Anthony Santander To Play For Venezuela In WBC

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander will play for Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, per Baltimore Sun's Andy Kostka. The 28-year-old should add some pop to their lineup as he did for the O's in 2022, slashing .240/.318/.455 with 33 home runs and 89 RBI. Santander logged career-highs in both HR and RBI hitting […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Could Help Braves Outfield In 2023

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy could factor into the team's outfield, specifically left field in 2023, depending on how their offseason plays out, per The Athletic's David O'Brien. The Braves should have Michael Harris II in center field and Ronald Acuna Jr. in right field, but both Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna struggled throughout […]

Mets To Extend Pitching Coach Jeremy Hefner

The New York Mets are finalizing a new contract with current pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, which will keep him as their pitching coach for at least the 2023 season, per New York Post's Mike Puma. Hefner has spent the last three seasons in the role and saw his staff finish seventh in baseball this season […]

Giants Ready To Spend For Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants have targeted New York Yankees impending free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge entering the 2023 season and "won't be outbid," per NJ Advance Media's Randy Miller. Judge will be one of the most intriguing free agents this offseason, but the Giants intend to sign several bigger-name free agents, per Miller's article. The 30-year-old […]

Orioles Bringing Back Full Coaching Staff For 2023

The Baltimore Orioles will leave their coaching staff intact for the 2023 season, per MASN Sport's Roch Kubatko. The only change the team will make is the addition of Cody Asche as offensive strategy coach. The O's had a surprisingly successful 2022 season, earning their first winning season in six seasons with a record of […]

Jordan Lawlar Fractures Left Scapula Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (shoulder) suffered a fractured left scapula when he was hit by a pitch in an Arizona Fall League game last Friday, per MLB's Sam Dykstra. The team's No. 3 prospect and MLB's No. 12 overall prospect will be out for six to eight weeks, per the team's director of […]

Bryce Harper Hits Go-Ahead Homer In Tuesday's NLCS Game 1 Win

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper provided what would be the only needed run in Tuesday's National League Championship Series Game 1 2-0 win over the Padres, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. He got the Phillies on the board in the fourth inning, taking a Yu Darvish fastball a few rows back into […]

Zack Wheeler Pitches Game In Tuesday's NLCS Game 1 Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was locked in for Tuesday's National League Championship Series Game 1 2-0 win over the Padres. Wheeler tossed 7 innings, allowing just one hit and a walk with eight strikeouts. The 32-year-old has been solid so far this postseason, allowing three runs over 19 1/3 IP. He will need […]

Dodgers May Not Pick Up Justin Turner's 2023 Club Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still deciding whether they will pick up third baseman Justin Turner's $16 million team option for the 2023 season, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 37-year-old veteran provided yet another productive regular season, slashing .278/.350/.438 with 13 home runs and 81 RBI in 532 plate appearances. Turner has been a […]

Dodgers May Not Tender Cody Bellinger A Contract In 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet decided if they will tender first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger a contract in 2023, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 27-year-old is under the team's control for the 2023 season, but he would immediately become a free agent if the Dodgers elected not to tender him a contract. The […]

Aaron Hicks Out For Season With Left Knee Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (knee) said Tuesday that his season will be over after sustaining a left knee injury in American League Division Series' Game 5 5-1 win over the Guardians, per MLB's Bryan Hoch. Hicks underwent an MRI at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the game and said that his estimated recovery time […]

Shohei Ohtani Critical Of Team's Season Performance

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani said Tuesday that he was pleased with his personal success in 2022 but had, "a rather negative impression of this season," from a team perspective, per AP News' Koji Ueda. His sentiment is warranted, as the Angels endured a seventh consecutive losing season and missed the playoffs […]

Jose Abreu Not Likely To Return To White Sox In 2023

The Chicago White Sox are likely not going to pursue re-signing free agent first baseman Jose Abreu, per Chicago Sun Times' Daryl Van Schouwen. Abreu has spent his entire nine-season career with the White Sox and had another productive season, slashing .304/.378/.446 with 15 home runs and 75 RBI. However, the White Sox are likely […]

Zac Veen Steals Two More Bases Monday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-4 with a single, a walk, and two stolen bases in Monday's 3-2 Arizona Fall League win with the Rafters. The 20-year-old has an intriguing power-speed combo, making him the Rockies' top prospect, per the team's MLB.com prospect rankings. Veen made it to Double-A Hartford in 2022 and […]

