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Jorge Lopez during a postgame interview

Jorge Lopez issues important clarification to his viral comments about Mets

The New York Mets are reportedly moving on from Jorge Lopez following his embarrassing actions on Wednesday, but the relief pitcher has clarified some of the remarks he made in his postgame interview. Lopez came in to pitch during the top of the 8th …

David Fletcher in a helmet

Infielder David Fletcher may have stumbled into a new career

Former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher may have found himself a new career as he remains under investigation by Major League Baseball. Fletcher currently plays for the Gwinnett Stripers, who are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta …

A LaMonte Wade doll

Giants may have the greatest bobblehead doll giveaway

The San Francisco Giants may be delivering the greatest bobblehead doll giveaway of all time. The Giants on Sunday are planning to give out bobblehead dolls of first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. to the first 20,000 fans in attendance for the team’s …

Jorge Lopez holding his glove

Mets cut All-Star pitcher after glove-throwing incident, postgame comments

The New York Mets are designating relief pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment following his actions on Wednesday. The Mets lost 10-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in their game at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. to fall to 22-33 on the season. Lopez came in to …

Bryce Harper looking upset

Benches clear in Giants-Phillies game during Bryce Harper at-bat

The benches cleared during Wednesday’s Philadelphia Phillies-San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. after Bryce Harper received consecutive pitches up-and-in during an at-bat. Harper was batting in the top of the …

Edwin Diaz fired up

Everyone made the same joke about Edwin Diaz’s IL stint

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is headed to the injured list after his recent struggles, prompting an array of jokes from Mets fans about one particular bit of their history. The Mets on Wednesday placed Diaz on the injured list with what the team …

Matt Olson in Braves gear

Braves sign notable ex-Matt Olson A’s teammate

A cast of Oakland Braves is assembling in Atlanta. Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Wednesday that the Braves have signed veteran outfielder Ramon Laureano. It is a minor-league deal for Laureano, who will begin in Triple-A Gwinnett. The …

MLB logo on a wall

Another veteran MLB umpire has reportedly retired

Another (far less controversial) umpire is joining Angel Hernandez in retirement. Umpire-focused retailer Ump Attire announced to social media this week that veteran umpire Paul Emmel has retired. The 56-year-old Emmel had served as an MLB umpire …

Ettore Giulianelli delivers a pitch

Minor league pitcher draws attention for his ridiculous pitch

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Ettore Guilianelli has a long way to go before reaching the majors, but it is quite possible that he throws the filthiest pitch in all of baseball. Giulianelli, who is currently a reliever for Single-A Palm Beach in the …

Adolis Garcia throws out a runner

Adolis Garcia shows off cannon arm with insane throw home

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made a throw on Tuesday night that was so incredible even the home plate umpire was fooled. The Rangers were leading 4-2 in the top of the sixth inning of their win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe Life …

Hayden Hopkins holds up her phone

Hayden Hopkins expecting baby with MLB All-Star, not Mark Davis

Hayden Hopkins is pregnant with a baby fathered by an MLB All-Star, not Mark Davis. On Monday, an NFL-centric X account went viral after erroneously stating that Hopkins, a dancer, was pregnant with Davis’ baby. Their information was based off …

Aaron Boone at a press conference

Aaron Boone defends Angel Hernandez amid retirement news

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday surprisingly came to the defense of recently retired umpire Angel Hernandez. On Monday, Hernandez announced his retirement after serving over three decades as an MLB umpire. Boone appeared on …

An Atlanta Braves hat on top of a glove

Braves linked to AL All-Star outfielder after Ronald Acuña Jr. injury

The Atlanta Braves don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves after Ronald Acuña Jr’s season-ending injury. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Tuesday that Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is among the names that the Braves …

CC Sabathia in a Yankees hat

CC Sabathia goes viral over hilarious reaction to Angel Hernandez’s retirement

Count CC Sabathia among those who are happy to see Angel Hernandez finally go fishing. The notorious MLB umpire Hernandez announced on Monday that he is retiring from baseball, effective immediately. Hernandez is walking away after 33 years as an ump …

Angel Hernandez umpiring a game

Angel Hernandez makes huge announcement

Veteran umpire Angel Hernandez is officially retiring. Hernandez confirmed the news himself on Monday night after reports emerged that the 62-year-old umpire was on the verge of retirement. Hernandez released a statement expressing gratitude for his …

Bobby Witt Jr. batting against the Twins

Twins’ very risky strategy with Bobby Witt Jr. pays off

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sure has some major guts. The Twins faced a difficult decision at the end of Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. They were clinging to a 6-5 lead in the top of the ninth inning with two outs and …

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