Right-handed pitcher Chase Burns has made history by shattering Paul Skenes’ draft bonus record. The Cincinnati Reds have awarded Burns a whopping $9.25 million signing bonus, marking a milestone in MLB draft history. This unprecedented signing bonus comes after Burns was selected as the second overall pick in the 2024 draft. The 21-year-old rising star,
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As Major League Baseball announced the schedule for the 2025 season, fans were thrilled to see some exciting matchups lined up for Opening Day. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18, while the Athletics will kick off their season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March
As Major League Baseball explores the possibility of implementing robot umpires in the near future, there are technical challenges that need to be addressed before such a system can be tested by major league players. Despite hopes of a potential automated ball-strike component being introduced as early as 2026, Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed caution
Teoscar Hernandez, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger, shocked the baseball world by securing his first Home Run Derby title in his debut appearance. Despite not being the favorite to win, Hernandez managed to outlast the competition and emerge victorious. His journey to the top was filled with nail-biting moments, including a dramatic final round against
The New York Mets have undergone a remarkable transformation from being the laughingstock of the league in May to now holding the third wild-card spot in the National League with a 49-46 record. This unexpected turnaround has shifted the team’s expectations for the upcoming trade deadline from being sellers to potential buyers, a significant shift
The Boston Red Sox secured a 5-4 victory against the Kansas City Royals, with Rafael Devers leading the charge with a two-run homer that left a mark deep in right field at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have been on a winning streak, improving their record to an impressive 20-8 since June 12 and 9-3
The Detroit Tigers’ incredible comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-inning thriller left fans in awe. Down 9-4 in the ninth inning, the Tigers managed to rally back and eventually secure an 11-9 victory. Wenceel Perez’s bunt that advanced Ryan Vilade to third set the stage for Gio Urshela’s game-winning two-run homer in
The recent series between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees ignited into a fiery competition, reflecting the intense rivalry between the two teams. The tension reached its peak when Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was hit by a 97 mph pitch from Yankees closer Clay Holmes, leading to a bench-clearing altercation in the bottom
As Major League Baseball gears up for the upcoming All-Star Game, the focus is shifting towards the young talent in the league who are projected to receive significant bonuses from the $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool. Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson is poised to receive the largest amount from the pool at an impressive $1,325,021, based
The New York Yankees have been struggling in the recent past, facing a tough streak with only seven wins out of 24 games. The team that once had an impressive 50-22 record through June 14 has now fallen out of first place in the AL East. However, despite the challenges they have faced, the Yankees
The New York Yankees have been facing a difficult period, with General Manager Brian Cashman deciding to join the team in Tampa Bay amidst a series of losses and poor performances. Despite their current struggles, the Yankees are still holding on to one of the American League wild-card spots, providing a glimmer of hope for
Willie Mays, the legendary Hall of Famer, received final military honors for his service in the U.S. Army during a special ceremony. The American flag was presented to his son Michael, and taps was sounded at a public memorial service held in San Francisco. Mays, known as the “Say Hey Kid,” spent time in the