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Diamondbacks will be first team in 22 years to use bullpen car

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back an old baseball tradition in 2018, and it will allow them to generate some revenue in addition to making fans feel nostalgic. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks revealed that they will be using a golf cart …

Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon expresses support for Jon Lester’s bounce throw strategy

Jon Lester’s bold new strategy officially has the blessing of the man in charge. The Chicago Cubs left-hander revealed over the weekend that he will be turning to bounce throws in an attempt to remedy his notorious career-long troubles with …

Byron Buxton

Twins, Byron Buxton reportedly have had contract extension talks

The Minnesota Twins know what kind of player they have in Byron Buxton, and they would like to lock him up long term. It sounds like Buxton is interested in that as well. MLB Network Radio’s Jim Bowden reported on Monday that the Twins and …

Report: Nationals send top pick Seth Romero home from spring training

Seth Romero’s 2018 season apparently is not off to a good start. The Washington Nationals sent Romero home from spring training on Monday, according to a report from Yahoo’s Jeff Passan. Passan reports a team spokesman said Romero …

Jeff Samardzija

Jeff Samardzija takes funny shot at umpire over bad call in spring game

It may only be spring training, but Jeff Samardzija’s umpiring criticisms are already in midseason form. The San Francisco Giants right-hander started Sunday’s Cactus League game against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. After a supposed …

JD Martinez

JD Martinez motivated to shake his reputation as bad defender

Fresh off landing one of the biggest free agent contracts of the winter, JD Martinez now has his sights set on another goal. The Boston Red Sox outfielder said on Sunday that he hates his reputation as a poor defender and is motivated to change the …

Cole Hamels chin

Cole Hamels does not like 6-man rotations

Cole Hamels does not like six-man rotations and has no interest in being a part of one. Hamels’ Texas Rangers have explored the idea of using a six-man rotation for the upcoming season. Some of that talk started when the team had interest in …

Clayton Kershaw

Owner wants Clayton Kershaw to be with Dodgers ‘for life’

Clayton Kershaw’s opt-out clause after the 2018 season will be one of the MLB’s biggest stories over the next several months, but Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is leaving no doubt about where he stands on the matter. Walter, whose …

Noah Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard now has his own signature bat called ‘Thor’s Hammer’

Noah Syndergaard is taking his alter-ego to a whole new level. The New York Mets right-hander now has his own signature bat called “Thor’s Hammer,” equipment manufacturing company SSK Baseball USA announced in an Instagram post on …

Russell Westbrook impressed Mike Trout with game-sealing three-pointer

Real recognizes real, especially when it comes to a fellow league MVP. Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook went nuts in a 124-116 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, finishing with 43 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Included in that …

Justin Upton

Justin Upton reveals ‘sketchy’ free agent experience

Justin Upton signed a five-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Angels early on in the winter, but even he wasn’t immune to the suspect free agent market. In an in-depth interview with Pedro Moura of The Athletic that ran Thursday, the …

Phillies reportedly have been in contact with Lance Lynn

The Philadelphia Phillies have been in contact with pitcher Lance Lynn, according to a report. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports that the Phillies have been in touch with Lynn as well as top free agent pitcher Jake Arrieta. Sources: #Phillies …

Yawkey Way

Yawkey Foundation ‘deeply disappointed’ with Red Sox changing Yawkey Way name

The Boston Red Sox on Wednesday announced that they have submitted plans to rename Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park, and that is not sitting well with the Yawkey Foundation. Last year, Red Sox owner John Henry declared that he wanted to change the name …

Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer thinks he ‘may be better’ this season

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in recent years, but he thinks he still has even more to offer. Scherzer believes there is still more he can improve upon in 2018 — and he intends to try. …

Jake Arrieta

Report: Nationals monitoring Jake Arrieta market

The Washington Nationals have signed plenty of big-name starting pitchers in recent years, and with one still tantalizingly on the market with March around the corner, it looks like it may happen again. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the …

Tim Lincecum

Tim Lincecum expected to compete for Rangers’ closer job

Tim Lincecum will sign with the Texas Rangers and is expected to have a shot at the team’s closer job, according to a report. Both Yahoo’s Jeff Passan and Fan Rag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Tuesday about Lincecum and the Rangers. …

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