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Earlier this week, Major League Baseball concluded its investigation on allegations on a sign-stealing scandal orchestrated by the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series. The Astros received their punishment. But the whole ordeal seems far from over. Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran‘s futures in the MLB are in serious jeopardy. Furthermore, the Astros’ sign-stealing…
Shortly after the 2019 World Series, reports of allegations against the Houston Astros began surfacing. Allegations that the Astros allegedly cheated in the 2017 World Series by stealing signs. An article by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich is the source of the allegations. Mike Fiers, who pitched for the Astros from 2015 to…
There are some monster mashers, overpowering pitchers, a couple unexpected risers and a few late-bloomers. Here are 10 players who are likely to make their first All-star Game appearance
The MLB season is right around the corner and story lines are piling up.
These managers have a lot to prove if they hope to keep their jobs in 2019 and beyond. Heading into spring training all 30 Major League Baseball teams have a fresh start, a clean slate. For some managers, however, the pressure heading into a new season is heavier than others. Along with the ultimate goal…
The 2018 Major League Baseball off-season is well underway and for those teams looking to make the leap, reload and improve their club, the time is now. Unfiltered Access has a look at all of the major transactions across the league. Arizona Diamondbacks 12/6/18 – Acquired C Carson Kelly, RHP Luke Weaver, Minor League 2B Andy…
A former perennial MVP candidate is headed back to the city where his career began. Robinson Cano has been traded from the Seattle Mariners organization to the New York Mets in a blockbuster deal, according to multiple sources. Cano is the latest big-name deal for the team in what has been an off-season of…
Jacob deGrom might have been on a struggling team, but that shouldn’t rob him of the highest honor a pitcher can receive.
The MLB’s second half should be dramatic…