The 2023 World Baseball Classic will return in 2023 after being canceled in 2021 due to Covid 19. This year’s competition will feature 20 teams’ fields which will be more than that of the previous year which was 16 teams. the additional four teams entered and joined the competition during the qualifying. Pre-WBC favorites include…
Who are the MLB Highest Paid Players in 2023? Every season and every generation there are always changes and one of them is the payment rate for players. The better the talent the higher the salary and every season new talents are discovered thus causing the payment rate card to go higher. In 2021, the…
The 2023 World Baseball Classic Playoffs have a distinct set of rules from the MLB Playoffs. The tournament starts similarly to the World Cup with a round-robin style from which teams must advance before facing a battle in single elimination games. To speed up the conclusion of games, there are unique extra-innings rules that include…
In a two-hour show on MLB Network on Thursday, the teams for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were unveiled. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the World Baseball Classic is returning for the first time since 2017 and is set to start on March 8. This will be the first time in the history of…
According to a story from The Athletic, Mike Clevinger is being looked into for charges of domestic violence and child abuse. The mother of Clevinger’s 10-month-old child, Olivia Finestead, reportedly communicated with MLB’s Department of Investigations about the abuse this summer. BREAKING: Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is under investigation by MLB following allegations…
Left-hander Anthony Kay was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, whose previously reported two-year, $14MM contract is now official. Given that the 27-year-old Kay was just acquired off waivers from the Blue Jays on December 23, his time in the organization…
Prospect Pedro León underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this week, and the Astros told reporters this afternoon that he won’t be ready for the start of Spring Training. León still appears to be in a position to start the regular season on time because the surgery has a six- to eight-week recuperation period. Astros' Prospect…
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Miami Marlins are interested in acquiring free-agent reliever Aroldis Chapman. Heyman, who previously stated that three clubs were considering signing the veteran, a resident of South Florida, says that a few additional teams are also looking at Chapman. Marlins are among a few teams considering…
Travis Shaw, a former MLB infielder, announced his retirement from the game on Twitter on Monday. In each of the previous eight seasons, the left-handed batter performed at the highest level possible. Shaw played with the Red Sox, Brewers, and Blue Jays during portions of eight seasons in the major leagues. To the game of…
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs took another action by signing Trey Mancini to a two-year, $14 million contract. This signing seems to make a lot of sense at first glance. The Cubs had been interested in Mancini since the beginning of the offseason, and they were able to sign him to a deal that was…
On Sunday, the first day of the international signing period, Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old catcher from Caracas, Venezuela, was signed by the San Diego Padres to a $5.6 million bonus. The 16-year-old Salas, the younger brother of Miami Marlins prospect Jose Salas, hails from a baseball-loving family that includes a professional baseball player for his…
Prior to the deadline on Friday for the exchange of arbitration data, the Los Angeles Angels decided not to pursue arbitration with five of their eight eligible players. MLB players eligible for arbitration have until Friday to negotiate agreements with their respective organizations for the upcoming season. If they cannot agree, they will go to…
On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox and two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber agreed to a $10 million, one-year deal. The agreement contains an $11 million club option for 2024, with the potential for a $2 million increase dependent on the number of starts this year: $500,000 for 20 and $750,000 for each…
On Thursday night, Mark Feinsand and Robert Murray reported that the Brewers, Hoby Milner, and Victor Caratini had reached a mediation and conciliation agreement on new contracts. There was a chance that the Brewers would reach agreements with many players to circumvent the negotiations process because Friday is the deadline for clubs and players who are…
San Diego Padres are one of the teams interested in Nelson Cruz. Last week, Nelson Cruz revealed to reporters that his camp has already received offers from teams for the upcoming season, which will be his 42nd. Although it’s still determined whether San Diego is one of those teams, the seven-time All-Star didn’t reveal which…
In a few days, Carlos Correa has been the talk of the town concerning where he will land next for the 2023 season. On Tuesday, the ongoing drama surrounding Carlos Correa‘s months-long free agency moved away from Flushing. A few days before Christmas, Correa and the Mets finalized a 12-year, $315 million agreement that shocked…
