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Mariners respond to ‘false’ claims of racism by fired staffer

The Seattle Mariners have issued a statement in response to a fired staff member, who accused the team of racism. Dr. Lorena Martin was hired a year ago and given the created position of director of high performance for the Mariners. According to the …

Manny Machado

Report: Yankees extensively looking into Manny Machado

New reporting indicates that the New York Yankees remain very much a factor in the Manny Machado sweepstakes. According to The Athletic’s Jayston Stark via colleague Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees are “doing particularly extensive work” …

James Paxton

Astros reportedly among teams interested in James Paxton

The Houston Astros had one of the best starting rotations in MLB history this season, but they are still exploring ways to improve it heading into 2019. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Astros are among the teams who have inquired about …

Sonny Gray

A’s trying to get Sonny Gray back?

After a forgettable tenure with the New York Yankees, Sonny Gray could be headed back to where it all began. Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports reported this week that the Oakland Athletics are one of the teams seeking to make a trade for the former …

Bryce Harper

Report: Nationals’ ownership blocked Bryce Harper trade to Astros

New reporting is shedding light on just how close the Washington Nationals got to unloading Bryce Harper in July. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Nationals had a deal in place to trade Harper to the Astros on July 30, but Nationals …

White Sox more likely to land Manny Machado than Bryce Harper?

The Chicago White Sox are expected to be a factor in the Bryce Harper and Manny Machado sweepstakes, but do they have a better chance of landing one over the other? Possibly. In a column published on Friday, Fancred Sports’ Jon Heyman said he …

JT Realmuto

Report: Mets likely to revisit JT Realmuto trade

The New York Mets tried to trade for J.T. Realmuto last year, and it sounds like they may be about to try to make it happen once again. According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the Mets are expected to look into acquiring the Miami Marlins catcher once …

Joe Mauer Twins

Joe Mauer announces retirement in letter to fans

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has played his last game. Mauer wrote a letter to Twins fans that the team published on their website Friday. According to Phil Miller and La Velle Neal of the Star Tribune, Mauer is also announcing his …

James Paxton

Report: Yankees have inquired about James Paxton

The New York Yankees are ramping up their search for a starting pitcher. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Yankees have asked the Seattle Mariners about left-handed pitcher James Paxton, who is believed to be available via trade. …

Buck Showalter

Buck Showalter pens heartfelt letter to city of Baltimore

The Orioles decided to part ways with manager Buck Showalter following one of the worst seasons for any team in MLB history, but the three-time AL Manager of the Year wants to make it clear he has nothing but love for the organization and the city of …

White Sox

Photo seems to show White Sox preparing pitch to Bryce Harper

The Chicago White Sox appear to be preparing to make a pitch to free agent star Bryce Harper. Harper will be one of the most sought-after free agents in MLB history this winter. Based on what Harper can offer, every team should be interested. One …

Bill James

MLBPA director rips Bill James for ‘reckless’ comments

The MLB world became outraged on Thursday after a tweet by Bill James went viral, leading to plenty of backlash. James is viewed as the father of analytics in baseball. His analysis revolutionized the way the game is viewed and has helped shape the …

Zack Greinke

Report: D-Backs will have to eat significant money to trade Zack Greinke

The Arizona Diamondbacks are open to trading their star players this offseason as they look to rebuild following a disappointing 2018 season, but they may have a tough time unloading their ace. Zack Greinke would, in theory, be one of the players on …

Bryce Harper

Report: Nationals’ offer to Bryce Harper did not include no-trade clause

There has been a lot of talk about Bryce Harper turning down a massive extension offer from the Washington Nationals on the last day of the 2018 season, but dollars and cents weren’t the only reason the star outfielder chose not to entertain …

Bryce Harper

Cardinals reportedly not all that interested in Bryce Harper

The St. Louis Cardinals nearly completed a trade for Giancarlo Stanton and the roughly $300 million he had remaining on his contract last year, leading many to believe they are a realistic landing spot for Bryce Harper this offseason. But a lot can …

Madison Bumgarner

New Giants GM will not rule out trading Madison Bumgarner

Madison Bumgarner has helped the San Francisco Giants win three World Series championships and is one of the most dominant postseason pitchers of his generation, but it is not out of the question that the team could move on from him during a …

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