Shohei Ohtani rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Braves News: Chris Sale wins Cy Young, Manfred talks expansion and ABS, more

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday I have been wondering recently if this will be the year that the Alex Anthopoulos Braves will make a big free agent splash. Under his tenure, the biggest splashes he has made in free agency for multiple years have been Will Smith and bringing Marcell Ozuna back on $64 million plus a team option. They repor...2024
Check it out Chris Sale latest news
• 2024 Braves Season in Review: David Fletcher

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images You can probably count on one hand the number of players in baseball who had a weirder year than David Fletcher. When the Atlanta Braves picked up David Fletcher in a trade with an Angels, it seemed pretty safe to assume that they figured they were just picking up a run-of-the-mill bench option as part of salary shuffling machinations...2024
See also David Fletcher rumors
• Ranking the Rockies: No. 15, Seth Halvorsen

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The hard-throwing righty gave hope for the future of the bullpen after a meteoric rise through the farm system. Welcome to the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organiz...2024
Visit the page Colorado Rockies
• Mr. 30,000

I've been blessed with a few Dodgers-centric packages in the last month. They're most appreciated because I get distracted with other non-Dodger things in my collecting and sometimes I feel that the Dodger part suffers a little. But only just a little. Thanks to those packages I've reached another milestone. I'm going out of order with when I received the packages here to get straight t...2024
See more articles Bobby Miller latest news
• Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto in latest free-agent stop, which makes sense
The Dodgers have a chance to do the funniest thing this offseason … well, funny to us, not the rest of Major League Baseball. They are, reportedly, meeting with Juan Soto today, as the 26-year-old is the biggest free agent since, well, Shohei Ohtani, but definitely the most sought-after free agent since Bryce Harper. As …...2024
Click for news about Juan Soto rumors
• Roki Sasaki to Dodgers Unlikely? One Former GM Says So

Japanese-born pitcher Roki Sasaki’s arrival to the Major Leagues is highly anticipated. But, what is even more intriguing is which team will land the international free agent. With two Japanese natives — Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto — on their roster, the Dodgers seem like the inevitable choice for Sasaki. However, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden …...2024
Check it out Roki Sasaki news today

• Outside The Confines: Could the Blue Jays be serious about Juan Soto?

Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images The Canadian club was also in the discussion about Shohei Ohtani last year, could they be ready to spend? Happy Monday, BCB friends! Not a load of preamble today, but plenty of links to jump into. Today we’ll be looking at whether to not the Blue Jays could be a sleeper contender for Juan Soto; why the Dodgers aren’t a sure thing for netting Roki...2024
Read about Blue Jays
• Dodgers GM Says LA Will Be Cautious With Bringing Shohei Ohtani Back From Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced last week that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery for a torn labrum he sustained during the World Series against the New York Yankees. Ohtani injured his shoulder while attempting to steal second base during Game 2 of the World Series. He played through the injury during the rest of …...2024
Check it out Los Angeles Dodgers availability report
• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks where you think Roki Sasaki will sign and whether the Cubs have a chance. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: your cool nightspot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill air. We’ve got some warm music and conversation in here. If you need us to check ...2024
See more Eric Espada injuries
• Shohei Ohtani Unlikely to Be Ready to Pitch for Dodgers’ Opening Day in 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani may not be ready to pitch for the Dodgers on Opening Day of 2025 in Japan. Ohtani recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but is expected to be ready for spring training as hitter. As a pitcher, his availability remains uncertain. “Obviously, we’re …...2024
Visit the page Los Angeles Dodgers availability report
• Is Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Similar to Cody Bellinger’s With Dodgers?

