Year: 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on September 29, 2021 in New York City. Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 3-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

New York Mets free agent Michael Conforto has new team if he wants

The Texas Rangers are struggling to find a groove early on

The new MLB Big League Chew hats from New Era are incredible

Eric Hosmer might be what helps the San Diego Padres return to October

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Joey Gallo #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after popping up during the bottom of the sixth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 09, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: It is time to bench Joey Gallo

Apr 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) leaves the field during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Patches, betting taking game in ominous direction

Apr 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; A Cincinnati Reds trainer checks on catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) after a collision at home plate with San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit (not pictured) during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham needs to pipe down

Sep 28, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies continue building up their future

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 16: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees talks to the media before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

7 MLB managers that could be on the hot seat in 2022

Apr 15, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) covers his ear on the pitcher's mound during the eleventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Time to be concerned about Aroldis Chapman?

Aug 20, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Austin Adams (54) reacts after a strike out to end the top of the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres opponents can put ice packs down for now

Apr 18, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins (80) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Spenser Watkins looking solid on mound early in 2022

Apr 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) sits in dugout during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Early signs show the designated hitter isn’t hitting very well

Mar 26, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop CJ Abrams against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres add two bats to reshape their lineup

MIAMI, FL - MAY 27: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 27, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

What If the Miami Marlins had signed Albert Pujols back In 2012?

Aug 11, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) looks at the ball before delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Chicago Cubs star Jake Arrieta announces retirement

Mar 27, 2022; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws a pitch in the first inning during spring training against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

From Jacob deGrom to Chris Sale, when will these 8 elite arms return?

Jul 9, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) leads off of second base in the 7th inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Ronald Acuna Jr. getting closer to Atlanta Braves return

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 15: Joe Maddon #70 of the Los Angeles Angels talks to umpire John Tumpane #74 after a balk was called in the fourth inning of the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 15, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

MLB: The biggest moments of week 2, April 11 through April 17

Apr 12, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Hader joins exclusive club with Milwaukee Brewers

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly walks back to the dugout after a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during their opening day game at Oracle Park on April 08, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Why Miami’s Don Mattingly, Toronto’s Charlie Montoyo unique among MLB managers

FORT MYERS, FL- APRIL 03: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on April 3, 2022 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Are you SERIous? (Series 3 recap vs NYY)

DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Connor Joe #9 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates the Rockies 3-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on April 9, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The 5 NL teams that have benefitted most from the universal DH

Apr 17, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson throws to first base on a ground out by San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: ESPN not showing Dansby Swanson any love

Apr 16, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (99) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays can withstand Hyun Jin Ryu injury

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 and George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 13, 2022 in New York City. The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 6-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB power rankings: The early powerhouses, surprises, and duds

Apr 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) walks off the field after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist by Texas Rangers relief pitcher Spencer Patton during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels dodge bullet with Mike Trout

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 03: General view of a MLB Baseball on the pitchers mound during the seventh inning of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field on September 03, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki continues his complete dominance in NPB