Heston Kjerstad Crushing The Ball In Arizona Fall League

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad continued his hot streak in Monday's Arizona Fall League 6-4 win with the Scorpions. The 23-year-old went 4-for-5 with three singles, a solo home run, and four RBI. He is now hitting .404 with four HR and 13 RBI in just 10 games. Kjerstad is considered one of the […]

Terry Francona Says Aaron Civale Will Start Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said Monday afternoon that starting pitcher Aaron Civale would start against the Yankees in the American League Division Series Game 5 even if it were pushed back a day, per the Athletic's Zack Meisel. This will be the case, as Monday's scheduled game was postponed due to rain. The 27-year-old […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits Two-Run Homer Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued to hit for power in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 4-1 win over the Guardians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Rizzo provided some insurance runs in the sixth inning, crushing a Cal Quantrill offering into the second deck of the […]

Gerrit Cole Dominant In ALDS Game 1 Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole earned the win at home in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 4-1 win over the Guardians. Cole pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with eight strikeouts. Cole's start was much better than his […]

Justin Verlander Ineffective In Tuesday's ALDS Game 1 Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander was clearly rusty in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 8-7 win over the Mariners. Verlander pitched 4 innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with three strikeouts. The veteran did pass Clayton Kershaw for the most strikeouts in postseason […]

Yordan Alvarez Wins ALDS Game 1 Tuesday With Walk-Off Homer

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez played the hero in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 8-7 win over the Mariners. Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a walk-off three-run home run, and five RBI. The Mariners brought in Robbie Ray up by two with two outs in the ninth inning and […]

Matt Olson Plates Three In NLDS Game 1 Loss Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson did his part offensively in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 1 7-6 loss to the Phillies. Olson went 2-for-3 with a single, a ninth-inning three-run home run, and two walks. Unfortunately, his late pop wasn't enough for the Braves to claw their way back. The 28-year-old should continue […]

Nick Castellanos Plates Three In NLDS Game 1 Win Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos had a big day at the plate in Tuesday's Nationals League Division Series Game 1 7-6 win over the Braves. Castellanos went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and three RBI. The Phillies' lineup would receive a major boost if Castellanos can get hot in the playoffs, as he posted […]

Max Fried Lackluster In NLDS Game 1 Loss Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried was not firing on all cylinders in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 1 7-6 loss to the Phillies. The 28-year-old lefty pitched just 3 1/3 innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Fried had recently been battling a flu bug, […]

Kumar Rocker Throws Two Scoreless Innings Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kumar Rocker threw two scoreless innings in Monday's Arizona Fall League game with the Saguaros. He earned the win, allowing one hit and two walks with two strikeouts on 32 pitches. This was a relative improvement from his AFL debut last week, in which he battled control issues. The 22-year-old had […]

Giants Hire Pete Putila As General Manager Monday

The San Francisco Giants hired Houston Astros assistant general manager Pete Putila as the team's new general manager, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi announced Monday. Putlia will replace Scott Harris, who held the position from 2019 through 2022. Zaidi praised Putila's strong experience in player development and evaluation, as the Giants currently have one […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start NLDS Game 2 Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is slated to start Wednesday's Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Padres. Yu Darvish will oppose him. The 34-year-old veteran was excellent once again this regular season, compiling a 12-3 record with a 2.28 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27.8% strikeout rate in 22 starts. […]

Dodgers To Use Closer Committee For Playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Monday that the team would continue to approach saves without a traditional closer for the playoffs, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Said Roberts, "...we'll just have different options so you don't have to run the same cast of characters to the same part of the lineup all the time." […]

Emmanuel Clase Notches 42nd Save Of Season Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his 42nd save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Royals. He came in to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff single, had runners on first and third after a fielder's choice error, and then allowed the unearned runner to score […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts did damage in Tuesday's 6-0 rain-shortened win over the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a grand slam. Bogaerts obliterated a fifth-inning offering into the rain and over the Green Monster for his 15th long ball of the season. The 30-year-old has had a solid overall season but has been disappointing […]

Edwin Diaz Earns 32nd Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his 32nd save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Diaz entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with two outs and a runner on second. He got the third out of the inning on […]