He decided to call it a career after 14 seasons. Former Athletics All-Star Jed Lowrie announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday after 14 seasons with four different MLB teams. “No one gets to play forever,” he said in the announcement. “And the time has come for me to close the chapter on my […]
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Mets’ Steve Cohen Explains Plan to Replace Edwin Diaz
He suffered a torn patellar tendon while celebrating a win in the World Baseball Classic. Edwin Díaz’s likely season-ending injury during the World Baseball Classic was a nightmare scenario for the Mets. Losing arguably the best closer in baseball will hurt any team’s chances of making the World Series, but team […]
Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright Headed for IL With Groin Injury
The St. Louis projected opening day starter is headed to the injured list after a groin strain during the World Baseball Classic. Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will miss his Opening Day start for St. Louis after suffering a groin strain with Team USA during the World Baseball Classic. The 41-year-old longtime Cardinals pitcher, […]
Fantasy Baseball: 5 Breakout Candidates for 2023
Three pitchers and two middle infielders who could be in store for big seasons. Who will be this year’s best breakout players? As you head into fantasy drafts, it’s fun to think about who has the potential – if they can only take the next step – to truly break […]
The One Rules Debate Players and MLB Officials Can’t Agree On
One of this season’s new rule changes seems to be working on the field. There’s just one problem: Players and league officials can’t agree on what to call it. What do you call the thing that counts down as a pitcher delivers? “Pitch clock,” says Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. […]