• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast

Baseball

The Arizona Diamondbacks logo

Diamondbacks bring back former All-Star pitcher in free agency

Corbin Burnes is no longer the only All-Star newcomer to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching corps. Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Sunday that the Dbacks have signed free agent right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor-league contract. Miller …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Paul Skenes provides big update that will worry opposing hitters

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was hard enough on opposing hitters as a rookie. Things might be about to get even worse for them now that Skenes has had an offseason to make some changes. Skenes admitted to reporters that he is experimenting with …

Nolan Arenado on the field in a Cardinals uniform

Nolan Arenado sends message about his no-trade clause

Despite an offseason of trade speculation, Nolan Arenado reported to St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Sunday. Based on his comments, he is not likely to end up on the move, either. Arenado told reporters Sunday that he had been intentionally …

Bobby Jenks throwing a pitch

Former All-Star closer being treated for stomach cancer

A former MLB All-Star revealed that he is being treated for stomach cancer. Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star who closed out the 2005 World Series for the Chicago White Sox, said he is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach …

Jackson Holliday in Orioles gear

Jackson Holliday makes bizarre change to his diet

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday made some lifestyle changes after his disappointing rookie season, including one very unorthodox dietary move. Holliday admitted that he wore down toward the end of his rookie season in 2024, and weighed …

Alex Bregman in his Houston Astros uniform

Tigers president sends strong message after missing out on Alex Bregman

The Detroit Tigers made an aggressive but unsuccessful push to sign free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Despite missing out on him, however, Tigers president Scott Harris clearly is not losing sleep over the rejection. Harris addressed reporters …

Cole Ragans ready to pitch

Royals reward All-Star with three-year extension

After a breakout season in 2024, the Kansas City Royals have rewarded left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans with a three-year contract extension worth $13.25 million. ESPN reports that the deal will pay Ragans $1.25 million this season, $4.5 million in …

Son of MLB Hall of Famer crushes monster HR in college opener

The Houston Cougars disappointingly opened their baseball season on Friday night, falling to Minnesota by a score of 14-3, but there was one standout highlight: The second career home run for Carsten Sabathia III. Sabathia, the son of upcoming …

Alex Bregman holding a bat

Alex Bregman sends parting message to Astros, city of Houston

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on Friday penned a proper farewell message to the Houston Astros organization and its fan base. News broke on Wednesday that Bregman had agreed to a massive deal to join the Boston Red Sox. Details on …

The Houston Astros logo

Former Astros pitcher making MLB comeback

After having to take the 2024 MLB season off, a former Houston Astros pitcher is ready to rock again. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Friday that righty reliever Kendall Graveman has landed a deal from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Graveman’s new …

Marcus Stroman in a Yankees hat

All-Star pitcher sends clear message about his role with Yankees

Former All-Star pitcher Marcus Stroman is not backing down from his standoff with the New York Yankees, even after returning to spring training. Stroman returned to Yankee camp on Friday and spoke to the media after skipping two days of workouts amid …

Alex Bregman in his Houston Astros uniform

Astros legend shares his thoughts on Alex Bregman leaving

A Houston Astros franchise legend had some thoughts on Alex Bregman’s departure from the franchise. Roy Oswalt, who spent parts of ten seasons with the Astros, bemoaned Bregman’s departure in a post on X Thursday. The former All-Star …

Anthony Rendon holding his bat

Interesting report emerges on Anthony Rendon amid latest injury

Anthony Rendon has been retired from being a productive professional baseball player for a while now, and he could soon be making it official. Appearing this week on the “Baseball Tonight” podcast, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN shared an …

Daniel Vogelbach at his locker

Ex-Mets fan favorite joins rival team as coach

A former MLB cult hero is making the transition to coaching. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reported this week that that the Pittsburgh Pirates have hired ex-Mets fan favorite Daniel Vogelbach. The 32-year-old Vogelbach is joining as a …

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on the field

Shohei Ohtani gets favorable status for 2025 season

In an offseason where everything has seemed to come up favorably for the Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s no surprise that the team has also received a nice benefit with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani will officially have two-way status for the 2025 season. …

Joey Gallo in the dugout.

White Sox sign 2-time All-Star slugger in free agency

The Chicago White Sox are taking a shot on one of the hottest names of 2017. Chicago announced on Thursday that they have signed veteran slugger Joey Gallo in free agency. Gallo is getting a minor-league contract along with a non-roster invite to …

Previous
Next

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.
LBS iPhone App
Get the App

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

Sidebar

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

Privacy Manager © 2026 · All Rights Reserved
  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega