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CB Bucknor blown call

Umpire CB Bucknor blows another call day after debacle

CB Bucknor saw his own brutal call from Tuesday and decided to one-up himself on Wednesday. The umpire was at third base for Wednesday’s Washington Nationals-Atlanta Braves game and nearly robbed Bryce Harper of a hit by calling this an out in …

Eric Thames

Cubs seem to imply they think Eric Thames is using PEDs

It seems like some with the Chicago Cubs are ascribing Eric Thames’ hot start to the season to the use of PEDs without actually saying so. Thames, who spent the past handful of seasons slugging home runs in Korea, has been scorching hot to …

David Price’s rehab extended a week

David Price has not suffered a setback in his recovery from a spring training elbow injury, but the Boston Red Sox will be playing things safely with him. Price threw a bullpen session last weekend. The next step was supposed to be throwing to live …

Report: Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush plotting joint bid to buy Marlins

A pair of high-powered bidders are reportedly joining forces to try and purchase the Miami Marlins. According to Douglas Hanks of the Miami Herald, former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and former Florida governor Jeb Bush have teamed up in a …

David Fizdale

Memphis company offers to pay David Fizdale’s fine

David Fizdale’s rant about referees was well-received by a whole lot of people, including one Memphis business. Memphis-based ServiceMaster, which operates brands such as Terminix, offered on Tuesday to pay any fine Fizdale got for his …

Angel Pagan will sit out 2017 season

Still unsigned two weeks into the 2017 Major League Baseball season, outfielder Angel Pagan has decided to go ahead and take the year off. Pagan, the longtime San Francisco Giant, told Yamaira Muniz Perez of El Vocero that he intends to sit out the …

CB Bucknor Nationals

Umpire CB Bucknor faces backlash for terrible call

Umpire CB Bucknor faced some backlash on Tuesday night after making a horrendous call to give the Atlanta Braves a second chance against the Washington Nationals. Chase d’Arnaud was up for the Braves with the bases loaded and two outs in the …

Eric Thames

5 surprise MLB players off to great starts

There are some pretty standard names if you look near the top of the MLB statistical leaderboards two weeks into the season. Bryce Harper, Ryan Braun, Francisco Lindor, and Freddie Freeman are all pretty big stars who have gotten off to good starts. …

Jake Diekman suggests minimum salary for suspended PED users

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte was suspended on Tuesday for the positive test of a banned substance. Rangers pitcher Jake Diekman suggested a punishment that is different than ones stated under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement. Because it is his …

Yasiel Puig bat flip

Yasiel Puig defends Latinos who celebrate

Yasiel Puig has often been criticized for his celebratory methods since joining MLB in 2013. Puig comes from Cuba, where celebrations such as his outlandish bat flips are a big part of the game. There is a culture clash when many of these players …

Bruce Bochy out until Friday after heart procedure

Bruce Bochy will not accompany his San Francisco Giants to Kansas City for a series with the Royals as he is recovering from a heart procedure he underwent on Tuesday, the team announced. The procedure is considered minor and intended to alleviate …

Starling Marte

Starling Marte suspended 80 games after testing positive for steroids

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s joint drug agreement. According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, Marte tested positive for a steroid called Nandrolone. …

Justin Verlander makes light of pitch tipping story with funny tweet

Justin Verlander on Monday tweeted a funny response to the questions about him tipping pitches. On Sunday, a story came out saying the Detroit Tigers were concerned Verlander may have been tipping pitches against the Indians, who lit him up in his …

Matt Bush

Matt Bush to pitch in closer role for Rangers

The Texas Rangers’ bullpen has been a disaster this season, and they will be turning to a new closer for the time being. Sam Dyson was placed on the disabled list by the Rangers Monday, a day after he had his fourth poor outing of the season. …

Justin Verlander

Tigers concerned Justin Verlander is tipping pitches

After Justin Verlander gave up a career-high nine earned runs in just four innings on Saturday, the Detroit Tigers are looking for answers. The Cleveland Indians teed off on Verlander for three home runs in a 13-6 victory despite the fact that …

Dodgers, Brewers reportedly still talking Ryan Braun trade

Rumors of a potential Ryan Braun trade to the Dodgers continue to swirl. During the week, MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi reported that the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers remain in contact about a potential trade of Braun. On Saturday, the …

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