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The New York Yankees, led by right fielder Aaron Judge, face the Oakland Athletics in a regular season game on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 (6/28/22) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirectTV Stream -- YES Network for fans in New York, NBC Sports California for fans in Oakland. Fans in…

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The addition of Omar Narvaez to the New York Mets roster secured the team is going to remain patient with top prospect Francisco Alvarez. He's not going to make the Opening Day roster but should have a chance to contribute further into the season. Expectations are high for Alvarez in the future. In 2023, they're a little less so. What does he have…

In stretching out Trea Turner's $300 million contract over 11 years, the Phillies diluted the average annual salary for luxury-tax purposes and payroll flexibility. It's the approach they took four years ago in signing Bryce Harper. The length of Turner's deal, like Harper's 13-year pact, was predicated on economics, not baseball. But the Phillies…

The New York Mets (70-39, 34-18 home) made a statement over the weekend taking four of five games from the defending champion Atlanta Braves. They'll look to carry the momentum over to a new week, as they open up a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds (44-63, 20-31 away) on Monday. Odds as of August 7th at Barstool Sportsbook. The Mets opened up…

Trevor Bauer become a free agent on Thursday, but the market will be a lot more hostile toward the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner than it was two winters ago, when Bauer signed a three-year, $102-million deal with the Dodgers after turning down a lucrative offer from the New York Mets. "The only guy who I know for sure would sign him is…

After going back and forth about the format of this article, I've settled on giving you five takeaways from Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections for the New York Yankees. Some will surprise you, and others won't. It really all depends on your expectation. If you're interested in reading the projections yourself and going by line by line trying to…

One man's trash is another man's treasure. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reports "Outfielder Greg Allen has agreed to a minor league deal with the Red Sox, per source. The contract includes an invite to Major League camp." Masslive.com's Chris Cotillo reports "Greg Allen gets a $1.4M base salary if he reaches the majors, per source." BUY MLB…

This Saturday, the game's brightest prospects will gather at Dodger Stadium for the 2022 Futures Game. The Futures Game is MLB's annual showcase of the sport's best prospective big leaguers, some of whom will make their big-league debut in the second half. And you know what? Some will be traded at the deadline. That's how it has been throughout…

The New York Mets reportedly have concerns about Carlos Correa's surgically repaired leg. Although the leg hasn't given Correa much trouble during his big league career, teams are weary to dish out a long-term contract to the star shortstop. It was the primary reason for Correa's deal with the San Francisco Giants falling apart. So what should…

The Orioles have not ruled out signing a veteran free agent for the rotation, but their choices are dwindling by the day. Baltimore could acquire a top arm via trade, but it's hardly a guarantee. Fans cannot fix up the O's and Marlins on a blind date regardless of how strong a match they appear to be. It's perfectly plausible that Mike Elias and…

Twenty years ago, the Yankees would spend like drunken sailors and throw caution to the wind in free agency. There was an abundance of all-star caliber shortstops who hit the free agent market over the past two offseasons, and the Yankees passed on every single one of them. Sitting in the wings is their top prospect Anthony Volpe, who looks to take…

Corey Dickerson, a 33-year-old, McComb, Mississippi-born outfielder, who signed a one-year/$2.25M contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, was in Jackson, MS out golfing with father-in-law when he joined reporters on a Zoom call to discuss the deal he took from the rebooting ballclub in the nation's capital. The 10-year MLB veteran spent…

Carlos Correa is reportedly staying put. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the free-agent shortstop, who reportedly signed a massive contract with the Giants and Mets before medical issues hindered it, is actually re-signing with the Twins on a six-year $200 million contract. To commemorate Correa's signing, fans can get his gear at Fanatics. On…

Tim Locastro realized his childhood dream of playing for the Yankees. Now, the speedy New York native will get to stay in the city, but will move across it. The Mets and Locastro have agreed to a minor-league deal, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo. Want to bet on MLB? It's reportedly a minor-league deal with an invite to…

MINNEAPOLIS -- As managerial debuts go, this was not one to remember. The same could be said for Aaron Civale's start and Bryan Shaw's relief appearance. Carl Willis saw his first game as a big-league manager go from a tie game to a 12-8 loss as the Twins scored nine runs in the fifth inning Friday night at Target Field. Civale started the fifth…

