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MARYVALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 27: A baseball with Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred Jr.’s signature is seen during Photo Day on February 27, 2015 at Maryville Baseball Park in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)

What other Rob Manfred ideas can piss off baseball fans?

Eliminating shifts. Shortening the season. Pace of play rules… Rob Manfred has said that “he’ll listen” on nearly every way to improve the game of baseball during his tenure as commissioner. Naturally, the fact that he’s even brought up the previous three topics (despite not even coming close to acting on the first two) has […]

BRADENTON, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Corey Hart #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait on photo day on February 26, 2015 at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Corey Hart cut his foot getting into a whirlpool

New Pirates first baseman Corey Hart has already gotten injured in camp…and he’s in the running for “most ridiculous injury of Spring Training”. Dammit, Corey. The cut was also serious enough that it required stitches! But given Hart’s injury history, I’m sure the Pirates are thrilled that he “only” suffered a cut foot. Imagine if he […]

Nationals stars WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 21: Anthony Rendon #6 and Denard Span #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrate a win after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on June 21, 2014 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 3-0. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Washington Nationals

Despite not making the playoffs in 2013, the Nationals were heavily favored in 2014. Sure enough, they coasted through the NL East, withstanding an early challenge from the Braves, and finished with the best record in the NL. Then, the Giants eliminated them from the NLDS in four games. Once again this winter, Washington was […]

Minor league team rolls out Christmas Vacation jerseys

We’ve taken a bit of a break from bringing you all of the ridiculous alternate jerseys that minor league teams will wear this season, but we felt the need to call attention to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (high-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) and their Christmas Vacation jerseys. Find out what these are for and […]

Check out Giancarlo Stanton’s awesome facemask

Giancarlo Stanton will be wearing a cage on his helmet this year after he was plunked in cringe-inducing fashion last September. But Stanton’s cage isn’t any normal face guard – it’s customized for him, with a slick “G” built into the design. Check it out. According to the Miami Herald, Stanton’s helmet was manufactured by […]

The Brewers are giving away a Bud Selig bobblehead

I know Bud Selig is the man that brought the Brewers to Milwaukee, but I think the level of honor the Brewers are giving him after his retirement as MLB Commissioner is a little bit ridiculous. On May 31st, they’re giving away this 1970s era Selig bobblehead. Welp. On the bright side, the Brewers are […]

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman ATLANTA, GA – JULY 23: First baseman Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a 3-run home run in the second inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at Turner Field on July 23, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Atlanta Braves

2014 started so well for the Atlanta Braves. They stormed out of the gate with a 17-8 start, and quickly took over first place in the NL East. But unlike in 2013, the Washington Nationals didn’t struggle early, and kept pace. The Braves never had a lead of more than 3.5 games. Less than a week […]

Giancarlo Stanton is body painted on the cover of SI

This week’s Sports Illustrated cover athlete is Giancarlo Stanton, and Stanton is the first athlete to be body painted on the cover. Well then. I’ve gotta say – they did a pretty good job with this, right down to the compression sleeve. Maybe we should go ahead and throw Stanton into that “face of baseball” […]

Yoan Moncada signs with the Red Sox for $30 million

Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, one of the mostly highly touted and most sought after Cuban prospects in 20 years, has finally agreed to a contract with a major league club. He’ll be joining countryman Rusney Castillo with the Boston Red Sox, and the bonus he’s getting is a ridiculous $30 million. Boston will be forced to […]

TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 22: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during New York Yankees Photo Day on February 22, 2014 at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Skinny C.C. Sabathia is gone

Maybe saying that C.C. Sabathia was “skinny” last season is simplifying things just a little bit. But Sabathia did get into better shape, dropping 30 pounds and turning up to Spring Training looking downright in shape. Here’s a pic of Sabathia from last spring. But that weight loss was short-lived. According to the New York […]

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 17: Fredi Gonzalez #33 of the Atlanta Braves converses with first base umpire Ed Hickox #15 after Christian Bethancourt #25 was called out to end the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on September 17, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

New pace of play rules will be enforced this year

On Friday, Major League Baseball unveiled three rules dedicated to speeding up the pace of the game during the 2015 season. The three new rules aren’t game changers, and should help eliminate some of the dead time that plagues the game. That’s a lot to digest, so here are the Cliffs Notes. -Batters must keep […]

Cliff Lee answered questions using a Magic 8-Ball

So, just how much of a circus is Phillies camp in Clearwater already? Today, Cliff Lee answered questions from reporters…and used a Magic 8-Ball to give his answers. Your browser does not support iframes. Cliff Lee, man. What a character. The wild thing is that the 8-Ball’s answers seemed to actually jive with what he […]

Danny Espinosa’s fu manchu is terrifying

Players are reporting to Spring Training all across Florida and Arizona, and Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa arrived with some extra facial hair. GOOD GOOGLY MOOGLY there’s a lot going on there. He actually kind of looks like Dan Uggla…just with some extra fuzz and smaller arms.

The Pirates are wearing awesome matte helmets this spring

One of the ways to my heart is when MLB teams make simple changes to their gear that look amazing. During Spring Training, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be wearing matte black helmets that look fantastic. So nice. More MLB teams need to follow this trend – the helmets look simply fantastic, and the Pirates should […]

TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 18: Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees stands on the field prior to the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Frank Caliendo read A-Rod’s apology as Morgan Freeman

I’m not a huge Frank Caliendo fan, but his reading of Alex Rodriguez’s apology letter is an absolute riot. Check out Caliendo reading the letter in the voices of Morgan Freeman, Jon Gruden, and Chris Berman. I’m in tears, completely beside myself. This is incredible. Well done, Frank. [SBNation]

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