Category: MLB

Image courtesy: X Major League Baseball (MLB) has once again shattered financial records with Juan Soto’s groundbreaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Announced on December 8, 2024, this deal eclipses all previous contracts in MLB history, firmly establishing Soto as one of the sport’s premier athletes and resetting benchmarks for player…

Image courtesy: X(Athletics) The Oakland Athletics’ upcoming move to Las Vegas is becoming a pricier endeavor than initially anticipated. According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the projected cost for the A’s new stadium has risen to $1.75 billion—an increase of $250 million over earlier estimates. The 33,000-seat ballpark, set to open in 2028, will…

Image courtesy: X The Boston Red Sox are taking steps to bolster their bullpen for the 2025 season. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the team has agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with veteran closer Aroldis Chapman. Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported that Boston had “progressed in talks” with Chapman before finalizing the…

Image courtesy: X As the MLB offseason heats up, Seattle Mariners fans hoping for a splashy acquisition to bolster their team’s offense may be in for disappointment. Notable MLB insider Ken Rosenthal has poured cold water on the idea that the Mariners will be able to secure elite free-agent talent this winter. Mariners’ 2024 Frustrations…

Image courtesy: X Hyeseong Kim, the 25-year-old infielder from the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), is set to become one of the most intriguing names in this MLB offseason. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Kim is expected to be posted for Major League teams on Wednesday, starting a 30-day window…

Image courtesy: X(UCLA Baseball) More than a month after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series title against the New York Yankees, a lighthearted question still lingers: does Shohei Ohtani owe his manager Dave Roberts a Porsche? The question has sparked curiosity and amusement, as Roberts cheekily reminded reporters of Ohtani’s playful promise. A…

Image courtesy: X The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly considering trading their veteran third baseman, Nolan Arenado, as part of a larger rebuilding effort. According to multiple sources, the Cardinals aim to shed payroll and focus on younger talent. However, while Arenado’s move to a contending team is possible, there are significant obstacles to overcome…

Image courtesy: X(MLB) As the highly anticipated release of MLB The Show 25 approaches, Sony San Diego Studio (SDS) has unveiled a list of 21 potential new features being considered for the game. These ideas, drawn from surveys distributed to fans, reflect the studio’s commitment to enhancing gameplay across modes like Diamond Dynasty (DD) and…

Image courtesy: X( Milwaukee Brewers) The Major League Baseball (MLB) world is buzzing with controversy as Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that the league is considering implementing a “Golden At-Bat” rule. The proposed rule would allow teams to bypass the traditional batting order and choose their preferred hitter for one critical at-bat per game. While the…

Image courtesy: X(MLB Network) The baseball community has been thrown into a frenzy over the potential implementation of the “Golden At-Bat” rule, a concept borrowed from Banana Ball, an alternative and unconventional version of baseball. Dubbed the “latest terror” haunting the minds of Major League Baseball (MLB) fans, this proposed rule has sparked widespread outrage…