On the same day that Brandon Belt is said to have signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, another ex-Giants player also found a new team. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who published the information late Monday night Johnny Cueto, a former Giants starting pitcher, has signed a free-agent…
A few months ago, Brandon Belt was still determining his career in MLB. The former Giants first baseman is excited that his career will prosper in the 2023 season. Brandon Belt has been a potential addition to this Blue Jays team throughout the entirety of the off season. Still, many in the business believed he…
The 12-year, $315 million deal between the New York Mets and star infielder Carlos Correa has been in the works for more than two weeks, but it has yet to be finalized. The Mets’ fears regarding Correa’s lower right leg are thought to cause the hold-up. The New York Post reported that Correa’s agent Scott…
On Thursday morning, Padres chairman Peter Seidler gave a statement of the demise of all-star Nate Colbert, although he did not mention the cause of his death. Nate Colbert, the all-time home run leader in San Diego Padres history, died at 76. Nate Colbert, a renowned slugger who played for the Padres’ first-ever squad in…
On Thursday, negotiations over suggested contract language revisions of Carlos Correa is in the agreed-upon $315 million, the 12-year deal hit at least one snag. As a result, Carlos Correa’s camp re-established communication with at least another interested team or two in addition to the Mets. In the last two weeks, there has been a…
Earlier this week, fans were furious at Red Sox for not extending Rafael Devers contract. But as for now, fans can rejoice after the release of Rafael Devers agreed to an 11-Year Contract Extension. According to the reports, Rafael Devers, a third baseman for the Red Sox, and the team have agreed to an extension…
The Boston Bruins had a great day on Monday. For the Red Sox, not really. The Boston Bruins won the 2023 NHL Winter Classic 2-1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park without incident. They seemed to relish every minute of the extraordinary occasion. John Henry, though, might have enjoyed himself less. Boston supporters angry…
Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds status has been the town’s talk this offseason’s second half. The former All-Star has long been the subject of trade speculations, which started up again last month after Bryan Reynolds requested that the team trade him. His team made that trade request when negotiations with the Pirates regarding a long extension…
Nolan Arenado might feel uncomfortably familiar if the St. Louis Cardinals don’t make any acquisitions this offseason. However, the St. Louis Cardinals’ history with Nolan Arenado and their association with him seem promising. He decided to opt into his contract. It must be a perfect world. However, Arenado’s relationship with his employer has sometimes been…
The Boston Red Sox and Marlins have been talking about potential trades, and new reports suggest the Sox are interested in veteran infielders Joey Wendle and Miguel Rojas. According to a report from Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, they have also talked about a far more extensive trade, with the Fish…
Tyler Danish, a right-hander, and New York Yankees have agreed on a minor league agreement that includes an invitation to the major league spring training. The pitchers who will don a Yankees uniform in spring training the following season just got better. Danish is among many players recently earning a spring training invitation from the Yankees.…
Trent Grisham has spent the last three years with the Padres, while Ha-Seong Kim has spent his previous two seasons with the Padres. According to Dennis Lin of the Athletic, to the point where the organization has thought about selling either infielder Ha-Seong Kim or outfielder Trent Grisham. Lin clarifies that the company is unwilling…
Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates is the only option for the New York Yankees if they want to make a splashy signing to replace their vacant left-field position. Reynolds asked for a trade a few weeks ago, but the Pirates have been hesitant to do so because they may end up getting a ton…
The braves on Wednesday announced that they had acquired Lucas Luetge from New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects, Caleb Durbin and Indigo Diaz. The Yankees released reliever Luetge last week to make room on the 40-man roster for Tommy Kahnle, who signed a free-agent contract to return to New York this season. The…
the Atlanta Braves recently acquired catcher Sean Murphy and was given a six-year, $73 million contract locking up another important talent for a long-term contract. The contract, signed on Tuesday, also contains a $15 million club option for 2029 with no buyout, which could bring the deal’s total worth to $88 million. 2023 will see…
Starting pitcher Corey Kluber has agreed with the Boston Red Sox on a one-year deal that includes a team option for the 2024 campaign. The two-year maximum price for the agreement is $27MM. For 20 games in 2023, Kluber will receive an additional $500K, followed by $750K for creating 25 and 30 games. The value…
