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Vin Scully boycotting NFL games over anthem protests

Count Vin Scully among those who are boycotting NFL games over the national anthem protests. Speaking at “An Evening with Vin Scully” in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday night, the longtime Dodgers broadcaster shred with the audience why he …

Johnny Cueto Giants

Johnny Cueto will not opt out of Giants contract

The San Francisco Giants avoided some drama this offseason involving pitcher Johnny Cueto. Cueto decided not to opt out of his contract, meaning he still has four years and $84 million remaining on his current deal. Cueto signed a six-year, $130 …

Jay Bruce

Report: Blue Jays expected to target Jay Bruce in free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays may have already identified their potential replacement for Jose Bautista. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported on Saturday that veteran outfielder Jay Bruce is “expected to draw interest” from Toronto in free …

Giancarlo Stanton

Report: Marlins inform other teams they are open to Giancarlo Stanton trade

A Giancarlo Stanton trade could reportedly be in the cards for the Miami Marlins. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported Friday that the Marlins have informed other teams that they are open to trading Stanton, as well as veteran infielders Dee Gordon and …

Eric Hosmer

Report: Red Sox expected to pursue Eric Hosmer in free agency

The Boston Red Sox may be getting a major upgrade at first base this winter. FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Thursday that “there is an expectation” the Red Sox could pursue former All-Star slugger Eric Hosmer in free agency. The …

Ichiro’s future in question after Marlins decline option

Ichiro Suzuki’s future is in question after the Miami Marlins declined his $2 million option for 2018. The Marlins announced the move on Friday, less than two days after the World Series ended. We've chosen not to pick up #Ichiro's club …

Cubs send 40 pizzas to Astros as part of new World Series tradition

The Chicago Cubs have passed the torch — or rather, passed the pie — to the Houston Astros. The Cubs ordered 40 pizzas on Thursday to be delivered to Minute Maid Park on Friday before the championship parade in honor of the Astros winning …

commissioner's trophy

Astros give World Series trophy comfortable spot on plane ride home

The Houston Astros have the best plane ride home from Los Angeles after winning the World Series. And they’re traveling with an extra companion. After beating the Dodgers in seven games, the Astros were awarded the Commissioner’s Trophy, …

Audio from 911 call over Bruce Maxwell gun arrest released

Audio from a 911 phone call made that led to the arrest of Oakland A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell has been released. TMZ Sports shared audio from the call on Thursday, which you can hear below. In the call, a woman tells the operator that she went …

Mike Moustakas

Report: Angels could make run at Mike Moustakas

Mike Moustakas will be one of the big free agent bats on the market this offseason, and the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly a team expected to make a run at him. Fan Rag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Angels are viewed as a …

Sam Hinkie

Sam Hinkie has perfect reaction to Astros’ World Series victory

Sam Hinkie is thrilled at the success of baseball’s version of “The Process.” On Thursday, the former Philadelphia 76ers general manager tweeted a perfect reaction to the Houston Astros winning the World Series. I love it when a …

Kate Upton Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander to miss Astros’ parade for wedding weekend

The Houston Astros’ championship parade is scheduled for Friday, but one of the team’s most valuable contributors in the playoffs is not expected to be in attendance. WXYZ in Detroit confirmed that Justin Verlander is getting married to …

SI Astros cover

Incredible SI Houston Astros cover almost never happened

One of the most incredible sports magazine covers of all time almost didn’t even end up happening. Three years ago, Sports Illustrated published a cover featuring an incredibly bold prediction. They declared that the Houston Astros would be the …

Carlos Correa received injections after injuring thumb in ALCS celebration

Carlos Correa was apparently playing through an injury during the World Series. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday, the day after the Houston Astros won the World Series, that Correa was receiving injections for a thumb injury …

Justin Upton

Justin Upton to sign new five-year deal with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels’ August trade for Justin Upton was not for naught. The Angels and Upton agreed on a one-year extension to his existing contract. Upton was under contract for $88 million over the next four seasons but could have opted out …

Manny Machado

15 biggest storylines of the MLB offseason

With the Houston Astros winning the World Series, Major League Baseball’s offseason is officially underway. In a matter of days, players will become free agents and decisions will be made on many players’ futures. That will begin an …

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