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The Atlanta Braves signed Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $16 million contract on Friday evening. While the Dodgers got long-time Braves first baseman, Freddie Freeman, the Braves flipped the script and signed long-time Dodger relief pitcher, Kenley Jansen. Jansen was signed to a one-year deal worth $16 million. To make room for Jansen on the

Longtime outfielder Andrew McCutchen finally has the chance to wear No. 24 for the Milwaukee Brewers like his boyhood idol, Ken Griffey Jr., once did.  Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. is a hero to baseball kids growing up in the 1990s, but few could ever call Griffey Jr. a close friend. For Andrew

Pete Alonso, New York Mets. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Brandon Scherff gets huge deal from Jaguars to protect Trevor Lawrence by John Buhler Star New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was in a car accident and he said he feels lucky to be alive.  Some truly scary news has come in on New

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is making plenty of noise at spring training, showcasing his nastiest stuff against Francisco Lindor.  After all the injury setbacks New York Mets hurler Jacob deGrom suffered in the 2021 campaign, fans are ready to see what he can get done in 2022. So far, deGrom is looking like

Eddie Rosario, Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) March Madness 2022: Where is Longwood University? by John Buhler The Atlanta Braves will have several interesting ways of reshaping its lineup without Freddie Freeman as a massive part of it. While the Freddie Freeman era is over, the Atlanta Braves still have one of the

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres bats against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on October 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Women’s NCAA Basketball Flavor Finder by FanSided Staff Raiders sign

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Freddie Freeman are in serious talks over a deal that would pay the first baseman what the Braves weren’t willing to give. Rumors of Freddie Freeman considering the Dodgers are ramping up as the two sides reportedly head deep into negotiations on a deal. According to Ken Rosenthal of The

Zack Greinke is a free agent no more after signing a one-year deal to return to the Kansas City Royals, where he started his career. The tail end of Zack Greinke’s career as a major league pitcher is bringing him back to where it all began. On Wednesday, the 38-year-old righty agreed to a one-year

With a third straight season heading toward some level of peril, Mike Trout’s prime is wasted and it’s no longer the Angels’ fault. For years, the Los Angeles Angels made ill-advised moves that kept them from surrounding Mike Trout with talent to foster team success. The effort was made, the moves just largely didn’t work.

Kris Bryant finally has a new home, as the former MVP and World Series champion is officially off the market.  Now that the MLB Lockout is behind us, the free agency frenzy is satisfyingly kicking up dust. Specifically, if your team is on a spending spree times are good and the thrill of baseball fervor

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright blasted Rob Manfred when talking about the MLB commissioner’s relationship with players. Things looked dire for the 2022 MLB season when the league and MLB PLayer’s Association went deadline after deadline without a deal. Ultimately, the two sides ultimately voted yes to the new collective bargaining agreement, ensuring a

The New York Yankees reportedly agreed to terms with first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday night. The New York Yankees found their shortstop and third baseman in Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson, respectively, in one trade with the Minnesota Twins. That left first base as a position that still needed to be addressed for New

The Houston is reportedly ready to submit a new offer to free agent All-Star Carlos Correa as excitement over a potential return grows among Astros players. Just when it seemed Astros fans would have to accept the departure of Carlos Correa, the tide completely turned. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic added fuel to the fire

The New York Post reported that Freddie Freeman and his team were caught off-guard by the Atlanta Braves decision to trade for Oakland A’s Matt Olson.  The Matt Olson trade to Atlanta seemed to shock all involved, as even Olson seemed a little awestruck as he reacted to the “bittersweet” move back home to Georgia.

Another team has entered the Freddie Freeman rumors bonanza as the Boston Red Sox have thrown their hat in the ring.  One of the biggest names of the MLB Lockout was someone who largely stayed away from the daily CBA drama. Freddie Freeman’s name came up regularly, although it was attached to rumors about what

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. indicated that he had more than one motorcycle accident while on vacation this offseason.  When news broke that Fernando Tatis Jr. arrived at spring training camp with a wrist injury, it was believed that this was a result of a December motorcycle accident Tatis Jr. suffered while on

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker offered a disappointing injury update on the status of pitcher Lance McCullers ahead of MLB Opening Day.  It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, who has spent the winter months rehabbing a flexor strain suffered during the 2021 ALDS series last October. While McCullers made a