Unless you’re hellbent on measuring the Yankees’ first lineup move in the post-Juan Soto era solely against the offensive wizardry of Soto himself, there’s plenty to like about their trade for Cody Bellinger. He’s a lefty, potential power bat in the short porch haven known as Yankee Stadium. Yum. He figures to balance out a … Read more
Guaranteed Rate Field will be only Rate Field going forward. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Chicago White Sox aren’t shaping up to be much improved from their historically awful 2024 season, but they will be making a noteworthy change in at least one area. After eight years of fans lamenting and … Read more
Syndication: Arizona Republic NEW YORK — A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem. The 62-page report released Tuesday said the trends extended to high school … Read more
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs,” Tucker said. “That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, … Read more
Tropicana Field ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in St. Petersburg for another 30 years. The overall plan, with its slogan “Here … Read more
The Cardinals and safety Budda Baker agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, the team announced Tuesday night. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the extension is worth $54 million with $30 million guaranteed. Baker, 28, has spent his entire career with the Cardinals since they made him a second-round pick … Read more
It was only a matter of time. From the moment Cody Bellinger chose to pick up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season, rather than becoming a free agent, it became increasingly clear — somewhat ironically — that his clock in Chicago was ticking. Bellinger’s choice to exercise the option wasn’t especially surprising, … Read more
Melvin explains how ‘hungrier’ Harrison will help Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Bob Melvin believes Kyle Harrison still will become a top-end starter for the Giants. The San Francisco manager explained the high expectations placed on Harrison when he entered MLB as the top pitching prospect in 2023. “That’s a lot to … Read more
What might Suarez hiring Boras mean for his future? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has hired Scott Boras as his agent, The Boras Corporation announced Monday on Instagram. Suarez is entering a contract year and the decision to switch to Boras could be a signal that he intends to play … Read more
Urho Vaakanainen is set to make his debut for the New York Rangers on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. Since arriving in New York, Vaakanainen has been on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The Rangers traded for Vaakanainen from the Anaheim Ducks on Dec. 8 in a deal that included Jacob Trouba. Vaakanainen … Read more