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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Clayton Kershaw to test ailing shoulder - MLB.com

Clayton Kershaw to test ailing shoulder  MLB.com

MESA, Ariz. -- Clayton Kershaw will test his left shoulder again on Thursday with a game of catch, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.



NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets - MLB.com

Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets  MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lewis Brinson displayed his power on Wednesday against Mets pitching with a pair of towering solo homers in the Marlins' 14-6 loss at ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites - ESPN

MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites  ESPN

In a partnership with data intelligence provider Sportradar announced Wednesday, Major League Baseball audio-visual game feeds and official real-time ...



Bartolo Colon relaxed on a boat with a beer - MLB.com

Bartolo Colon relaxed on a boat with a beer  MLB.com

One of the best parts of Spring Training has nothing to do with baseball at all. It's the simple joy of seeing people running around outdoors in the sun with short ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



An MLB Strike Might Be The Players’ Only Leverage - Deadspin

An MLB Strike Might Be The Players’ Only Leverage  Deadspin

There hasn't been a strike in Major League Baseball for nearly 25 years. Not coincidentally, MLB's owners and front offices are at this moment in arguably the ...



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets - MLB.com

Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets  MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lewis Brinson displayed his power on Wednesday against Mets pitching with a pair of towering solo homers in the Marlins' 14-6 loss at ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites - ESPN

MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites  ESPN

In a partnership with data intelligence provider Sportradar announced Wednesday, Major League Baseball audio-visual game feeds and official real-time ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets - MLB.com

Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets  MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lewis Brinson displayed his power on Wednesday against Mets pitching with a pair of towering solo homers in the Marlins' 14-6 loss at ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



MGM Resorts Named Title Sponsor of 2019 MLB Opening Series - Ballpark Digest

MGM Resorts Named Title Sponsor of 2019 MLB Opening Series  Ballpark Digest

MGM Resorts will be the title sponsor of MLB's 2019 Opening Series between the Oakland A's and Seattle Mariners, set for the Tokyo Dome March 20-21.



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



The best gamers in MLB - MLB.com

The best gamers in MLB  MLB.com

As Cito Gaston and his fantastically 90s jacket can attest, the Majors have long loved video games. But they seem more important around the league today than ...



Re-create a baseball game using ballpark music - MLB.com

Re-create a baseball game using ballpark music  MLB.com

Baseball is a sound-oriented game. The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the familiar howls of food vendors as they bring an array of treats and confections ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Brent Suter creating environmental awareness - MLB.com

Brent Suter creating environmental awareness  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Jhoulys Chacín grabbed his cap and glove and headed down the stairs from the Brewers' clubhouse to begin warming up for his spring debut on ...



Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets - MLB.com

Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets  MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lewis Brinson displayed his power on Wednesday against Mets pitching with a pair of towering solo homers in the Marlins' 14-6 loss at ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



MLB Power Rankings at the Start of March - Bleacher Report

MLB Power Rankings at the Start of March  Bleacher Report

As we get set to turn the calendar to March, the start of another MLB season is right around the corner...



MLB Using A Pitch-Clock Is Not The Only Solution To Shorten Game Times - Forbes

MLB Using A Pitch-Clock Is Not The Only Solution To Shorten Game Times  Forbes

The fact that the average length for a 9-inning Major League Baseball game is just over three hours, has prompted league officials to study the game more ...



Julio Urias could crash Dodgers' rotation - MLB.com

Julio Urias could crash Dodgers' rotation  MLB.com

MESA, Ariz. -- Manager Dave Roberts said “the door's open” for Julio Urías to start the season in the Dodgers' starting rotation. “Absolutely,” Roberts said after ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



Woodward on joining Rangers | 02/28/2019 - MLB.com

Woodward on joining Rangers | 02/28/2019  MLB.com

Robert Flores joins Rangers manager Chris Woodward to discuss becoming acclimated to his new ballclub and building a championship contender.



MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites - ESPN

MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites  ESPN

In a partnership with data intelligence provider Sportradar announced Wednesday, Major League Baseball audio-visual game feeds and official real-time ...



