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Tim Tebow will play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic

Tim Tebow will be aiming to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2021 — but not for the United States. It was announced Wednesday that Tebow will play for Team Philippines in WBC qualifiers ahead of the 2021 tournament. How is Tebow eligible …

Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton may miss start of season with calf strain

Just as it has in years past, the injury bug is biting the New York Yankees early. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed Wednesday that Giancarlo Stanton suffered a calf strain during defensive workouts Tuesday, and could miss the start of the season …

George Springer

Video: George Springer’s attempt to silence booing crowd fails miserably

The Houston Astros are getting a very harsh reception everywhere they go in spring training on the heels of their cheating scandal, and it led to a somewhat comical moment on Wednesday. Astros leadoff man George Springer got a typically chilly …

Alex Cora

Report: Red Sox sign-stealing investigation to take at least another week

Major League Baseball appears to be leaving no stone unturned in its investigation into allegations that the Boston Red Sox illegally stole signs during their World Series season in 2018. While the feeling for weeks has been that MLB is on the verge …

Luis Severino

Luis Severino issues statement addressing need for Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed on Tuesday that doctors have recommended Tommy John surgery for Luis Severino, and the right-hander has confirmed he will undergo the season-ending procedure. Severino issued a statement saying …

New York Mets

Are Mets breaking promise to Michael Wacha about starting in 2020?

The New York Mets have six starting pitchers for five spots in their rotation, which is not abnormal for many teams in spring training. What is abnormal is telling all six of those pitchers that they intend to be used as starters before considering …

Luis Severino

Yankees’ Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery

The New York Yankees got brutal news Tuesday regarding one of the key pitchers on their staff. Luis Severino, who has not been able to work out this spring due to pain in his throwing arm, needs Tommy John surgery, according to Yankees GM Brian …

Scott Boras will honor one of Kobe Bryant’s last wishes, make Alexis Altobelli an intern

One of the last things Kobe Bryant did before he died in a helicopter crash last month was try to use his connections to help a family friend, and MLB agent Scott Boras is going to make sure Kobe’s wish is carried out. Lakers general manager …

Freddie Freeman

Freddie Freeman says he often had to take painkillers before games last season

Freddie Freeman apparently went through a lot just to get on the field during the 2019 campaign. The Atlanta Braves first baseman told Jeff Schultz of The Athletic this week that he often had to take painkillers before games last season due to …

Andrelton Simmons

Andrelton Simmons says he has lost weight to reduce stress on his ankles

Andrelton Simmons is focusing on his physical conditioning as he looks to bounce back in the 2020 campaign. The Los Angeles Angels shortstop said this week that he has gotten lighter in order to reduce the stress on his ankles after suffering two …

Madison Bumgarner

Diamondbacks were not aware of Madison Bumgarner’s secret rodeo career

The Arizona Diamondbacks don’t sound particularly enthralled with Madison Bumgarner’s secret rodeo career. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen admitted Monday that the team had no idea Bumgarner had used the alias Mason Saunders to …

Astros cheating meme

Astros offer first legal defense in lawsuit over cheating scandal

The Houston Astros are in the awkward spot of having to defend themselves against various lawsuits brought by fans and even a former player about their cheating in 2017. The Astros filed their response to the first of those lawsuits, this one by …

Tim Tebow Mets

Video: Tim Tebow’s route on this ball was less than stellar

Tim Tebow is entering his fourth season of professional ball, and his outfield work still leaves something to be desired. Tebow started in left and batted ninth in the New York Mets’ Spring Training game on Sunday against the St. Louis …

Jean Segura confident about transition to third base for Phillies

Jean Segura has never started a game at third base in his MLB career, but he is convinced that he will be able to make it work for the 2020 campaign. The Philadelphia Phillies infielder got the start at the hot corner in Sunday’s spring …

Madison Bumgarner

Madison Bumgarner uses a secret alias ‘Mason Saunders’ to participate in rodeo events

Madison Bumgarner is well-known as a three-time World Series champion and elite postseason pitcher. He’s also known as a regular rodeo participant, albeit under a different name. After a bit of research, Andrew Baggarly and Zach Buchanan of The …

Yoenis Cespedes

Yoenis Cespedes ends media boycott to reflect on wild boar incident

Yoenis Cespedes’ boycott of the media lasted six days. Cespedes spoke for the first time this spring on Sunday, admitting that he made a “mistake” that led to his season-ending ankle fracture in May 2019. He added that he’s …

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