Four of the Cleveland Guardians’ top 30 prospects, as listed by MLB Pipeline, were drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft: Catcher/First Baseman Ralphy Velazquez (ranked fourth), Left-Handed Pitcher Alex Clemmey (eighth), Infielder Alex Mooney (20th), and Right-Handed Pitcher Andrew Walters (25th). However, this season has seen another standout from the 2023 draft class making waves…
The Red Sox’s ongoing effort to bolster their pitching depth in the upper tiers of their minor league system continued on Friday with another acquisition. Boston signed right-hander Sal Romano to a minor league contract and placed him with Triple-A Worcester, as noted in the team’s transactions log. Romano, a Connecticut native, has already joined…
David Tepper confronted disgruntled restaurant staff on Thursday who still harbored resentment towards him, the owner of the Carolina Panthers, due to what they perceived as draft mistakes in recent years. In the 2023 draft, the Panthers opted for quarterback Bryce Young as the first overall pick. However, Young struggled in his rookie season, registering…
J.D. Martinez is set to debut for the New York Mets on Friday as they begin a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite signing a reported $12 million one-year deal on March 23, Martinez missed spring training with the Mets due to the need for extra preparation time and then battled a back…
In Atlanta, ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Ozzie Albies has been reinstated to the active roster by the Atlanta Braves. This move sets the stage for a showdown between the two teams boasting the best records in Major League Baseball. Albies has made a timely return from…
Hope for baseball in Western Pennsylvania is kindled by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are currently at an even 13-13, aiming for their first winning season since 2018. There’s a potential game-changer in their top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, whose promotion from the minor leagues could ignite further optimism. However, despite his outstanding performance in Triple-A,…
Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz is making a strong case for the National League MVP with his remarkable performance early in the season. Despite being in just his first full season in the majors, De La Cruz is setting records. Recently, the 22-year-old achieved a feat not seen since 1922, becoming only the…
Bryce Harper, the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his newfound “dad strength” in his comeback game after being on paternity leave. This happened on Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres are eager for Manny Machado to do the same when they face off against Harper and the Phillies in a three-game series…
The Orioles are rejuvenated following a day off, particularly beneficial for their bullpen, and are prepared to welcome the Athletics for a three-game series before resuming divisional matchups with the Yankees. Before the Yankees arrive, the Orioles will have completed eight of nine series outside the American League East. Their recent success, boasting a 16-8…
The upcoming NFL Draft holds significant importance for the New York Jets, representing a crucial moment in their recent history. With veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers steering the team and a strong desire to win in the immediate future, there’s immense pressure to perform in the fiercely competitive AFC. Sauce Gardner, while jesting on social media,…