Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Trevor Bauer found himself being placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball as they investigated accusations of alleged sexual assault against him that came to light last summer. Embed from Getty Images Bauer, who is the reigning National League Cy Young award winner, was accused of “physical and emotional” … Read more
Every Detroit Tigers fan knows the story by now of the infamous blown play that will forever live in Detroit sports infamy. Pitcher Armando Galarraga had a would-be perfect game stolen from him by umpire Jim Joyce, who incorrectly called the 27th Cleveland Indians batter safe at first base when the replay showed that he … Read more
Detroit Tigers Release Statement On Wednesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that additional games of the 2022 season have been canceled. Just moments ago, the Detroit Tigers released the following statement to announce that fans that held tickets to the original home Opening Day will have their tickets moved to the new home opener date. … Read more
Fans of the Detroit Tigers were holding out hope that both MLB owners and the Players Association would be able to work out a deal to end the lockout that has now reached day no. 98 so that Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 8 could continue as scheduled. Those hopes are now officially … Read more
On Tuesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred officially announced that the 2022 Major League Baseball season will not begin on time and that at least the first two series of the season have been canceled. One person who is not to happy about Manfred’s decision is Chicago Cubs outfielder, Jason Heyward. On Wednesday, Heyward took to … Read more
Just moments ago, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference to announce that MLB and the MLBPA did not come to an agreement on collective bargaining agreement and that Opening Day will not take place on March 31 as previously scheduled. Following the announcement, baseball fans flooded social media to bash Manfred. … Read more
UPDATE: Just moments ago, Rob Manfred announced that he going to have to cancel some regular-season games. Manfred said that as of now, the first two series of the regular season have been canceled. “So what’s next? The calendar dictates that we’re not going to be able to play the first two series of the … Read more
UPDATE: According to a report from Evan Drellich, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is set to speak to the media at 5 p.m. from Roger Dean Stadium. The expectation is that he will announce that no deal was reached on a collective bargaining agreement and the 2022 season will not start on time. Commisisoner Rob Manfred … Read more
At 12:01 am ET on December 2, the MLB officially locked out the players and commissioner Rob Manfred released a letter to the fans. Here is the letter from Manfred: To our Fans: I first want to thank you for your continued support of the great game of baseball. This past season, we were reminded … Read more
The 2021 MLB Draft is underway and it did not take very long for the fans in attendance to lay into commissioner Rob Manfred. Take a listen to the booes that rained down on Manfred as he came to the podium for the first time. There have since been 7 picks and the booes have … Read more
Tyler Glasnow is one of the best pitchers in baseball and now he is dealing with a partial UCL tear that may be a result of Major League Baseball’s recent crackdown on foreign substances. On Tuesday, Glasnow spoke to the media and he said that he has always used sunscreen to help with his grip … Read more
Just over a week ago, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the 2021 MLB All-Star Game was being moved from Atlanta in wake of George restricting voter access. Instead, this year’s All-Star Game will be played at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. One person who is not a fan of this move is … Read more
We’ve already had several delays involving several MLB teams thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 20 members of the Miami Marlins organization have tested positive for the illness, while players/personnel from teams such as the Orioles, Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals and Tigers have all tested positive, prompting 17 postponements in the last 10 days alone. And … Read more
A return to play deal could be on the horizon for Major League Baseball, according to MLB Insider Peter Gammons. While speaking on the “Mully & Haugh Show” earlier today, Gammons explained that he believes the two sides will come to an agreement for the 2020 season on Monday. “I think by Monday, they work … Read more
The standoff between Major League Baseball owners and the players union continues, and things aren’t looking especially optimistic regarding the prospects of a 2020 season being played. Commissioner Rob Manfred plainly said yesterday that he wasn’t optimistic for this season, which was a stark contrast from his comments days earlier. MLB players union executive director … Read more
For those of you looking forward to watching baseball at some point in 2020, you had better be sitting down. According to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, he is “not confident” there will be a 2020 baseball season. Quotes via ESPN: “I’m not confident. I think there’s real risk; and as long as there’s … Read more
