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Matt Wieters

Report: Nationals only interested in one-year deal with Matt Wieters

The Washington Nationals are still interested in free agent catcher Matt Wieters, but only on a short-term deal. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Nationals do maintain an interest in Wieters, who remains unsigned even as pitchers and …

Yu Darvish

Could Rangers be prepared to let Yu Darvish hit free agency?

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is entering the final year of his contract, and there are some indications that the Rangers won’t be trying to give him an extension. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News sees some indications that the Rangers …

Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw shares modest goal for 2017 season

Clayton Kershaw has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for the past several years, so no one would call him overly ambitious if his goal for the 2017 season was to win the N.L. Cy Young Award. However, the left-hander is focused on something a …

Uber

Rays’ Nick Franklin worked as Uber driver during offseason

Nick Franklin is hoping to stick with the Tampa Bay Rays as a utility man this season. If he doesn’t make the roster, he knows what he can do for some spare cash. Franklin was at Rays camp on Wednesday, two days ahead of when position players …

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Brian Flynn injured after falling through barn roof

The start of Brian Flynn’s season will be delayed due to an unfortunate accident at his home. Royals pitchers and catchers had their first workout ahead of the 2017 season on Tuesday. Not among them was Flynn. Prior to heading to Arizona for …

Dustin Pedroia

Dustin Pedroia completely recovered from knee surgery

Dustin Pedroia says he is completely recovered from the surgery he underwent on his knee during the offseason. The Boston Red Sox second baseman injured his knee in September and struggled thereafter. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in …

Mike Matheny

5 MLB teams that could disappoint in 2017

Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training, and most teams have at least some optimism for the 2017 season. Some teams have higher hopes than others, with playoff appearances and World Series contention on their minds. Only ten teams can …

Derek Jeter, wife Hannah Davis expecting a baby

Derek Jeter accomplished almost everything imaginable during his 20 seasons playing Major League Baseball, but the New York Yankees legend is about to embark on the most rewarding journey of all — fatherhood. In an article she wrote for The …

Noah Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard details his unique offseason activities

New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard had an eventful offseason. Syndergaard, who already routinely hits 98 MPH on the radar gun, isn’t satisfied with that. Oh, and he’s been undertaking a rather unique diet during the offseason as well. …

Jason Hammel

Report: Frustration with Joe Maddon played into Jason Hammel’s decision to leave Cubs

Jason Hammel left the Chicago Cubs to sign with the Kansas City Royals this offseason, and it apparently wasn’t a completely amiable departure. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN on Saturday, frustration with Cubs manager Joe Maddon factored …

Chase Utley Dodgers

Report: Chase Utley returning to Dodgers on one-year deal

Chase Utley is coming back to California — and not just because that’s where he makes his offseason home. Utley and the Dodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, according to the LA Times’ Andy McCullough. Chase Utley is coming back …

Tigers players react to death of Mike Ilitch with tributes

If you want to know how Detroit Tigers players felt about their late team owner Mike Ilitch, look no further than their social media channels. Multiple current and former Tigers players honored Ilitch, who died on Friday at the age of 87, with …

Jim Leyland

Ex-Tigers manager Jim Leyland ‘crushed’ by Ilitich’s death

The words of former Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland show just how many Detroit sports fans feel about the death of Mike Ilitch. Ilitch, the Little Caesars Pizza co-founder and owner of the Red Wings and Tigers, died on Friday at the age of 87. The …

Mike Ilitch

Tigers, Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch dies at 87

Mike Ilitch, the owner of both the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, passed away Friday at the age of 87. Ilitch’s passing was confirmed in a statement by his family. Ilitch owned the Red Wings since 1982 and the Tigers since 1992, and was …

Report: Ivanka Trump’s father-in-law would not be approved as MLB owner

Charles Kushner, the father-in-law of President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, reportedly is not involved in the bidding on the Miami Marlins, disputing a previous report. He also reportedly would not be approved as an MLB owner due to his …

Jeffrey Loria Marlins

Report: Jeffrey Loria has ‘handshake agreement’ to sell Marlins for $1.6 billion

The Miami Marlins are reportedly on the verge of becoming somebody else’s problem. Mike Ozanian of Forbes was told by two sources that Marlins president David Samson said team owner Jeffrey Loria has a “handshake agreement” in place …

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