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Javier Baez defends playing with flair, says he will not change

The Puerto Rican team at the World Baseball Classic drew both praise and criticism for their emotional, flashy style of play, and Javier Baez thinks everyone should remember that it’s only a game. Baez said the game is about having fun, and …

Mark Reynolds

Mark Reynolds makes Rockies, will fill in at first base

Mark Reynolds has made the Colorado Rockies’ roster and will be seeing time at first base for the team. Reynolds signed a minor league deal with the Rockies last month and received an invitation to spring training. At the time he signed, his …

Did son of Indians GM leak news of Francisco Lindor contract talks?

Note to Cleveland Indians general manager Mike Chernoff: letting your son on the radio might not have been the best idea. 6-year-old Brody Chernoff was a special guest in the radio booth in the 9th inning of the team’s Saturday spring training …

Kolten Wong

Kolten Wong has strong words over potential loss of at-bats

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong was confronted with the possibility of losing some of his at-bats due to ongoing struggles at the plate, and he was not very receptive to the idea. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny floated the idea of a …

Report: Rangers have tabled extension talks with Jonathan Lucroy

The Texas Rangers may have to prepare for their catcher to hit free agency at season’s end. According to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have tabled contract talks with Jonathan Lucroy, potentially opening the door for …

Yadier Molina finds free agency intriguing, will not negotiate during season

Could Yadier Molina be entering his final season as a St. Louis Cardinal? The All-Star catcher, who is entering the final guaranteed year of his current contract, admitted Saturday that the thought of going into free agency intrigues him, and he …

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez admits his response to PED scandal made him look foolish

Alex Rodriguez had rather harsh criticism over how his PED scandals went down, and it was aimed entirely at himself. Rodriguez addressed a group of University of Miami students at a Thursday luncheon, where he admitted that his conduct during and …

Jung-ho Kang reportedly denied visa to enter US, may not play for Pirates in 2017

The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting an unpleasant surprise just a little over a week before Opening Day. Korean baseball writer Sung Min Kim reports on Friday that Pirates infielder Jung-ho Kang was not granted his visa to enter the United States and …

Yadier Molina rips Adam Jones for saying Puerto Rico celebrated early

Yadier Molina says Adam Jones made some uneducated comments about his opponent after the World Baseball Classic championship game, and the Puerto Rican team captain is demanding that Jones apologize for it. After the United States dominated Puerto …

Reds pitcher Raisel Iglesias could miss start of season after slipping in shower

A home mishap could keep Cincinnati Reds right-hander Raisel Iglesias sidelined for the start of the 2017 season. According to Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer on Thursday, Iglesias slipped in the shower three weeks ago, resulting in a bone …

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Yoenis Cespedes: MLB would grow if they played with Latin culture

Cuban slugger Yoenis Cespedes has a message for American baseball players and fans. The New York Mets outfielder recorded a video shared by “We are Mitu” on Facebook in which he explained the difference between the Latin and American …

Theo Epstein

Theo Epstein has fantastic response to being named greatest leader

Fortune magazine named Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein the World’s Greatest Leader in its annual list, and the man himself had a rather incredulous response. Epstein finished ahead of the likes of Pope Francis in landing the honor, but he …

Rob Manfred

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 …

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