Despite growing concerns about the viability of the regional sports network (RSN) model, Major League Baseball and its 30 franchises are only increasing in value. On Thursday, Forbes published their annual MLB franchise value estimations and the average team value is up 12% this year. All 30 clubs are valued […]
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Reggie Jackson claims Bud Selig blocked his ownership group from buying Oakland A’s
Getty Images Oakland Athletics legend Reggie Jackson went into detail on his failed attempt to buy the team during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” on Wednesday. The slugger claimed that then-MLB commissioner Bug Selig directly intervened to keep Jackson and his ownership group from getting a deal done. […]
Jed Lowrie retirement: All-Star who played with Athletics, Red Sox, Mets and Astros calls it quits
Getty Images Longtime major leaguer and All-Star infielder Jed Lowrie announced his retirement Thursday. The 14-year veteran appeared in 50 games for the Oakland Athletics last season, returning to the home of his best years. He also played for the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and New York Mets. “No […]
World Baseball Classic: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won’t commit to 2026 tournament — ‘We’ll see where we are’
USATSI Although Team USA put together a star-studded lineup for this year’s World Baseball Classic, there was one player noticeably absent: 62-homer man and reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees slugger skipped the WBC to focus on spring training after being named captain by owner Hal Steinbrenner, […]
Preparing for more March Madness, including a rematch of a 2021 classic, plus Ja Morant returns
Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE SWEET 16 TEAMS Oh, how sweet it is. The Sweet 16 is here, and I could not be more excited. This year’s bunch features several terrific games, but one stands out: Gonzaga-UCLA. The Bulldogs and the Bruins are atop David Cobb’s Sweet […]