Now that he’s free of legal turmoil, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/trevor-bauer-gets-massive-win-in-court-20210820-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trevor Bauer</a> has picked up things right where he left them. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-gets-real-on-his-health-issues-20220329-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodger</a> star continues to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bernie-sanders-wants-to-end-mlbs-antitrust-exemption-with-a-legislation-20220322-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball’s</a> biggest instigator, for better or worse.
Bauer was forced to watch his team from the sidelines after a woman filed for a restraining order against him. She claimed Bauer sexually assaulted him but evidence showed it was all consensual.
But even though he stayed silent for months, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/trevor-bauer-makes-a-fool-out-of-mlb-over-new-sanctions-other-pitchers-sound-off-20210616-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the controversial hurler</a> kept receipts while in the shadows. That’s why he didn’t hesitate to pursue legal action against The Athletic and their former writer Molly Knight for alleged defamation.
<h2>MLB News: Trevor Bauer Sues Molly Knight, The Athletic For Defamation</h2>
(Transcript via New York Post)
“In the lawsuit against Knight and The Athletic, Bauer’s attorneys claim that Knight and The Athletic ‘defamed Mr. Bauer by creating and spreading the false narrative that Mr. Bauer fractured the Complainant’s skull.’
‘There was no basis for that assertion because the Complainant’s own medical records — which The Athletic possessed — showed that she had no such fracture,’ the suit continues. ‘Nonetheless, consistent with their prior and subsequent expressions of animus toward Mr. Bauer, The Athletic and Ms. Knight publicized that false attack, which was picked up and further disseminated to a larger audience by other media outlets and social media sites.’
The suit also cited tweets from Knight that referred to the accuser’s skull as ‘cracked’ or ‘fractured.’
‘Defendants acted with actual malice because they deliberately ignored the truth — which was evident in the medical records possessed by The Athletic — and because the Defendants’ defamatory statements were part of a campaign to harass Mr. Bauer, as evidenced by, among other actions, their prior and subsequent false and misleading statements about his conduct and character, their efforts to dissuade Major League Baseball teams from signing him, and their strident complaints about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to add him to their team.&apos;”
 
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Bauer and his camp have always been quite eager to defend his name so it’s unlikely that he’ll drop the lawsuit. He knows his reputation took a big hit and has proven to be willing to go the extra mile to make everybody pay for that.

Trevor Bauer sues The Athletic for alleged defamation

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2021-22-playoff-format-how-will-the-basketball-postseason-work-20211018-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 NBA season</a> was bad for the Washington Wizards, the team barely managed to stay in the top ten of the Eastern Conference and they ended their participation in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2021-22-how-many-games-are-in-the-nba-2021-22-season-20211018-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the playoffs run.</a>
For the Nationals, the 2021 MLB season was also a disaster, they finished the season with 65 wins and 97 losses, a record to forget. But the Nationals have a new goal and in the 2022 MLB season they are ready to show their best.
The new uniforms serve to send a clear message to the fans and the general public, the Nationals and Wizards say “we are ready to start from scratch and play better”. The team looks fresher and more renewed, something that helps to forget the bad results of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2021-22-playoff-format-how-will-the-basketball-postseason-work-20211018-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previous season</a>.
<h2>The new Wizards and Nationals uniforms for their 2022 upcoming seasons</h2>
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2021-22-how-many-games-are-in-the-nba-2021-22-season-20211018-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wizards</a>‘ uniforms have a stronger pink color with blossom details, in honor of Washington’s cherry blossom tree. But the Wizards seem to have been inspired, slightly, by the design of the Miami Heat.
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On the other hand, the Nationals retain small details in pink but their uniform is mostly light gray and the Nats will use three main letters, WSH, to identify the team name on their uniforms. 
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Washington Wizards and Nationals show off their new uniforms

