Braves' newest pitcher already giving off early Team of the 90s vibes
Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver is being compared to one Steve Avery.With his first win as a starting pitcher, rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver became the youngest pitcher to win a game for the Atlanta Braves since Steve Avery did it back in 1990.This was only Smith-S...
2023-06-16 22:46
Ian Happ just helped prove why the Cubs need to extend Marcus Stroman
Ian Happ will be manning the outfield at Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future. He just might help make the case for Marcus Stroman to stay, too.Early this season, the Chicago Cubs inked a three-year extension with Ian Happ worth over $60 million to keep him at Wrigley Field for the immediate...
2023-06-16 22:23
Ump Show: Power tripping Ramon DeJesus hands out hat trick of ejections to Rangers
Umpire Ramon DeJesus was on a power trip during the Rangers game against the Angels, ejecting three different Rangers including Marcus Semien.Whether we're talking soccer or hockey, a hat trick is an achievement worth celebrating. When it comes to an MLB umpire with a hat trick of ejections...
2023-06-16 11:20
Astros: Yordan Alvarez injury appears to have woken up dormant slugger
The Astros received a terrible injury update on Yordan Alvarez this week, the sole silver lining of which is that fellow slugger Jose Abreu has excelled in Alvarez's absence.The town of Houston ain't big enough for two Cuban sluggers. Jose Abreu and Yordan Alvarez, two of the Houston A...
2023-06-16 10:52
Orioles: Felix Bautista, a closer, has more strikeouts than starters on MLB's worst teams
Orioles closer Felix Bautista has struck out a ridiculous amount of hitters this year, more than any starter on multiple teams in the MLB.The Orioles have taken the MLB world by storm across the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. They currently have one of the best records in the ML...
2023-06-16 10:17
Latest Braves update on Max Fried, Kyle Wright offers encouraging signs
Braves starting pitchers Max Fried and Kyle Wright both took big steps in the right direction towards returning from the IL.The Braves have been one of the best teams in the MLB over the last few seasons, including the start of 2023. With Spencer Strider struggling the way he has, Atlanta is anx...
2023-06-16 09:58
Cubs move to make room for Cody Bellinger return ruffles some feathers
The Cubs are finally getting star Cody Bellinger back in the fold, but it comes at a cost. Chicago had to demote this Duke star in a corresponding roster move.On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list as Bellinger makes his return at first base again...
2023-06-16 09:56
Red Sox Rumors: Verdugo benching, Dermody controversy, fixing Triston Casas
Red Sox Rumors: Alex Verdugo benched last week for poor work ethicBoston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo got punished last Wednesday for not hustling enough against the Cleveland Guardians. Red Sox manager Alex Cora decided to bench Verdugo for the following game, the series finale versus Clevelan...
2023-06-16 08:20
Cardinals rumors: 3 Oli Marmol replacements to avoid
As bad losses continue to mount and frustrate Cardinals fans, manager Oli Marmol’s replacements are discussed. But who should the Cardinals avoid?The fan base is looking for answers after the St. Louis Cardinals' loss on Wednesday by a count 8-5 to the Giants. Many fans will tell you ...
2023-06-16 07:26
Rob Manfred, MLB's baseball-hating commissioner, alienates even more fans
In honor of Pride Month, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has decreed that... teams should not wear Pride-inspired logos or patches. So much for being an ally.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is taking the "MLB" out of LGBTQ+ this month, if the acronym had an "M", anyway.On Thurs...
2023-06-16 06:55
Braves Rumors: Trade for familiar face, Jesse Chavez injury update, Strider struggles
Braves Rumors: Spencer Strider struggles sounding some alarmsSpencer Strider's start to the 2023 season was the stuff of legends, the type of performance that you could put on par with the things that Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz did for the Atlanta Braves. The young ace became th...
2023-06-16 05:53
Rob Manfred gaslights Athletics fans for reverse boycott game
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gaslit Oakland Athletics for their reverse boycott game to protest the team moving to Las Vegas.It seems like a foregone conclusion that the Athletics will be moving to Las Vegas. On Wednesday, the Nevada state legislature approved $380 million in taxpayer funds to h...
2023-06-16 04:26