on Wednesday, it was reported that Infielder Jean Segura and the Miami Marlins had agreed on a two-year, $17 million contract. The two-time All-Star Segura must complete a physical before the contract can be finalized, according to the reports on the condition of anonymity because the Marlins had yet to make the signing public. Jean…
Trent Grisham’s performance over the past two seasons could have been better, but should the San Diego Padres be patient with their center fielder? The Padres are expected to keep Trent Grisham on the roster because he has three years of control remaining on his deal. Trent Grisham recorded a.808 OPS in the Covid season…
According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Padres and catcher Pedro Severino have agreed to a split contract. According to Murray, the contract includes an additional $550K in performance bonuses and will pay him $1.95MM if he makes the major leagues. Pedro Severino will be given a spot on the 40-man roster later. Free-agent catcher…
Following a comeback season with the New York Yankees due to injury, Matt Carpenter on Tuesday agreed to a $12 million, two-year deal with the San Diego Padres. If the infielder or outfielder makes 550 plate appearances per year for two seasons, the contract may be worth $21 million. The agreement’s terms were not made…
The Red Sox signed a potential replacement one day after losing J.D. Martinez to free agency. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Joon Lee, Justin Turner, a seasoned player, and the Red Sox have agreed. According to Passan, the contract has an opt-out clause after the first year and costs roughly $22 million for two…
The Houston Astros have welcomed back free agent outfielder Michael Brantley to a one-year, $12 million contract with an additional $4 million incentive option. Michael Brantley has played for the Astros for the past four seasons. Before moving to Houston, the 35-year-old spent the first ten years of his career playing for the Cleveland Guardians. The…
San Diego Padres are almost finalizing the Veteran right-hander and a free agent Seth Lugo contract deal. The Padres and Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year, more than $15 million contract that includes an opt-out mechanism following the 2023 season. According to MLB source Jon Heyman, the deal has a player option after the…
The Boston Red Sox have had a bad start to the MLB off-season. Rafael Devers, the third baseman for Boston, is one of the stars who are still there but whose future is now uncertain. They have lost several home-grown talents. Only four Boston historic 2018 World Series Championship team players remain ahead of the…
Carlos Rodón, a starting pitcher, has chosen a new team to join for the 2023 season and beyond after spending one year with the San Francisco Giants. The move of Carlos Rodón to the Bronx is expected to offer the Yankees one of the strongest starting rotations in the American League. According to Jon Heyman…
The 2023 World Baseball Classic will return in 2023 after being canceled in 2021 due to Covid 19. This year’s competition will feature 20 teams’ fields which will be more than that of the previous year which was 16 teams. the additional four teams entered and joined the competition during the qualifying. Pre-WBC favorites include…
Who are the MLB Highest Paid Players in 2023? Every season and every generation there are always changes and one of them is the payment rate for players. The better the talent the higher the salary and every season new talents are discovered thus causing the payment rate card to go higher. In 2021, the…
The 2023 World Baseball Classic Playoffs have a distinct set of rules from the MLB Playoffs. The tournament starts similarly to the World Cup with a round-robin style from which teams must advance before facing a battle in single elimination games. To speed up the conclusion of games, there are unique extra-innings rules that include…
In a two-hour show on MLB Network on Thursday, the teams for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were unveiled. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the World Baseball Classic is returning for the first time since 2017 and is set to start on March 8. This will be the first time in the history of…
According to a story from The Athletic, Mike Clevinger is being looked into for charges of domestic violence and child abuse. The mother of Clevinger’s 10-month-old child, Olivia Finestead, reportedly communicated with MLB’s Department of Investigations about the abuse this summer. BREAKING: Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is under investigation by MLB following allegations…
Left-hander Anthony Kay was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, whose previously reported two-year, $14MM contract is now official. Given that the 27-year-old Kay was just acquired off waivers from the Blue Jays on December 23, his time in the organization…
Prospect Pedro León underwent sports hernia surgery earlier this week, and the Astros told reporters this afternoon that he won’t be ready for the start of Spring Training. León still appears to be in a position to start the regular season on time because the surgery has a six- to eight-week recuperation period. Astros' Prospect…
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Miami Marlins are interested in acquiring free-agent reliever Aroldis Chapman. Heyman, who previously stated that three clubs were considering signing the veteran, a resident of South Florida, says that a few additional teams are also looking at Chapman. Marlins are among a few teams considering…
