Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes that the investigation into Shohei Ohtani’s connection to gambling will be brief, but he cannot be certain. The investigation began after the Dodgers dismissed Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, following reports…
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Shohei Ohtani gets on base three times in his first home game as the Los Angeles Dodgers dominate the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-1 victory
Shohei Ohtani hit a strong ball to right field and dashed past second base, thinking he could get a triple and excite the Los Angeles Dodgers fans in his first time at bat at home.…
Reds’ second baseman Matt McLain underwent shoulder surgery and will be out for an extended period
Cincinnati Reds’ second baseman Matt McLain underwent surgery on his left shoulder and won’t be playing for quite some time. The Reds’ baseball operations president Nick Krall mentioned that the surgery happened on Tuesday to…
The Rangers aim for Michael Lorenzen to increase his workload before he joins the rotation. The new starting pitcher will begin the season on the injured list
Recently signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen won’t be part of the Texas Rangers’ opening-day squad. The team wants him to get more practice before he joins their starting rotation. General manager Chris Young announced on Wednesday…
The injury-plagued Yankees acquire infielder Jon Berti from the Marlins in a three-team trade, with Rortvedt heading to the Rays
Jon Berti might play at third base for the injury-hit Yankees in their first game against Houston on Thursday after New York got the infielder in a trade involving Miami and Tampa Bay. In the…
Bob Uecker, aged 90, is anticipated to announce the Brewers’ home opener, but it’s unclear how much he will broadcast for the rest of the season
Bob Uecker will return to the microphone for the Milwaukee Brewers’ home opener against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. It’s uncertain how much broadcasting work the 90-year-old Uecker will take on for the rest of…
Miguel Andújar, an outfielder for Oakland Athletics, undergoes knee surgery
Oakland outfielder Miguel Andújar underwent surgery on Wednesday to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee. This kind of surgery usually takes about a month to recover. The team announced that Dr. Doug Freedberg…
Los Angeles Dodgers sign a $140 million, 10-year deal with Will Smith. LA has invested $1.4 billion in contracts for 5 key players
Catcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a big contract on Wednesday. It’s a $140 million deal that lasts for 10 years. With this signing, the Dodgers have spent a lot of…
The Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets season openers have been delayed by a day to Friday because of rainy weather predictions
Baseball games in New York and Philadelphia got postponed by a day until Friday because there was rain expected in both cities. The New York Mets were supposed to play against the Milwaukee Brewers on…
The St. Louis Cardinals have added Dylan Carlson to the injured list, and Victor Scott will take over as the starting center fielder
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson will start the season on the injured list due to a sprained left shoulder, announced president of baseball operations John Mozeliak on Tuesday. Carlson got hurt during a…
After prevailing in arbitration, New York Mets’ Bickford is released and receives termination pay instead of salary
Right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford was let go by the New York Mets on Tuesday after passing through waivers. He’s the second player this month to be released after winning in salary arbitration. Bickford, who’s 28…
The Oakland Athletics have traded for left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash
The Oakland Athletics added left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland to their 40-man roster after acquiring him from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash on Tuesday. McFarland, aged 34, joined the Dodgers on a minor…
Tony Kemp has reached an agreement on a $1 million contract with the Orioles after being released from a minor league deal with the Reds
Infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp has agreed to a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Baltimore Orioles. This comes after the 32-year-old was let go from a minor league agreement with the Cincinnati Reds last week.…
Los Angeles Dodgers manager suggests that Shohei Ohtani may feel more comfortable interacting with teammates now that Mizuhara, his ‘buffer,’ is no longer around
Shohei Ohtani will experience significant changes in his daily life without his longtime interpreter and companion, Ippei Mizuhara, who was let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid allegations of gambling and theft. Despite the…
The Arizona Diamondbacks sign left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery to a one-year contract worth $25 million
The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $25 million, with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person, who…
The Colorado Rockies have completed a $63.5 million, 7-year deal with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and the Colorado Rockies completed a $63.5 million, seven-year deal on Tuesday. The contract also includes a team option for 2031, which could increase the total value to $84 million over eight…
Rumor: Ohtani Investigation Uncovers Theft Allegations Ahead of Opening Day
It has been a tumultuous period for Major League Baseball, with the spotlight shining on the organization’s investigation into the alleged involvement of Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, in a case of theft. As…
Garrett Mitchell, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, is anticipated to be absent at the beginning of the season due to a broken hand
Garrett Mitchell, a player for the Milwaukee Brewers, has a fracture in his left hand and is expected to miss the beginning of the season. Brewers manager Pat Murphy informed reporters about the injury on…
The Texas Rangers anticipate that Corey Seager, the World Series MVP, and Josh Jung, the All-Star third baseman, will be ready to play on opening day
Corey Seager, who was named the MVP of the World Series, and Josh Jung, an All-Star third baseman, are expected to play for the Texas Rangers on opening day, Thursday. Despite only playing in one…
Paul Sewald, the closer for the Arizona Diamondbacks , will begin the season on the injured list due to a strained oblique
Paul Sewald, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ closer, will be starting the season on the injured list due to a strained left oblique. Manager Torey Lovullo explained that it’s a Grade 2 strain, which means Sewald might…