Washington Wizards and Nationals show off their new uniforms - Bolavip US

Death, taxes, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-makes-history-with-world-series-win-over-rays-20201021-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clayton Kershaw</a> dominating in the regular season. Ever since he emerged with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-dave-roberts-guarantees-dodgers-will-win-world-series-20220325-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a>, the southpaw has been one of the most reliable workhorses in all of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-two-starters-from-the-as-20220321-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball.</a>
Ironically, those huge workloads have somewhat limited his ability to contribute come playoff time. He was infamous for his well-documented meltdowns in the postseason. But most of the time he was out there for way too long.
Now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dodgers</a> staris coming off an injury-riddled season and it seems like he’s heading toward the sunset of his career. But even if he could’ve stayed healthy for longer, he doesn’t regret any of the innings he was on the mound.
<h2>Clayton Kershaw Has No Regrets Despite Being Overused</h2>
“I guess your question is: ‘if I would have protected myself more, do you think I would be less hurt and have more time in the future?&apos;” Kershaw said,per the LA Times. “Even if that was true, I wouldn’t change anything.”
“I don’t have any regrets of what I did, whether it be the short rest or the bullpens or the different things like that,” the southpaw added. “At the end of the day, for the team to count on you and want you to go out there and do it, that’s a huge honor. They paid me a lot of money too. Looking back on it, the only thing I’d say is I wish I’d pitched better.”
 
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<h2>Kershaw Says Walker Buehler Deserves To Be The Dodgers’ No.1</h2>
For the first time since taking over, Kershaw won’t be the Dodgers’ Opening Day starter despite being healthy. Even so, he knows that the team is in good hands as Walker Buehler has earned that right:
“He deserves it,” Kershaw said. “You pitch well the season before, you deserve it. He’s done that a couple years now. … I’m proud of him. I think he’s done a lot of great things taking the ball every 5th day the way he has kind of been the guy for us. It’s been fun to watch. I think more than anything we just trust him on the mound. That’s big. I think when your team has trust in you, it’s a good feeling. We’re excited to have him out there.”
Kershaw recently signed what might as well be the last contract of his career, so it only makes sense that he wants to be on the mound as often as humanly possible. Hopefully, he’ll stay healthy and give us a farewell for the ages.

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw gets real on his health issues

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw gets real on his health issues - Bolavip US

The rich always get richer, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> just proved that. Yes, they lost <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-cheap-offer-to-max-scherzer-was-lowkey-insulting-20211215-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corey Seager</a> and that was a big blow to their offense, but they replaced his offensive production with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-this-is-why-freddie-freeman-joined-the-dodgers-20220322-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>, of all people.
The Dodgers have one of the most stacked starting rotations in the league. They have the most firepower in all of the Majors and one of the most talented rosters in the history of this sport.
All things considered, it wouldn’t be wise to put your money against them when it comes to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winning the World Series</a>. In fact, even their manager, Dave Roberts; feels like it’s a done deal already.
<h2>MLB News: Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Guarantees They’ll Win The World Series</h2>
“if there’s a season and a postseason, we are winning the World Series. Put it on record,” Roberts said.“We are winning the World Series if our starting staff stays healthy. I know that’s vague, but that’s my answer. I think it’s about our starting pitching, just keeping our guys healthy.”

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<h2>Dodgers Players Rave About Freddie Freeman</h2>
The Dodgers were already favored by most sportsbooks to take another pennant home this year. Now, even their players are ecstatic about adding another top-tier weapon in Freddie Freeman:
“Excited is probably an understatement,” Justin Turner said. “Obviously, there’s been a lot of buildup and a lot of talk and a lot of anticipation as to what was going to happen. To finally see it go down and be official last night was — I slept really good.”
“It seemed like that ship was sailed from there and then you always hear rumors about different teams, but it kind of seemed like we were always at the forefront of that,” Dodgers star Kershaw said. “I was just like everybody else, though, I didn’t really have any reason to believe we would get him and then we did it.
“It was good. It’s testament to [president of baseball operations] Andrew Friedman obviously, but better testament to our ownership,” the southpaw added. “I mean, it’s like, these guys want to win and that’s awesome. It’s fun to be a part of.”
 
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The Dodgers are the team to beat, at least on paper, but that was also the case last year and they couldn’t get the job done. Hopefully, health will be on their side this season and they’ll prove what they’re truly capable of.