We're still over a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to camp in Florida and Arizona, but it's not much more than that. One major item from the offseason remains and we'll get to that in just a second. The week began with news that former Braves general manager John Coppolella has been reinstated despite having been slapped with a…

CHICAGO -- It's safe to say the Guardians are in scramble mode following their second COVID outbreak in less than three weeks. One of their biggest concerns, outside of the health of those who tested positive on Wednesday before MLB postponed their series finale against the White Sox, is putting together a coaching staff. Manager Terry Francona and…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Guardians still need a catcher. Manager Terry Francona said patience is required and that executives Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff will deliver a backstop. That is a good thing because as Casey Stengel said a long time ago, "If you don't have a catcher, you're going to have a lot of passed balls." The winter meetings…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This is a preview of the Guardians three-game series against the Yankees. Where: Yankee Stadium, Friday through Sunday. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the series. Pitching matchups: RHP Eli Morgan (1-0, 4.50) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (0-1, 3.72) Friday at 7:05 p.m.; LHP Kirk McCarty (big-league debut)…

With a show-stopping 89% of the vote (as of the time of writing), Elly De La Cruz has run away with the #1 ranking in the 2023 Red Reporter Community Prospect Rankings with the same fervor with which he socked all those homers and swiped all those bags against his opposing pitchers last year. Even if half of his talents fail to pan out, he'll end…

NEW YORK -- Josh Naylor is taking advantage of his second chance. After breaking his right leg and ankle in a collision with Ernie Clement in June at Target Field, Naylor thought his career might be over. It's not -- as his two-run homer Saturday and two-hit game on Friday at Yankee Stadium show. But it has taught him something -- play every game…

MLB odds series for our Padres Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Yu Darvish takes the bump for the Padres, while Ryne Nelson goes to the hill for the Diamondbacks. Yu Darvish is pitching like an ace right now, and the Padres have needed him to raise his game. Darvish has been very good this year, but in recent starts, he has shown true greatness.…

This offseason has the potential to go many different ways for the Cubs. There are a multitude of players at the top of the free agent market that would fit well on this Cubs roster. Jed Hoyer's front office could also opt to make a big trade this winter, leveraging some of the organization's young talent to acquire impact players at the big-league…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Well, that was disappointing. The Orioles had a chance to go.500 in the month of May with a win last night. But instead they laid an absolute egg, falling 10-0 to the visiting Mariners. The lineup that Brandon Hyde deployed was this team's A-squad. Cedric Mullins was back atop the lineup. Adley Rutschman was behind the plate. Trey Mancini was in as…

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to try and break out of the giant shadows cast by the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in the AL East ahead of the 2023 season. While general manager Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro have undergone heavy criticism for not pulling the trigger in the past, they have made some solid moves this winter, ahead of a…

This is one in a series of stories looking at members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. He's the oldest player in Major League Baseball, a wily veteran and a fan favorite. When the Cincinnati Reds selected left-handed pitcher Rich Hill in 1999-the first of three times he was drafted-seven players on the Pirates' current 40-man roster were…

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The moment Juan Soto declined a 15-year, $440 million extension from the Washington Nationals was the one that now makes him available in trade to the Texas Rangers and all 29 other MLB clubs. What would it take to land the 23-year-old generational talent? An absolute ransom, and nothing less. Think about the best trade package of prospects and…

CLEVELAND - Think about how much has changed in a year. Last January, baseball stood still, and we were left to talk ourselves into Bradley Zimmer, ponder José Ramírez trades and evaluate commissioner Rob Manfred's negotiating tactics. It was bleak. But the lockout ended, Ramírez signed a long-term deal, Zimmer lasted one day of the regular season…

Last month, James McCann was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The catcher had become expendable after the New York Mets signed former All-Star catcher Omar Narváez to a one-year, $8 million contract with a player option for 2024 worth $7 million. McCann has two years and $24 million left on his contract, and the Orioles will assume $5 million of…

There is no precedent for what we could see in less than 36 hours. Juan Soto of the Nationals is the rarest of players on the trading block because of his youth (age 23), controllable years (two after this one) and historic talent. Naturally, there are many contending teams that would love to add Soto to boost their chances of making the playoffs…

