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Luisangel Acuna in his Mets uniform

Mets share big news about Ronald Acuña Jr’s brother

There will be two Acuñas playing in the NL East in 2025. The New York Mets on Wednesday told Luisangel Acuña that he has made their 26-player roster, according to a few different reporters. Acuña, 23, appeared in 14 games for the Mets last season. He …

Rafael Devers claps

Alex Cora reveals which position Rafael Devers will play for Red Sox

Rafael Devers was adamant that he did not want to give up playing third base after the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman, but that is exactly what is going to happen. Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed in a Wednesday appearance on WEEI that Devers …

Ryan Johnson ready to pitch

Pitcher with funky delivery skips minors and goes straight to MLB

A top pitching prospect is headed straight to the major leagues without spending any time in the minors. The Los Angeles Angels are promoting pitcher Ryan Johnson to their big league club after being impressed with him in spring training, …

Cam Smith making the Astros

Astros surprised their top prospect with emotional career news

The Houston Astros staged an emotional moment for their top prospect as they informed him that he would be making their Opening Day roster. Astros manager Joe Espada informed third baseman Cam Smith that Smith was making the team out of spring camp. …

Aaron Boone in Yankees gear

Aaron Boone reveals why he ‘hated’ new challenge system

Major League Baseball tested out a new challenge system for balls and strikes in spring training, but New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was not a fan. Boone told the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast that he “hated” the system. …

Former No. 1 overall pick gets released

Former No. 1 overall MLB draft pick Mickey Moniak is looking for his next team. Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. This comes just two months after he had signed a 1-year, $2 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration. …

A look at the Texas Rangers logo

Ex-Rangers World Series hero gets demoted to minors

Less than a year-and-a-half after starring in the World Series, one Texas Rangers player is headed to Triple-A. Rangers president Chris Young revealed on Tuesday that outfielder Evan Carter has not made the Opening Day roster. Instead, Carter will be …

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the middle of his home run trot

Mariners catcher gets $105 million contract extension

The Seattle Mariners are backing up the dump truck for the Big Dumper. The Mariners are giving catcher Cal Raleigh a six-year, $105 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan says the contract starts this season and …

Jordan Montgomery ready to throw a pitch

Infamous free agent bust to undergo Tommy John surgery

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Arizona Diamondbacks and and their infamous free agent bust. Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery announced Tuesday that he will undergo Tommy John surgery. The procedure will end his 2025 season and …

An astronaut plays baseball by himself in space

Video of astronaut playing baseball with himself in space goes viral

Shohei Ohtani may be the best two-way baseball player on planet Earth, but an astronaut who hails from the same country has the Los Angeles Dodgers star beat in outer space. Koichi Wakata, an astronaut from Japan who has been on multiple space …

A Minnesota Twins hat in the dugout

Asking price for Minnesota Twins is revealed

The Pohlad family won’t be selling themselves short as they explore a potential sale of the Minnesota Twins. Britt Ghiroli, Dan Hayes, and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Monday on the asking price by the Pohlads in any potential sale of …

Brett Gardner and his family pose for a photo

New details emerge about death of Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son

Some new information has surfaced about the tragic death of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner’s son. Gardner and his wife Jessica announced in a statement on Sunday that their 14-year-old son Miller has died. The teenager died in his …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Paul Skenes sends clear message about his expectations for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years in the MLB basement, and Paul Skenes is sending a clear message about how that cannot continue. Skenes sent what sounded like an urgent message about his expectations for the Pirates in a new interview. The …

A Yankees hat

Yankees sign former Dodgers pitcher in free agency

Alex Verdugo is no longer on the New York Yankees, but they are still making sure to have another former Los Angeles Dodger on their roster for next season. The Yankees announced on Monday that they have signed lefty reliever Ryan Yarbrough. Jorge …

Mookie Betts in a Dodgers cap

Mookie Betts reveals scary amount of weight he has lost with mystery illness

Mookie Betts sat out both of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ games in the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs last week as he deals with an illness, and the star outfielder has lost a disturbing amount of weight as a result. The Dodgers had hoped to …

Corbin Burnes throwing for the Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes’ Diamondbacks debut pushed back for strange reason

Corbin Burnes was the prize of the offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but their fans will have to wait until the fifth game of the regular season to see him pitch in a meaningful game. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo admitted Sunday that …

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