The Dodgers announced on Tuesday that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The organization expects Ohtani to be healthy for spring training in February. BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery today to address a labrum tear he suffered in his left shoulder during the World Series.Ohtani …...2024
See more articles Cody Bellinger injury update
• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto tops the free agent market

Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images But what will it take to sign him? There are plenty of big names out there who have now hit the free agent market, but likely none is bigger than Yankees’ slugger Juan Soto. Soto, agented by Scott Boras, is sure to fetch a tidy sum, and plenty of teams are already making overtures to try and get him on their roster. Al will have m...2024
Click for news about Juan Soto injuries
• Effectively Wild Episode 2241: The Most Fascinating Free Agents and Offseason Storylines

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens banter about the latest batch of Scott Boras puns, position changes for Willson Contreras and Mookie Betts, surgery for Shohei Ohtani, Skip Schumaker’s move to Texas, and Buster Posey’s front-office philosophy, then (47:21) discuss Other Ben’s top 50 free agents list—focusing on Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes, […]...2024
See also Ben Lindbergh injury
• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images A legendary season concludes. I’ve been writing Heroes and Goats since 2017. In that time, I’ve covered eight seasons of the Cubs and done additional deep dives on the 1969, 1984, 1989 and 2003 Cubs. I’ve also looked at the 2018 Brewers, the 2004 Giants and the 1985 Mets. Now I’ve added the 2024 Dodgers. Unsurprisingly, I’ve looked into some pretty special season...2024
Visit the page Anthony Rizzo injury
• Cubs free agent target: Roki Sasaki

Photo by Sports Nippon/Getty Images Let’s start this series with a top Japanese pitcher. The Cubs have, in recent years, taken some deep dives into the Japanese player market by signing Seiya Suzuki and Shōta Imanaga. These signings have, for the most part, been quite successful. Suzuki, despite not being as good a defender as he was in NPB, has produced 8.2 bWAR in three years as a Cub, a...2024
See also Roki Sasaki availability report
• Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Has Major Surgery, Joe Kelly Talks Retirement, Roki Sasaki to LA?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery for a torn labrum. Ohtani injured his shoulder while attempting to slide into second base during the World Series against the New York Yankees. Ohtani is expected to be ready for spring training, but Dodgers Nation spoke to a doctor who talked about his potential …...2024
Visit the page Roki Sasaki injury report

• The best organization in baseball just won another World Series title

The Dodgers have been the cream of the crop in baseball for a long while, now. There’s no sign of that changing anytime soon, either. For the second time in five seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. For the first time since 1988, they’ll actually get to have the full treatment that comes with being World Series — meaning, the team and their fans will actually get to enjoy t...2024
Visit the page World Series
• Royals Rumblings - News for October 30, 2024

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Carter Jensen is smoking the ball in Arizona. Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter checks in on Royals prospects in the Arizona Fall League. The Royals’ 2024 1st overall pick, Jac Caglianone, started as fans’ most anticipated prospect playing in the Arizona Fall League. However, with the AFL beginning to reach its conclusion, Royals fans hav...2024
Visit the page Jill Weisleder
• BCB After Dark: He gone?

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how you would feel about the White Sox leaving Chicago It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you took the time to stop by. Your name is on the guest list. Let us check your coat, if you ...2024
Continue with Nuccio DiNuzzo
• Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Receives Massive Praise From Teammates Following Game 1 Win

Shohei Ohtani had never played in a Major League Baseball postseason game until Saturday night. Nobody would know that based on his performance alone in a 7-5 victory. With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ohtani sent a sold-out Dodger Stadium into a frenzy when he tattooed a …...2024
Click for news about Los Angeles Dodgers
• MLB Playoffs: NLDS preview

Two sets of division rivals face off with a trip to the NLCS on the line. The Wild Card series has come and gone and as far as the National League goes, we’ve been left with a pair of spicy divisional matchups that are very likely to deliver when it comes to intensity and drama. The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting quite used to seeing each other in the postseason, while th...2024
See also Diego Padres
• Barry’s Thoughts & Jots: From Brett Favre to Deshaun Watson to Jerry Jones