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MLB News: Dave Roberts 'guarantees' Dodgers will win World Series

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Blue Jays</a> are coming off a tremendous campaign last season. But as it often happens in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bernie-sanders-wants-to-end-mlbs-antitrust-exemption-with-a-legislation-20220322-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a>, younger teams lacking veteran leadership don’t get that far. Now, with another season of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/25-MLB-stars-that-havent-won-an-MVP-yet-20200501-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> blossoming into a superstar that might change.
The Canadian side has made great strides in the offseason. Adding Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, and Kevin Gausman will only make a promising, up-and-coming team scarier for years to come.
But they still need to add more depth and veteran leadership to their lineup, which is why they’ve reportedly shown interest in making a run at lifelong <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-all-star-to-bolster-their-lineup-20220323-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees’</a> OF Brett Gardner.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Want To Sign Brett Gardner</h2>
“Among the teams interested in Brett Gardner: the Blue Jays. But word around the game is Gardner is still waiting to see if the Yankees will make an offer,” reported Erik Boland of Newsday Sports.
<h2>Blue Jays Need A Lefty Hitter</h2>
While Gardner will always have the Yankees as his first choice, his camp has made it clear that he intends to play for a 15th season. The organization, however, has yet to make their interest in him public:
“The Blue Jays have a heavily righty hitting lineup,” writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. “They would like to add a spare lefty-hitting outfielder with plate patience — an asset of Gardner’s throughout his career. If Gardner is interested in playing somewhere besides the Yankees, multiple executives told The Post they believe he could get a major league contract somewhere because he can still run, defend and is viewed as a hard-working clubhouse leader.”
<h2>Aaron Boone Raves About Gardner</h2>
Gardner is no longer the hitter he once was but he’s still the most beloved and respected member in the clubhouse. He’s spent his entire career with the organization and has been a mentor for youngsters and veterans alike:
“Love the player,love the person,”manager Aaron Boone said, per NJ.com.“He’s been such a force in our room and really helped bring guys along and help guys transition into a leadership role. He’s a complete package. Really good player, spent his entire career in pinstripes. But just a tough, blue-collar, great teammate. Any time you lose that, you miss that kind of stuff.”
It would be a shame to watch Gardner retire with another team, let alone a divisional rival. But that stuff always happens in this business.

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays want to steal a Yankees veteran

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-two-starters-from-the-as-20220321-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> made a big move by trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/Top-25-most-dominating-MLB-hitters-of-the-decade-20200508-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Donaldson</a>. But as much of an improvement as that could be, that also cost them a well-known offensive force in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/aaron-boone-aaron-judge-get-brutally-honest-on-gary-sanchez-20210921-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gary Sanchez.</a>
The Bronx Bombers will now haveBen Rortvedt andKyle Higashioka sharing the catching duties. But with Rotvedt’s status for Opening Day in question due to an injury, that position has become a big offensive liability for them.
With that in mind, the Yankees have set their sights on Chicago Cubs veteran Willson Contreras, who’s entering the final year of club control and could be a prime trade candidate around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB.</a>
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Are Interested In Willson Contreras</h2>
“While he might not be a great fit for semi-regular DH time, Contreras should hold plenty of appeal to catching-needy teams,” reported Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors. “The Yankees make an unsurprising possibility after trading away Gary Sánchez. New York is presently slated to roll with Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt behind the dish. That duo figures to be capable defensively but doesn’t seem likely to come close to Contreras’ production at the plate.”
<h2>The Cubs Could Let Him Go At A Fair Price</h2>
Contreras is entering the final year of his deal, yet that doesn’t mean that the Cubs will let him go at a discount. If anything, they’ll ask for a big return for the Venezuelan backstop, one of the best in the league:
“Per reports, the Cubs are seeking a haul in return for Contreras, who has a strong arm and has put together 20-plus home run campaigns in three out of six seasons in the big-leagues,” reported Pat Ragazzo of Fan Nation.
<h2>Contreras, Cubs Have Yet To Discuss A Contract Extension</h2>
Contreras and the Cubs haven’t exactly had any discussions about his future with the organization. He’s the only veteran left from their World Series-winning core after Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez were traded last season:
“No, there haven’t been any talks. I’m good with it” Contreras told The Athletic. “They know what they’re doing, they know what’s best for the team. I’m here because I love my team. Whatever is going to happen is going to happen. I’m always open. You know me, I’m not focused on that. I’m focused on having a good year, having fun with my team and trying to win.”
Contreras is one of the best players in his position and he’ll gauge plenty of interest around the league if he’s made available for trade. The Yankees have been mostly quiet in the winter, so they better be aggressive if they truly want to get him.

MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing All-Star to bolster their lineup

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Bernie Sanders wants to end, once and for all, the terribly unfair antitrust exemption that<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Major League Baseball</a> have been use to build a monopoly. Senator Sanders wants to send a clear message to the billionaires, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-mlbpa-and-team-owners-to-take-a-big-step-to-end-the-lockout-20220112-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">team owners,</a> so that they obey the laws, especially the Sherman Act.
But what the hell is an antitrust exemption? it is a difficult term but easy to understand, it is a gift that the Supreme Court and the Congress granted to the MLB that allows the league, the owners, and the entire baseball business, to operate as a monopoly with no competitors and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-delay-opening-day-2022-and-cancels-first-two-series-of-the-season-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20220301-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB </a>is labeled as non-interstate commerce.
It is not the first time that a politician like Bernie Sanders has spoken on the matter, but the exemption is so old that it no longer makes sense. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-delay-opening-day-2022-and-cancels-first-two-series-of-the-season-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20220301-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB does interstate commerce</a>, they sell merchandise to other states, in addition to televised games showing advertising in other states and platforms in the United State, that is interstate commerce. But in 1922 the Supreme Court, Justice Holmes, said that the MLB did not do interstate commerce since the teams played within the lines of a state.
<h2>What does Bernie Sanders want with his legislation?</h2>
Senator Bernie Sanders wants with his legislation, the Save American Baseball Act, to end the antitrust exemption that MLB has enjoyed since 1922, almost 100 years, and make the league and its owners appraise the business of baseball in the United States.
After MLB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-lockout-five-major-events-that-could-be-impacted-20211202-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">came out of lockout on March 10</a>, Bernie had a few words to say about the matter: “…It would be wrong for Congress to simply celebrate today’s agreement and move on. We must prevent the greed of baseball’s oligarchs from destroying the game…” referring to the salary situation and agreement between baseball players and team owners. The MLB was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-mlbpa-and-team-owners-to-take-a-big-step-to-end-the-lockout-20220112-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">certainly pushing </a>with a lockout.
<h2>Can MLB do anything to stop Bernie Sanders?</h2>
Major League Baseball has a strong lobbying presence in Washington, where the Bernie Sanders legislation will be discussed, which has served to stop any type of ideas that are against ending the antitrust exemption.

Bernie Sanders wants to end MLB's antitrust exemption with a legislation

Bernie Sanders wants to end MLB's antitrust exemption with a legislation - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/braves-beat-astros-to-win-the-world-series-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20211103-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a> made a decision. They knew they weren’t likely to hold on to Freddie Freeman and pretty much put themselves out of the race by trading for Matt Olson. Now, their most iconic player of the past decade or so is heading to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers.</a>
There’s not much more Freeman could’ve accomplished in Atlanta. He helped the team win its first World Series pennant since 1995 and became a marquee player both on and off the field in Georgia.
However, the organization seemingly refused to give him a six-year contract, which was eventually a deal-breaker for Freeman and his camp. Notably, he didn’t even get more money to sign with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-cheap-offer-to-max-scherzer-was-lowkey-insulting-20211215-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Dodgers</a>, just that one additional year.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Braves Were Unwilling To Give Freeman A Six-Year Contract</h2>
“Once the financial outlook became much more optimistic, they did eventually provide a five-year, $135 million offer after learning Freeman wanted something slightly better than Paul Goldschmidt’s Cardinals deal (five years for $130 million),” Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported.
“But Freeman then said he was looking for a sixth season and his representatives seemed steadfast in finding such a deal for him,” Bowman added.“As a source close to the negotiations recently pointed out, there really wasn’t any reason for Freeman to insist on the additional year. Had he still been healthy at the end of a five-year deal, could the Braves really part ways with him?”
<h2>Freeman Is Now Closer To Home</h2>
Freeman, a California native, will now have to earn the hearts of his hometown fans just like he did in Atlanta. At least, he’ll be closer to home and his family after spending the past fifteen years in Georgia:
“At the same time, Freeman is now closer to his grandfather, dad and brothers in the Los Angeles area,” Bowman explained. “And while he might lose some of the iconic status he seemed destined to get in Atlanta, he will be a Braves Hall of Famer and there’s a chance he one day adds to the Braves’ representation in Cooperstown, N.Y.”
We all thought Freeman would be an Atlanta Brave for life and judging by this report, it seems like it was up to him in the end. But that’s just the way things go in this ruthless sports industry.