Travis Shaw, a former MLB infielder, announced his retirement from the game on Twitter on Monday. In each of the previous eight seasons, the left-handed batter performed at the highest level possible. Shaw played with the Red Sox, Brewers, and Blue Jays during portions of eight seasons in the major leagues. To the game of…
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs took another action by signing Trey Mancini to a two-year, $14 million contract. This signing seems to make a lot of sense at first glance. The Cubs had been interested in Mancini since the beginning of the offseason, and they were able to sign him to a deal that was…
On Sunday, the first day of the international signing period, Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old catcher from Caracas, Venezuela, was signed by the San Diego Padres to a $5.6 million bonus. The 16-year-old Salas, the younger brother of Miami Marlins prospect Jose Salas, hails from a baseball-loving family that includes a professional baseball player for his…
Prior to the deadline on Friday for the exchange of arbitration data, the Los Angeles Angels decided not to pursue arbitration with five of their eight eligible players. MLB players eligible for arbitration have until Friday to negotiate agreements with their respective organizations for the upcoming season. If they cannot agree, they will go to…
On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox and two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber agreed to a $10 million, one-year deal. The agreement contains an $11 million club option for 2024, with the potential for a $2 million increase dependent on the number of starts this year: $500,000 for 20 and $750,000 for each…
On Thursday night, Mark Feinsand and Robert Murray reported that the Brewers, Hoby Milner, and Victor Caratini had reached a mediation and conciliation agreement on new contracts. There was a chance that the Brewers would reach agreements with many players to circumvent the negotiations process because Friday is the deadline for clubs and players who are…
San Diego Padres are one of the teams interested in Nelson Cruz. Last week, Nelson Cruz revealed to reporters that his camp has already received offers from teams for the upcoming season, which will be his 42nd. Although it’s still determined whether San Diego is one of those teams, the seven-time All-Star didn’t reveal which…
In a few days, Carlos Correa has been the talk of the town concerning where he will land next for the 2023 season. On Tuesday, the ongoing drama surrounding Carlos Correa‘s months-long free agency moved away from Flushing. A few days before Christmas, Correa and the Mets finalized a 12-year, $315 million agreement that shocked…
On the same day that Brandon Belt is said to have signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, another ex-Giants player also found a new team. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who published the information late Monday night Johnny Cueto, a former Giants starting pitcher, has signed a free-agent…
A few months ago, Brandon Belt was still determining his career in MLB. The former Giants first baseman is excited that his career will prosper in the 2023 season. Brandon Belt has been a potential addition to this Blue Jays team throughout the entirety of the off season. Still, many in the business believed he…
The 12-year, $315 million deal between the New York Mets and star infielder Carlos Correa has been in the works for more than two weeks, but it has yet to be finalized. The Mets’ fears regarding Correa’s lower right leg are thought to cause the hold-up. The New York Post reported that Correa’s agent Scott…
On Thursday morning, Padres chairman Peter Seidler gave a statement of the demise of all-star Nate Colbert, although he did not mention the cause of his death. Nate Colbert, the all-time home run leader in San Diego Padres history, died at 76. Nate Colbert, a renowned slugger who played for the Padres’ first-ever squad in…
On Thursday, negotiations over suggested contract language revisions of Carlos Correa is in the agreed-upon $315 million, the 12-year deal hit at least one snag. As a result, Carlos Correa’s camp re-established communication with at least another interested team or two in addition to the Mets. In the last two weeks, there has been a…
Earlier this week, fans were furious at Red Sox for not extending Rafael Devers contract. But as for now, fans can rejoice after the release of Rafael Devers agreed to an 11-Year Contract Extension. According to the reports, Rafael Devers, a third baseman for the Red Sox, and the team have agreed to an extension…
The Boston Bruins had a great day on Monday. For the Red Sox, not really. The Boston Bruins won the 2023 NHL Winter Classic 2-1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park without incident. They seemed to relish every minute of the extraordinary occasion. John Henry, though, might have enjoyed himself less. Boston supporters angry…
Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds status has been the town’s talk this offseason’s second half. The former All-Star has long been the subject of trade speculations, which started up again last month after Bryan Reynolds requested that the team trade him. His team made that trade request when negotiations with the Pirates regarding a long extension…
