Bleacher ReportNowPadres' Juan Soto: It Was 'Uncomfortable' That $440M Nationals Contract Offer LeakedBleacher Report - Tyler ConwaySan Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto called his final weeks in Washington "uncomfortable" after the Nationals' $440 million contract extension offer was leaked to the media. "We tried to keep it as private as we can, and this number just came out. ... it was pretty tough," Soto told ESPN. "It was …
Bleacher ReportNowWay-Too-Early MLB Free-Agency Predictions Post-2022 Trade DeadlineBleacher Report - Abbey MastraccoThe trade deadline has passed, and the race to the MLB postseason is heating up. But there are still some lingering questions about the future of a few of baseball's biggest stars and where they'll play in the future. Last winter, the lockout shook up free agency. Lucky for baseball fans, the labor …
Bleacher ReportNowMets' Jacob deGrom: 1st Start at Citi Field Since Injury Was 'A Little Bit Emotional'Bleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom relished his return to the Citi Field mound Sunday. "Stepping out there was a little bit emotional," deGrom told reporters after a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. "A big ovation, kind of took a second, took it all in and then tried to focus." The right-hander went 5.2 …
Bleacher Report1 day agoRed Sox's Alex Cora Commits to Jarren Duran in CF Amid Struggles: 'We Trust Him'Bleacher Report - Timothy RappBoston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team was committed to Jarren Duran despite the center fielder's ongoing struggles this season. "He's our center fielder right now. We trust him," he said on NESN on Sunday. "This is a kid that's part of what we're trying to accomplish and we're going to keep …
Bleacher Report1 day agoPete Rose on Questions About Statutory Rape Accusations: 'It Was 55 Years Ago, Babe'Bleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerBaseball legend Pete Rose declined to discuss an allegation of statutory rape dating back to the 1970s as he was on hand to celebrate the Philadelphia Phillies' 1980 World Series title. "No, I’m not here to talk about that," he told Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Sorry about that. It was …
Bleacher Report1 day agoWhite Sox Star Tim Anderson's Suspension for Touching MLB Umpire Reduced to 2 GamesBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe Chicago White Sox will reportedly be without their All-Star shortstop for their next two games. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported Anderson reached a settlement with Major League Baseball and will be suspended two games for an incident that happened July 29. The original punishment was three …