The Texas Rangers take on the Minnesota Twins. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rangers Twins prediction and pick. Cole Ragans gets the call for the Rangers, while Sonny Gray takes the bump for the Twins. Cole Ragans' 5.02 ERA doesn't really mean that much. He is three starts into his big-league career. He is learning how to pitch, and one…

Colorado Rockies (8-4) vs. Detroit Tigers (5-7) April 23, 2022 6:40 pm EDT The Line: Detroit Tigers / Colorado Rockies; Over/Under: - (Click here for latest betting odds) The Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers meet Saturday in a MLB doubleheader at Comerica Park. The Colorado Rockies look for a win after winning eight of their last 11 games. The…

Moustakas is a left-handed power bat which the Cubs would like to have (Charles LeClaire - USA Today Sports) At this point in the MLB offseason, it is a safe bet to assume that most teams have made their big splashes. That doesn't mean more moves are not on the way, and teams will do whatever it takes to improve their roster. The Chicago Cubs fall…

When New York Yankees fans learned of the team's interest in a trio of Arizona Diamondbacks outfielders, the main worry was the Houston Astros swooping in at the last second to steal the best option available. Instead, it was the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, who traded for outfielder Daulton Varsho last week. They sent top prospect Gabriel…

MLB odds series for our Guardians Royals prediction and pick. Cody Morris gets the call for the Guardians, while Zack Greinke starts for the Royals. Cody Morris has been called up and brought into the Cleveland rotation because of the injuries to starting pitchers Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale. The shorthanded Guardians are going to use Morris in a…

Business remains brisk in the starting pitching marketplace. While the Cardinals have yet to make a move to improve their rotation quality or depth, other franchises have been busy. The Texas Rangers signed Nathan Eovaldi to a two-year, $34 million contract that could become a three-year, $63 million contract if he hits all of his bonuses and…

Positioned midway between the two biggest turkey-feasting holidays of the year, baseball's Winter Meetings are timed perfectly as a reminder that there's never enough leftover bird to bridge the gap. That's why it's always a good idea for the true bird lovers of the season to get a second turkey after Thanksgiving, a tradition embraced and passed…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

The Rockies likely had some lofty expectations when they signed Ryan McMahon to a six year, $70M contract prior to the 2022 season. The third baseman was coming off his best season in the Majors, a campaign that included being a Gold Glove finalist (next to Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado) and an improvement at the plate. McMahon struck out less…

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Tuesday that Pittsburgh and Rich Hill have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract. BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTE This will be the 12th team Hill will be a part of in his soon-to-be 19-year career. The 42-year-old has some experience in New York. He signed a minor-league deal with…

Davey Martinez talks often about his routine of going home - once he finally leaves the ballpark every day - and re-watching games each night during the season. Following his fifth campaign on the bench in Washington, D.C., which the Nationals finished at 55-107, the bench boss spent some time looking back to assess what did and didn't work for a…

The rebuild in Baltimore has entered its fourth year under new management, although 2020 felt like a waste with the minor league season canceled due to COVID-19. The Orioles aren't any closer to contending as they wait to make the first overall selection in the amateur draft. They're undermanned in baseball's toughest division, especially in the…

ANAHEIM - When the MLB trade deadline passed and Shohei Ohtani remained in the Angels' clubhouse, it signaled that the club has no intention of rebuilding in 2023. And one of the moves they did make - trading closer Raisel Iglesias and the $51 million remaining on his contract - left no doubt that they are creating space to reload for another run…

First of all, you don't have to tell me twice... I'm very aware that the St. Louis Cardinals are risk-averse, trade-averse, "make a big splash"-averse, and generally fun-averse at the MLB trade deadline. While John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt have made some big off-season moves (hello Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado), they're typically conservative…

Now that the free-agent market is mostly settled, the next major player movement to monitor will be trades. For teams unable to check off their free-agent wishlist, it's still possible they can address some needs by making deals. Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds officially requested a trade earlier this month after the two…

Garibaldi winning at Doomben. Picture: Grant Peters, Trackside Photography. Can Garibaldi go from a former problem child for punters to their pin-up and scoop a golden ticket into the Stradbroke Handicap? Tony Gollan says the proof will be in the pudding on Saturday as his talented sprinter steps into the big league and aims for his first stakes…

The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Giants have not announced publicly any…