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Justin Upton Reportedly Agrees to Contract with Mariners
Bleacher Report Four-time All-Star Justin Upton has agreed to a deal with the Seattle Marriners. Per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Mariners will only be responsible…
Mets reach deal with pitcher Chris Bassitt
Sportsnaut The New York Mets avoided arbitration with right-hander Chris Bassitt by signing him to a one-year, $8.8 million contract Saturday, according to multiple reports….
Identifying 3 New York Mets trade targets after Max Scherzer injury
Sportsnaut The Max Scherzer injury was the latest blow for a New York Mets rotation already dealing with substantial losses. Now without their co-aces until after the…
How much can Aaron Judge really get in free agency?
ESPN Aaron Judge is the most famous player on the most famous team in baseball. So far this year, he's that team's best player, too. And…
Why now is not the time to trade Juan Soto
The Athletic As if the idea of trading Juan Soto isn’t dubious enough from a baseball perspective, it’s difficult to believe Nationals’ ownership would part with the modern-day version…
Nationals’ Juan Soto Won’t Be Traded Despite Rumors, Agent Scott Boras Says
Bleacher Report The Washington Nationals sold off many of their top players last season and have started this campaign just 13-26, so it wouldn't be…
Evaluating 4 potential Juan Soto trade landing spots
Sportsnaut Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is one of the best players in baseball and on pace for a Hall of Fame career. Amid uncertainty…
One player from all 30 teams making you scream at your TV this season
The Athletic Back in the day, before the nerds came along and introduced FIP, barrel rate and BABIP, every slow start might have been enough…
Execs Think Nationals Could Trade Juan Soto amid Contract Talks
Bleacher Report The Washington Nationals may reportedly be "compelled" to move superstar outfielder Juan Soto ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline given the lack…
The inside story of how the Blue Jays drafted Alek Manoah
The Athletic Tony Lacava, the Blue Jays’ senior vice president of player personnel, had never heard Steve Sanders talk like this. Lacava was driving to a…
Cardinals’ Albert Pujols Ties Eddie Collins for 10th on MLB’s All-Time Hits List
Bleacher Report St. Louis Cardinals veteran first baseman Albert Pujols continues to work his way up the MLB record books. In the second inning of…
Brewers’ J.C. Mejía suspended for 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy
The Athletic Brewers relief pitcher J.C. Mejía has been suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of…
MLB’s Top Candidates for Positive and Negative Regression at Quarter Mark
Bleacher Report With the Major League Baseball regular season nearly six weeks old, there are a few statistical anomalies that appear to be unsustainable. Justin…
In White Sox debut, Johnny Cueto looks like ‘what he has been his whole career’
The Athletic Before losing 5-3 to the White Sox in 10 innings Monday, the Royals had already fired their hitting coach. The move installed a rising star in…
Guardians Acquire Yohan Ramirez From Mariners
MLB Trade Rumors The Guardians have acquired reliever Yohan Ramirez from the Mariners in exchange for cash, according to announcements from both teams. Cleveland placed James Karinchak on the…
Evaluating 3 best David Price trade options for Dodgers
Sportsnaut Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is looking for an opportunity to start and it seems the club wants to make it happen. With Peter…
Xander Bogaerts open to extension talks in season?
NBC Sports Boston Good news has been hard to come by for the Boston Red Sox this season, who lost again on Sunday to remain…
Angels Shohei Ohtani goes full Babe Ruth with epic two-way feat
Clutch Points Shohei Ohtani is the epitome of baseball excellence. The Los Angeles Angels star is unique in the sense that he’s the only two-way player in the league…
Guardians Hire T.J. Rivera For Coaching Position
MLB Trade Rumors The Guardians have hired T.J. Rivera for a coaching role, according to agent Phil Terrano of Agency 1 Sports. This brings an end to Rivera’s…
Dodgers announcer reveals why Max Muncy was so upset in viral video
Larry Brown Sports A video clip involving Max Muncy went viral over the weekend, though we finally know exactly what happened. Muncy was batting in…
In Defense of Umpires: Why Complaints About MLB’s ‘Ump Show’ Problem Miss the Mark
Bleacher Report Take it easy on Major League Baseball's umpires, would ya? Yeah, I know. This isn't an easy ask in the best of times,…
The Yankees are pitching as well as they ever have – and they can keep it up
The Score The best Yankees teams have always featured iconic sluggers throughout the lineup. As witnessed in their 15-7 route of the White Sox on…
Astros Acquire Mauricio Dubon from the Giants
MLB Trade Rumors The Astros have acquired utility player Mauricio Dubon from the Giants in exchange for catcher Mike Papierski, as announced by both clubs. Additionally, the Giants…
Padres Finalize Deal With Robinson Cano
MLB Trade Rumors The Padres announced they’ve optioned right-hander Dinelson Lamet to Triple-A El Paso. The move clears an active roster spot for Robinson Canó, whose previously-reported major league…
Trevor Bauer’s appeal hearing with MLB over 324-game suspension will begin May 23
USA Today Trevor Bauer's appeal hearing with Major League Baseball over his 324-game suspension will begin on Monday, May 23, according to a person with direct knowledge…
Blue Jays’ George Springer called players-only meeting after loss to Yankees
The Score With the Toronto Blue Jays amid their worst slump of the season, outfielder George Springer called a closed-door, players-only meeting following the team's loss to the New…
Guardians’ Shane Bieber scoffs at latest contract extension from Cleveland
Clutch Points The Cleveland Guardians are off to a mediocre start to their 2022 season. Entering play Thursday, they are .500 at 15-15. The future of the…