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The season is done, and it didn’t end in a way most Dallas Cowboys fans wanted. They lost their final game of the season to the New York Giants and it wasn’t pretty. But how did the Cowboys rookie class perform in their final game of their inaugural season? Let’s jump in and find out. […]
From Blogging The Boys | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Max Kepler, the veteran outfielder who spent the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, has been suspended for 80 games for violating MLB’s Performance Enhancing Drugs policy, it was announced today. He reportedly tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a synthetic steroid. Kepler, who turns 33 next month, is currently a free agent. Originally signed as an […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s a busy Friday for the Dodgers adding infielders who can play multiple positions. In addition to claiming Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Twins, the team has also signed Andy Ibáñez. The signing of Ibáñez was first reported by Francys Romero and also reported by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN and other Dodgers beat writers. […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Dodgers added some infield depth on Friday by claiming Ryan Fitzgerald from the Minnesota Twins. He was designated for assignment by the Twins on January 2 when Minnesota traded for first baseman Eric Wagaman. Fitzgerald after seven seasons in the minors made his major league debut for the Twins, playing in 24 games, including […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 13 reads
As a corner outfielder coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons at the plate, 32-year-old Max Kepler was already facing a challenging free agency. It, uh, didn’t get any easier today: MLB has announced that free agent OF Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Epitrenbolone, a performance enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 9, 2026 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
On Tuesday, January 6th, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handed relief pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations. After making stops in Los Angeles and Toronto last season (pictured), the Cleveland Guardians traded for the lefty reliever from Toronto after they designated him for assignment after signing submarine reliever Tyler […]
From Viva El Birdos | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
MLB’s new media landscape has brought NBC back to baseball broadcasting in 2026, and part of that is taking over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise that’s been carried by ESPN for the last 35 years. Friday, NBC announced their entire Sunday night schedule (and some of these games are afternoon contests, as you will see). […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
NBC Sports announced a slate of 27 prime-time MLB games to air on “Sunday Night Baseball” on either NBC or Peacock, as well as 34 afternoon games on “MLB Sunday Leadoff”, and one out-of-market game each day of the season to stream nationally on Peacock. The Royals have three games on the schedule: On July 5, all […]
From Royals Review | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
After claiming Joey Wiemer on Monday, Paul Toboni is using the waiver wire again. This time he has claimed Blue Jays pitcher Paxton Schultz. I like this claim, and think Schultz will have a place on the roster. He is a swing man, who can fill a variety of roles and also has solid stuff. […]
From Federal Baseball | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Yesterday marked the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to come to an agreement on contract numbers for the 2026 season lest they simply be forced to publicly file and wait for compromise. The Cincinnati Reds landed on a $5.525 million deal with Gavin Lux for the season – his final arb-eligible year before reaching […]
From Red Reporter | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
I would argue that power rankings are of marginal predictive value even in the second half of the MLB season, even if they are nevertheless often too alluring not to check out. I can’t help but wanting to know what national people think of the Chicago Cubs, even if I stand at the ready to dismiss their perspective if I disagree with it (for reasons usually equal parts dispassionate and hopelessly biased). So, then, MLB power rankings in early January, before the offseason is complete, and...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked if former Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels should be in the Hall of […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Red Storm hope to return to Queens with two Quad 1 wins on their Midwest road trip, as they will take on the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday afternoon, their first matchup since the 2025 Big East Tournament championship game. Game information Who: St. John’s Red Storm (10-5, 3-1 Big East) vs. Creighton Bluejays (10-6, […]
From Rumble In The Garden | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The biggest piece of non-news this winter has been the speculation around the D-backs looking to trade three-time All-Star second baseman, Ketel Marte. The question of what “looking to” meant was rapidly glossed over, in a fever of breathless speculation and click-bait articles. Rampant rumor-mongering followed, with fanbases and writers from Boston to Seattle speculating […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Previous Winner Brody Hopkins, RHP24 | 6’4” | 200AA | 2.72 ERA, 3.33 FIP, 116.0 IP (25 GS) 28.7% K, 12.2% BB Hopkins was late to pitching, having done so essentially one season in college before being drafted in 2023, and accordingly has been refining his control throughout his pitching career. This was no different […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Now that the Cubs have signed a cost-controlled starting pitcher in Edward Cabrera, who will make just $4.45 […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Attribute it to whatever motivation you like, and I’m sure there’s at least some early public relations battling baked in there, as well as just an interest in connecting with the fans, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spent a long time in studio with WFAN discussing all manor of big baseball topics. I’ve embedded the full appearance at the bottom of this post so you can check it out. Among the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective): Expansion to 32 teams is still...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The 2026 baseball season is so close that I can almost taste it. And that means the return of not just Major League Baseball, but also Minor League Baseball. But how can Minor League Baseball begin without prospect lists?? It simply cannot. And so we must finish our 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, […]
From McCovey Chronicles | about 2 months ago | 1 read
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. Whatever else happens between now and the start of the 2026 season, there’s no question that Mike Elias […]
From Camden Chat | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Television and streaming rights for Major League Baseball are changing frequently, and in 2026, you’ll be able to find the Atlanta Braves featured on NBC and Peacock exclusively a handful of times. One big change: Sunday Night Baseball has transitioned from ESPN to NBC. That is a welcome change in my humble opinion, and it […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
NBC Sports on Friday announced its full 2026 schedule, which includes Sunday Night Baseball and Sunday leadoff games as part of its three-year contract with Major League Baseball that runs through 2028. The Dodgers will have four games on NBC this season. All NBC games will also be streamed on Peacock, with some games only […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Today is the deadline for players and teams to file arbitration salary figures for the 2026 season, meaning players will often come to terms with teams rather than heading to court. However, teams and players can still negotiate right up until the hearing date, typically in mid-February. Once the hearing happens, an independent arbiter will […]
From Twinkie Town | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Blue Jays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. SB Nation ran a poll asking if the Jays would sign either Bo Bichette or […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The polls are closed and the results are in from the SB Nation Reacts survey that we ran earlier this week. In the poll, we asked how you would grade the Atlanta Braves offseason so far by giving a full letter grade. Given that letter grades in this scenario are one-hundred percent subjective, it was […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
We are one month away from Kansas City Royals pitchers and catchers reporting to Surprise, Arizona for Spring Training. I am fairly certain that John Sherman did not expect to enter Spring Training 2026 still talking about where the Royals new stadium might be located. After all, the Royals owner had hoped to have a […]
From Royals Review | about 2 months ago | 3 reads