, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers has been called Miller Park. Miller Brewing was a fitting naming sponsor, given the team’s nickname. But according to the Milwaukee
Not even $4.5 million could convince Kyler Murray to play baseball, and now MLB has been dealt another crushing publicity blow. Kyler Murray has officially chosen football over baseball, which begs the question of who will break something first: His baseball agent, the commissioner of baseball, or the guy who drafted him to the wrong
Chris Sale is very well known for being skinny, but he has spent this offseason working to bulk up a little bit. Chris Sale has been pitching in Major League Baseball since 2010, splitting time between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. One of his most noticeable features, other than his knee-buckling
In filming the next episode of “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” the show’s host and Miami Marlins executive Derek Jeter exchanged words in a way that will rival any spat between cast members of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives.” Over the years on HBO, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” has covered a myriad of serious topics
TORONTO, ON – JULY 7: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees reacts after being called out on strikes in the sixth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 7, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) Spring training isn’t a vacation for the
Bryce Harper remains without a team just days before spring training, and the Giants are reportedly interested in signing him to a short-term deal. It’s crazy to think that it could even come to this, but the possibility of Bryce Harper signing a short-term deal could be growing by the day. It still seems unlikely,
As we inch closer to Spring Training, let us take a look at next year’s free agent class, and each MLB team’s biggest free agent signing next winter. The 2019 MLB season is on the horizon, as teams will be reporting to Spring Training next month. Last year, we saw the Boston Red Sox with
Buy very high one these pitchers that people seem to be selling low on for some reason. A pitcher is arguably the most important player on the baseball diamond; how he does usually decides whether or not his team will win. A pitcher is just as important in Fantasy Baseball, your pitchers could make or
Madison Bumgarner doesn’t like the idea of the Giants potentially using an ‘opener’ in games, and he has every right to feel that way. If you ask Madison Bumgarner how he feels about Major League Baseball teams using an “opener” on the mound to start games, he’ll probably be pretty honest with you. He doesn’t
Miguel Cabrera is out for the season with a ruptured left bicep, but what does his future hold? There isn’t much to watch for this season for Tigers fans, and arguably the brightest light to look at was Miguel Cabrera. Unfortunately, that light was extinguished this week when the future Hall of Famer suffered a
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 08: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets in action against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on June 8, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Mets 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Tiger’s putting woes continue
The Miami Marlins trade good players on a regular basis, but their history of parting with their best players is even worse than you think. After World Series wins in 1997 and 2003, the Marlins proceeded to trade multiple good players in the following months. Money concerns were clearly the lead reason, generally as a
Francisco Lindor is expected to miss extended time with a calf issue, so what should the Cleveland Indians and fantasy baseball owners do now? With spring training approaching, the Cleveland Indians have been dealt a significant blow. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, shortstop Francisco Lindor suffered a strained calf while working out recently
Sooner or later, there will probably be a universal DH in Major League Baseball. But luckily for National League enthusiasts, it won’t happen for a few more years. If you’re a fan of a National League team, or just a baseball purist who is sick and tired of the designated hitter, you don’t have to
Even though they tied for the National League lead with 95 wins, the Chicago Cubs won’t be playing in a postseason series this year — because they couldn’t win when they needed to. The Chicago Cubs should be playing in the National League Division Series, without a doubt. For most of the 2018 season, the
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games by the MLB, and that doesn’t seem like enough. After a lengthy investigation by Major League Baseball into allegations that he abused his wife, Addison Russell has been suspended for 40 games. Word of the alleged abuse first surfaced months ago when a friend of his
In an offseason where they have been in the middle of many rumors, the Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly landed J.T. Realmuto in a trade with the Miami Marlins. According to reports, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins for fellow catcher Jorge Alfaro, prospect pitchers Sixto Sanchez and Will
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Baseball Hall of Famer and pioneer Frank Robinson has passed away at age 83. News had surfaced recently that Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was not doing well health-wise, as he continued to battle bone cancer. On Thursday, numerous reports confirmed Robinson has passed away at age 83.