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MLB Rumors: This is why Freddie Freeman joined the Dodgers

MLB Rumors: This is why Freddie Freeman joined the Dodgers - Bolavip US

Once again, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> failed to deliver the big-name player their fans were hoping for. They struck out on Trevor Story, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-the-most-likely-landing-spots-for-carlos-correa-20220225-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlos Correa</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>. Moreover, they failed to make a run at any of the big-name pitchers in the free-agent market.
The Yankees’ true issues have come from the mound. They can rake like the best of them, and they sure improved their offensive production with the addition of Josh Donaldson. Their rotation, however, continues to be pedestrian at best.
That’s why, now that they’re officially out of the race for most top-tier hitters, they’ve finally shifted their attention to adding more pitching besides <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/gerrit-cole-earned-181k-per-out-in-wild-card-game-meltdown-20211006-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerrit Cole</a>. For that, they’re targeting Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Targeting Frankie Montas And Sean Manaea</h2>
“Yankees, who checked in on Story, continue to focus on pitching. They remain one of many in on Montas/Manaea,” reported Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
<h2>Why Would The A’s Trade Either Of Them?</h2>
(Transcript via Sports Illustrated)
“It’s no secret that the A’s have been slashing payroll at a rapid pace this offseason. It all began prior to the lockout when Oakland allowed highly esteemed manager Bob Melvin, who was owed $4 million this season, walk to the San Diego Padres for zero compensation in return. And once the work stoppage concluded, the A’s front office went in full fire sale mode, sending Matt Olson to the Braves, Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays and Chris Bassitt to the Mets.
Manaea and Montas have been heavily involved in trade rumors for much of the offseason. And at this point, the rebuilding A’s appear to be more than willing to deal one, if not both of them.
Especially Manaea, who is entering his final year of arbitration and is projected to earn $10.2 million in 2022. As for Montas, he is under cheap control for two more seasons, which might cost teams more in assets if they wish to acquire him.”
Hopefully, Brian Cashman will get a deal done. The race for the AL East will be one for the ages and there’s simply no way the Yankees can keep up with the rest of their division unless they finally add more firepower to that rotation.

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MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing two starters from the A's

MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing two starters from the A's - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> didn’t swing for the fences like most of their fans expected. They failed to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-the-most-likely-landing-spots-for-carlos-correa-20220225-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlos Correa</a>, or Trevor Story. Moreover, they have yet to improve their shaky starting rotation.
But even despite that, landing Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson will certainly give their infield a boost. They got a massive defensive upgrade at shortstop and a former MVP a third baseman, although he won’t come without injury risk.
The Bronx Bombers now have a bit of a logjam at the infield, making Luke Voit the odd man out in their lineup. That’s why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/fernando-tatis-jr-to-miss-the-start-of-the-2022-mlb-season-how-long-will-the-padres-star-be-out-20220314-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Diego Padres</a> are reportedly looking to make a move for him, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic:
<h2>MLB Rumors: Padres Are Interested In Luke Voit</h2>
“The signing of free-agent first basemen Anthony Rizzo gives the Yankees five infielders — Rizzo, Donaldson, Kiner-Falefa, Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu — for four spots,” Rosenthal said.”The depth not only should prove useful if Donaldson again deals with leg issues, but also will enable the team to trade first baseman Luke Voit, who projects to earn $5.4 million in arbitration. The Yankees are speaking with clubs about Voit, and the Padres — one of the losers in the Freeman sweepstakes — are among the teams interested, sources said.”
“A hypothetical Voit acquisition would strengthen a lineup that is thin on middle-of-the-order firepower after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s most recent injury,”Sean Bavazzano of MLB Trade Rumors said.“Projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $5.4MM in arbitration, Voit would also prove eminently affordable for a Padres club that’s about $10MM of payroll shy of incurring luxury tax-related penalties. That projected arbitration figure likely appeals to a handful of clubs, but for a San Diego team saddled with pricy contracts and limited free agent options, a displaced Voit may prove to be their best bet at improving team offense without emptying the farm or wallets.”
 
