A Dominican judge ruled Monday that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a 14-year-old girl, but he will not serve prison time after receiving a judicial pardon. The verdict, delivered in Santo Domingo, leaves Franco’s MLB future in legal limbo while the league prepares to … Read more
As the Detroit Tigers navigate a 20-31 start to the 2026 season, star pitcher Tarik Skubal’s trade value has become a focal point of MLB’s winter market, with rival executives offering stark assessments of what the Tigers might command for the left-hander. Skubal, who underwent elbow surgery 15 days prior, has shown progress in his … Read more
Austin Wells Finds Power as Yankees Suffer Heartbreaking Extra-Inning Loss to Rays It was a night of stark contrasts for the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. While catcher Austin Wells finally broke through for his first home run of the season, the milestone was overshadowed by a collapse in the final frame. The Yankees … Read more
The Battle for Modern York: Rivalry, Records, and a Historic Humiliation In the high-stakes world of New York baseball, the conversation almost always returns to a single, polarizing question: which team will secure the next championship first, the Mets or the Yankees? For decades, this interleague rivalry has divided the city, pitting the National League … Read more
Merrill Kelly has no ill will toward the Arizona Diamondbacks. Months after the team traded him to the Texas Rangers, Kelly reportedly returned to his former franchise, agreeing to a two-year, $40 million deal to re-join Arizona, per multiple reports. Kelly, 37, is coming off a season in which he posted a 3.52 ERA over … Read more
Image credit: © Daniel Kucin Jr.-imagn images Translated by Carlos Marcano Los St Cedric Mullins for one year and $7 million dollars. A story in two quotes, both from April of this year: “There are guys on this team that we would like to have here longer than they are currently scheduled. It’s not automatic. … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Hunter Bigge Struck by Errant Ball, Briefly Halting Spring Training Game Table of Contents Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Hunter Bigge Struck by Errant Ball, Briefly Halting Spring Training Game Potential Areas for Further Investigation: baseball Dugout Safety: A Growing Concern in the Wake of Hunter Bigge Incident Dugout Dangers: A Statistical … Read more
Mexican Baseball Talent: MLB pipeline, Challenges, and Future Prospects Table of Contents Mexican Baseball Talent: MLB pipeline, Challenges, and Future Prospects Opening Day 2025: mexican Players to Watch Injuries and Transitions: Challenges for Established Players A Vision for the Future: Baseball Academies in Mexico MLB’s Growing Presence in Mexico Key Mexican Baseball Players to Watch … Read more