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Reason for Yankees’ facial hair rule change revealed

The New York Yankees shocked observers Friday by revealing a change to their long-standing facial hair policy. Those who approve of the change may have one specific player to thank for the decision. Pitcher Devin Williams admitted Saturday that he …

Bryce Eldridge swings

Giants prospect slugs 450-foot home run in his first spring training game

San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge is making his mark at spring training. Eldridge smashed a 450-foot home run against the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. He blasted it out to center field, and the ball …

Juan Soto at a Mets press conference

Juan Soto had awkward moment with teammate after his first Mets HR

Juan Soto made his New York Mets debut on Saturday, albeit in spring training, and thrilled the crowd by homering in his very first at-bat. The moment was close to perfect, unless you were one particular teammate of his. Soto went deep off Houston …

Nolan Arenado in a Cardinals jersey

Surprising team reportedly pursuing Nolan Arenado trade

A Nolan Arenado trade may be back on the table after all, as the St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly entered into talks with a new team over a possible deal. The Houston Astros have renewed their interest in Arenado and are back in talks with the …

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Yankees free agent has sobering take on potentially being forced into retirement

New York Yankees free agent Anthony Rizzo understands that he very well could be forced into retirement this spring. The veteran first baseman had his $17 million club option declined by the Yankees at the end of last season. While the 35-year-old …

Jerry Reinsdorf at a White Sox game

White Sox minority owner angling to buy out Jerry Reinsdorf?

A recent move made by Chicago White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia has some speculating that he may be interested in shedding the “minority” part of his title. Ishbia, brother of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, had been heavily linked as …

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Bearded All-Star had the best theory about Yankees ending facial hair policy

2-time MLB All-Star Justin Turner was understandably invested in the New York Yankees’ decision to end their longstanding policy on facial hair. On Friday, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner made the surprising announcement that the team will now …

Roki Sasaki holds up his glove

Former Manager of the Year critical of Dodgers over Roki Sasaki video

Former 4-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter was critical of the Los Angeles Dodgers after seeing the video of Roki Sasaki’s first live batting practice session with the team. Sasaki drew a huge crowd when he threw his first live BP to his …

Derek Jeter smiling

Derek Jeter posts hilarious reaction to end of Yankees’ facial hair policy

Derek Jeter played under the New York Yankees’ strict facial hair policy for his entire MLB career. But now thanks to the magic of artificial intelligence, we finally have an idea of what he might have looked like otherwise. The Yankees shocked …

Terry Francona talks with the media

Former Manager of the Year not planning to use MLB’s new challenge system

Major League Baseball is introducing an experimental Automated Ball-Strike System on a trial basis for spring training. However, at least one team is making a conscious decision not to use it. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday he has …

Roki Sasaki at his Dodgers press conference

Roki Sasaki announces big personal news

It may only be February, but 2025 is already shaping up to be the year of Roki Sasaki. The new Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Sasaki announced some big personal news to his Instagram page on Friday. In the post, which was written in Japanese, …

Mike Clevinger throwing a pitch

Mike Clevinger getting another MLB opportunity

Controversial pitcher Mike Clevinger is getting another opportunity in Major League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they have agreed to terms to bring back the righty Clevinger. He will be getting a minor-league contract from …

Striker Pence pitching

15-year-old goes viral after throwing 97 mph

A 15-year-old baseball prospect has gone viral after being shown throwing 97 mph. Striker Pence is a freshman at Santiago High School in Corona, Calif., and ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2028 recruiting class. He is a standout hitter and …

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Everyone said the same thing about Yankees’ new beard policy

The New York Yankees made the surprising announcement on Friday that they are loosening their longstanding appearance policy, and everyone had the same reaction to the news. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement that the team will now …

Hal Steinbrenner at a press conference

Yankees announce stunning change to longstanding team policy

The New York Yankees are making a major change heading into the 2025 season, and it is one that the late George Steinbrenner probably would not appreciate. In a surprising statement on Friday, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced that the team is …

Pete Alonso holding a bat

Pete Alonso hit in the face during spring training

Pete Alonso had a scare during a New York Mets practice at their spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Thursday. Alonso was hit in the face by a ball and went down to the ground. SNY captured video of Alonso on the ground and shared it …

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