At times, it can feel like certain teams in a sport will always dominate. Mention the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, or New England Patriots, and you’ll immediately conjure images of championships and legendary players. However, every once in a while, the tides shift, and the established order is upended. The 2023 MLB season
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In a tense matchup between longtime rivals, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, a violent incident occurred in the first inning. Cubs outfielder Ian Happ accidentally struck Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a long follow-through on his swing. The impact left Contreras with a nasty cut on his scalp, causing him
The Los Angeles Angels have made a bold decision, opting to keep their two-way superstar, Shohei Ohtani, for the remainder of the season. This surprising announcement comes just days before the MLB trade deadline and after the Angels sent a clear message that they are in “win-now” mode. The team’s commitment to Ohtani was further
The Texas Rangers have received promising injury updates regarding two of their All-Stars, shortstop Corey Seager and catcher Jonah Heim. Seager sustained a right thumb sprain on July 21 and was initially expected to be sidelined for more than two weeks. However, the Rangers have revealed that his recovery is progressing faster than anticipated. Manager
In a disappointing turn of events, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader, Bo Bichette, left Monday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning due to a sore right knee. The moment occurred after Bichette hit a two-out single to right field, started heading for second base, and then abruptly
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered a significant injury during Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. A pitch thrown by Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah struck Ward in the head, resulting in facial fractures that led to his placement on the 10-day injured list. The severity of the impact was evident as Ward’s
The Cincinnati Reds have captured the attention of baseball fans with their unexpectedly impressive performance this season. As a testament to their faith in the team’s potential, the Reds recently announced a three-year contract extension with manager David Bell, securing his position until the 2026 season. Coming off a challenging year in which they endured
New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German has made the courageous decision to enter inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse. In a statement released by the team, the Yankees expressed their support for German’s decision and emphasized the importance of prioritizing his health and well-being. This move comes as German is placed on the restricted list for
After a tumultuous three-year legal battle, Brian Harkins, the former Los Angeles Angels clubhouse attendant who was fired for distributing foreign substances to players, has finally settled his defamation lawsuit with his former employer. This settlement brings an end to a saga that saw the case initially get struck down in court, only to be
The Chicago White Sox are heading towards a sell-off at the upcoming trade deadline, and manager Pedro Grifol is shouldering the responsibility for the team’s underwhelming performance. When Grifol assumed the managerial role in November, he expressed optimism, but unfortunately, his first season as a major league skipper has not gone according to plan. Despite
Cleveland Guardians’ star pitcher, Shane Bieber, has been moved to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow inflammation. Bieber, who has not played since July 9, has not encountered any setbacks in his rehabilitation process. However, he is not expected to return until mid-September. Despite self-reporting that he is feeling great, the timeline
In a thrilling 5-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night, Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals etched his name in baseball history. With a powerful swing in the sixth inning, he became only the 10th player in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to hit 200 home runs as a catcher. This remarkable