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Tigers, MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle agree to $150 million contract extension

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MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle — a 21-year-old infielder– and the Detroit Tigers are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. McGonigle trails only Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin in MLB’s top prospect rankings. The Tigers’ shortstop/third baseman is hitting .311/.417/.492 across the […] The post Tigers, MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle agree to $150 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Quote of the Day: Joe DiMaggio Reveals Why He Always Played Hard

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The New York Yankees have had no shortage of superstars on their roster over the years. From Babe Ruth to Aaron Judge and everyone in between, Yankees fans have never had a problem finding a great player to cheer for. One star who played from 1936-1951 was Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio, an outfielder, was ...

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Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets

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Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets.  Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Instead, it was … The post Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

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The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds. On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to … The post Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss

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The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team. The Mets have been in a miserable state since last week, and their struggles continued on Tuesday, when they absorbed a 2-1 loss to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium … The post Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles Manager Shows Off Grisly Battle Wound After Taking Line Drive To The Face

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Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz took a line drive off the face during a game against Arizona. He provided an update on his injury status the following day. Albernaz did so during a press conference with media members on Tuesday. He showed off the gruesome battle wound while detailing the severity of the setback. The […] The post Orioles Manager Shows Off Grisly Battle Wound After Taking Line Drive To The Face appeared first on BroBible.

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Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game

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Jarren Duran had yet another incident with an opposing fan during Tuesday’s game. The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Duran was up to bat in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. With Boston already trailing 5-0, Duran rolled … The post Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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