The Cleveland Guardians They weren’t meant to be here — at least not yet. They were the youngest MLB roster, at least one season behind the rest. Chicago White Sox Many pundits thought that the American League Central race would be won by this team. They are still here, with 92 wins in the division … Read more
AP Photo/Hakim Wright Officially the regular season is finished (OK, maybe there’s still a few more games that are slowly coming to their end as you read this). The 2022 MLB playoffs begin Friday. And this year’s postseason could potentially be incredible. There are many stories to follow and 12 teams will be represented. We … Read more
10:52 ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm”: Inside the Billion Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports LOS ANGELES — If Juan Soto If he is traded, the team who acquires him will not only be getting the best hitter in baseball. It will also acquire the reigning Home … Read more
Corey Seager Jeff Seager called his father to ask him how long it had been since he threw batting practices. This may seem like an odd question but it was actually a request from Corey to have his dad pitch for him in the Home Run Derby. Jeff Seager did say no immediately. Instead, he … Read more
Back-to back champions in history Pete Alonso His pursuit for the No. 3 title will kick off as he becomes the No. 2 seed in 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodgers Stadium on Monday night The New York Mets No. 7 seed will be facing star 7 seed Ronald Acuna Jr. Rematch of their match … Read more
Who is ready to have some? MLB All-Star Home Run Derby excitement? The field is set for the most anticipated event this summer. The biggest names in the sport will be heading to Hollywood, where they’ll take aim at the Dodger Stadium bleachers July 18 (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN) One thing is certain: Everyone … Read more
CLEVELAND — Cleveland GuardiansThird baseman star José RamírezAfter being hurt during Thursday’s 4-2 loss, he will have X-rays taken and other tests done on his right shin. Cincinnati Reds. Ramírez collapsed in pain after fouling a ball off his shin in the eighth inning. After going down, he rolled onto his back in the dirt … Read more
9:33 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB InsiderAuthor of “The Arm”: Inside the Billion Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports All-Star third baseman Jose RamirezAnd the Cleveland GuardiansSources familiar with the agreement said that they have reached an agreement on a five year extension of their $124 million contract. Sources say … Read more
General managers will be much like NFL coaches when baseball resumes in 2022. They will have their first moves planned out. It’s easy to imagine Red Sox chief Chaim Bloom and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman staring at laminated cards as they playcall into headsets during the transaction kickoff. For more than two years, baseball … Read more
It’s down to the last pair that is the center of all the intrigue surrounding free-agent shortstops. Soon after the conclusion of the next collective bargaining deal, Carlos Correa Trevor StorySigning whopper deals will be my next move. a lotThe sport’s transactional emphasis will shift to a new position — third base, including the No.1 … Read more