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Javier Baez delivers scathing assessment of Cubs’ motivation in 2019

It sounds like things are going to be a bit different for the Chicago Cubs in 2020 under new manager David Ross. One way of telling this is to hear just how honest some members of the team have been about 2019. Javier Baez admitted Sunday that the …

Carlos Correa

Adam Jones has a laugh over Carlos Correa’s tattoo explanation for Jose Altuve

Carlos Correa has decided to dig his heels in and defend the Houston Astros against some of the criticism they are facing, and former MLB star Adam Jones found one thing Correa said about the scandal particularly entertaining. Jones, who now plays …

Yu Darvish

Yu Darvish wants Astros stripped of 2017 title

Few players lost more in the 2017 World Series than Yu Darvish. His reputation was significantly hindered by his poor performances in two starts that series, including a horrible outing in the decisive Game 7. Now, given the information that has come …

Mookie Betts

Xander Bogaerts wants to recruit Mookie Betts back to Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox traded Mookie Betts this offseason with a year left on his contract, but there is definitely a lingering state of uncertainty regarding when he hits the open market as he’s expected to do. Longtime teammate Xander Bogaerts is …

Tim Tebow Mets

Tim Tebow had ‘a couple conversations’ with XFL

Tim Tebow is committed to his baseball career, but he did, at least briefly, consider an XFL opportunity when the league was filling its roster. Tebow said there was “some communication” and “a couple conversations” with the …

Chris Sale

Chris Sale believes pitchers will retaliate against Astros for cheating

No Houston Astros players were disciplined by Major League Baseball for their role in the team’s sign-stealing scheme, but there’s a growing sense that opposing pitchers may try to punish them this upcoming season. While he didn’t …

Jose Altuve buzzer

Rob Manfred: I can’t say for ‘100 percent certain’ Astros didn’t use buzzers

Major League Baseball found no evidence of the Houston Astros cheating during the 2019 season or wearing buzzers in order to help them steal signs, but commissioner Rob Manfred admits that does not necessarily mean the accusations are a complete …

Bryce Harper Phillies

Bryce Harper shares thoughts on potential Kris Bryant trade to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the teams that have been mentioned as a possible suitor if the Chicago Cubs trade star third baseman Kris Bryant, but Bryce Harper does not seem as giddy about the idea as you might expect him to be. Harper and …

Tony Fernandez

Blue Jays great Tony Fernandez dead at 57, receives tributes

Former Blue Jays standout Tony Fernandez died on Saturday at the age of 57 due to complications from kidney disease. Fernandez, who was a five-time All-Star, dealt with complications from polycystic kidney disease earlier in February and was …

Video: Pat Connaughton hops Christian Yelich on ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ dunk

Pat Connaughton collaborated with Christian Yelich on a great dunk Saturday night that was aided by a creative costume. Connaughton, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks, asked the Brewers star to help him out by holding the ball up for Connaughton to …

Washington Nationals

Nationals thinking about moving Victor Robles to top of order

The Washington Nationals will have to shuffle around their batting order to offset the loss of Anthony Rendon, and one young star could be a beneficiary. Nats manager Davey Martinez said on Saturday that he is considering moving outfielder Victor …

Astros cheating meme

California Little League teams ban use of Astros nickname

For an indication of just how angry the larger baseball world is with the Houston Astros, you need only look to a few youth baseball leagues in Southern California. Traditionally, youth baseball teams claim the nickname of an MLB team for league …

Alex Verdugo

Alex Verdugo may miss start of season with back injury

One of the key pieces of the Mookie Betts trade may not be ready for Opening Day. New Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has a stress fracture in his back and may not be ready for the start of the season, according to manager Ron Roenicke. …

Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa rips Cody Bellinger, defends Jose Altuve from cheating claims

Carlos Correa is firing back after several days of rival players ripping into the Houston Astros for the perceived consequences of the team’s sign-stealing scandal in 2017. In a lengthy interview with Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Correa, who …

Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker wants MLB to prevent ‘premeditated retaliation’ against Astros

Dusty Baker is in the somewhat awkward situation of managing the team that everyone hates right now while simultaneously having nothing to do with the reason they’re hated. Baker is trying to manage the Houston Astros to success amid the …

Jose Altuve buzzer

Cody Bellinger not buying Jose Altuve’s electronic buzzer excuse

Cody Bellinger is among the most dissatisfied players in MLB over the Houston Astros’ cheating and the team’s lack of remorse and penalties from MLB. Bellinger took a shot at both the Astros and Red Sox in January over the allegations. He …

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