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Brent Suter creating environmental awareness - MLB.com

Brent Suter creating environmental awareness  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Jhoulys Chacín grabbed his cap and glove and headed down the stairs from the Brewers' clubhouse to begin warming up for his spring debut on ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



The best gamers in MLB - MLB.com

The best gamers in MLB  MLB.com

As Cito Gaston and his fantastically 90s jacket can attest, the Majors have long loved video games. But they seem more important around the league today than ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery - MLB.com

Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Ankiel's comeback quest reached another milestone this week as the former pitcher-turned-hitter played catch for the first time since ...



Fernando Tatis hits second spring homer - MLB.com

Fernando Tatis hits second spring homer  MLB.com

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Two outs. Bottom of the ninth. A one-run deficit against a division rival. The stage was set nicely for Fernando Tatis Jr. on Wednesday afternoon.



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Brent Suter creating environmental awareness - MLB.com

Brent Suter creating environmental awareness  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Jhoulys Chacín grabbed his cap and glove and headed down the stairs from the Brewers' clubhouse to begin warming up for his spring debut on ...



Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery - MLB.com

Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Ankiel's comeback quest reached another milestone this week as the former pitcher-turned-hitter played catch for the first time since ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Brent Suter creating environmental awareness - MLB.com

Brent Suter creating environmental awareness  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Jhoulys Chacín grabbed his cap and glove and headed down the stairs from the Brewers' clubhouse to begin warming up for his spring debut on ...



Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery - MLB.com

Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Ankiel's comeback quest reached another milestone this week as the former pitcher-turned-hitter played catch for the first time since ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery - MLB.com

Rick Ankiel plays catch for first time since surgery  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Ankiel's comeback quest reached another milestone this week as the former pitcher-turned-hitter played catch for the first time since ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



Marco Gonzales or Yusei Kikuchi for Opening Day - MLB.com

Marco Gonzales or Yusei Kikuchi for Opening Day  MLB.com

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Scott Servais reiterated Wednesday that he's not ready to name an Opening Day starter for the Mariners' March 20 opener against the ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A backup catching job that seemed earmarked for Francisco Pena is now up for grabs. Veteran catcher Matt Wieters and the Cardinals on ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



Seven early feel-good MLB spring stories - MLB.com

Seven early feel-good MLB spring stories  MLB.com

Spring Training arrives as an internuncio of idealism, a bearer of baseball's buoyancy and hope. And then, pretty much instantly, a necessary nip of reality sets in ...



Rapsodo and Edgertronic are changing baseball - MLB.com

Rapsodo and Edgertronic are changing baseball  MLB.com

"Wow, I'm looking at something in a different language here," Twins reliever Taylor Rogers, *fresh* off a breakout year, said to MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park after ...



Red Sox Minor League all female broadcast - MLB.com

Red Sox Minor League all female broadcast  MLB.com

Women have been making incredible strides in the game of baseball over the last few years. Jenny Cavnar became the first female in 25 years to do ...



Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change - ESPN

Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change  ESPN

Pat Venditte says a three-batter minimum would give him an advantage if adopted by MLB in 2020: The 33-year-old reliever is a switch-pitcher.



Verlander owns Wells on Twitter - MLB.com

Verlander owns Wells on Twitter  MLB.com

Ok, here's a fun one. Remember Vernon Wells? A dynamic, fleet-footed center fielder, he was the best position player on the Blue Jays for the better part of a ...



Ozzie Albies tattooed a baseball - MLB.com

Ozzie Albies tattooed a baseball  MLB.com

From time to time, you'll hear announcers say something along the lines of: "He tattooed that ball." That phrase, like smashing a baseball or destroying a ...



Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game - MLB.com

Prospect Jesus Sanchez showing all-around game  MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Jesus Sanchez was at his brother's house in the Dominican Republic when he got a surprising text from his agent. “I was just ...



Brent Suter creating environmental awareness - MLB.com

Brent Suter creating environmental awareness  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Jhoulys Chacín grabbed his cap and glove and headed down the stairs from the Brewers' clubhouse to begin warming up for his spring debut on ...



Bryce Harper to Dodgers how it would work - MLB.com

Bryce Harper to Dodgers how it would work  MLB.com

There has been no shortage of speculation when it comes to a potential union between the Dodgers and Bryce Harper. That talk ramped up considerably when ...



Ryan Mountcastle playing multiple positions - MLB.com

Ryan Mountcastle playing multiple positions  MLB.com

It's been a few warm weeks of games and workouts since we last cranked open the Inbox. Now that March is nearly upon us, Opening Day just a few weeks ...