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Things on my mind Friday of Week 4 is upon us with the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders looking to right their collective ships. Injuries are a big storyline in the game with major names on both sides on the injury report Thursday. There are so many other things going on in and around football as well as some other sports including the Cleveland Gua...2024
Click for news about Cleveland Guardians
• Royals Rumblings - News for September 13, 2024

Bubble! | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images With The Gauntlet over, just 15 games to go Let’s check in on those playoff odds, shall we? Baseball Prospectus: 92.7% to make playoffs, 3.2% to win division, 1.9% to win World Series Fangraphs: 94.3% to make playoffs, 6.8% to win division, 2.6% to win World Series Baseball-Reference: 94.1% to make playoffs, 3.4% to win division, 6.0% to win ...2024
See also World Series
• Outside The Confines: Being a kid again

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Little League Classic was Sunday. It was also Players Weekend. Lots of injuries and other news from around MLB. Good morning. The Tigers won last night’s Little League Classic over the Yankees, 3-2 with their youthful energy. Buster Olney tells how major leaguers learn to love the Little League Classic after participating. Melanie M...2024
Visit the page Daniel Shirey
• Royals Rumblings - News for June 17, 2024

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images MJ with grand salami. Seth Lugo became the first American League pitcher to reach 10 wins, the first time he has reached that mark as a big leaguer. “It feels great,” Lugo said. “You know, I never got to 10 in the big leagues or the minors. So getting to 10 was really cool. I was waiting for that one.” MJ Melendez had an epic 12-pitch at-bat before h...2024
See more Seth Lugo
• Dodgers Revoke Two Outlets’ Media Credentials Amid Shohei Ohtani Privacy Concerns

Shohei Ohtani’s life has been on camera for the world to see ever since he signed with the Los Angeles Angels. But, two Japanese media outlets took things a little too far. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar recently purchased a $7.8 million mansion in Los Angeles and two Japanese outlets, Fuji TV and Nippon TV, …...2024
See more articles Los Angeles Angels

2024
"The interpreter for the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after questions surrounding at least $4."

2023
"Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has a tear in an elbow ligament and will not pitch for the rest of the season, GM Perry Minasian said."

2022
"Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits first career grand slam in two-homer game vs. Rays"

2021
"Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris suspended indefinitely after using fake accent before Shohei Ohtani at-bat"

2020
"The Angels hope to turn Shohei Ohtani back into a two-way performer rather early in the 2020 season — just not quite as soon as might have been hoped."

2019
"The Angels' Shohei Ohtani completed the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will return to Japan, where he'll recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role next season."

2018
"The Shohei Ohtani effect? Angels to lower right-field wall Angel Stadium by 10 feet"

2017
"Shohei Ohtani, a 23-year-old Japanese right-hander with a 100 mph fastball and devastating left-handed swing, picked the Angels over six other teams, his agent said on Friday."

2016
"Thanks to a potential loophole in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Shohei Ohtani may be coming to the United States following the 2017 season, according to reports."

2015
"Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six shutout innings to lead Japan to a 5-0 win over South Korea on Sunday morning in the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier 12 tournament."

2014
"Barring something unforeseen, Samurai Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Nippon-Ham Fighters will be a big leaguer someday."

• Braves News: Chris Sale wins Cy Young, Manfred talks expansion and ABS, more
2024

Click for news about Chris Sale contract rumors
• 2024 Braves Season in Review: David Fletcher
2024

Check it out David Fletcher
• Ranking the Rockies: No. 15, Seth Halvorsen
2024

See also Colorado Rockies salary rumors
• Mr. 30,000
2024

See also Bobby Miller trade rumors
• Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto in latest free-agent stop, which makes sense
2024

See more Juan Soto trade rumors
• Roki Sasaki to Dodgers Unlikely? One Former GM Says So
2024

See more articles Roki Sasaki contract rumors
• Juan Soto’s bat is elite, but is he worth $500M?

