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Free Agency Season Has Finally Heated Up
The free agency season is finally heating up even though we are just starting December and frigid air is starting to hit the country. The bullpen market has seen action the last two days. Wednesday night Yusmeiro Petit was signed by... More of this article »
If Giants Cannot Land Stanton They May Take McCutchen
The San Francisco Giants are said to have an interest in outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The Giants need to upgrade their outfield defense in center and reportedly have signaled interest in Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen. Reports say... More of this article »
Yankees Manager Candidates List Now Includes Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran a likely future member of the baseball Hall of Fame announced his retirement in early November after he won his first MLB World Series title with the Houston Astros. At the time of his retirement announcement, Beltran... More of this article »
Source: Texas Rangers Sign Doug Fister to Free Agent Deal
As winter approaches, the Texas Rangers front office knows it needs to strengthen its starting rotation before spring training. Sources said late Sunday that the Rangers started that process by agreeing to a deal with starting pitcher... More of this article »
Top Three Free Agent Relievers Available This Winter
Last winter, it seemed that relievers were the center of attention, thanks to top closers such as Kenley Jansen, Aroldis Chapman and Mark Melancon all on the open market. Those three closers combined signed for $228 million with the... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays Launch Internal Investigation on PED Use
According to the press in Canada, the Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays launched an internal investigation after six of their players with minor league affiliates tested positive for use of performance-enhancing drugs. Ross... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Start Offseason With a Bang: Three Trades Over Four Days
For those that know how Jerry Dipoto operates, three trades in just four days might not be that fast of a pace. Since the Seattle Mariners named Dipoto as their general manager in September of 2015, no Major League Baseball team has... More of this article »
MLB Commissioner: New Rule for Pace-of-Play in 2018
Once again, another offseason and another topic taking center stage, with this year’s being the pace of play. Major League Baseball wants to cut the time to play each game to make them more exciting. They don’t like batters taking... More of this article »
Alex Cobb Could Be Good Fit for Cubs
The 2017 World Series is behind us as are the handing out of major awards for both leagues. That means teams can now focus on signing of free agents and making trades during the winter break before returning for spring training in... More of this article »
Joey Votto Is One of Baseball’s Best Hitters
Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto is a finalist for the National League MVP award, and that surprised many. One host on a baseball television show was upset that Votto could end up that high playing for a team that was 68-94. One can... More of this article »
Hunter Pence May Become Part-Time Player
As new additions to their team are contemplated by the front office of the San Francisco Giants to their outfield, some veterans might have to become accustomed to different roles when the 2018 season rolls around. The Giants have... More of this article »
Perfect 300 Bowled by Red Sox Right Fielder Mookie Betts
Boston Red Sox All-Star right fielder Mookie Betts is more than just a bowling aficionado, as he rolled a perfect 300 on Sunday during a qualifying round in Reno, Nevada for the World Series of Bowling. During an interview on the PBA... More of this article »
Brandon Morrow Becomes Hot Commodity
Free agent Brandon Morrow has some good possibilities awaiting him during the winter. He is coming off a strong season with the National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the bullpen, and his historic performance during the postseason... More of this article »
Red Sox Want Sluggers, Giancarlo Stanton May Become Available
After cutting back their payroll in 2017, the Boston Red Sox have cash to spend big during the current offseason. Boston spent plenty during 2017 nonetheless as the team maintained one of baseball’s highest paid rosters. However,... More of this article »
Rangers Able to Pay More for Shohei Otani Than Others
The Texas Rangers followed by the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins can pay the most for international free agent Shohei Otani. The highly touted amateur is preparing to enter the free agent market and Major League Baseball along... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Dies in Plane Crash at Age 40
Roy Halladay a former pitcher in Major League Baseball died on Tuesday when a small plane he was piloting crashed near Tampa into the Gulf of Mexico. Sheriff Chris Nocco from Pasco County confirmed during a Tuesday afternoon press... More of this article »
Will Houston Rule the AL West in 2018?