MLB stats: Combining contact and exit velocity for MLB’s hardest hitters - Call to the Pen

MLB stats: Combining contact and exit velocity for MLB’s hardest hitters  Call to the Pen

A rating of the 25 MLB players with the best combination of exit velocity and contact rate.during the 2018 season. Who will be #1?



MLB preview: AL West position battles to watch - Yahoo Sports

MLB preview: AL West position battles to watch  Yahoo Sports

We look at the position battles to watch in the American League this upcoming MLB season.



NL West position battles to watch - Sporting News

NL West position battles to watch  Sporting News

With notable offseason additions this division has gotten a lot more interesting. The Dodgers are still the team to beat, but the Rockies are still very good and the ...



Danny Farquhar pitches sim game, eyes return - MLB.com

Danny Farquhar pitches sim game, eyes return  MLB.com

LAKELAND, Fla. -- If things go as planned over the next couple days, right-hander Danny Farquhar will pitch in a game Saturday, more than 10 months after he ...



Julio Rodriguez is the biggest Mariners fan around - MLB.com

Julio Rodriguez is the biggest Mariners fan around  MLB.com

For many reasons, Julio Rodriguez is a guy you should know about. First off, he could be really good one day: The 18-year-old outfielder was amazing for the ...



Woodward on joining Rangers | 02/28/2019 - MLB.com

Woodward on joining Rangers | 02/28/2019  MLB.com

Robert Flores joins Rangers manager Chris Woodward to discuss becoming acclimated to his new ballclub and building a championship contender.



Marco Gonzales or Yusei Kikuchi for OD start - MLB.com

Marco Gonzales or Yusei Kikuchi for OD start  MLB.com

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Scott Servais reiterated Wednesday that he's not ready to name an Opening Day starter for the Mariners' March 20 opener against the ...



Peter Moylan To Retire From MLB - MLB Trade Rumors

Peter Moylan To Retire From MLB  MLB Trade Rumors

Veteran reliever Peter Moylan has opted to retire from Major League Baseball at the age of 40, he tells David O'Brien of The Athletic (subscription required).



Hanley Ramirez has clean slate in Tribe camp - MLB.com

Hanley Ramirez has clean slate in Tribe camp  MLB.com

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hanley Ramirez has a track record that spans parts of 14 eventful big league seasons, but he officially entered Indians' camp on Tuesday ...



Brandon Nimmo gets sick from chicken - MLB.com

Brandon Nimmo gets sick from chicken  MLB.com

The Mets played a Spring Training game on Wednesday. That's pretty standard. Players missing games due to nagging injuries or illnesses is also pretty ...



Gabe Kapler on Phillies' outfield health - MLB.com

Gabe Kapler on Phillies' outfield health  MLB.com

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies could use another outfielder right about now. They lost a couple of center fielders over the past couple weeks, when Odubel ...



Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets - MLB.com

Lewis Brinson shows spring power vs. Mets  MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lewis Brinson displayed his power on Wednesday against Mets pitching with a pair of towering solo homers in the Marlins' 14-6 loss at ...



Kenny Lofton rips Alex Rodriguez, other PED users - Sporting News

Kenny Lofton rips Alex Rodriguez, other PED users  Sporting News

Former MLB star Kenny Lofton says he might have a better case for the Baseball Hall of Fame if not for Alex Rodriguez and other former PED users. Lofton, who ...



Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not ready for MLB and needs time to develop in minors, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says - CBS Sports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not ready for MLB and needs time to develop in minors, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says  CBS Sports

By the sounds of things, the top prospect in baseball will remain in the minors to start the 2019 season.



NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGCB declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps. - Bless You Boys

MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps.  Bless You Boys

Reducing gaps between team payrolls and player salaries would be good for baseball.



MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019 - MLB.com

MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019  MLB.com

There's nothing less of a sure thing in baseball than a pitching prospect, and for every Gerrit Cole or Trevor Bauer, there are large handfuls of other hurlers who ...



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Latest On MLB-MLBPA Rules Negotiations - MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On MLB-MLBPA Rules Negotiations  MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball has brought the MLB Players Association a new package proposal of potential rules changes, ESPN.com's Jeff Passan reports.



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas - For The Win

Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas  For The Win

The former Seattle Mariners catcher continues to help athletes and others battle mental health and eating disorder stigmas.