There's no debating that Soto is an elite hitter. But the idea of him landing a Shohei Ohtani-level contract feels wildly misplaced....2024
Read about Juan Soto trade rumors
• Outside The Confines: Could the Blue Jays be serious about Juan Soto?
2024

See also Blue Jays salary
• Who Are the Frontrunners For Roki Sasaki?

Roki Sasaki with the Chiba Lotte Marines; CC by License 2.0 When the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to his $700 million contract in the......2024
Continue with Roki Sasaki contract rumors
• Haha, the Royals could never trade for Mike Trout. Or...could they?

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels runs during a MLB baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 24, 2024 in Anaheim, California. | Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images What if? The Kansas City Royals need a leadoff hitter. What if that hitter was Mike Trout? On its face, that is a pretty wild sentence. And, to be fair, it’s a farfetched scenario to b...2024
Visit the page Mike Trout salary

• 2024 Braves Season in Review: David Fletcher
2024

Click for news about David Fletcher
• 2024 Heroes and Goats: A look at a big WPA game from this season

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images An ongoing look at the 2024 season through the WPA lens. When you go down an internet rabbit hole, you can’t be entirely sure what is going to be on the other side. When the corner of the internet that you enter involves the intersection of Baseball Reference and Fangraphs looking at baseball statistics, that is doubly true. Baseball will surprise you. It...2024
See more Logan Riely
• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?
2024

Check it out Eric Espada stats
• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto tops the free agent market
2024

Visit the page Juan Soto stats
• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
2024

Continue with Anthony Rizzo
• Shohei Ohtani Underwent Major Surgery on Tuesday, Dodgers Announce
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that superstar Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum that resulted from a left shoulder dislocation on Oct. 26. Ohtani played through it in the World Series, and is expected to be ready for spring training. Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum on Tuesday that …...2024
Continue with Los Angeles Dodgers
• Shohei Ohtani Undergoes Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
The Dodgers announced today that Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder that resulted from a dislocation. The club added that the two-way star is expected to be ready for spring training. More to come....2024
Visit the page Spring Training scores
• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Special Dodgers/Ohtani edition

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Part 1 of my look at the World Series champs and their iconic star. My tank hits empty by the time game number 162 rolls around. And so over these last few seasons, I’ve vanished after that last game and not reappeared, almost like a literal hibernating bear. One of the most gratifying things that has happened along the way is that there are a number of yo...2024
Visit the page Sarah Stier statistics
• Outside the Confines: The Dodgers take New York

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers win their 8th World Series. The Yankees look back and regret a disastrous fifth inning. The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes is underway. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. I assume you know what happened in Game 5 of the World Series by now, but if you want to relive it, AJ Cassavell breaks down how the Dodgers j...2024
See more articles Mary DeCicco
• The best organization in baseball just won another World Series title
2024

Click for news about World Series

• Mr. 30,000
2024

Visit the page Bobby Miller
• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images There are a lot of positives in the Cubs’ favor. It’s been widely assumed that whenever the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s NPB post Roki Sasaki so he can come to MLB next year, he’ll sign with the Dodgers. Or if not, perhaps the Padres. This posting isn’t likely to happen for a few weeks, becaus...2024
Read about Roki Sasaki
• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?
2024

See more articles Eric Espada
• Outside The Confines: Never mind

Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images Gerrit Cole opts out and then he doesn’t. Qualifying offers were issued. Free agents are ranked. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. You officially have my permission to call them the Sacramento A’s if you want. Or the West Sacramento A’s if you’d rather. After opting out of his contract with the Yankees, which still ha...2024
Read about Gerrit Cole
• Royals Rumblings - News for November 6, 2024

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images We’re all united as Royals fans here. Jaylon Thompson writes about why Michael Wacha stayed in Kansas City. He had five days after the World Series to decide on a $16 million player option that could’ve allowed him to test free agency. There likely would’ve been suitors, but Wacha wanted to return. “It was a great season for not only mysel...2024
Visit the page Mary DeCicco
• Shohei Ohtani Gives Incredible English Speech at Dodgers World Series Parade