As the Houston Astros revel in their World Series title, free agency will soon begin in force, which means the offseason will soon become very interesting. The question already on the minds of many is whether Houston can defend its... More of this article »
Ichiro Suzuki Becomes Free Agent After Marlins Decline Option
The brief era of Ichiro Suzuki in Miami has ended. The Marlins on Friday announced that they would decline the club option of $2 million for next season on veteran Ichiro Suzuki, which makes the outfielder, who is 44, a free agent. Some... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Introduce Dave Martinez as New Manager
New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is not just content by joining the ball club. He called his becoming a manager of the team half a dream come true during his official news conference welcoming him to the team as its new... More of this article »
Houston Astros Outlast Dodgers to Win Their First World Series
The Houston Astros capped a four-year rebuilding project with a remarkable turnaround delivering the franchise’s first ever World Series for the city recovering from Hurricane Harvey. When Jose Altuve, the favorite to win the American... More of this article »
Yu Darvish and Lance McCullers Jr. Will Start But All Pitchers Available
Dodger Stadium will host its first ever Game 7 of a World Series on Wednesday and the starting pitchers will feature the son of a former major leaguer and a veteran traded during the season and who has pitched just three months for... More of this article »
Home Run Records in World Series Could be Due to Balls
Coaches and pitchers from both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros complained on Saturday about the baseball being used in the World Series, and the controversy this time is not only about how lively the balls are. They are... More of this article »
3 Reasons to Reward Your Employees with Baseball Tickets
Looking for some new employee recognition award ideas? Consider unique, personalized experiences that will motivate your employees. Traditional incentive, reward & recognition program design relied on traditional economics: the... More of this article »
Anthony Rizzo Receives Roberto Clemente Award
The charitable contributions as well as involvement with patients that have pediatric cancer, has earned Chicago Cubs first baseman the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award, one of baseball’s most coveted individual awards. The award is named... More of this article »
Conine Offered Diminished Role and Less Pay but Says No Thank You
Jeff Conine served as the special assistant to former Miami Marlins president David Samson. He announced that he has turned down the offer that came from the team’s new ownership to remain with the club in what would result in a... More of this article »
Dodgers Sending Rich Hill to the Mound for World Series Game 2
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lead the World Series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Tuesday, will send southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. This will be Hill’s first ever start in the World Series in his major league career... More of this article »
Alex Cora Becomes New Manager for Boston Red Sox
Houston Astros Bench Coach Alex Cora agreed on Sunday to become the new manager for the Boston Red Sox. Cora was on the Red Sox 2007 World Series championship roster as a player and now hopes to help the team return to winning postseason... More of this article »
Houston’s Dallas Keuchel Could Make Relief Appearance in Game 7
Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel will be watching the American League Championship Series Game 7 from a different spot than the dugout. The Astros pitcher will be in his team’s bullpen. Like the rest of Houston’s pitchers, except... More of this article »
Houston Astros Relying on Justin Verlander to Save Their Season
Justin Verlander shut down the New York Yankees in 2012 during the American League Championship Series when he pitched for the Detroit Tigers. At the time, he was the reigning AL Cy Young Award and MVP holder. Things have changed much... More of this article »
Clayton Kershaw Gets Chance to Pitch LA into Fall Classic
For the Los Angeles Dodgers it could not be written any better than this. After all Clayton Kershaw has done for the franchise he will be given the start that could send he and his teammates into the World Series on Thursday for just... More of this article »
Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez Have Break Out Games
If the New York Yankees are able to rally to beat the Houston Astros and win the American League Championship Series, the come from behind rally to win Game 4 will be remembered as the turning point in the best of seven series. The... More of this article »
Justin Turner Joining Postseason Legends
Justin Turner, the Dodgers third baseman is taking his place amongst postseason baseball legends following his accomplishments this postseason and in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs. Turner’s... More of this article »
PED Use Cost Alex Rodriguez Millions and His Reputation
Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez said that his admission of using steroid during his MLB career that spanned 23 seasons, cost him millions of dollars and likely a spot in the Hall of Fame. However, his desire to put... More of this article »
Yankees to Send Masahiro Tanaka Against Astros in Game 1
Major League Baseball’s postseason continues on Friday when the New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros for Game 1 of their best of seven American League Championship series, with the winner of the series moving on to represent... More of this article »
Red Sox Waste Little Time in Firing John Farrell
After leading a young ball club to its first ever back to back American League East titles in franchise history, Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell was fired with a year remaining on his contract announced Dave Dombrowski the team’s... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sans Strasburg for Game 4 at Wrigley
It was going to be a moment of glory for Stephen Strasburg. The Washington Nationals pitcher was going to take to the mound for Game 4 on Wednesday following the rainout on Tuesday and save the National League East champion’s season. He... More of this article »
Red Sox Beat Houston Sunday to Avoid Elimination
On Sunday at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox staved off elimination by beating the Houston Astros 10-3 and will play Game 4 of the best of five American League Division Series Monday afternoon in Boston. Red Sox rookie Rafael Devers’... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Suspend Assistant Hitting Coach
Minutes prior to the Washington Nationals National League Division Series Game 1 at home against the Chicago Cubs, the team announced that it had suspended Jacques Jones the team’s assistant hitting coach due to a legal matter. The... More of this article »
MLB Said to Be Investigating Arizona for Having Banned Device in Dugout
On Wednesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies to win the National League Wildcard Game 11-8 and move on to the NL Division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts Friday night in Los Angeles. However,... More of this article »
Pitchers Must Be Credited with Record Number of Strikeouts
Everyone knows strikeouts have increased in baseball, as hitters have been facing the largest number of unhittable pitches in the history of Major League Baseball. Back in 2008, a new record for strikeouts during a season was posted... More of this article »
Yankees Win Play-in Wildcard Game and Head to Cleveland
The New York Yankees were rescued by Didi Gregorius, Aaron Judge and a strong performance from the bullpen that lifted the team to their first victory in the postseason in five years. A three-run homer by Gregorius tied the game after... More of this article »
Major League Baseball’s Regular Season Ended Sunday
The last day of baseball’s regular season is good for the 10 teams that move on to the postseason but leaves the other 20 teams wondering about next year. Postseason play is exciting and tense, but the day to day happenings of the... More of this article »
David Wright: Players Acted Cowardly by Anonymously Ripping Manager
Veteran David Wright said he would not stand for cowardly action taken by his teammates on the New York Mets who anonymously ripped manager Terry Collins in a Newsday article published on Friday. That is a cowardly action, Wright told... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton Closing in on 60 Homers and NL MVP
Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was homerless for three straight games the Marlins had this week at Coors Field, which is almost unheard of. However, on Thursday night he crushed Nos. 58 and 59. No. 58 made him the first player... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Sign Pedro Martinez Jr.
On Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers announced the signing of Pedro Martinez Jr. a prospect from the Dominican Republic and the son of Pedro Martinez a Hall of Fame pitcher. The younger Martinez inked a contract with the Tigers as part... More of this article »
Twins Closing in on First Postseason Appearance in Seven Years
When the home run hit by Brian Dozier cleared the wall in right field, the dugout for the Minnesota Twins burst into celebration as players bounced off one another. The Twins are only one win away from reaching the playoffs. The three-run... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Hoping to Return Monday from Knee Injury
On Monday, Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper may come off his team’s disabled list and play for the National League East champions when they open a series on the road in Philadelphia. Nationals’ manager Dusty Baker said the... More of this article »
American League Once Again Dominates National League
Near the end of July, the American League and National League were neck and neck in interleague play. In fact, in a game between the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets on July 29, if the Mets had won the record between the two leagues... More of this article »