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



Jon Lester focused on maintaining success - MLB.com

Jon Lester focused on maintaining success  MLB.com

MESA, Ariz. -- Jon Lester wants the baseball. He wants to make every start and keep throwing until Cubs manager Joe Maddon pries the ball from his fingers.



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Tatis Jr.'s 2-run home run | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Tatis Jr.'s 2-run home run | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Fernando Tatis Jr. ropes a two-run home run over the left-center-field wall to give the Padres a 2-1 lead in the top of the 3rd inning.



MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan - Boston Herald

MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan  Boston Herald

When Major League Baseball holds its opening series in Japan next month, some of the players will have an unusual look: Patches on their uniforms will ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps. - Bless You Boys

MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps.  Bless You Boys

Reducing gaps between team payrolls and player salaries would be good for baseball.



MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019 - MLB.com

MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019  MLB.com

There's nothing less of a sure thing in baseball than a pitching prospect, and for every Gerrit Cole or Trevor Bauer, there are large handfuls of other hurlers who ...



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas - For The Win

Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas  For The Win

The former Seattle Mariners catcher continues to help athletes and others battle mental health and eating disorder stigmas.



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Roberts on meeting with Harper | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Roberts on meeting with Harper | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts comments on meeting with free agent Bryce Harper and where his team stands on the sweepstakes.



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps. - Bless You Boys

MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps.  Bless You Boys

Reducing gaps between team payrolls and player salaries would be good for baseball.



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019 - MLB.com

MLB late-blooming pitchers to watch in 2019  MLB.com

There's nothing less of a sure thing in baseball than a pitching prospect, and for every Gerrit Cole or Trevor Bauer, there are large handfuls of other hurlers who ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas - For The Win

Meet the ex-MLB catcher fighting eating disorder and mental health stigmas  For The Win

The former Seattle Mariners catcher continues to help athletes and others battle mental health and eating disorder stigmas.



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



Tatis Jr.'s 2-run home run | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Tatis Jr.'s 2-run home run | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Fernando Tatis Jr. ropes a two-run home run over the left-center-field wall to give the Padres a 2-1 lead in the top of the 3rd inning.



MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan - Boston Herald

MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan  Boston Herald

When Major League Baseball holds its opening series in Japan next month, some of the players will have an unusual look: Patches on their uniforms will ...



Does Major League Baseball think the Tomahawk Chop is bad or not? - Yahoo Sports

Does Major League Baseball think the Tomahawk Chop is bad or not?  Yahoo Sports

Yesterday I wrote about Rob Manfred's curious comment that the Braves have “taken steps” to “take out” the Tomahawk Chop cheer at their games.



MLB reportedly offers to hold off pitch clock until 2022, under these conditions - SNY.tv

MLB reportedly offers to hold off pitch clock until 2022, under these conditions  SNY.tv

League trying to find common ground with union. By John Healy | Feb 26 | 11:52PM. Share: Feb 25, 2019; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Home plate umpire David ...



Nolan Arenado extension with Rockies - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension with Rockies  MLB.com

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies got their man, and they have a chance to keep him in their uniform for almost a decade. The Rockies and third baseman ...



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



One-armed player hit a home run - MLB.com

One-armed player hit a home run  MLB.com

We've seen time and again that you don't need two arms to excel on the baseball field. Jim Abbott had a 10-year career in the Majors as a pitcher. Over the last ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan - Boston Herald

MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan  Boston Herald

When Major League Baseball holds its opening series in Japan next month, some of the players will have an unusual look: Patches on their uniforms will ...



Barber: MLB players ripped off by 'team control' - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Barber: MLB players ripped off by 'team control'  Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Manny Machado is signed and Bryce Harper might be next, but 'team control' is ripping off baseball's players.



MLB.com FastCast: Arenado, Mikolas extended - 2/26/19 | Sports - Herald Review

MLB.com FastCast: Arenado, Mikolas extended - 2/26/19 | Sports  Herald Review

Nolan Arenado signs a record extension with the Rockies, plus the Cardinals extend Miles Mikolas through 2023.



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



MLB asks NGC to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

MLB asks NGC to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

Major League Baseball recently submitted a written request to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for spring training games be taken off the board at the state's ...



