The Philadelphia Phillies made it their priority to sign Aaron Nola to an extension. On Sunday, they fulfilled that priority by re-signing the former All-Star to a 7-year deal. USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale was the first to report the deal. The deal is still pending a physical for the 30-year-old. Should that be passed, …
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Earlier reports, suggested that Philadelphia Phillies were open to trading Nick Castellanos. Those reports have been denied as the Phillies have no intentions on trading the outfielder, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Castellanos may have high trade value after his performance in the 2023 playoffs, but the Phillies aren’t going anywehere either. They’ll still …
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As the 2023 MLB season ends with the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series, it’s time to make free agency predictions. Over the next four months, some of the game’s biggest stars will continue their careers with different teams. Here are predictions for some of 2023’s five biggest MLB free agents. Shohei Ohtani — …
Two of the three National League Wild Card foes are set to play in the NLCS. A trip to the World Series is on the line. The Phillies advance to the National League Championship Series after defeating the 104-win division rival Atlanta Braves for the second consecutive season. Philadelphia won the series 3-1 and proved …
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The MLB Wild Card Series have finished, and we’re here to break down the main storylines from the four series. Arizona Diamondbacks Vs. Milwaukee Brewers The main storyline from the Diamondbacks-Brewers series was the lights-out performance from the bullpen. Diamondback relief pitchers combined for 9.1 scoreless innings during the two-game series. More specifically, the bullpen …
The Cincinnati Reds are serious contenders in the National League (NL). A team that has not finished more than four games above .500 since 2013 is currently in a tight race with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. A big reason for their success is perhaps the most physically-talented Dominican baseball …
Part four of the Dominican baseball player spotlight has arrived. This go-around, after wrapping up the American League (AL), the National League (NL) East gets some love. One of the richest divisions in the league boasts some of the biggest Dominican stars. Atlanta Braves Atlanta’s only Dominican player is Marcell Ozuna (Santo Domingo). The designated …
Masataka Yoshida is on an absolute tear as he is currently in the middle of a 14-game hitting streak. Yoshida began 2023 with a rather slow start, with his average dipping under .200 around mid April. But after his performance in Milwaukee where he crushed two home runs in one inning, he has yet to …
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The 2023 MLB season is only four days old, but it’s safe to say the Texas Rangers have the most surprising start in baseball. The franchise has struggled since being one out away from winning the 2011 World Series. It’s way too soon to tell if this is a sign of a genuine turnaround, but …
With the 2023 MLB season just days away, the present presents a perfect opportunity to offer my 2023 MLB award predictions. Last year, the Houston Astros were crowned with a World Series win, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies to solidify their status as a dynasty. Bryce Harper won the MVP award after failing to make the …
Despite some struggles in the past few seasons, Craig Kimbrel has long been known as one of the most dominant closers. Now he finds himself headed to the seventh team in his career. He has signed a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Phillies. The last time Kimbrel appeared for an NL East team, …
One of the biggest short stops on the market has found a new landing spot. Trea Turner has signed an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Turner has been one of the most explosive players in baseball with a great hitting approach, incredible range in the field and an insane amount of speed. …