Nolan Arenado might feel uncomfortably familiar if the St. Louis Cardinals don’t make any acquisitions this offseason. However, the St. Louis Cardinals’ history with Nolan Arenado and their association with him seem promising. He decided to opt into his contract. It must be a perfect world. However, Arenado’s relationship with his employer has sometimes been…
The Boston Red Sox and Marlins have been talking about potential trades, and new reports suggest the Sox are interested in veteran infielders Joey Wendle and Miguel Rojas. According to a report from Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, they have also talked about a far more extensive trade, with the Fish…
Tyler Danish, a right-hander, and New York Yankees have agreed on a minor league agreement that includes an invitation to the major league spring training. The pitchers who will don a Yankees uniform in spring training the following season just got better. Danish is among many players recently earning a spring training invitation from the Yankees.…
Trent Grisham has spent the last three years with the Padres, while Ha-Seong Kim has spent his previous two seasons with the Padres. According to Dennis Lin of the Athletic, to the point where the organization has thought about selling either infielder Ha-Seong Kim or outfielder Trent Grisham. Lin clarifies that the company is unwilling…
Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates is the only option for the New York Yankees if they want to make a splashy signing to replace their vacant left-field position. Reynolds asked for a trade a few weeks ago, but the Pirates have been hesitant to do so because they may end up getting a ton…
The braves on Wednesday announced that they had acquired Lucas Luetge from New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects, Caleb Durbin and Indigo Diaz. The Yankees released reliever Luetge last week to make room on the 40-man roster for Tommy Kahnle, who signed a free-agent contract to return to New York this season. The…
the Atlanta Braves recently acquired catcher Sean Murphy and was given a six-year, $73 million contract locking up another important talent for a long-term contract. The contract, signed on Tuesday, also contains a $15 million club option for 2029 with no buyout, which could bring the deal’s total worth to $88 million. 2023 will see…
Starting pitcher Corey Kluber has agreed with the Boston Red Sox on a one-year deal that includes a team option for the 2024 campaign. The two-year maximum price for the agreement is $27MM. For 20 games in 2023, Kluber will receive an additional $500K, followed by $750K for creating 25 and 30 games. The value…
on Wednesday, it was reported that Infielder Jean Segura and the Miami Marlins had agreed on a two-year, $17 million contract. The two-time All-Star Segura must complete a physical before the contract can be finalized, according to the reports on the condition of anonymity because the Marlins had yet to make the signing public. Jean…
Trent Grisham’s performance over the past two seasons could have been better, but should the San Diego Padres be patient with their center fielder? The Padres are expected to keep Trent Grisham on the roster because he has three years of control remaining on his deal. Trent Grisham recorded a.808 OPS in the Covid season…
According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Padres and catcher Pedro Severino have agreed to a split contract. According to Murray, the contract includes an additional $550K in performance bonuses and will pay him $1.95MM if he makes the major leagues. Pedro Severino will be given a spot on the 40-man roster later. Free-agent catcher…
Following a comeback season with the New York Yankees due to injury, Matt Carpenter on Tuesday agreed to a $12 million, two-year deal with the San Diego Padres. If the infielder or outfielder makes 550 plate appearances per year for two seasons, the contract may be worth $21 million. The agreement’s terms were not made…
The Red Sox signed a potential replacement one day after losing J.D. Martinez to free agency. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Joon Lee, Justin Turner, a seasoned player, and the Red Sox have agreed. According to Passan, the contract has an opt-out clause after the first year and costs roughly $22 million for two…
The Houston Astros have welcomed back free agent outfielder Michael Brantley to a one-year, $12 million contract with an additional $4 million incentive option. Michael Brantley has played for the Astros for the past four seasons. Before moving to Houston, the 35-year-old spent the first ten years of his career playing for the Cleveland Guardians. The…
San Diego Padres are almost finalizing the Veteran right-hander and a free agent Seth Lugo contract deal. The Padres and Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year, more than $15 million contract that includes an opt-out mechanism following the 2023 season. According to MLB source Jon Heyman, the deal has a player option after the…
Carlos Rodón, a starting pitcher, has chosen a new team to join for the 2023 season and beyond after spending one year with the San Francisco Giants. The move of Carlos Rodón to the Bronx is expected to offer the Yankees one of the strongest starting rotations in the American League. According to Jon Heyman…