Shohei Ohtani shocked fans at Dodger Stadium with his speech following the World Series parade. Although Ohtani usually uses an interpreter, he spoke to Dodger fans in English. “This is such a special moment for me,” Ohtani said. “I’m so honored to be here and to be part of this team. Congratulations, Los Angeles. Thank …...2024
Click for news about Dodger Stadium
• Scary Stuff and 2024 WS Champs

Quick real-life scary story for Halloween: On Monday, my wife lost her wallet on her way to work. Making matters worse: along with her driver's license and credit cards was her Passport card (featuring her SSN)-- which she normally wouldn't have with her if not for some pending work-related reason that she temporarily needed it handy. She figured the wallet popped out of her jacket pocket on the M...2024
See also World Series
• In search of excellence

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images You know it when it happens. Many of you watched Game One of the World Series, a classic game that ended when the Dodgers Freddie Freeman slammed a walk-off grand slam home run with two outs in the bottom of the tenth inning. Freeman’s game-winning blast overshadowed a fantastic catch by New York left fielder Alex Verdugo on a Shohei Ohtani fly ball that drif...2024
Check it out World Series
• Outside The Confines: LA Story

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The Dodgers break out to a 2-0 lead in the World Series thanks to Freddie Freeman’s dramatic home run. The Yankees and Aaron Judge search for answers. And other news from the World Series and baseball. Good morning. Has anything in baseball happened since Friday? I’m going to assume you know how Game 1 ended and who won Game 2 and that Los Angeles has a two...2024
Continue with World Series
• Shohei Ohtani Suffers Shoulder Subluxation
A heart-stopping moment occurred for Dodgers fans in the bottom of the seventh inning tonight when Shohei Ohtani attempted to steal second base. Ohtani was tagged out by Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres but appeared to suffer an injury on the play and was escorted off the field by a team trainer. After the game,…...2024
Visit the page Gleyber Torres

• Prized prospect Ohtani to sign with Angels
2017
• Ohtani's interpreter fired, 'massive theft' alleged

The interpreter for the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events....2024
• Yankees out of running to sign Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani will not be wearing pinstripes next season, as his representatives informed the Yankees that they will not be among the teams invited to make an in-person presentation, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch....2017
Continue with Bryan Hoch
• Yankees out of running to sign Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani will not be wearing pinstripes next season, as his representatives informed the Yankees that they will not be among the teams invited to make an in-person presentation, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch....2017
Visit the page Bryan Hoch
• Shohei Ohtani done pitching in '23 due to elbow tear
2023

Visit the page Perry Minasian
• Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Angels, agent Nez Balelo of CAA Baseball announced today. Balelo issued the following statement on his client’s decision: “This morning, after a thorough, detailed process, Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Angels. Shohei is humbled and flattered by all the time and effort that so…...2017
Visit the page Los Angeles Angels
• Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris suspended indefinitely after using fake accent before Shohei Ohtani at-bat
Morris apologized on the air when Ohtani came up to bat in the ninth after the sixth inning remark...2021
Click for news about Jack Morris
• Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits first career grand slam in two-homer game vs. Rays
Ohtani had never hit a grand slam in either MLB or Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball...2022
See also Nippon Professional

1. White Sox

2. World Series

3. Red Sox

. . .

8. Shohei Ohtani

• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto nabs a hit against the Cubs in September | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Your late week late night spot to enjoy baseball and music with the beverage of your choice It’s World Series Eve here at BCB After Dark and we’re bringing you full weeknight late-night coverage for the first time! Welcome to your Thursday edition of BCB After Dark, where you’ll get the same low-key hang ou...2024
See more articles Juan Soto
• Fantasy Football ‘24: Week 8 Fantasy preview—start/sit, and more

