The Philadelphia Phillies made a major move towards contending for a playoff spot on Thursday, acquiring catcher JT Realmuto from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three players and an international bonus slot. Realmuto was widely seen as the best player available on the trade market, and is coming off […]
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Frank Robinson Dies at 83, Leaves Legacy Beyond Baseball
Even though Frank Robinson lived his life in the shadows of others, he managed to carve out his niche of greatness in the sport of baseball. The Hall of Fame baseball player died on Thursday at 83, and many mourned his passing and praised his accomplishments. Robinson had been battling […]
MLB, Players Association Discussing Major Rule Changes for 2019 and Beyond
Opening Day of the 2019 MLB season is less than two months away, but there remains a chance that dramatic rule changes could be implemented before the regular season begins. According to multiple media reports, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have submitted proposals that could change […]
San Diego Padres Join Bryce Harper Sweepstakes with Las Vegas Meeting
According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of the MLB Network, executives from the San Diego Padres met with outfielder Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on Thursday night, signaling their interest in pursuing the superstar this offseason. The Padres have now been linked with the two biggest free agents on […]
Mike Mussina Heading to Cooperstown Without a Logo on His Cap
Mike Mussina, a former starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, opted for a blank hat for his monument in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Mussina played 18 years in the big leagues, including his first ten seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. Mussina is […]
Yankees Trade Starting Pitcher Sonny Gray to Cincinnati Reds for Prospect, Draft Pick
Sonny Gray will get the opportunity to revitalize his career with a new team, as the former All-Star pitcher was dealt from the New York Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. In exchange, the Yankees received a competitive balance draft pick and minor league second baseman Shed Long. New […]
Updated MLB Odds: Yankees New Favorites to Win 2019 World Series
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in less than four weeks and the New York Yankees are the new favorite to win the 2019 World Series. According to a recent update from the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Yankees are 11-2 odds to win […]
New York Yankees Sign Relief Pitcher Adam Ottavino to $27 Million Deal
The New York Yankees already had one of the top bullpens in baseball, but it got even stronger with the addition of right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino, who excelled for the Colorado Rockies last season with 112 strikeouts in 77.2 innings. The Yankees offered Ottavino, 33, a three-year contract worth $27 […]
Mel Stottlemyre, Ex-Yankees Pitcher and Coach Passes Away at 77
Mel Stottlemyre, five-time World Series winner as the pitching coach of the New York Yankees and New York Nets, passed away at the age of 77 after losing a two-decade fight against myeloma cancer. Stottlemyre played 11 seasons in the majors as a right-handed pitcher and he once hit an […]
Report: Chicago White Sox Offer Manny Machado 8-Year Deal
The Chicago White Sox offered highly-coveted free agent shortstop Manny Machado an eight-year deal worth $200 million, which is lower than Machado’s quote for a ten-year deal worth $300 million. With the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, Machado hit .297 last season with 37 home runs […]
Catcher Yasmani Grandal Signs One-Year Deal with Milwaukee Brewers for $18.25M
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $18.25 million with free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal, a deal that fills one of the more notable holes on the Milwaukee roster. Grandal received a one-year qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $17.9 million, but instead took slightly […]
New York Yankees Sign Sinkerball Guru Zach Britton to $39 Million Contract
The Yankees re-signed the top sinkerball pitcher in baseball, Zach Briton, to a $39 million deal that could max out at upwards of $54 million for four years. In his six-year career with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, the left-handed Britton has a 31-22 record with a 3.21 […]
Top 16 Plays of the Year in Major League Baseball (VIDEO)
Picking the best plays from an entire baseball season is no easy task. Thirty teams each play 162 games, so there are thousands of plays to pick from. Here are some of the very best from a memorable season of Major League Baseball. 1. From the Woodwork Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder […]
Big Bettors of the Year: ‘Sir Let it Ride’ and ‘Duffle Bag Boy’
Sportsbooks see some pretty interesting characters, some of which have a fondness for the large wager. There was a couple of guys who strolled into Las Vegas casinos with sacks of cash to put on marquee games or events. In 2018 it seemed like the high-profile bettor was taking some […]
Business of Sports: Marquee Contracts in 2018 Were Bigger than Ever
Professional sports owners seemed to be in a generous mood in 2018, handing out eye-popping (if not record-setting) contracts in Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Several professional athletes in the four major professional sports signed big contracts worth millions of dollars in the offseason. (Image: AP) Even […]
LA Dodgers Trade Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp to Cincinnati Reds in Seven Player Swap
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-player trade with the Cincinnati Reds that clears up payroll and space on the roster to purse superstar free agent Bryce Harper. The Reds are sending pitcher Homer Bailey and two minor league prospects — Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray — to the Dodgers. […]
Daniel Murphy Joining Colorado Rockies on Two-Year Contract Worth $24M
Several news outlets reported Thursday that Daniel Murphy had agreed to a two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies that would pay the veteran second baseman $24 million. The 33-year-old Murphy started last year with the Washington Nationals, but was traded to Chicago Cubs late last season. Mid-Career Adjustments Make Murphy […]
Cuba, MLB Reach Agreement to Allow Cuban Players to Play in Majors Without Defecting
Major League Baseball, the Cuban Baseball Federation, and the MLB Players Association jointly announced an agreement on Wednesday that will allow baseball players from Cuba to join MLB teams without having to defect from their country. The deal will remain in place through at least October 2021, and is modeled […]
New York Mets Continue Busy Offseason by Signing Veteran Catcher Wilson Ramos
The New York Mets are continuing to improve their roster this offseason, signing veteran catch William Ramos to a two-year contract worth $19 million. While the Mets have yet to confirm the deal, Ramos’ agent Gustavo Marcano tweeted on Monday to say that his client had passed his physical and […]
Indians, Mariners, Rays Complete Three Team Trade to Close Out Winter Meetings
Major League Baseball’s winter meetings ended with a bang on Thursday, as the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Tampa Bay Rays worked out a three-team trade. The deal sees Carlos Santana end up back in Cleveland, while Edwin Encarnacion went to the Mariners and the Rays picked up young prospect […]