With March in full swing and Spring Training underway, the echoes of the Texas Rangers’ World Series victory four months ago linger, setting the stage for the upcoming regular season. Amidst this anticipation, discussions surrounding the MLB postseason format resurface once more. During an appearance on the Foul Territory show with Scott Braun, Todd Frazier,…
Vaughn Grissom, an anticipated addition to the Boston Red Sox as their second baseman for the 2024 season, finds himself sidelined due to a groin strain, as confirmed by manager Alex Cora on Saturday. Grissom, who has yet to feature in a spring training game, was expected to make his debut this weekend. However, the…
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with first baseman Garrett Cooper on a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to join the team’s big league camp for spring training. The deal was announced by the Cubs on Saturday. At 33 years old, Cooper split his time between Miami and San Diego last season,…
The Diamondbacks encountered early spring injuries, with a notable scare on Thursday involving Christian Walker, their power-hitting Gold Glove first baseman. Walker took a pitch to his right hand during a Cactus League game against the Giants, prompting his immediate removal. Fortunately, subsequent X-rays revealed no fractures, diagnosing only a bone contusion at the back…
The Boston Red Sox underwent a lackluster offseason, particularly in addressing their pitching needs following the departure of key pitchers Chris Sale and James Paxton, amounting to a significant loss in their rotation. Their sole acquisition for the rotation has been Lucas Giolito, with ongoing negotiations with Jordan Montgomery, albeit contingent upon a potential reduction…
After an unexpected ALCS run in 2021, the Boston Red Sox now find themselves in a challenging position three seasons later. Over the past two seasons, they’ve struggled, finishing with a 78-84 record each time, landing them at the bottom of the American League East. With a roster mix of veterans and some young talent,…
Juan Soto has added his voice to those urging the New York Yankees to make a significant move, suggesting the pursuit of pitcher Blake Snell and expressing enthusiasm about pairing him with Gerrit Cole at the forefront of the team’s rotation. While Soto lacks insider information regarding Snell’s potential move, he is fully supportive of…
Three years ago, Jeremiah Paprocki made history by becoming the first African American to take on the role of public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs. He achieved this milestone at just 21 years old, making him the youngest PA announcer at Wrigley Field. This opportunity came while he was still pursuing his undergraduate degree…
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles made an announcement revealing that they have inked a minor league contract with seasoned second baseman Kolten Wong. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com disclosed that Wong will be part of the major league camp as a non-roster invitee. Wong, who experienced the 2023 season with both the Seattle Mariners and Los…
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday the passing of Stacy Wakefield, wife of former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, following her battle with pancreatic cancer. In a statement, the family expressed deep sorrow, sharing that Stacy, cherished as a mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt, passed away at her Massachusetts home. They noted that…