Battle Royale for the NFC South Lead | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Rides, fades, and sleepers to help you set your weekly lineup Welcome to Week 8! We’re now past the mid-point of the fantasy football regular season, and almost at that marker for the NFL season. That happened fast. If this was Sesame Street, I’d tell you that the word of the day is “receivers”. Over the past 10 or s...2024
See more articles Ray Davis
• Home Run, Home Run, Home Run, Ohtani-san! - September 20th, 2024
Shohei Ohtani, DH, LAD Ohtani became the first-ever player to record a 50 Homer - 50 Stolen Base season, and he did so in STYLE. He went 6 for 6 with three homers, 10 RBI, and 2 SBs. His last dinger came off of a position player--as the Dodgers were routing the Marlins--but still, it's certainly one of the most impressive offensive outputs in recent memory. Shohei is now slashing .294/376/.629 wit...2024
Continue with Aaron Judge
• Royals Rumblings - News for September 9, 2024

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Royals fans were ELECTRIC. Bobby Witt Jr. was impressed by good crowds in a playoff atmosphere this weekend, writes Jaylon Thompson. With chants of “Let’s go Royals” reverberating, the phenom absorbed the scene in every way. “That’s what you dream of,” he said. “That’s the moment you want to be in.” So much so that he didn’t even feel like he had to suppress hi...2024
See also Denny Medley
• Shohei's World, We're Just Living In It-September 8, 2024
Shohei Ohtani-Dodgers-DH Shohei Ohtani was 2-4 with an HR (46), 1 R, and 1 RBI in the win against the Guardians. He is hitting .291 with 46 HR, 113 R, 101 RBI, and 46 SB. It is one of the best fantasy seasons in history. Currently, it is the 9th best season ever by auction dollars earned. He has an outside chance of catching Ronald Acuna Jr. for the best season ever as he tries to become the fir...2024
Read about Ronald Acuna
• Shohei Steals the Show - Sept. 3, 2024
Shohei Ohtani, DH, LAD Ohtani went 2-4 with 2 BB's, 2 runs, and 3 SB's against the Diamondbacks on Monday, and is now up to 46 SB's along with 44 HR's this season. The most shocking thing about Ohtani's season is how he has suddenly decided to steal so many bases. His previous career high was 26 SB's, and you kind of wonder why he wasn't doing this until now. Ohtani has especially been running ...2024
Visit the page Xavier Edwards
• Royals Rumblings - News for August 26, 2024

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Welcome to the show, Tyler Gentry! The Royals called up outfielder Tyler Gentry to fill in for injured outfielder Hunter Renfroe. That move was calling up Gentry, ranked as the Royals’ No. 15 prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old outfielder is slashing .256/.346/.429 with 13 home runs in 105 games for the Storm Chasers this season, but he’s rea...2024
See also Christian Petersen
• Outside The Confines: Waiting for a milestone

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Aaron Judge is on the cusp of a major career moment. As of Wednesday morning, Aaron Judge is currently sitting at 299 career home runs. The major 300 home run milestone is just around the corner, and Judge will join a special club, and doesn’t seem poised to slow down any time soon. Judge’s quest (and how he adjusted his swing) is a big story of the week...2024
Visit the page Matt Dirksen
• Sale for Cy! - August 13, 2024
Chris Sale, SP (ATL) Sale made a strong case for the Cy Young Award on Monday with seven scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts. He only allowed three hits and no walks but had to settle for a no-decision as the Braves and Giants went to extra innings. The veteran left-hander showed increased velocity and finished with 19 whiffs and a 36% CSW rate. There are many amazing Chris Sale stats to point to ...2024
Read about Chris Sale
• MLB Roundup: Week 13

Two heavy hitters for the Orioles continue to show dominance, as they take the AL East lead. | Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Guardians and Phillies continue to duke it out for the best team in baseball, a bat boy saves Shohei Ohtani, and ... are the Astros back? The action never ceases within MLB, so of course there have been many resurgences and regressions across both league. Wher...2024
Click for news about AL East

