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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is not known for calling out his players publicly, but he didn’t resist after Addison Russell’s performance on Saturday. The Cubs shortstop made a litany of mistakes, including three baserunning errors and …
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez often makes the incredible look ordinary, and he gave us another amazing play on Saturday. With the tying run on first and the Cubs nursing a 6-5 lead over the Padres, San Diego’s Wil Myers tried to steal second …
The future is now for the San Diego Padres. The Padres officially called up infielder Luis Urias on Saturday, and according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, top pitching prospects Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez are set to follow …
The Minnesota Twins traded away righty reliever Mike Morin this weekend, and ace pitcher Jose Berrios did not appear at all enthused about the move. Morin was shipped to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. In …
A fastball was no match for New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit, at least initially. Voit took a 91 MPH Chad Bettis fastball to the face in Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Not only did Voit stay on his feet, but he managed to …
Major League Baseball still has two and a half seasons to go before the expiration of their current labor agreement with the MLB Players Association, but a minor news item announced Friday could have significant repercussions down the line. MLBPA …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen struck out the side on Friday against the Miami Marlins, not allowing a single runner to reach base in the process. He admitted afterwards that there was a little bit extra behind it. The Dodger bullpen was …
The major heat wave that has plagued much of the country during the week hasn’t been fun for many, and that includes MLB pitchers. Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi took the mound in 94 degree temperatures with humidity, and gave up two …
Mike Leake lost a perfect game bid in the ninth inning of Friday night’s contest between his Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels. A week after being knocked out of the game in the first inning by the Angels, Leake bounced back with a …
Madison Bumgarner is such an intense competitor that he was still upset a day later about being pulled from a game earlier than he wanted. The San Francisco Giants topped the New York Mets 3-2 in 16 innings on Thursday night. Bumgarner started and …
Zack Greinke is having another terrific season and would be a nice addition for a contending team in need of starting rotation help, but his salary makes him a bit less appealing. If any team is interested in acquiring the right-hander, the Arizona …
Marcus Stroman is among several high-end starting pitchers that are considered to be available heading into the trade deadline later this month, and the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly keeping a close eye on the right-hander. According to Jon …
If the Cleveland Indians decide to move starting pitcher Trevor Bauer at the trade deadline later this month, the San Diego Padres will be a team to watch. Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Padres have “emerged as the most serious …
The San Francisco Giants came alive before the All-Star break and have carried the momentum into the second half of the season, and suddenly they have found themselves in the playoff hunt. While his name has frequently been mentioned in trade rumors, …
Hector Neris was finally able to close out a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, but the Philadelphia Phillies reliever ruffled some feathers with the way he stared into the visiting dugout after the game. Dave Roberts was among …
Bryce Harper continues to show his affection toward the Philadelphia Phillies’ iconic mascot. During his first game with the Phillies, Harper wore cleats that had the Phillie Phanatic’s face on it. .@bryceharper3: Philly guy. …
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