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Report: Carlos Beltran ‘steamrolled’ Astros players who criticized sign-stealing scheme

Carlos Beltran has been painted as one of the masterminds behind the sign-stealing scheme the Houston Astros deployed during the 2017 season, and new details have emerged over just how much the system was down to him — and how much control he …

Ron Roenicke likely to shed interim tag following MLB investigation

The Boston Red Sox have officially named Ron Roenicke their interim manager, but it may not be long before he is given the full-time position. Roenicke served a as a bench coach for the Red Sox under Alex Cora the past two seasons, and the team …

Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto not condemning teammates who played for 2017 Astros

MLB players are in agreement that the Houston Astros crossed the line and then some with their electronic sign stealing in 2017. Some of those players, however, will be playing alongside guys who were a part of that scheme. Current New York Mets …

Rob Manfred

Dodgers’ Alex Wood shuts down MLB talking point about proposed playoff changes

Major League Baseball’s proposal for playoff changes has not gone over well with players who have spoken out about it, and one player is taking aim at one of the goals of those changes. MLB is reportedly floating a proposal to expand the …

Alex Cora

Red Sox cheating investigation will stretch into spring training

The Boston Red Sox are waiting to see if Major League Baseball will punish them after investigating allegations that they cheated during their World Series season in 2018, but they are not going to learn their fate before the start of spring …

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson unintentionally burns David Price in hilarious tweet

David Price has been somewhat of a forgotten man in the trade that sent Mookie Betts from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Magic Johnson appears to feel the same way about his team acquiring the left-hander as the general public …

Marwin Gonzalez

Marwin Gonzalez becomes first player involved in Astros scandal to express regret

Houston Astros players have said hardly anything since Major League Baseball confirmed they were cheating throughout their World Series season in 2017, but Marwin Gonzalez has made it clear he regrets what happened. Gonzalez, who is now with the …

Ron Roenicke will reportedly be named interim manager of Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have decided on their next manager, as they announced on Tuesday that former bench coach Ron Roenicke has been promoted to interim manager. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe first reported the news earlier in the day. Speier and …

Mookie Betts

Red Sox GM disputes that team stalled Mookie Betts trade due to backlash

The Boston Red Sox backed out of the initial three-team trade they agreed upon involving Mookie Betts, but they insist the decision had nothing to do with backlash from fans or the media. Betts was officially traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on …

Angels’ Taylor Cole still upset over Astros cheating, possible buzzer usage

Los Angeles Angels reliever Taylor Cole is not satisfied with MLB’s handling of the Houston Astros cheating scandal. Cole posted a note on Instagram Monday where he talked about former Astros manager A.J. Hinch’s interview with MLB …

Didi Gregorius

Didi Gregorius not happy with proposed MLB playoff changes

Didi Gregorius is not happy with the proposed MLB playoff changes. Gregorius, who spent the past five seasons with the Yankees, sent a brief tweet on Monday that stated his opinion on the proposal, which was floated by the New York Post’s Joel …

Trevor Bauer rips ‘joke’ Rob Manfred over proposed MLB playoff changes

MLB is considering some radical changes to its playoff format, and Trevor Bauer is no fan of the proposal. The Cincinnati Reds pitcher tweeted on Monday night that the proposal was “absurd” for numerous reasons. Bauer directed his ire at …

Taijuan Walker

Report: Mariners want to bring back Taijuan Walker

The Seattle Mariners are looking to reunite with their former top prospect. Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported on Monday that the Mariners have made a “standing offer” to righty Taijuan Walker for a one-year deal and the fifth spot …

Rob Manfred

MLB could add four more playoff teams, make radical format changes

Major League Baseball is considering the possibility of adding more playoff teams and making significant changes to its postseason format, and the new system could be in place as soon as 2022. According to a report from Joel Sherman of the New York …

Ex-MLB pitcher Mike Bolsinger files lawsuit against Astros over cheating scandal

The ramifications of the Houston Astros’ illegal sign stealing in 2017 are now headed for the legal system. Former MLB pitcher Mike Bolsinger, who was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017, filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior …

Joc Pederson chest

Report: Angels backed out of proposed Joc Pederson trade

The Los Angeles Angels seemingly had a chance to pull off a trade to land two solid pieces without giving up much, but were the ones who backed out of that opportunity. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Angels, not the Los Angeles …

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