• 2024 Braves Season in Review: David Fletcher
2024

See more David Fletcher
• Ranking the Rockies: No. 15, Seth Halvorsen
2024

Continue with Colorado Rockies
• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images We know the offseason can be slow but there are specific reasons why Sasaki’s free agency will also be slow We know one of the Padres needs is starting pitching so who’d be a better fit than Roki Sasaki—a talented 23-year-old who won’t cost $325 million? We can make this case all we want but it seems like we’re going to be waiting a little bit for his decisi...2024
Read about Roki Sasaki
• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?
2024

Click for news about Eric Espada
• Bobby Witt Jr. named MVP finalist, Seth Lugo up for Cy Young

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Matt Quatraro is up for Manager of the Year Improving by 30 wins and making a surprise playoff appearance is earning the Royals some accolades. Bobby Witt Jr. has just enjoyed one of the best seasons in Royals history, and to no surprise, he has been named a finalist for the American League MVP award. Pitcher Seth Lugo has been named a Cy Young Award finalist in h...2024
Read about Bobby Witt
• Shohei Ohtani Unlikely to Be Ready to Pitch for Dodgers’ Opening Day in 2025
2024

Visit the page Los Angeles Dodgers
• Is Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Similar to Cody Bellinger’s With Dodgers?
2024

Read about Cody Bellinger
• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto tops the free agent market
2024

Check it out Juan Soto
• Juan Soto MLB free agency destinations, ranked

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Juan Soto is reportedly available to all 30 teams. If we’re being honest, some teams have a much better chance than others do. Just like last offseason, there is one massive fish in baseball’s free agency pond. Juan Soto is in his own tier above all the rest when it comes to players who are available to be signed in free agency — that much is clear. What...2024
Click for news about Juan Soto
• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
2024

See more Anthony Rizzo

• 2024 Braves Season in Review: David Fletcher
2024

Continue with David Fletcher
• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?
2024

Visit the page Eric Espada
• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto tops the free agent market
2024

Check it out Juan Soto rumors
• Can Shohei Ohtani lead the Dodgers to another title next season?

There was a lot of hype and speculation on Shohei Ohtani's potential impact on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 season when he was signed for a 10-year contract worth $700M....2024
Visit the page Los Angeles Dodgers buzz
• Outside The Confines: Let the offseason begin!

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Hot stove is warming! Welcome to the official offseason friends. The World Series is over, the Dodgers have had their celebratory parade (featuring none other than Decoy Ohtani), they might have begun a dynasty era, and the Yankees have started to make major changes ahead of next year. Speaking of the Yankees, Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contrac...2024
Visit the page World Series rumors
• Outside the Confines: The Dodgers take New York
2024

See more Mary DeCicco scandal
• In search of excellence
2024

See more articles World Series scandals
• Will Shohei Ohtani Pitch for Dodgers in World Series? Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman Answer

There has been some speculation that Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani could potentially make his postseason debut on the mound in the World Series. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed that rumor in a radio interview on Thursday. “He is a one-way player for the next 10 days,” Friedman said. “And then …...2024
Read about World Series
• Cody Rhodes hands Jacob Fatu first singles loss in Raw dark match

WWE on USA The Samoan Werewolf challenged for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Monday in a knock-down street fight against The American Nightmare. On the four-month anniversary of his WWE debut, Jacob Fatu stepped into the ring for his first singles match with the company. In a dark match after Raw, Fatu challenged Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. But like Roman Reigns an...2024
Read about Cody Rhodes
• MLB Playoffs: Underdog Guardians look to knock out big, bad Yankees

The Yankees’ championship drought is a feast compared to the Guardians’. Who will get a chance to snap it? The Championship Series is upon us and only four teams remain from the 30 who began the MLB season back in March. October winnowed the field to 12 playoff teams, the Wild Card round cut out four more, and now, the New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers a...2024
Click for news about New York Yankees scandal

MLB - baseball breaking news, rumors, trades and scores...