MLB Power Rankings and Award Updates: Yankees and Ohtani rise
Every week, the California Post ranks MLB’s 30 teams and highlights an intriguing awards race. Here’s the latest update (current through Friday afternoon): 1.) Braves (39-19) Chris Sale made an impressive return to Fenway Park, showcasing an enhanced fastball during the Braves’ victory over the Red Sox. This win helped them avoid two consecutive series […]
Team owners in MLB are resisting the players’ initial CBA proposal as a work stoppage threatens after the 2026 season.
Work related to Major League Baseball is expected to come to a halt after the 2026 season. The collective bargaining agreement between the players’ union and team owners will expire in early December. However, unlike past negotiations, there are several critical issues that both parties want to address before finalizing a new agreement. Negotiations have […]
Rays’ Jonathan Heasley gets sick during his first MLB game since 2024
Heasley Struggles on Mound, Vomits During Game It was honestly hard to watch. Rays pitcher Jonathan Heasley, making his MLB return after a two-year absence, struggled significantly during Wednesday’s game against the Orioles at Camden Yards. In fact, he vomited on the mound after only throwing three pitches. At 29 years old, Heasley didn’t just […]
MLBPA focuses on teams with low budgets in its initial labor offer to MLB owners
MLB Players Association Unveils Initial Proposal for Labor Talks Major League Baseball’s next labor negotiations have kicked off, with the MLB Players Association formally presenting its initial proposal to team owners. This first offer reflects the traditional demands fans are familiar with: those include increased player salaries, enhanced protections, and systems designed to encourage teams […]
10 MLB trade deadline options that every strong team should consider
Potential Trade Candidates in Major League Baseball In Major League Baseball, the concept of trade candidates is quite broad. Essentially, any player can be traded, provided they agree to waive any no-trade clauses. However, there’s a lot more at play in these scenarios. So, while technically any player could be a trade candidate, we’re honing […]
Jacob Misiorowski establishes MLB fastball record in Brewers’ victory
No One Can Beat Miz! On Monday, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made headlines by setting a new MLB milestone. In the team’s 5-1 victory over the Cardinals, he hurled a staggering 57 pitches that exceeded 100 mph. This is the highest number recorded in a single game since pitch tracking started back in 2008. Not […]
Ways to view Pirates vs. Blue Jays on MLB Sunday Leadoff
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to complete a holiday weekend series with a clean sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the series opener on May 22, Kevin Guzman pitched until the seventh inning, leading the Blue Jays to a 6-2 victory. Key contributions from George Springer and Johendrik Piñango, both hitting two-run doubles, sealed the […]
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers regain form; AL East intensifies
Every week, we take a look at the California Post Power Ranking of MLB’s 30 Teams, which tracks some intriguing race for prizes. Here’s this week’s roundup: 1.) Braves (35-16) The Braves are on a roll, clinching two out of three games against the Red Sox and winning three of four from the Marlins. Their […]
Trevor Bauer, a former Cy Young winner, escapes a serious car accident while attempting to return to MLB.
Trevor Bauer Involved in Car Accident Trevor Bauer’s journey back to Major League Baseball took an unexpected turn on Wednesday afternoon. The former Cy Young Award winner, who has faced significant challenges in his career, was involved in a car accident in Arizona. The 35-year-old pitcher was driving his black McLaren when he experienced a […]
Understanding why the rise in bunting in MLB is misleading
Bunting in Major League Baseball: A Closer Look Bunting in Major League Baseball seems to capture the hearts of many, appealing to both traditionalists who favor classic methods and those who prefer analytical approaches. Whether it’s fans who admire a player’s swing or those who analyze every aspect of the game, bunting holds a unique […]