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MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies

Today’s MLB Schedule: How to Watch, How to Listen, Betting Odds and More for Friday, March 29’s MLB Games!

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies join the fray on Friday afternoon! Both clubs had Opening Day rained out…

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MLB Opening Day Schedule: How to Watch, How to Listen, Betting Odds & More!

Ah, yes! Baseball is back! Welcome to one of the greatest days on the sports calendar, MLB Opening Day. From…

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Dodgers’ Catcher Will Smith Signs Massive Ten-Year Extension

Happy Birthday, Will Smith! Earlier on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they have signed catcher Will Smith to a…

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MLB Power Rankings Heading into Opening Day 2024

The 2024 Major League Baseball season is upon us. The 2024 campaign will begin at 1:10 on Thursday in Flushing,…

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Baltimore Orioles Sale Unanimously Approved by Major League Baseball

On Wednesday afternoon, Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by…

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Weather Forecast Forces Multiple 2024 Opening Day Rainouts

The 2024 Major League Baseball season is set to begin in earnest on Thursday afternoon. First pitch of the season…

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Shohei Ohtani Statement: Dodgers’ Superstar Addresses Gambling Controversy

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani met with the media on Monday afternoon to address the growing gambling controversy surrounding…

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2024 MLB Opening Day: A Look at 2024 Opening Day Pitching Matchups, News & Notes, and More!

Sorry, Major League Baseball! The real Opening Day is Thursday, March 28, even though the power that be added a…

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Shohei Swindled?!? MLB Megastar Shohei Ohtani is Caught in the Center of a Major Betting Scandal!

Talk about an absolutely bonkers story coming out of the MLB Seoul Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San…

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MLB: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies-Zack Wheeler Contract Extension Makes History

Since the disappointing conclusion of the 2023 season, the Philadelphia Phillies organization expressed their desire to sign starting pitcher Zack…

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2024 Oakland Athletics Preview: Is 2024 the A’s Last Dance in Oakland?

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The story of the 2024 Oakland Athletics likely won’t be remembered for the play on the field but rather the…

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Philadelphia Phillies News and Notes: Alec Bohm Arbitration, Zack Wheeler Contract Extension, Roster Moves, Charlie Manuel, Lenny Dykstra and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies begun their quest for another trip to the MLB Postseason earlier this week when pitchers and catchers…

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Top 10 Highest MLB Payrolls in 2024

Did you know, the average annual Major League Baseball team salary is $160.5 million? No, well you do now!  For…

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MLB: Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox

Jose Altuve Contract: Houston Astros Make Jose Altuve the Richest Second Baseman Ever

  It was Jose Altuve’s desire to retire as a member of the Houston Astros. Now, the soon-to-be 34-year-old can…

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Baltimore Orioles Sale: Angelos Family Reportedly Selling the Team to Two Private Equity Billionaires

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Congrats, Baltimore Orioles fans! Your 31-year nightmare is reportedly coming to an end!  In breaking news late Tuesday night, the…

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Phillies City Connect Uniforms: Did the Phillies MLB City Connect Jerseys Leak on eBay?

It was only a matter of time before most Major League Baseball clubs were forced to wear Nike’s mostly God…

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New Chicago White Sox Ballpark: White Sox Planning for New Ballpark in the South Loop

The Chicago White Sox are looking to jump on the retro ballpark trend after missing out 33-years ago.  According to…

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Oakland A’s Las Vegas Relocation: Salt Lake City is Making a Pitch for the A’s Plus Movement on a Vegas Site.

The eyes of the world will be on the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas over the next two-weeks as…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Analysis: Who Was Snubbed from the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024?!

  The National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced on Tuesday evening. The trio of Adrian Beltre,…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Analysis: Three to Be Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

As expected, Todd Helton has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 by the Baseball Writers’…

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What are the 2024 MLB Spring Training Report Dates? Pitchers & Catcher and Position Players Reporting Dates!

As the calendar turns from 2023 to 2024, the most pressing question will be: when does 2024 MLB Spring Training…

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MLB Arbitration Deadline: Monster Deals Highlight the MLB Arbitration Deadline including $31MM to Juan Soto!

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  Thursday marked an important day on the MLB offseason calendar. Major League Baseball clubs and arbitration eligible players had…

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Chicago Cubs to Sign Japanese Free Agent SP Shota Imanaga

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The next domino of the MLB free agency season has fallen. The Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement with…

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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals

Top 10 MLB Payrolls Heading into the 2024 MLB Season by 26-Man Roster

The baseball world was shocked by the massive contracts doled out by the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2023-24 MLB…

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MLB Free Agency: Top 5 Free Agent Relief Pitchers Heading into 2024 MLB Spring Training

If you’re a fan of a Major League team in contention for a postseason berth, then you know that you…

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MLB Free Agency: Top 15 MLB Free Agents Remaining Heading into 2024 MLB Spring Training

Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to 2024, here’s a friendly reminder that baseball will be played next month…

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Oakland Athletics Relocation: Is There a Glimmer of Hope for Athletics’ Fans?

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Social media was abuzz over the weekend about the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas being in some type of trouble. But,…

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Wander Franco Arrested: Wander Franco Has Been Arrested in the Dominican Republic

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco met with prosecutors in the Dominican Republic on Monday to discuss allegations of relationships…

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2024 MLB Key Dates Including Spring Training, MLB World Tour Games, and More!

Believe it or not, as the calendar gets ready to turn from 2023 to 2024, the start of the 2024…

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