MLB

Bobby Witt Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps and was selected high in this year’s MLB Draft at No. 2. (Image: Bill Mitchell)

MLB Draft Puts Premium on Sluggers, not Pitchers

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the hype or attention that the NFL, or even the NBA drafts receive. Part of that is the players selected can toil in the minor leagues for a couple of seasons before being called up to the club that selected them. Still there can be […]

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is still the favorite to be the first skipper fired. (Image: AP)

Martinez Still Favorite for First Manager Fired, but Others Gaining

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is still the favorite to be the first manager fired, but others are quickly closing the gap. Martinez began the season as the 7/1 pick to get the first pink slip of the MLB season, according to BetOnline. Padres manager Andy Green, Mets manager Mickey […]

Craig Kimbrel has finally found a new team after signing a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. (Image: Reinhold Matay/USA Today Sports)

Craig Kimbrel Signs Three-Year, $43M Contract with Chicago Cubs

After missing the first two months of the regular season, free agent closer Craig Kimbrel has signed a three-year, $43 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Kimbrel will receive $10 million for the remainder of the 2019 season, then $16 million for each of the next two years. Cubs Grab […]

The Cubs are said to be interested in signing closer Craig Kimbrel, who remains a free agent. (Image: Matt Slocum/AP)

Markets for Craig Kimbrel, Dallas Keuchel Warming Following MLB Draft

Both Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel remain free agents for the time being, but teams are beginning to show more interested in the unsigned pitchers in the aftermath of the MLB Draft. For months, there has been speculation that various teams have had interest in Keuchel and Kimbrel. But they […]

Didi Gregorius, NY Yankees shortstop, throws a runner out during a playoff game at Yankee Stadium in 2018. (Image: Elsa/Getty)

Shortstop Didi Gregorius Returns to the NY Yankees This Weekend

Didi Gregorius, who injured his elbow during the 2018 ALDS against the Boston Red Sox and had Tommy John surgery shortly afterwards, returns to the New York Yankees line up as early as Friday after a speedy recovery. Last season, Gregorius hit .286 with 27 home runs and 86 RBI […]

Will Smith, rookie catcher for the LA Dodgers, gets soaked by his teammates celebrating a walk-off home run against the Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Image: AP)

LA Dodgers Sweep Bryce Harper and the Phillies, First Team to 40 Wins

Two of the best teams in the National League squared off this weekend at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the Dodgers (41-19) swept the AL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies (33-26). The Dodgers also became the first team to win 40 games this season. This weekend’s sweep also included a walk-off […]

The Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies for a minor leaguer and cash considerations. (Image: Getty)

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Outfielder Jay Bruce from Seattle Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies added power and depth to their outfield on Sunday as they picked up former All-Star Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners. Philadelphia sent minor league third baseman Jake Scheiner and cash considerations to Seattle in exchange for the outfielder. Bruce Could Start in Herrera’s Absence Bruce is […]

James Paxton of the NY Yankees pitching in Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. (Image: Lynne Sladky/AP)

Pitcher James Paxton Returns to the Yankees After IL Stint

After a short stint on the IL with knee inflammation, lefty flamethrower James Paxton returned to the Yankees and will pitch on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Paxton (3-2, 3.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) will be facing Padres rookie standout Chris Paddack in an afternoon getaway game. “I don’t imagine […]