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MLB testing robotic umpires, shift ban in Atlantic League games

Major League Baseball has been examining a number of ways to improve a league that has been decreasing in popularity in recent years, and some of those radical ideas will be tested in the independent Atlantic League this year. MLB announced on Friday …

Joe Maddon

Eight MLB managers on the hot seat entering 2019

Even with the regular season weeks away, we know which MLB teams are facing heightened expectations in 2019. While much was made of a very slow offseason, the truth is there were certain teams that invested and will now have the expectation of …

Astros reportedly have one and two-year offers to Dallas Keuchel

The Houston Astros would like to retain free agent Dallas Keuchel, but only on specific terms. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Houston has made contract offers to Keuchel of one and two years. He says the offers are not to …

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Report: Royals not optimistic about adding Martin Maldonado

The Kansas City Royals are in need of a catcher, but things appear to be moving in the wrong direction with one obvious target. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Royals have had discussions with free agent catcher Martin Maldonado, but the …

Report: Luke Heimlich signs with team in Mexican League

Luke Heimlich has found a job in professional baseball, though it’s not with an MLB team. Heimlich has signed with Dos Laredos Tecolotes of Liga Mexicana de Beisbol, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Heimlich went undrafted as a junior and …

Rob Manfred

Report: New MLB gambling partnership has controversial key clause

A new provision as part of Major League Baseball’s new gambling partnership has annoyed at least one manager. Last November, MLB made MGM their “official gaming partner” as sports betting becomes increasingly legal and accepted in …

New York Yankees

Yankees considering using ‘opener’ in 2019

The New York Yankees are the latest team to consider the use of an “opener” in 2019. Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the team has considered using one of its back-end relievers to start games and work backwards, bringing in a …

Justin Verlander open to signing short-term contract in free agency

Justin Verlander is in the final year of his contract and set to become a free agent for the first time, and he says he is open to a short-term deal in the future. Verlander has been outspoken about the issues with free agency, noting that not enough …

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright suspended after failing drug test

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright will serve an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. An offseason drug test turned up Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 in Wright’s system, and he will be suspended …

Salvador Perez

Salvador Perez undergoes successful Tommy John surgery

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. In a statement released by the club, they reaffirmed the expectation that Perez will miss the entirety of the 2019 season, but is expected to make a full …

Manny Machado

Padres see big boost in ticket sales since Manny Machado signing

The San Diego Padres are already seeing dividends from their signing of Manny Machado. According to the Padres’ president of business operations Erik Greupner, the two weeks since Machado’s signing have seen the team generate $3 million …

Dallas Keuchel

Report: Phillies still interested in signing Dallas Keuchel

The Philadelphia Phillies have already had an enormous offseason, but signing Bryce Harper to a $330 million contract may not be the last big splash they make before Opening Day. According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the interest in free agent starting …

Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper not backing off Mike Trout recruiting amid tampering talk

Bryce Harper is facing a potential fine from Major League Baseball for the comments he made this week about wanting Mike Trout to join him in Philadelphia, but the star outfielder has given no indication that he plans to apologize. Harper was asked …

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Bryce Harper could reportedly be fined for Mike Trout comments

The Los Angeles Angels are not pleased about Bryce Harper openly saying he is planning to recruit Mike Trout to join him in Philadelphia, and the newest member of the Phillies could face disciplinary action from Major League Baseball over the …

Kyle Hendricks offers funny quote about not being Opening Day starter

Kyle Hendricks offered a funny quote Tuesday about not being named the Chicago Cubs’ Opening Day starter. Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced on Monday that Jon Lester would start on Opening Day. Hendricks had pretty similar stats to Lester last …

Angels reportedly contact MLB about Bryce Harper tampering with Trout

The Los Angeles Angels have contacted MLB about a tampering grievance involving Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, according to a report. Ever since signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, Harper has made clear his intentions to recruit Trout. During his …

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