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Rob Manfred: WBC extra innings rule unlikely to come to MLB

In news that will come as a massive relief to baseball purists, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said it is unlikely that the World Baseball Classic’s unique extra innings rules will be making the jump to the majors anytime soon. Manfred told MLB …

Adam Jones WBC

Adam Jones: US was motivated by Puerto Rico’s celebration plans

The United States beat Puerto Rico 8-0 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic to clinch their first ever title in the event. After the game, Adam Jones, who was stellar as a team leader, said on MLB Network that the …

Ian Kinsler

Ian Kinsler hopes kids appreciate US way of baseball over Puerto Rico, Dominican

The United States has reached the final of the World Baseball Classic, which is reason enough for American baseball fans to celebrate. But comments like what Ian Kinsler had to say is rubbing some the wrong way. The New York Times published an …

Report: White Sox continue to work on Jose Quintana trade

The Chicago White Sox seem determined to get a Jose Quintana trade done before the start of the season. Jim Bowden of ESPN reports on Wednesday that the White Sox continue to work on moving the All-Star left-hander and could have a deal done before …

Japan’s Byosuke Kikuchi uses Zelda theme song as at-bat music (Video)

If you were wondering which player had the best walk-up music for an at-bat during the World Baseball Classic this year, you can stop now. Byosuke Kikuchi of Japan officially took the cake during his team’s loss to the U.S. in Tuesday …

David Denson

First openly gay player David Denson retires from baseball

David Denson, who made history in 2015 by coming out publicly as gay, has decided to end his professional baseball career. Denson announced the news in a post on his Facebook page Monday, saying he is now trying to become a personal trainer. Denson, …

Jacob deGrom

Kevin Kaczmarski learns not to park in Jacob deGrom’s spot

It’s probably safe to assume Mets prospect Kevin Kaczmarski won’t park his vehicle in the spot that belongs to Jacob deGrom anymore. When Kaczmarski arrived to New York’s spring training facility on Monday, he pulled into a parking …

John Gibbons

Blue Jays, John Gibbons reportedly finalizing contract extension

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is being rewarded after leading the team to back-to-back ALCS berths. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports on Tuesday that Gibbons and the Blue Jays are finalizing a multi-year contract extension and expect to …

Yu Darvish

Rangers open to discussing Yu Darvish contract extension in season

The Texas Rangers seem to be approaching the Yu Darvish contract situation with caution, but they are open to discussing an extension during the season. Rangers GM Jon Daniels told 1310 The Ticket’s Norm Hitzges on Monday that the team has …

Javy Baez slide

Javy Baez steals third on incredible slide move (Video)

Javy Baez continues to do all the little things to make himself one of the most fun baseball players to watch. Playing for Puerto Rico in the WBC on Monday night, Baez pulled off a stolen base by using an incredible swim move after diving into third: …

Jurickson Profar picked off

Jurickson Profar picked off while celebrating single (Video)

Jurickson Profar just learned the hard way that he needs to be standing on a base before celebrating a big hit. Profar is playing for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic and singled with a man on second and one out in the top of the first …

Jason Kipnis

5 MLB teams that can dethrone the Cubs as World Series champions

It’s easy to see why the Chicago Cubs would be favored to win the World Series for a second consecutive season. They have a great lineup, a strong pitching staff, and depth almost everywhere. However, the safer bet would be to take the field …

Pete Mackanin fines all Phillies a dollar for spring training mistakes

Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a very young team, so he’s coming up with unique ways to instill discipline and accountability in his clubhouse. His solution? Every time a player doesn’t hustle or makes a preventable …

Tim Tebow Mets

Tim Tebow assigned to Mets low Class-A team

Tim Tebow is going to continue to get plenty of playing time within the New York Mets organization, and fans won’t have to pay a whole lot to watch him play this spring. The Mets announced on Monday that Tebow will be assigned to the Columbia …

Torii Hunter Jr

Torii Hunter Jr makes baseball debut

Not too long ago, Torii Hunter Jr. was catching passes as a wide receiver at Notre Dame. On Sunday, he was playing in a spring training baseball game. Hunter played in nine games for the Fighting Irish last year, catching 38 passes for 521 yards and …

Adam Jones catch

Buck Showalter has great quote about Adam Jones catch

Adam Jones’s remarkable catch robbing Baltimore Orioles teammate Manny Machado of a home run in the World Baseball Classic drew a lot of attention, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter may have had the best reaction. Showalter enjoyed the play, …

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