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Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to big contract extension

Blue Jays lock in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with massive contract extension

This is the third-largest contract in Major League Baseball history, coming in behind only Shohei Ohtani with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Juan Soto with the New York Mets.

Watch: Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu delivers in the clutch vs. Cardinals
Rafael Devers finally gets to experience Boston’s new HR celebration
Report: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is not pursuing sale of team
Mariners' Victor Robles carted off field with a shoulder injury
Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago
Dodgers pitching depth facing early test with Snell on IL

Dodgers pitching depth facing early test with Blake Snell on IL

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season, trouble may be brewing.

...as star pitcher implodes in third inning
Phillies make a big statement in their series win over the Dodgers 
Enrique Hernandez gets booed for causing bizarre delay during game
Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following family, fan backlash
Brewers place Nestor Cortes on 15-day IL due to flexor strain
MLB News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago
Phillies make statement in series win over Dodgers 

Phillies make statement in series win over Dodgers 

No Major League Baseball team will ever go 162-0. However, after the Dodgers' first eight games, it appeared as if the reigning World Series champions may never lose in 2025. That was until they made the trip out east to Philadelphia. 

Dodgers star pitcher implodes in third inning vs. Phillies
Dodgers pitching depth facing early test with Blake Snell on IL
Dodgers close to receiving full Shohei Ohtani experience after positive update
One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2025
The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago
Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following fan backlash

Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following fan backlash

After some brutal PR for 24 hours, the Pirates made a statement on Sunday announcing they will be returning the Roberto Clemente tribute.

Roberto Clemente's son calls out disrespectful move from Pirates
Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership during home-opening loss
Tommy Pham's game-winning hit pushes Pirates past Yankees in 11
Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season
The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 9 hours ago
Watch: Victor Robles hurts himself making catch into netting

Watch: Mariners' Victor Robles hurts himself making catch into netting

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles made perhaps the catch of the MLB season thus far, but it definitely came at a cost.

Giants walk off Mariners for seventh straight win
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago
Watch: Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu delivers in the clutch

Watch: Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu delivers in the clutch vs. Cardinals

Right fielder Wilyer Abreu continues to be an unexpected hero for the Boston Red Sox this season. 

Rafael Devers finally gets to experience Boston’s new HR celebration
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have agreement soon
Report: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is not pursuing sale of team
Mariners' Victor Robles carted off field with a shoulder injury
Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats
Tyler Glasnow News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago
Dodgers star pitcher implodes in third inning vs. Phillies

Dodgers star pitcher implodes in third inning vs. Phillies

Perhaps the Los Angeles Dodgers have one hole on their roster after all.

Dodgers pitching depth facing early test
Watch: Phillies end Dodgers' historic unbeaten streak
Bryce Harper offers harsh take on Dodgers' spending spree
Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season
The 'MLB pitchers to win MVP' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have agreement soon

Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have agreement soon

Signing Guerrero to a long-term deal would lock in another key part of the lineup.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans
Blue Jays reportedly closing in on extension with top star
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVP' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago
Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats

Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats

The commissioner has weighed on a topic that has taken MLB by storm early this season.

Three struggling MLB stars who are bound to bounce back
13-year MLB veteran announces retirement
Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season
The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz
Javier Baez News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago
Former MLB All-Star isn't living up to his contract — and he knows it

Tigers former All-Star isn't living up to his contract — and he knows it

The Tigers are stuck paying for past potential while hoping for future flashes from Javier Baez.

Tigers assistant GM abruptly resigns
Dodgers closer to receiving the full Shohei Ohtani experience after update
Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield
Astros need to end Altuve experiment
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Yankees continue historic HR pace to open 2025 season

Yankees continue historic HR pace to open 2025 season

The Yankees are clubbing home runs at a pace to open this season that has never been seen before in Major League Baseball.

An important update on Alex Verdugo
Aaron Judge matches Babe Ruth with absurd Yankees record
Despite early success, Yankees fans are still thinking about Juan Soto
Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership in home-opening loss
Cubs begin season on right foot as win streak reaches five games
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 6
Dodgers close to receiving full Shohei Ohtani experience

Dodgers close to receiving full Shohei Ohtani experience after positive update

On Saturday, 2024 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani inched closer to a return to the mound following a "positive" bullpen session. 

Bryce Harper offers harsh take on Dodgers' spending spree
Dodgers hold Phillies to four hits in bounce-back victory
Watch: Phillies end Dodgers' historic unbeaten streak
20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real
The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz
Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Dodgers' strategy for Shohei Ohtani's pitching return revealed

Dodgers' strategy for Shohei Ohtani's pitching return revealed

The Los Angeles Dodgers are determined to play it very safe with Shohei Ohtani’s return as a pitcher.

