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Boston Red Sox right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) hits a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning at Fenway Park in 2022.

Former Red Sox Gold Glover Jackie Bradley Jr. Could Be Part of Team's Broadcasts in 2025

The report came from Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of Mass Live, who also revealed other broadcast plans for the organization this weekend.

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Chicago White Sox Hire Former Angels Manager Phil Nevin to Big Role

MLB Insider Speculates on Possible Toronto Blue Jays Trade Return For Vlad Jr., Bo Bichette

Tampa Bay Rays Ink Former White Sox, Orioles DH Eloy Jiménez to Minor League Deal

Projecting the Boston Red Sox Starting Rotation After Signing Walker Buehler

Boston Red Sox Sign Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Hero Walker Buehler, Per Report

Contract Details Released For Texas Rangers Acquisition Joc Pederson

Former Rays, Padres Standout Wil Myers Effectively Retires From MLB

Projecting the New York Mets Starting Rotation After Sean Manaea Signing

Toronto Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Says He's "Ready to Go" on Contract Extension

News

Apr 11, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of a New Era Miami Marlins hat in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Breaking Down Miami Marlins' Return in Blockbuster Jesús Luzardo Trade

Oakland Athletics third baseman (2) Lou Merloni hits a home run against the Chicago White Sox at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, AZ in 2007.

Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Lou Merloni to Take Bigger Role in Team's Broadcasts in 2025

Oct 5, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the seventh inning in game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

Projecting Philadelphia Phillies' Starting Rotation in Wake of Jesús Luzardo Trade

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits an RBI double against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre on Sept 13, 2022.

Toronto Blue Jays' Odds of Landing Teoscar Hernandez Seem to Be Increasing

Schedules

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Mar 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of the stadium before a game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays Delay Opening Day Contest Against Colorado Rockies

Mar 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of the stadium before a game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

MLB Adjusts 2025 Schedule to Account For Tampa Bay Rays' Temporary Outdoor Stadium

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) looks on before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sept 26.

Milwaukee Brewers to Be Featured on ESPN Opening Day Broadcast in 2025

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) scores during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium on Oct 10.

Kansas City Royals Announce Home Game Times For 2025 Season

The WooSox take on the Durham Bulls at Polar Park on Friday April 19, 2024.

Tampa Bay Rays Seemingly Won't Be Playing in This Location in 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) accepts the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player trophy after winning the 2024 MLB World Series.

MLB Playoffs 2024: Complete Schedule With Game Times, TV, Results in Real Time

Sep 22, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; A fan holds up an OMG sign during the ninth inning between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets at Citi Field.

MLB Shares Stat Showing Just How Drastically New Rules Have Shortened Games

Jul 6, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; General views of a rain delay before the start of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Games Between New York Mets, Atlanta Braves Postponed in Midst of NL Wild Card Race

History

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Mar 20, 2019; Tokyo, JPN; Former Oakland Athletics left fielder Rickey Henderson smiles while participating in the Ceremonial First Pitch before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at Tokyo Dome.

Hall of Fame Outfielder, All-Time Steals Leader Rickey Henderson Dies at 65

Jun. 19, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (left) alongside Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt at Chase Field.

New York Yankees Join Historic Company By Signing Former MVP Paul Goldschmidt

L. A. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) slides into third base against Detroit Tigers third base Matt Vierling (8) during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers Paid More Than $100 Million in Historic Tax Penalties in 2024

Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (21) celebrates after hitting a single against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Target Field.

Free Agent First Baseman Carlos Santana Has Surpassed Many Big Names in History

Cotuit DH Chandler Simpson gets hold of a Y-D pitch for a single in 2022.

Tampa Bay Rays Top Prospect Made History on Bases in 2024

Sep 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Cody Bellinger (24) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a 3-run home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs Make Bizarre History With Cody Bellinger Trade

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (22) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Tropicana Field on Sept 17.

New York Mets OF Jose Siri Makes Dominican Winter Ball History Not Seen in Last 54 Years

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 26.

New Chicago Cubs Outfielder Kyle Tucker Made Baseball History in 2024 Season

Minors

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Aug 28, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Junior Fernandez (44) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park.

Kansas City Royals Sign Junior Fernández, Taylor Clarke to Minor League Contracts

Sep 16, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates hats and gloves in the dugout against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at PNC Park.

Bubba Chandler Highlighted as Pittsburgh Pirates' Standout Pitching Prospect

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Craig Yoho warms up in the outfield prior to a game with the Class AAA Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park.

Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Prospect Gains Serious Recognition From MiLB.com

Sep 15, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Jordyn Adams (39) catches the fly ball of Detroit Tigers left fielder Matt Vierling (8) during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium.

Orioles Sign Former Angels Top Prospect Jordyn Adams to Minor League Deal

Jun 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Ali Sanchez (47) advances home to score against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Toronto Blue Jays Sign Former Miami Marlins Catcher Ali Sánchez to Minor League Deal

Mar 31, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Making his Major League debut, Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Matt Sauer (65) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium.

LA Dodgers, Former NY Yankees Prospect Matt Sauer Agree to Minor League Deal

Apr 7, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Brentz (59) pitches during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium.

Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former Royals Relief Pitcher Jake Brentz to Minor League Deal

Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (77) hits an RBI double against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Sloan Park on Feb 23.

Chicago Cubs Insider Says Top Prospect Matt Shaw Could Have Path to Opening Day Roster

Fantasy

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Sep 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) looks up after a play during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park.

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker Get Rest Days With AL West Title Secured

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) avoids an inside pitch from New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre on Sept 9.

Toronto Blue Jays Leader in Lineup on Tuesday After Injury Scare

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11, left) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) return to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on June 6.

Toronto Blue Jays Star Closing in on Rehab Assignment in Welcome Development

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) slides safely into home plate in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on Sept 1.

New York Yankees Trade Acquisition in Small But Prestigious Group Here in 2024

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9 reacts after a collision with Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) in the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park. Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) had to leave the game on Aug 29.

Kansas City Royals Suffer Brutal Break That Could Have Serious Impact on Playoff Run

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) watches his solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field in 2024.

Minnesota Twins Star Nearing Return From Injury at Critical Time For Reeling Group

Aug 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Ha-Seong Kim Absent From San Diego Padres' Lineup Due to Shoulder Injury

Jun 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (6) is pictured during a game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field.

Starling Marte Returns to New York Mets' Lineup Following Stint on Injured List

Podcasts

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Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

Former Boston Red Sox' Join 'The Payoff Pitch' From the HOF Classic

Former Boston Red Sox' Join 'The Payoff Pitch' From the HOF Classic

Former Seattle Mariners Join 'The Payoff Pitch' at the Hall of Fame Classic

Former Seattle Mariners Join 'The Payoff Pitch' at the Hall of Fame Classic

New Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

New Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

Gary Sheffield Jr. Joins 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast

Gary Sheffield Jr. Joins 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is Out!

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is Out!

Las Vegas Insider Talks Oakland Athletics Ballpark Deal, Possible Move

Las Vegas Insider Talks Oakland Athletics Ballpark Deal, Possible Move

Injuries

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Tropicana Field in 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays Name Workload Expectations For Shane McClanahan as He Returns From Injury

Sep 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) hits an RBI single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Former White Sox Star Yoan Moncada Suffers Foot Injury as Free Agent Market Heats Up

May 22, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (47) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Boston Red Sox Going After Baltimore Orioles Free Agent John Means, Per Report

Sep 20, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A detail view of Boston Red Sox hats and gloves at Tropicana Field.

Toronto Blue Jays Snag Red Sox Pitching Prospect Angel Bastrado in Rule 5 Draft

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) at bat against the New York Yankees during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium on Oct 10.

Maikel Garcia of Kansas City Royals Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Should Be Ready For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Daulton Varsho (25) makes a catch in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays Gold Glover Could Miss Opening Day in 2025 Because of Injury

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (70) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park on March 21.

Despite Injury, Ricky Tiedemann Named Top Prospect in Toronto Blue Jays Organization

Aug 23, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) prepares to throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Petco Park.

Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough Shares Update on Injured Ace Sandy Alcántara

Betting

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Jul 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) before the All-Star Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park.

T-Mobile MLB Home Run Derby 2024: How to Watch, Participants, Betting Odds

Jun 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on from the dugout in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Clears Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal

Dodgers vs. Padres Best Bets, Seoul Series Picks & Lines for Today, 3/21

Dodgers vs. Padres Best Bets, Seoul Series Picks & Lines for Today, 3/21

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Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction, Picks & Odds Today, 3/20: Seoul Series

Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction, Picks & Odds Today, 3/20: Seoul Series

MLB Spring Training Predictions, Picks, Odds & Parlay for Today, 3/7

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