The opening lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 will not be ideal. The Cubs will be without starting second baseman Nico Hoerner for their opening series against the Dodgers as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery. Elite prospect and projected starting third baseman Matt…
The Chicago Cubs have to make their Opening Day roster decisions soon. That’s because they are beginning their season on March 18 in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a two-game showcase series that will be an immediate test to see if this revamped Cubs group can compete with the best team in baseball. The problem is Chicago…
The Chicago Cubs boast one of the best farm systems in all of baseball, setting them up to not only be successful now but for the foreseeable future. Having such a talent-rich group of prospects is what made Jed Hoyer and company comfortable enough to make an aggressive move for someone like Kyle Tucker in an offseason blockbuster with…
Though he has struggled thusfar in spring training, Kristian Campbell is reportedly getting a real shot to earn the team’s starting job at second base. Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive: But it’s clear the Red Sox want to give Campbell — who could be an immediate star — every chance possible to make the team…
The Boston Red Sox need to work out some issues regarding chemistry and position settings before they can compete for a World Series title. They fixed some of their issues by having Masataka Yoshida return to his early 2023 form before needing right shoulder labral repair surgery. This was an issue that was limited all…
What are the Boston Red Sox going to do at third base? This is a topic that has been widely discussed over the last few weeks after signing two-time All-Star Alex Bregman to his three-year, $120 million deal. Bregman was a Gold Glove Award winner in 2024 with the Houston Astros at the hot corner,…
The Orioles intend to build Roansy Contreras back up as a starting pitcher this spring, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters, including Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. The 25-year-old righty worked in a multi-inning relief role between the Pirates and Angels last year. It’s not clear how long this will last. Contreras is certainly not a lock…
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo impressed fans with an absolute mammoth home run on Friday as the Orioles took on the Toronto Blue Jays in Grapefruit League action. You can watch the video from the @MLB account This baseball may have gone 500 feet Samuel Basallo, MLB’s top catching prospect, sent this baseball OVER…
It’s hard to imagine a better pitching performance for the Atlanta Braves on Friday. After right-hander Ian Anderson recorded three shutout innings, fellow righty Grant Holmes turned in three scoreless frames. Both pitchers didn’t give up a hit. The Atlanta pitching staff didn’t allow a hit against the Miami Marlins until the eighth inning. Relievers Domingo Gonzalez and Rolddy…
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson confirmed to On SI this week that he has had a formal meeting with the 49ers this week at the NFL Scouting Combine. Johnson is considered the top cornerback in this year’s draft, which means he might not be available for the 49ers who currently own the 11th pick. If Johnson is…
We’ve figured it out. There are two guys named Josh Sweat, and they’re both on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. How else do we explain the up-and-down nature of his game? Take the 2023-24 season for instance. One minute, he’s corralling Dak Prescott to preserve a home victory (or snagging a pick six off his arm…
What will the New York Jets’ roster look like in 2025? The Jets didn’t have the 2024 campaign that they wanted to have, but they have young pieces in place to build around as they try to bounce back. Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, and Breece Hall are all dynamic and can help the team turn…