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The Yankees sure need to make some moves to keep up with the rest of the powerhouses in the AL, while the Padres will be thirsty for revenge after a disappointing campaign last season, so we expect both teams to be quite aggressive to try and get a deal done as soon as possible.

MLB Rumors: Padres want to steal a Yankees star

MLB Rumors: Padres want to steal a Yankees star - Bolavip US

The rich get richer. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-cheap-offer-to-max-scherzer-was-lowkey-insulting-20211215-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> continue to gather the most talent around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> by signing Freddie Freeman. Undoubtedly, they now have the most explosive offense in all of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Big Show.</a>
Freeman was expected to be an Atlanta Brave for life. But following their World Series win, both parties seemingly grew apart. Now, he’s heading back home to play for the biggest powerhouse in the National League.
Needless to say, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-yankees-to-battle-for-freddie-freeman-20220311-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freeman’s</a> new teammates are ecstatic about his arrival, with Max Muncy raving about how his left-handed bat can do wonders for a team that was already an offensive juggernaut.
<h2>MLB News: Max Muncy Says Freddie Freeman Will Be ‘Incredible’ For The Dodgers</h2>
“I think he would be pretty incredible in this lineup,” Muncy told MLB.com. “He’s one of the best hitters in the game, there’s no doubt. Any team would be happy to have him, especially us. He would fit in this lineup really well, and we would be extremely dangerous, that’s for sure.”
<h2>The Dodgers Still Want To Bolster Their Rotation</h2>
But all teams need pitching to thrive, and the Dodgers aren’t the exception to that rule. The Dodgers’ rotation has taken a bit of a hit as of late, which is why they’re expected to be quite aggressive in trade talks:
(Transcript via Juan Toribio of MLB.com)
“The Dodgers, of course, will continue to wait for Freeman’s decision, but they still have other holes to address, primarily in the starting rotation.
Despite signing Andrew Heaney and agreeing to terms with Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers have some work to do in a rotation that will be headlined by Walker Buehler and Julio Urías on Opening Day. But with most of the top starting pitchers already off the board, the Dodgers are more likely to address the rotation via trade.”
On top of that, there’s still the elephant in the room with Trevor Bauer. For some, he should never suit up and play again, yet the Dodgers have yet to address that situation. Whatever is the case, expect him to be suspended for a big chunk of the season.

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MLB Rumors: Dodgers' plan after signing Freddie Freeman

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Due to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball’s</a> lockout, teams and players weren’t allowed any sort of communication. That means that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/manny-machado-stands-by-fernando-tatis-jr-and-calls-out-the-haters-20210329-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Diego Padres</a> were unaware of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/fernando-tatis-jr-linked-to-trevor-bauer-assault-scandal-20210712-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fernando Tatis Jr’s</a> whereabouts for months.
Now, it’s been known that the Dominican superstar suffered a wrist injury at some point in the offseason, although the organization was unaware of that. Unfortunately, that injury required surgery and he’s expected to miss the beginning of the 2022 MLB season.
This will be the third time through his first three 162-game seasons that ‘El Niño’ has been forced to miss time with an injury, and the Padres <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/padres-want-fernando-tatis-jr-to-change-positions-20210810-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">have been quite cautious</a> with him when it comes to sending him back to the field.
<h2>Fernando Tatis Jr’s Injury: How Long Will He Be Out?</h2>
“San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. may need surgery on a fractured left wrist and could face a recovery time of up to three months, general manager A.J. Preller said on Monday. A decision on surgery has not been made, Tatis said,” reported Dennis Lin of The Athletic.
<h2>Tatis Could Miss Aditional Time Depending On His Recovery</h2>
(Transcript via The Athletic)
“Tatis’ recovery time following wrist surgery would depend on 3 main factors — the type, location and severity of the fracture. While we don’t know the exact details yet, recovery from the surgery would likely take around 10 to 14 weeks, according to our algorithm. This surgery comes with a big challenge as a baseball player — not only does the fracture need to fully heal, but the surrounding muscles need time to get back to full strength and range of motion takes time to improve.
I’m expecting Tatis to miss two to three months, but it will take another four to eight weeks after that until his power is really back. The Inside Injuries algorithm is projecting a Below Average performance through the first half of the season.”
The San Diego Padres are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2021 season in which they were expected to come out of the NL West. For that, they’ll need their franchise player at his best.

