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Mariners have cardboard cutouts of Steve Bartman, Jeffrey Maier in stands

Several MLB teams elected to fill some stadium seats with cardboard cutouts in the absence of fans, and those that have done so have decided to have some fun with the practice. The Seattle Mariners debuted their cutouts over the weekend at T-Mobile …

Yoenis Cespedes

Report: Yoenis Cespedes had been upset with Mets over playing time

Yoenis Cespedes’ sudden opt-out of the 2020 campaign may not actually have been all that unforeseeable to those in the New York Mets organization. The Mets slugger unexpectedly failed to show up for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta …

Mookie Betts at Dodgers camp

Mookie Betts leaves game with finger injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a scare Sunday when Mookie Betts left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a finger injury. The Dodgers officially characterized the injury as a sore middle finger. Mookie Betts left today’s game with a sore …

Yoenis Cespedes

Yoenis Cespedes completely ditched Mets before opting out of season

Yoenis Cespedes was unexpectedly absent from the New York Mets’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, and that is because the veteran slugger has decided he no longer wants to play this season. Following the his team’s 4-0 loss to …

Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon has optimistic comment on struggling Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are off to a disappointing 3-6 start, but manager Joe Maddon is keeping a cool head about things. Maddon remained optimistic about his team on Saturday, saying that they’re “very close” to rounding into form …

Yoenis Cespedes

Report: Mets believe Yoenis Cespedes is safe

Yoenis Cespedes went AWOL on Sunday and did not inform the New York Mets of his whereabouts, but the team is apparently confident that there is no need to be concerned for the slugger’s health or safety. The Mets have been given reason to …

Yoenis Cespedes

Mets announce Yoenis Cespedes has gone AWOL, did not show up to park

Yoenis Cespedes was not available for the start of the New York Mets’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, and the team was unable to provide an explanation as to why. Shortly after the first pitch was thrown in the game, the Mets issued …

Police video released from Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire’s embarrassing arrest

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire was arrested back in February for masturbating in public, and footage from the incident that was released this week shows the uncomfortable conversation he had with police about it. The footage, which was …

Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich sends heartfelt message to teammate Lorenzo Cain

Christian Yelich sent a heartfelt message of support to teammate Lorenzo Cain on Saturday night. Cain told the Milwaukee Brewers that he was opting out of the remainder of the MLB season, the team announced on Saturday. Yelich, who is the star of the …

Mike Trout gives new baby son a very special middle name

Mike Trout and wife Jessica announced on Saturday the birth of their new baby son, whose name has some special meaning. The Los Angeles Angels star was placed on paternity leave on Thursday, July 30. On Saturday, Mike and Jessica posted a photo of …

Craig Kimbrel

Craig Kimbrel may already lose Cubs closer role

Once one of MLB’s elite closers, Craig Kimbrel’s hold on the role for the Chicago Cubs is becoming increasingly tenuous. Cubs manager David Ross admitted that he and Kimbrel are discussing the role going forward, and he didn’t deny …

Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer criticizes Rob Manfred for comments about player responsibility

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to not be a big fan of commissioner Rob Manfred. On Saturday, after Manfred said that the season would continue, but “players need to be better” in terms of observing health and safety …

Rob Manfred clarifies stance on continuing MLB season

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred warned Friday that the season could be halted if players are not more vigilant about health and safety protocols, but clarified Saturday that, at least for now, it’s not in the cards. Manfred told ESPN’s Karl …

Lorenzo Cain

Lorenzo Cain opts out of remainder of 2020 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has chosen to opt out of the rest of the 2020 season. In a statement released by the organization, general manager David Stearns confirmed Cain’s decision and stated that the organization supported his …

Casey Mize

Casey Mize likely to make MLB debut Sunday?

The Detroit Tigers may be on the verge of bringing one of their highly-touted prospects to the MLB level for the first time. Manager Ron Gardenhire strongly hinted that pitcher Casey Mize, the top overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, could make his …

Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz thinks his mechanics are out of sorts

Edwin Diaz has had a nightmarish start to the 2020 season, and he is opening up a bit about his early struggles. During Thursday’s loss to the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets reliever allowed four of the five batters he faced in the ninth …

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