Latest blog entries about MLB
Good morning, Camden Chatters. There are just nine days until it’s 2026, but we have a much longer wait until there’s actual baseball. Spring training games begin Feb. 20 and Opening Day is on March 26, more than three months away. Plenty of offseason remains until then, and only half of MLB’s top 50 free […]
Yeah, you’ve seen him. In fact, you probably have a photo of yourself with him on your phone if you have been to an Arizona Cardinals home game. He is called “The Ultimate Birdgang Warrior,” and he represents the true fandom of the Cardinals. LINK: ULTIMATE BIRDGANG WARRIOR FACEBOOK PAGE The Arizona Superfan is on full […]
1940 The original home of the White Sox before Comiskey Park, South Side Park III, was damaged by a late-night fire set by intruders to the property. The ballpark, then being used by the Chicago American Giants of the Negro Leagues, did $2,000 worth of damage (about $45,000 today) to the wooden grandstands. The club […]
Just two days from Christmas, today’s the last day MLB execs can make moves without infringing on their own (and our) holidays. It’s likely to be a slow week in what’s felt like a slow offseason, though I think this makes it a good time to reflect on what’s actually happened. Even if things seem […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou things With Mizzou Basketball’s loss to Illinois at Braggin’ Rights on Monday night, the Tigers dropped to 10-3 overall on the season with no quality wins in non-conference heading into SEC play. Not exactly a recipe for success in hopes of making the NCAA Tournament. […]
Are you looking for advice on the upcoming Washington Capitals-New York Rangers game on Tuesday, Dec. 23? Best bets suggestions are available below, so take advantage before the 7 p.m. ET opening faceoff. Best Capitals vs. Rangers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Alex Ovechkin, Capitals +145 14 G in 36 GP Tom Wilson, Capitals +170 17 G in 36 GP Artemi Panarin, Rangers +200 13 G in 37 GP Mika Zibanejad, Ran...
In their latest combined notes column, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic take a dive into the New York Mets and where they stand currently following the trade of IF/OF Jeff McNeil. What they had to say should be very interesting to Astros fans. They mention the Mets are still looking for a […]
The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: Over the past two seasons and playoff runs, the reliability of the Yankees’ bullpen has been one of the major questions plaguing the team. The organization has been decent at being able to squeeze good innings out of the likes of Ian Hamilton and Tim Hill at points, but it’s […]
LOUISVILLE CARDINALS (8-4) vs. Toledo Rockets (8-4) Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans Game Time: 2 p.m. Location: Flagler Credit Union Stadium: Boca Raton, Fla. Television: ESPN Announcers: Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst) and Ashley Stroehlei (sideline reporter) Favorite: Louisville by 8.5 Series: Louisville leads, 5-3 Last Meeting: Louisville won 31-6 on Sept. 12, 1981 in Louisville Series History: Louisville […]
The first annual Jim Crane Celebrity Classic presented by James Hardie charity event will be held January 24-26, 2026, at the Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, FL. “The Classic” a three-day, star-studded, charity event, will be hosted in conjunction between the Astros Foundation and the G-Unity Foundation and will benefit a wide variety of non-profit and charitable organizations, targeting youth sports and education, […]
Earlier today, Kevin Henry of the Denver Gazette published this interview with Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. The entire article is worth your time, but here are a few comments that struck me as noteworthy. First, DePodesta noted that they have built a staff with a diverse knowledge base. Second, he said […]
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got a fire going in here. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. […]
This has been a rocky season. Another forgettable chapter in a long run of forgettable seasons for the Atlanta Falcons. But this win felt good. Not because it nudged the first-round pick owed to the Los Angeles Rams back out of the top ten, at least for now. Not because wins are hard to come […]
What the Astros should do with 3B Isaac Paredes has not only been polarizing to the fans but a true point of contention with the franchise. Paredes is coming off the second best statistical season of his career, but it is also one year removed from one of his worst. In his four mostly-full seasons, […]
It’s been more than 10 years since Rob Refsnyder made his Major League debut, with the New York Yankees. That was the first of six different teams he’s played for, and a seventh is on tap for 2026. The former Arizona Wildcats outfielder has signed a 1-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, going from one […]
Final: Illinois 91 – Mizzou 48 First Half Second Half Pregame Updates Game Info Missouri vs. Alabama State When | 7:00 p.m. CT Where | Enterprise Center; St. Louis, Mo. TV | Fox Sports 1 Radio | Tiger Radio Network Twitter | @MizzouHoops Kenpom prediction | Illinois -7 ESPN win probability | 31.0% chance
Carlos Cortes was a quiet under-the-radar signing to a minor league deal. He put up pretty gaudy numbers in his late season stint with the A’s. The question is, will he go the “fleeting success” way of another MiLB free agent with initials CC, Conor Capel? Or might he be a key cog in the […]
After a few weeks of relative inactivity, the Seattle Mariners have again jumped back on to the hot stove and signed right handed slugger Rob Refsnyder to a one year, $6.25 Million dollar deal. Refsnyder has crushed left handed pitching his entire career, but he’s been especially good in recent years as a member of […]
2025 stats: 57 G, 184 PA, .221/ .268/ . 424, .203 ISO, 6% BB%, 14.7% K%, 91 wRC+, -0.2 fWAR It’s time, Luis. As a humble representative of the San Francisco Giants community, I’m officially giving the supportive but firm metaphorical tap on the rear. We’re ready for ya, kid. Take off, champ Do the […]
The Phillies announced today that they have agreed to a deal with right-handed pitcher Zach Pop. Pop, 29, is a five-year MLB veteran who spent 2025 with the Mariners, Mets, and Cubs but only appeared in five MLB games. He allowed 11 earned runs on 15 hits, including four home runs, in 6.2 IP with […]
Following the news that the Mets had traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Francys Romero shared that the Mets are believed to be exploring a trade for Ketel Marte, per an industry source. Arizona has been floating Marte’s name in trade talks all offseason. Marte, who primarily plays second base, has been named to back-to-back […]
All the latest news and rumors regarding the Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s all in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 22, 2025: The Mets will receive 17-year-old minor league pitcher Yordan Rodriguez. Mets will also pay $5.75M of the $15.75M salary McNeil is due and will pay his $2M buyout […]
According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf USWNT forward Catarina Macario has “several NWSL teams” interested in signing her away from the European powerhouse in the WSL, Chelsea. Macario’s current contract runs through the rest of the WSL season and up to the summer transfer window on July 1, 2026, but she can sign […]
There was a time when Rob Refsnyder was looking like a really good right-handed-hitting 4th outfielder/bench option for the Cubs, whose middle of the lineup might otherwise skew a little lefty-heavy in 2026 (at least in terms of the side where a lot of the production comes). But after the Tyler Austin signing , it seemed like the Cubs had probably found their righty bopper – even announcing him as an infielder and an outfielder, even though he hasn’t played the latter in years – and that ...
The Mets’ total roster overhaul continued this week, with eight-year stalwart Jeff McNeil reportedly on his way to the Athletics (along with $5.75M) in exchange for a pitcher who was born six months before The Dark Knight released in theaters. That’s right, in return for Jeff McNeil and $5.75 million, the New York Mets will receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez, a 17-year-old pitching prospect who posted a 2.93 ERA in eight games (just one start) in rookie ball this year ( per MLB.com ). ...
The week's most-read MLB posts, emailed every Monday.