Triston Casas handled insensitive ESPN Mother’s Day interview with class
On Mother's Day, ESPN thought it was a good time to ask Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas about his own mom, who is deceased.ESPN celebrated Mother's Day in its usual fashion. On Sunday Night Baseball, the trio of Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez spoke with players on the fi...
2023-05-16 00:23
MLB Rumors: Bryce Harper punishment, Braves history, Tim Anderson lip-reading
MLB Rumors: Should Bryce Harper expect punishment?Despite missing a month of action, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper could enter the NL MVP conversation shortly. Harper's numbers since returning to the lineup have been otherworldly. He underwent Tommy John surgery just five months ...
2023-05-15 22:46
MLB Power Rankings: How likely each of the 30 teams are to sell at the trade deadline
MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers.A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played about 40 games this year. Sparky Anderson knows it takes 40 games to know what a team is or isn’t. In this week’s M...
2023-05-15 22:27
Mets vs. Nationals prediction and odds for Monday, May 15 (Nats are live 'dogs)
Tonight is the conclusion of the New York Mets and Washington Nationals weekend series. The Mets enter this matchup in DC with a 2-1 series lead after Max Scherzer beat his former team and New York hung scored eight runs, all in the fifth inning, for an 8-2 victory. The Mets are 20-21 and Washington...
2023-05-15 22:24
First Pitch: Why Phillies insist Bryce Harper is an MVP candidate despite missing a month
DENVER — Look up the definition of just how valuable a Most Valuable Player can be and you'll see a picture of Bryce Harper for the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies.Despite not making his season debut until May 2 after undergoing offseason Tommy John surgery, Harper is now showing exactly h...
2023-05-15 21:53
Oli Marmol looks like a fool with Willson Contreras backtrack in record time
The St. Louis Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have backtracked their previous comments on Willson Contreras, as they now move him back to catcher.The St. Louis Cardinals have failed to live up to their expectations, holding the worst record in the National League entering Sunday (15-25).In ...
2023-05-15 12:51
Bryce Harper Tries to Take on Entire Rockies Roster, Sets Off Brawl
Bryce Harper went after the entire Rockies' roster, setting off a brawl.
2023-05-15 06:56
What did Tim Anderson say to Jose Abreu about White Sox fans?
Fans were speculating with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said to former teammate and first baseman Jose Abreu in Sunday's game.The Chicago White Sox have not gotten off to the best start to the 2023 campaign, as they sat in fourth place in the AL Central division with a 14-27 rec...
2023-05-15 05:49
Blue Jays fans had a problem with Ronald Acuña's home run trot (Video)
Toronto Blue Jays fans at Rogers Centre think Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña took his time running around the basepaths.After losing the first two games of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border, Ronald Acuña and the Atlanta Braves had a sense o...
2023-05-15 03:52
Every MLB team's actual playoff odds compared to FanGraphs’ playoff odds
We’re just over a month into the Major League Baseball season, but the dust is beginning to settle with some teams coming back to earth and others heating up after the initial start to the season.The American League East is highly competitive, but the rest of the AL has been below average ...
2023-05-15 02:51
Phillies vs. Rockies prediction and odds for Sunday, May 14 (Value on Colorado)
The Colorado Rockies are in last place in the NL West, and they’re taking on a red-hot Philadelphia Phillies team on Sunday in their series finale.The Phils have won five straight, jumping to second place in the NL East in the process.Aaron Nola (3-2, 4.44 ERA) is on the mound for the ...
2023-05-15 00:48
Braves vs. Blue Jays prediction and odds for Sunday, May 14 (Atlanta avoids sweep)
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in Toronto.The Braves have dropped three straight games, but they are still in first place in the AL East this season. Collin McHugh (1-0, 3.38 ERA) will get the start as an opener for the Braves on Mother&rs...
2023-05-14 22:55