Watch: Phillies end Dodgers' historic unbeaten streak
Dodgers lose former MVP to injured list after shower 'mishap'
Bryce Harper offers harsh take on Dodgers' spending spree
Who will win MLB's top awards this season?
The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Roberto Clemente's son calls out disrespectful move from Pirates

Roberto Clemente's son calls out disrespectful move from Pirates

Roberto Clemente’s son is not happy with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a disrespectful move they made regarding Clemente’s legacy. The X account for the Pittsburgh Clothing Co.

Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership during home-opening loss
Who will win MLB's top awards this season?
The 'MLB Roberto Clemente Award winners since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Cubs extend win streak to five games

Cubs begin season on right foot as win streak reaches five games

The Chicago Cubs have begun the 2025 season on the right foot. 

Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly go deep as Cubs rout Padres
Cubs top pitching prospect dazzles in 2025 debut
Cubs could have two under-the-radar All-Star candidates
Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 5
Astros need to end Jose Altuve experiment

Astros need to end Jose Altuve experiment

Altuve has looked lost in left as the Astros are embarrassing a franchise icon by playing him out of position.

Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield
Astros get even more bad news on their injured pitcher
Brendan Rodgers' deal with Astros contains interesting clause
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025
The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield

Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield

Jose Altuve is still experiencing plenty of growing pains in the outfield.

Astros get even more bad news on their injured pitcher
Brendan Rodgers' deal with Astros contains interesting clause
One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2025
The 'MLB franchise all-time saves leaders' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Diamondbacks lose two-time All-Star to injury

Diamondbacks lose two-time All-Star to injury mere days after he inks lucrative extension

The second baseman suffered a left hamstring strain while running the bases in Friday’s 6-4 win.

Diamondbacks enter extension frenzy with deal for All-Star second baseman
The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership

Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership during home-opening loss

Pittsburgh Pirates fans are getting fed up, and they made their voices heard on Friday all throughout their home-opening 9-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

Paul Skenes dominates Rays in Pirates' victory
There are many lessons to be taken from Pirates' demotion of David Bednar
Braves acquire catcher Jason Delay from Pirates
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2025 season
The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was treated like a local superstar before the Toronto Blue Jays' road game against the New York Mets on Friday, but the All-Star slugger did not read too much into it.

Blue Jays reportedly closing in on extension with top star
Pete Alonso and his wife share big personal news
Despite early success, Yankees fans are still thinking about Juan Soto
Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season
The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Mike Trout sends strong message after trade speculation

Mike Trout sends strong message after trade speculation

Two things are guaranteed when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is healthy: home runs and trade speculation. 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025
The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Diamondbacks star 2B likely headed to IL with left hamstring strain

Diamondbacks star 2B likely headed to IL with left hamstring strain

The team will presumably have a better idea of how long he’ll be out as he goes through testing over the next couple days.

Diamondbacks enter extension frenzy with deal for All-Star second baseman
Diamondbacks visit Nationals, must withstand injury to Ketel Marte
Corbin Carroll homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Nationals
Who will win MLB's top awards this season?
The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Aaron Judge matches Babe Ruth with absurd Yankees record

Aaron Judge matches Babe Ruth with absurd Yankees record

Aaron Judge’s hot start to the 2025 season has earned him a seat right next to “The Great Bambino.”

Despite early success, Yankees fans are still thinking about Juan Soto
Former Astros utilityman agrees to minor league contract with Yankees
Yankees designate veteran reliever for assignment
The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 4
Blue Jays reportedly closing in on extension with top star

Blue Jays reportedly closing in on extension with top star

The ongoing saga between the Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may be coming to an end.

Angels' Mike Trout sends strong message after trade speculation
Brendan Rodgers' deal with Astros contains interesting clause
Chase Dollander carrying Rockies' future hopes of contending
Rangers lose veteran pitcher to injury after sensational start to season
Nationals place starting pitcher on IL due to biceps strain
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 5
Pete Alonso and his wife share big personal news

Pete Alonso and his wife share big personal news

Pete Alonso is off to a hot start to the 2025 season, and it appears life away from the field is going just as well for the New York Mets star.

Juan Soto, Mets look to slug way past Blue Jays in rematch
Pete Alonso goes yard as Mets win home opener over Blue Jays
Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?
The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

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