Aaron Judge, Yankees Sit Atop AL East Opening Day True-Talent Rankings

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, left, talks with Gleyber Torres during a spring training baseball … [+] game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David...

Rookies With Big Talent But Low Price-Tags Will Showcase Their Skills When Training Camps Open

Rookie slugger Francisco Alvarez is virtually certain to start the 2023 season as a catcher and … [+] designated hitter for the pennant-hungry New York Mets. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Imag...

Baltimore Orioles Reject Camden Yards Lease, Seek Longer Deal

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which opened in 1992, would get ballpark and neighborhood upgrades if … [+] the team gets a new long-term lease. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Getty Images Just...

Rich Hill, Nelson Cruz Defy Father Time, Find New Homes For 2023

Crafty lefty Rich Hill, the oldest man in the majors, will start his 19th season in Pittsburgh, … [+] which gave him a one-year, $8 million contract. (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston ...

New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays Anchor A Competitive AL East Heading Into 2023

ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 4: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits his 62nd home run of the … [+] season against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in game two of a double head...

As Aaron Judge Pursues History, Opposing Pitchers Try To Dodge Becoming Trivia Answers

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge follows through on his 60th home run of the season, during the ninth … [+] inning of the team’s baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday,...

Elimination Disappoints Baltimore Orioles While A Winning Record Draws Satisfaction

The Baltimore Orioles celebrate after a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Oct. 2, … [+] 2022, in New York. The Orioles won 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Copyright 2022 The ...

MLB’s Smallest Payroll Not Deterring Surprising Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista, right, and catcher Adley Rutschman celebrate a 4-0 … [+] win against the Cleveland Guardians in a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Clev...

How The Orioles Became America’s Team With Just Three Veteran Players

ST LOUIS, MO – MAY 12: Jorge Mateo #3 of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated after hitting home … [+] run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 12...

MLB Contenders Bolster Expanded Rosters For 2022 Stretch Drive

In his first game, Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles hits a solo home run off Triston … [+] McKenzie of the Cleveland Guardians for his first career hit. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Ima...

The Baltimore Orioles Are Right On Schedule

Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman watches his single off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek … [+] Manoah during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Baltimor...

Juan Soto Contract Rejection Could Make Orioles A Better Buy Than Nationals

Juan Soto thinks he can do better than 15 years, $440 million. Maybe he can. Dylan Buell/Getty Images Juan Soto reportedly rejected a 15-year, $440 million contract offer from the Washington Nationals...

As An Owner, At What Point is Hosting a Game Not Worth It?

OAKLAND, CA – Athletics fan looks on in an empty Colosseum section. MLB Photos via Getty Images As the belated Opening Day celebrations have come to a close for all 30 MLB teams, we are reminded...

The Oakland Athletics Overcoming Early Challenges

Oakland Athletics’ Sheldon Neuse, right, hits an RBI-single in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher … [+] Anthony Bemboom, second from left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oak...

Joc Pederson Joins Other MLB Players In Criticizing Low Payrolls

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 11: Joc Pederson #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home during … [+] the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game 3 of the National League Div...