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The slow drip of bad Romy Gonzalez news has reached its inevitable conclusion, as Gonzalez just underwent surgery to repair a tear in his left labrum. Believe it or not, this is not the worst case scenario. He’ll go on the 60-day IL and then likely need a lengthy rehab period, but he should be […]
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Yankees: Let’s talk about it.
Part of the discussion about the Dodgers Gondola project, which has been largely overlooked to date, concerns what will happen to the parking lots at Dodger Stadium after the project is completed, which is a large if, at this point. As we have covered, the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of Dodger Stadium Section 2.1.1, […]
This week we asked two Rays specific questions related to the WBC. First up, I was curious to see how much of our readership was invested in watching the WBC, even in the early rounds. The answer was a resounding yes! 12% of y’all were ready to watch the knock out stage, and I hope […]
While the prep pitchers have dealt with injury, the Detroit Tigers continue to do well in the college ranks. Outside of Jackson Jobe, most of their pitching success on the farm has come from finding undervalued college arms like Troy Melton, Jake Miller, Andrew Sears, Lucas Elissalt, and Jaden Hamm. Other than Melton, the group […]
Earlier this week, I asked you this question via the SB Nation Reacts survey: How many games will the Cubs win this year? The overwhelming majority of those who voted in the survey said the Cubs will win at least 90 games: Eighty-five percent of you said the Cubs will win between 90 and 99 […]
The final two weeks of camp are way more important than the first two but the heat is on between Dylan Moore and Bryan De La Cruz for the final spot on the 26-man roster. The 13th position player may not play much at all with how Rob Thomson has the roles aligned. Edmundo Sosa […]
Two very different games took place on Friday in WBC quarterfinals action. Dominican Republic 10, Korea 0. Well, this was a slaughter nearly from the get-go. I intended to watch it all and turned it off early because it was just kind of depressing. Hyun-Jin Ryu had a perfect first, but the murders began in […]
When a team — say, the Detroit Tigers — has, arguably, one of the best pitchers on the planet — maybe someone like Tarik Skubal — and their control of that pitcher is in its last season, it would make sense to seize the moment and try to win it all. Further, let’s posit that […]
Things are narrowing down in the WBC. Already Michael Arroyo (Colombia) and Andrés Muñoz (Mexico) have returned to Mariners camp, and they’ll soon be joined by Josh Naylor, whose Team Canada was knocked out in the quarterfinals yesterday. Yesterday’s matchups and how the Mariners performed: Dominican Republic 10, Korea 0 To no one’s great suriprise, […]
In a recent post by MLB Pipeline, they made predictions for every farm system heading into the 2026 season, and their outlook for the Houston Astros system was fairly bullish. The Astros enter the 2026 season without a Top 100 prospect on Pipeline’s list for the third time in the last five years, but that doesn’t mean the […]
There’s been a lot of frustration and confusion about the start to Detroit Lions free agency. So on Friday morning, Erik Schlitt and I tried to make sense of Detroit’s very measured and patient approach. Most of the anxiety is understandably coming from the defensive depth chart. This week alone, the Lions have said goodbye […]
After signing with the club a few days ago, Zack Littell made his first start of the spring last night. His three innings of work gave Nats fans a taste of what they should expect from him. There was some hard contact, but he pounded the zone, was efficient and fired three innings of one […]
Diamondbacks News Burnes Takes Next Step in RecoveryArizona’s ace starter made 15 throws in the bullpen yesterday, with results being promising. Burnes could return to the mound for the team around the break. if things continue to go well. Merrill Kelly Uncertain About Starting Season on TimeIt is certainly looking like Merrill Kelly will miss […]
There is a different feel to this year’s Notre Dame baseball team, and we are certainly seeing it out on the diamond. The Irish won its first ACC series last weekend against the Duke Blue Devils, and on Friday night, Notre Dame was in Louisville to take on the Cardinals in another ACC series. The […]
Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant’s observations include Josh Smith’s hot streak and the fifth starter competition coming down to the wire. Kennedi Landry writes about Robert Garcia and the lessons learned from his Mexico teammates while pitching in the WBC. Grant also writes about Garcia and his goals for 2026, mental or otherwise. Elsewhere the […]
The Philadelphia Flyers are letting a player get some well-earned NHL paychecks after being a very steady farmhand down in the AHL. Announced by the team on Saturday morning, the Flyers have recalled 34-year-old Garrett Wilson from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Transaction: We have recalled forward Garrett Wilson from the @LVPhantoms (AHL). pic.twitter.com/aPXm9CEA1I — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 14, 2026 Wilson was also a healthy scratch for the Phantoms game F...
Shesterkin is locked up long-term, but the Rangers’ depth in net raises real questions. It might be time for the franchise to start drafting goalies again.
Butch Wynegar had such exciting potential when the Twins traded him to the Yankees in 1982. A Rookie of the Year runner-up and already a two-time All-Star catcher at the age of 26, he should have been a foundational piece of the offense alongside Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, and later Rickey Henderson. Instead, the end […]
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the weekend! Though the Mariners lost to the Dodgers 10-7 in yesterday’s spring bout, we saw the first Cactus League homer of the year from Colt Emerson in the latest stages of the contest. It’s been a sleepy spring so far for the young infielder, but it’s good to […]
Mets fans were abuzz in January when David Stearns pulled off a trade to acquire ace Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. Not to be overlooked, however, was the other pitcher acquired in that deal, Tobias Myers. The 27-year-old served as both a starter and reliever in Milwaukee and he certainly made an impression on the […]
Anne Rogers gives a roster projection with two weeks to go. If Massey is healthy enough to make the team, there’s just one spot really up for grabs here. Loftin has been a standout this spring, from his .308/.400/.654 slash line to getting a ton of defensive work all over the field, including a lot of […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. On Friday morning, the Orioles announced their Opening Day starting pitcher: Trevor Rogers. Still unknown is in what […]
Good morning. Optional Musical Accompaniment Yesterday, Vanderbilt basketball finished off Tennessee 75-68 to beat them for the second time in a row, behind 30 points from Duke Miles. They’ll play Florida today at noon CT on ESPN. Joe Lunardi’s latest bracket, though, still has Vanderbilt as a 5-seed. Baseball beat LSU 13-12 on Logan Johnstone’s […]
Michael King and the San Diego Padres were cruising through the first three innings of their Cactus League matchup against the Athletics at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. on Friday, but then the fourth inning happened. King, who had not allowed a hit through three innings, allowed five runs and was replaced on the mound […]