One-armed player hit a home run - MLB.com

One-armed player hit a home run  MLB.com

We've seen time and again that you don't need two arms to excel on the baseball field. Jim Abbott had a 10-year career in the Majors as a pitcher. Over the last ...



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Nolan Arenado extension affects these players - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension affects these players  MLB.com

After months of speculation, the Rockies appear to have nailed down Nolan Arenado, coming to terms on an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that, ...



Tanaka not in favor of MLB using 20-second pitch clock - Washington Post

Tanaka not in favor of MLB using 20-second pitch clock  Washington Post

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, among the most unhurried starters in the major leagues, does not support a 20-second pitch clock.



Proposed MLB Rule Changes To Speed Up Games - CBS New York

Proposed MLB Rule Changes To Speed Up Games  CBS New York

By Norm Elrod. (CBS NY/CBS Local) — Baseball, considered timeless by many, has a problem with time. The pace of play is too slow, and the games take too ...



MLB reportedly offers to push back pitch-clock implementation - Yardbarker

  1. MLB reportedly offers to push back pitch-clock implementation  Yardbarker
  2. Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022  ESPN
  3. Tanaka not in favor of MLB using 20-second pitch clock  Washington Post
  4. MLB set to get rid of pitch clock until 2022  New York Post
  5. Proposed MLB Rule Changes To Speed Up Games  CBS Chicago
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Phillies have 'grown concerned' Harper will sign in LA - Sporting News

Phillies have 'grown concerned' Harper will sign in LA  Sporting News

Bryce Harper is going to make a ton of money. The Phillies offered the six-time All-Star a deal worth more than $300 million, according to Fancred Sports.



One-armed player hit a home run - MLB.com

One-armed player hit a home run  MLB.com

We've seen time and again that you don't need two arms to excel on the baseball field. Jim Abbott had a 10-year career in the Majors as a pitcher. Over the last ...



Top prospects to watch in 2021 - MLB.com

Top prospects to watch in 2021  MLB.com

Optimism always abounds in Spring Training. Most fans can dream about October if the best-case scenario unfolds for their team. There's anticipation for the ...



Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort - MLB.com

Jimmy Nelson right forearm discomfort  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- An upbeat Jimmy Nelson shed more light Tuesday on the arm discomfort that forced a pause in his throwing program, repeating a handful of times ...



NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers - MLB.com

Bryce Harper meets with Dave Roberts, Dodgers  MLB.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed reports Monday that he and other club officials met with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on ...



Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training - MLB.com

Yasiel Puig's antics are back in spring training  MLB.com

If you hadn't heard, the happiest and most fun-loving baseball man in all the universe, the unstoppable bundle of joy also known as Yasiel Puig, got traded over ...



Projecting the Most Dominant MLB Rotations 5 Years from Now - Bleacher Report

Projecting the Most Dominant MLB Rotations 5 Years from Now  Bleacher Report

Which team will boast MLB 's best starting rotation in 2019? That's an open question. Who will have the best starting corps five years from now? That requires us ...



MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan - Boston Herald

MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan  Boston Herald

When Major League Baseball holds its opening series in Japan next month, some of the players will have an unusual look: Patches on their uniforms will ...



Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019 - MLB.com

Source: Arenado signs extension | 02/26/2019  MLB.com

Hot Stove breaks down the news that the Rockies are reportedly near a record eight-year extension with Nolan Arenado.



Atlantic League to act as MLB testing ground - ESPN

Atlantic League to act as MLB testing ground  ESPN

Major League Baseball will begin using the independent Atlantic League as a new testing ground for experimenting with playing rules and equipment during the ...



Bryce Harper free donuts for life Nationals - MLB.com

Bryce Harper free donuts for life Nationals  MLB.com

Bryce Harper's free agency remains one of the biggest mysteries as Opening Day approaches, and it's no secret that the place he has called home for his career ...



Nolan Arenado extension with Rockies - MLB.com

Nolan Arenado extension with Rockies  MLB.com

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies got their man, and they have a chance to keep him in their uniform for almost a decade. The Rockies and third baseman ...



Matt Wieters Cardinals deal - MLB.com

Matt Wieters Cardinals deal  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals were finalizing a Minor League agreement on Tuesday that will bring catcher Matt Wieters into camp to compete for the backup ...



Top 10 farm systems in MLB - MLB.com

Top 10 farm systems in MLB  MLB.com

Now that the bulk of the Top 30 lists have been unveiled, it's time to look at the best of the best. We're counting down the Top 10 farm systems in baseball, taking ...



