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Terry Francona

Terry Francona cracks funny Chris Sale joke

Boston’s addition of Chris Sale is bad news to the AL East, but good news for teams in the AL Central. Terry Francona knows that. The Cleveland Indians manager attended a Boston writers dinner on Thursday night and cracked a funny joke about …

Mark Trumbo

Orioles, Mark Trumbo close to agreeing on 3-year deal

The Baltimore Orioles and free agent slugger Mark Trumbo are close to agreeing on a 3-year deal, according to reports. FOX’s Ken Rosenthal says the three-year deal is expected to be for less than $40 million. Sources: Three-year deal between …

Curt Schilling ESPN

Curt Schilling defends himself after probably arguing with fake Sidney Ponson

Curt Schilling got into his latest Twitter beef on Wednesday night, and this time he went back and forth with what many insist is a very fake account run by someone pretending to be former MLB pitcher Sidney Ponson. Just don’t tell Curt that. …

Pudge Rodriguez

Emotional Pudge Rodriguez cries over Hall of Fame news

Pudge Rodriguez was one of three players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, and the former catcher had an emotional reaction to the news. Pudge shared the following video on Twitter that shows him trying to hold back tears while …

Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper lobbies on Twitter for Nats to sign Matt Wieters, Greg Holland

Bryce Harper is calling for his Washington Nationals to break bread. ESPN’s Jim Bowden reported on Wednesday that the Nationals maintain interest in free agents Matt Wieters and Greg Holland but are facing a dilemma because they are overbudget …

Michael Kopech

Michael Kopech clocked at 110 mph on throw

Aroldis Chapman may have to watch his back, because there is another flamethrower coming for him. Michael Kopech, a top pitching prospect who was dealt from Boston to the White Sox in the Chris Sale deal, was clocked at 110 mph by a pocket radar on a …

Blue Jays, Jose Bautista reportedly agree to one-year deal with mutual options

Joey Bats is back in Toronto. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Monday, six-time All-Star slugger Jose Bautista has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Blue Jays. Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com adds that the deal contains a pair of mutual …

Sonny Gray

Report: Astros remain interested in trading for Sonny Gray

Could the Houston Astros be adding another All-Star to their rotation? According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Monday, the Astros have “remained in contact” with the Oakland A’s on right-hander Sonny Gray. Sources: …

Jose Bautista

Report: Jose Bautista nearing deal to return to Blue Jays

Jose Bautista appears to be on the verge of returning to Toronto. According to a report by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com on Sunday, the Blue Jays have emerged as the front-runner for the six-time All-Star slugger with the two sides said to be nearing a …

Ian Kinsler

Report: Dodgers still interested in Ian Kinsler as fallback option

The Los Angeles Dodgers are determined to plug their current hole at second base one way or the other. According to a report by Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe on Saturday, the Dodgers may consider four-time All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler of …

Report: Carl Crawford likely headed into retirement

After 15 seasons in the MLB, four All-Star apperances, one Silver Slugger Award, one Gold Glove Award, and four seasons leading the American League in stolen bases, Carl Crawford appears ready to call it quits. According to a report by Nick Cafardo …

Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta, Cubs still have not discussed long-term contract

Pitcher Jake Arrieta will be eligible to become a free agent at the end of the 2017 season, and he sounds somewhat resigned to the fact that a long-term deal won’t get done before then. Arrieta said Friday that he hasn’t discussed a …

Dan Haren has funny tweet about Curt Schilling’s HOF candidacy

Retired former All-Star pitcher Dan Haren continues to be a 140-character superstar in his post-MLB chapter. Andrew Baggaarly of the Bay Area News Group shared an interesting stat on Friday about the Hall of Fame case for Curt Schilling, whose …

Report: Padres signing Wil Myers to six-year contract extension

The San Diego Padres are close to locking up Wil Myers for several seasons, according to a report. FOX’s Ken Rosenthal says the Padres and Myers are close on a six-year contract extension for more than $80 million. Sources: #Padres close to …

Derek Jeter gets approval to build bigger fence outside home for privacy

Now that he no longer plays for the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter has retired to his mansion in Tampa Bay. Life is undoubtedly good for the future Hall of Famer, but he wishes people would stop staring at him all the time. Earlier this week, Jeter …

Matt Garza rips actress Jessica Chastain over birth control tweet

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza decided to shared some of his thoughts about birth control on social media, and he did it by unloading on an actress who had just done the same. Jessica Chastain, who is known for her roles in popular films like …

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