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Mets looking for pitching depth as injuries mount

It’s less than a week into the season, but the New York Mets are already looking for help in coping with a series of pitching injuries. General manager Sandy Alderson admitted Wednesday that the Mets are already seeking pitching help with three …

Clint Frazier

Clint Frazier receives apology from Suzyn Waldman over Mickey Mantle story

One of the big stories to emerge on Wednesday was a report saying New York Yankees prospect Clint Frazier asked the team about wearing Mickey Mantle’s retired No. 7 jersey. That report appears to have been debunked, complete with an apology. …

Clint Frazier

Clint Frazier asked Yankees if he could wear Mickey Mantle’s number?

New York Yankees prospect Clint Frazier has yet to make a name for himself in the big leagues, but it sure seems like the 22-year-old is bursting with confidence. Otherwise, we highly doubt he would have the courage to ask the organization if he …

Report: Derek Jeter interested in buying Marlins

The Miami Marlins are very much for sale, and there are reportedly at least three interested parties — one of them involving one of the sport’s most iconic players. Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has expressed interest in …

Houston Astros Earn It

Houston Astros have ‘earn it’ team slogan behind mound

The Houston Astros’ slogan for the 2017 season is “Earn it”, and it’s a saying that’s visible for the team at all times. One fan noticed that the Astros have “Earn it” written behind the mound at Minute Maid …

Justin Upton says knee injury is nothing serious

Justin Upton left the Detroit Tigers’ opener against the Chicago White Sox after injuring his left knee in the field, but he says it’s nothing serious. Upton hurt himself landing while making a catch in the bottom of the sixth inning on …

car fire A's

Fans accidentally set fire in parking lot before A’s game

The Oakland A’s annual fire sale got started earlier than usual this season. Some fans tailgating prior to the A’s-Angels Opening Day game on Monday night accidentally set a fire, according to a tweet and video from KPIX’s Joe …

Javier Baez blames white sign for defensive mistake

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in their season opener Sunday, and they may have received an assist from some signage in doing so. Cubs second baseman Javier Baez was slow to react to a second inning ground ball off the bat of …

Madison Bumgarner hits two home runs on Opening Day (Video)

It didn’t take long for Madison Bumgarner to add to his growing legacy. He made history during the Giants’ first game of the 2017 season. Bumgarner is regarded as one of the better hitting pitchers in baseball, and for good reason. On …

Melvin Upton

Melvin Upton Jr. reportedly drawing little interest from Tigers, Giants

The Toronto Blue Jays elected to release outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., and it doesn’t sound like there’s a lot of immediate interest in his services. The Detroit Tigers are one team who could see the need for another outfielder, and while …

Mike Moustakas

Top 10 MLB Comeback Player of the Year candidates

Each season breeds new life for players and teams around Major League Baseball. For some, the opportunity to have a fresh start is greater than for others. Whether injured or hindered from a season-long slump, many big league ballplayers are …

Tyler Cravy

Reliever Tyler Cravy rips Brewers after being sent to minors

Relief pitcher Tyler Cravy went off on the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday after he was told he did not make the team’s Opening Day roster. Cravy’s biggest complaint is that he was told how he performed in spring training would have a bearing …

Melvin Upton

Report: Blue Jays open to trading Melvin Upton Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays are open to trading outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., according to a report. FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman says the Jays are listening to offers on Upton, who is currently slated as Toronto’s left fielder entering the season. …

Eric Gagne

Report: Eric Gagne, Dodgers discussing minor-league deal

14 years after winning the Cy Young Award with them, Eric Gagne could be returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet on Saturday, Gagne says he’s discussing a minor-league deal with the Dodgers. Eric …

Jose Ramirez calls out MLB The Show for getting his picture wrong

Jose Ramirez isn’t going to let himself be disrespected virtually. The Cleveland Indians infielder took to Twitter on Friday to call out popular video game franchise MLB The Show for getting his picture wrong in their latest release for 2017 …

David Wright

Report: David Wright unlikely to return before end of April

New York Mets third baseman David Wright is not close to a return. Wright, who was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement in February, has not thrown since his diagnosis, and is unlikely to do so for at least another two weeks. It means Wright …

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