'Game of Thrones' and MLB join forces to produce some awesome bobbleheads - CBS Sports

'Game of Thrones' and MLB join forces to produce some awesome bobbleheads  CBS Sports

Are you a fan of Major League Baseball, collecting bobbleheads and "Game of Thrones?" I know these people exist because I'm one of them. For those of us in ...



Brewers aiming for World Series in 2019 - MLB.com

Brewers aiming for World Series in 2019  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- The soup analogy isn't new, but it's particularly apt for Craig Counsell and the Brewers. “I compared it to soup last year. We're going to make the ...



Crazy play at the plate in college game - MLB.com

Crazy play at the plate in college game  MLB.com

There are few more exciting plays in baseball than a close call at home plate. There are so many moving parts -- the speed of the runner attempting to score, the ...



Miles Mikolas Cardinals extension - MLB.com

Miles Mikolas Cardinals extension  MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- A detour through Japan and a season spent proving he belonged in the Majors both led Miles Mikolas back to the spot where his big league ...



Doc's Morning Line: Stupidity abounds with MLB, Robert Kraft and Oscars. Make it stop. - Cincinnati.com

Doc's Morning Line: Stupidity abounds with MLB, Robert Kraft and Oscars. Make it stop.  Cincinnati.com

Major League Baseball loses sports betting battle. Does it matter? Don't you deserve what you get if you bet on spring training games?



Barber: MLB players ripped off by 'team control' - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Barber: MLB players ripped off by 'team control'  Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Manny Machado is signed and Bryce Harper might be next, but 'team control' is ripping off baseball's players.



Ian Desmond is clearly not afraid of snakes - MLB.com

Ian Desmond is clearly not afraid of snakes  MLB.com

Do you have any fears that you just can't shake? Tall heights, maybe? How about the dark? Being alone in an elevator? Irregularly shaped silverware?



Dan Altavilla nutmeg strikeout pitch - MLB.com

Dan Altavilla nutmeg strikeout pitch  MLB.com

There are so many different ways for a pitcher to strike out a hitter. As pitchers' velocities continue to climb and their secondary pitchers increase in nastiness, ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



Fernando Tatis Jr. homers against Brewers - MLB.com

Fernando Tatis Jr. homers against Brewers  MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Fernando Tatis Jr. hasn't wasted any time reminding the baseball world why he's MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect -- and the top-rated ...



J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball' - For The Win

J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball'  For The Win

Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez sounded off on the state of baseball last week, saying in an interview with WEEI Boston that this MLB offseason has been ...



Dereck Rodriguez makes spring debut - MLB.com

Dereck Rodriguez makes spring debut  MLB.com

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Dereck Rodríguez wasn't at his best Tuesday against the Reds, but unlike a year ago, the 26-year-old knows he'll have another shot to get ...



Cardinals, Indians Provide Value on MLB Pennant Odds - Sports Illustrated

Cardinals, Indians Provide Value on MLB Pennant Odds  Sports Illustrated

Bryce Harper is still on the market, but a different NL team that made a major offseason splash might be the best value to win the pennant this year.



Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Yusei Kikuchi strong in Mariners debut - MLB.com

Yusei Kikuchi strong in Mariners debut  MLB.com

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Yusei Kikuchi will no doubt have a lot of strikeouts in his Major League career, but the first one figures to be memorable as the Mariners' prize ...



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



MLB Trade Rumors and News: A new(ish) suitor for Bryce Harper appears and Hicks signs an extension - MLB Daily Dish

MLB Trade Rumors and News: A new(ish) suitor for Bryce Harper appears and Hicks signs an extension  MLB Daily Dish

The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD that rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have ...



An Arkansas softball player hit for the home run cycle - MLB.com

An Arkansas softball player hit for the home run cycle  MLB.com

Hitting for the cycle is perhaps the coolest thing a hitter can do in baseball. It may not be the most impressive thing, but it could be the coolest. There's a reason ...



NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



Justin Verlander, Forrest Whitley spring debuts - MLB.com

Justin Verlander, Forrest Whitley spring debuts  MLB.com

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Justin Verlander has been through more than a dozen Spring Trainings, but this time of year is not exactly a mundane one for the ...



