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PHOENIX, AZ – AUGUST 29: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics prepares for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 29, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Coco Crisp ‘extremely hurt,’ believes A’s trying to stop vesting option

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Coco Crisp isn’t happy with the Oakland Athletics and didn’t mince his words when voicing his unhappiness regarding playing time. The 36-year-old told the San Francisco Chronicle, he’s “extremely hurt” with how the A’s have handled his playing time and contract situation. Crisp claims he’s not receiving regular playing time because Oakland doesn’t want his […]

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 27: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning in his first apperance for the team at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 8-1. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Cubs bafflingly play ‘Smack My Bi*** Up’ after Chapman closes out inning

0 comments by on 8/15/2016

The Chicago Cubs made a very disappointing music choice on Sunday night. Sarah Spain of ESPN.com reports the Cubs played The Prodigy’s 1997 hit ‘Smack My Bitch Up” after Aroldis Chapman closed out an inning during Chicago’s 6-4 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. Why is the music choice disappointing? Because Chapman was involved in […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the tenth inning for the win during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 5-2 in the 10th inning. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Report: Recently released Jonathan Papelbon would welcome return to Boston

0 comments by on 8/13/2016

Jonathan Papelbon would welcome a return to his big league roots. Papelbon, who was a member of the Boston Red Sox between 2005-11, was released by the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The former closer lost his job to newly acquired Mark Melancon and subsequently requested his release from Washington. Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports Papelbon is now […]

MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 08: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants walks in the dugout after striking out in the 4th inning agains the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 8, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hunter Pence

What to make of the struggling San Francisco Giants?

0 comments by on 8/12/2016

You’ll forgive San Francisco Giants fans if they checked their calendars in mid-July to make sure that it really wasn’t New Year’s Eve and it had suddenly become an odd year. That might be the only reasonable explanation for what’s happened to the team since then. The Giants have been beaten up in the second […]

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 30: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Turner Field on June 30, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Yankees asked Braves for Mike Foltynewicz, Ender Inciarte in Brian McCann deal

0 comments by on 8/11/2016

The New York Yankees did well in their efforts at rebuilding in advance of last Monday’s trade deadline. With the impending retirement of Mark Teixeira and the release of Alex Rodriguez, their rebuild is going to be in an even better place. One highly-paid veteran that hasn’t been moved is catcher Brian McCann. The Braves […]

CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 24: Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians watches from the dugout during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on August 24, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Terry Francona ’embarrassed’ by most recent health scare

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Terry Francona was forced out of action on Tuesday after a health scare temporarily sidelined the Cleveland Indians manager. Francona, who’s twice suffered serious heart-related health issues, suffered chest pains on Tuesday after his heart rate jumped to more than 100 beats per minute, according to the Associated Press. After getting his heart checked and undergoing […]

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 11: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals in game three of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros designate struggling Carlos Gomez for assignment

0 comments by on 8/10/2016

Carlos Gomez’s time with the Houston Astros is reportedly over. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports the Astros have designated Gomez for assignment on Wednesday. The Astros acquired Gomez during last season’s trade deadline with Mike Fiers in a package for prospects Brett Phillips, Josh Hader, Adrian Houser and Domingo Santana. The 30-year-old posted excellent numbers in […]

NEW YORK – OCTOBER 03: Gary Sheffield #11 of the New York Yankees stretches during batting practice prior to the start of game one of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Gary Sheffield is apparently the biggest cheerleader for Tim Tebow’s baseball career

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Tim Tebow’s transition to baseball has drawn major scrutiny around MLB, as comments regarding his chances of playing in the show haven’t been kind. Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter admitted to having zero interest in signing Tebow, and outfielder Adam Jones mocked the former Florida Gators quarterback’s career change on Twitter. Not everyone is against […]

Barry Bonds got ejected in a game against the Giants

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San Francisco Giants legend, and current Miami Marlins hitting coach, Barry Bonds was ejected from Wednesday afternoon’s Giants-Marlins game at Marlins Park for arguing about the strike zone. I’m curious if this is Bonds’ first ejection as a coach – I’m assuming it is, considering it’s his first year as a coach in the majors. […]

CHICAGO, IL – MAY 08: Tommy La Stella #2 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3 in 13 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tommy La Stella still hasn’t reported to the minors for the Cubs

0 comments by on 8/9/2016

Cubs infielder Tommy La Stella was demoted to AAA on July 29th. He still hasn’t reported to the Iowa Cubs because he’s apparently quite upset about the demotion, despite the fact that it was just a baseball move and that he’d be back in the majors with Chicago sooner rather than later. According to CBS […]

ARLINGTON, TX – JUNE 21: Prince Fielder #84 of the Texas Rangers runs to third base against the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 21, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Add Prince Fielder to the list of players who appear to be done

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A number of prominent MLB players have seen their careers come to a close in 2016. It appears you can add Rangers DH Prince Fielder to the list. Fielder is just 32, and hasn’t played for the Rangers since July 18th. For the season, he’s hitting a paltry .212/.292/.334 with eight home runs. Last season, […]

Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, strikes New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez at Fenway Park in Boston. The two fought after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch by Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo. The Red Sox won, 11-10, with a 9th-inning game winning home run by Bill Mueller. (Photo by J Rogash/Getty Images)

Red Sox won’t honor Alex Rodriguez this week

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Alex Rodriguez is heading to Fenway Park for the final time as a member of the Yankees this week, but the Red Sox don’t plan on honoring him like they did Mariano Rivera or Derek Jeter. According to a report from ESPN, Rodriguez will be “acknowledged” by the Red Sox, but we won’t be subject […]

SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 03: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is presented with artwork by Nelson Cruz #23, Robinson Cano #22, and Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners prior to the game at Safeco Field on August 3, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Ortiz will retire after the season. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

It’s time to retire the retirement tour

0 comments by on 8/8/2016

A slew of retirement announcements in recent weeks have turned the 2016 season into a kind of changing of the guard. Players who have seemingly been around forever will depart from their current teams, leaving room for the next round of superstars to take their place. Of particular note are two players who have had […]

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 07: Alex Rodriguez looks on before speaking during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rodriguez announced that he will play his final major league game on Friday, August 12 and then assume a position with the Yankees as a special advisor and instructor. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Releasing Alex Rodriguez finally makes Yankees Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman’s team

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Since virtually nothing at the tail end of Alex Rodriguez’s career has gone according to plan or followed the narrative he and the New York Yankees envisioned, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise that the announced end of his Yankees tenure hardly seemed ideal. One of the best players in baseball history — albeit a […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 12: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the ninth inning during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Zach Britton is a dominant relief cyborg

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Orioles reliever Zach Britton is having another fantastic year in his third season as Baltimore’s closer after starting his career off as a struggling starting pitcher for the Orioles. But while Britton was great in 2014, and fantastic in 2015, he’s taken his game to another level so far in 2016. In 46 2/3 innings, Britton […]

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