Martin Cervenka looks to represent Czech Republic - MLB.com

Martin Cervenka looks to represent Czech Republic  MLB.com

SARASOTA, Fla. -- When Martin Cervenka first told his family he dreamed of making the Majors, his grandma laughed. She had reasons to be dubious.



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball' - For The Win

J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball'  For The Win

Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez sounded off on the state of baseball last week, saying in an interview with WEEI Boston that this MLB offseason has been ...



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more - Polygon

MLB The Show 19 Moments preview: Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays and more  Polygon

One of MLB 19's two new modes, Moments, puts the focus on historical baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., and Willie Mays, as well as ...



MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season - USA TODAY

MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season  USA TODAY

There's ample evidence to suggest these players' past performance does not guarantee future success.



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming - Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming  Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' and Major League Baseball join forces for a new series of bobblehead collectibles.



An Arkansas softball player hit for the home run cycle - MLB.com

An Arkansas softball player hit for the home run cycle  MLB.com

Hitting for the cycle is perhaps the coolest thing a hitter can do in baseball. It may not be the most impressive thing, but it could be the coolest. There's a reason ...



The best gamers in MLB - MLB.com

The best gamers in MLB  MLB.com

As Cito Gaston and his fantastically 90s jacket can attest, the Majors have long loved video games. But they seem more important around the league today than ...



J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball' - For The Win

J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball'  For The Win

Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez sounded off on the state of baseball last week, saying in an interview with WEEI Boston that this MLB offseason has been ...



Justin Verlander, Forrest Whitley spring debuts - MLB.com

Justin Verlander, Forrest Whitley spring debuts  MLB.com

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Justin Verlander has been through more than a dozen Spring Trainings, but this time of year is not exactly a mundane one for the ...



Yusei Kikuchi strong in Mariners debut - MLB.com

Yusei Kikuchi strong in Mariners debut  MLB.com

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Yusei Kikuchi will no doubt have a lot of strikeouts in his Major League career, but the first one figures to be memorable as the Mariners' prize ...



MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps. - Bless You Boys

MLB free agency is broken, Let’s fix the system in just 12 steps.  Bless You Boys

Reducing gaps between team payrolls and player salaries would be good for baseball.



NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games - ESPN

NGC declines MLB's request to prohibit betting on spring training games  ESPN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball' - For The Win

J.D. Martinez rips MLB: This offseason has been 'embarrassing for baseball'  For The Win

Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez sounded off on the state of baseball last week, saying in an interview with WEEI Boston that this MLB offseason has been ...



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

MLB Tonight's John Smoltz catches up with the newest San Diego Padre, Manny Machado, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in San Diego.



MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season - USA TODAY

MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season  USA TODAY

There's ample evidence to suggest these players' past performance does not guarantee future success.



The best gamers in MLB - MLB.com

The best gamers in MLB  MLB.com

As Cito Gaston and his fantastically 90s jacket can attest, the Majors have long loved video games. But they seem more important around the league today than ...



Why Yankees flamethrower doesn't like proposed MLB rule change for relievers - NJ.com

Why Yankees flamethrower doesn't like proposed MLB rule change for relievers  NJ.com

New York Yankees righty Chad Green "isn't a huge fan of" this MLB-proposed rule change.



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season - USA TODAY

MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season  USA TODAY

There's ample evidence to suggest these players' past performance does not guarantee future success.



Projecting the Most Dominant MLB Rotations 5 Years from Now - Bleacher Report

Projecting the Most Dominant MLB Rotations 5 Years from Now  Bleacher Report

Which team will boast MLB 's best starting rotation in 2019? That's an open question. Who will have the best starting corps five years from now? That requires us ...



Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019 - Bleacher Report

Power Ranking Every MLB Division for 2019  Bleacher Report

New year, new apparent power structure among Major League Baseball's six divisions. In an attempt to prove it, we went ahead and ranked them for the 2019 ...



Keith Law's top 30 2019 MLB draft prospects - ESPN

Keith Law's top 30 2019 MLB draft prospects  ESPN

A pair of college bats highlight our first listing of players you'll want to know heading into June's MLB draft.



Angels discussing Long Beach waterfront ballpark - Sporting News

Angels discussing Long Beach waterfront ballpark  Sporting News

The Angels are potentially in the market for some waterfront property in Long Beach. As reported by the Long Beach Post, the team is in talks with the city about ...



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming - Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming  Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' and Major League Baseball join forces for a new series of bobblehead collectibles.



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

MLB Tonight's John Smoltz catches up with the newest San Diego Padre, Manny Machado, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in San Diego.



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season - USA TODAY

MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season  USA TODAY

There's ample evidence to suggest these players' past performance does not guarantee future success.



The best gamers in MLB - MLB.com

The best gamers in MLB  MLB.com

As Cito Gaston and his fantastically 90s jacket can attest, the Majors have long loved video games. But they seem more important around the league today than ...



Why there are three strikes and four balls - MLB.com

Why there are three strikes and four balls  MLB.com

Three strikes and you're out. Four balls, take your base. These were probably the first rules you learned when you sat down to watch a baseball game or picked ...



'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming - Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming  Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' and Major League Baseball join forces for a new series of bobblehead collectibles.



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season - USA TODAY

MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season  USA TODAY

There's ample evidence to suggest these players' past performance does not guarantee future success.



Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

MLB Tonight's John Smoltz catches up with the newest San Diego Padre, Manny Machado, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in San Diego.



MLB bid to ban betting on spring training games denied - Sporting News

MLB bid to ban betting on spring training games denied  Sporting News

Major League Baseball's request that Nevada sportsbooks not offer wagering on spring training games has been denied by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, ...



'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming - Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming  Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' and Major League Baseball join forces for a new series of bobblehead collectibles.



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

MLB Tonight's John Smoltz catches up with the newest San Diego Padre, Manny Machado, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in San Diego.



Joey Votto still has MLB's best plate discipline - MLB.com

Joey Votto still has MLB's best plate discipline  MLB.com

Joey Votto, by his own account, did not feel like himself last season. He felt out of sync, and he's entered Spring Training looking for a bounceback to his usual ...



Here are the new 2019 Top 30 Prospects lists - MLB.com

Here are the new 2019 Top 30 Prospects lists  MLB.com

The unveiling of each team's preseason Top 30 Prospects list is always an exciting time. Not only does it signify the start of another baseball season, but it also ...



Brett Lawrie, Brewers reunite on Minors deal - MLB.com

Brett Lawrie, Brewers reunite on Minors deal  MLB.com

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- If this works, then Brett Lawrie will be the poster child for the Brewers' multi-million dollar investment in sports science at the renovated ...



Fun players on free agent market - MLB.com

Fun players on free agent market  MLB.com

This is the age of analytics, in which the projected performance of a player can be estimated down to the decimal point. Teams don't chase the ethereal and ...



Hicks signs seven-year extension | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Hicks signs seven-year extension | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

Aaron Hicks, Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman discuss Hicks' seven-year contract extension with the Yankees.



MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan - Boston Herald

MLB players will wear MGM patches during games in Japan  Boston Herald

When Major League Baseball holds its opening series in Japan next month, some of the players will have an unusual look: Patches on their uniforms will ...



FOCO unveils Cincinnati Reds' Game of Thrones MLB bobbleheads - Cincinnati.com

FOCO unveils Cincinnati Reds' Game of Thrones MLB bobbleheads  Cincinnati.com

FOCO is offering a new series of Cincinnati Reds-themed Game of Thrones MLB bobbleheads - including The Iron Throne, the Ice Dragon and the Night King ...



'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming - Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' Major League Baseball Bobblehead Are Coming  Hollywood Reporter

'Game of Thrones' and Major League Baseball join forces for a new series of bobblehead collectibles.



Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees - MLB.com

Hicks signs 7-year deal with Yankees  MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two days after it was suggested that Aaron Hicks could be the most underrated player in the game, the Yankees showed the world just how much ...



Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars - MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is nervous for his first Oscars  MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez is plenty accustomed to being in the spotlight. He twice signed the biggest contract in baseball history, won three MVP Awards and even won a ...



Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019 - MLB.com

Machado on new beginning | 02/25/2019  MLB.com

MLB Tonight's John Smoltz catches up with the newest San Diego Padre, Manny Machado, to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in San Diego.



Nationals ace Max Scherzer on MLB pitch clock: 'That's messing with the fabric of the game' - CBS Sports

Nationals ace Max Scherzer on MLB pitch clock: 'That's messing with the fabric of the game'  CBS Sports

MLB is trying out a 20-second pitch clock during spring training this season.