Fernando Tatis Jr to miss the start of the 2022 MLB season: How long will the Padres star be out?

Fernando Tatis Jr to miss the start of the 2022 MLB season: How long will the Padres star be out? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-yankees-to-battle-for-freddie-freeman-20220311-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> enter this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB season</a> with high hopes and expectations, especially after completing the blockbuster deal that landed them Josh Donaldson in return for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/gary-sanchez-opens-up-on-his-terrible-play-last-season-20210318-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gary Sanchez.</a>
The Bronx Bombers have struggled to keep up with the rest of the American League East over the past couple of years. They’re looking forward to add more firepower totheir roster before the start of the season.
Nonetheless, they could still have some issues against one of their biggest rivals in the division. Per Canadian authorities, unvaccinated players won’t be able to travel to Toronto to face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-five-teams-looking-to-sign-japanese-star-tomoyuki-sugano-20201228-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Jays.</a>
<h2>MLB News: Unvaccinated Players Won’t Be Able To Travel To Toronto</h2>
(Transcript via Sportsnet)
“Players who haven’t been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be able to play in Toronto.
In addition, unvaccinated players won’t be paid for games or service time for the entirety of a series played north of the border. Each day spent on a baseball club’s active roster or injured list represents one day of service time.
Current vaccination guidelines still doesn’t allow foreign unvaccinated travellers to cross the Canadian border. Athletes no longer have special status in order to travel without having taken the vaccine after the federal government revoked the exemption on Jan. 15.”
<h2>Aaron Boone Admits Vaccination Status Is A Concern For The Yankees</h2>
The Yankees have nine games in Toronto next season against a rival they topped by only one win last year. That’s why manager Aaron Boone admits it’ll be a concern and an ‘interesting’ situation:
“It’ll be interesting, to say the least, how that situation unfolds,” Boone said, per The New York Post. “I think we still have a few guys at least that aren’t vaccinated. So we’ll be monitoring that situation closely and see how that plays out. But yeah, it’s a concern.”
 
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<h2>Boone Says It’s ‘A Personal Decision’</h2>
“It’s definitely a personal decision,” Boone added. “Now, if it’s something that becomes an issue, yeah, I would have conversations with guys. But ultimately it’s something that I do look at as a personal choice. I have people in my life that have made choices on both sides. I understand it’s one of those things that’s kind of polarized us unfortunately, as a nation, as a world. So yeah, I’ll certainly communicate with our guys, but in the end, it’s a personal decision.”
The Yankees had 85% of its tier 1 personnel vaccinated last season but there was no disclosed information about the players. Now, some of them will have a choice to make if they want to be available all the time.

MLB News: Aaron Boone is concerned about unvaccinated Yankees players

MLB News: Aaron Boone is concerned about unvaccinated Yankees players - Bolavip US

It’s been a while since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-yankees-to-battle-for-freddie-freeman-20220311-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> have been to a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a>, let alone win one. Despite having one of the most stacked rosters in all of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baseball</a>, theBronx Bombershave struggled to keep up in the AL East.
That might as well change as soon as the team addresses their need for pitching. Besides Gerrit Cole, they lacked a reliable arm who could eat up innings and make things easier for their bullpen.
With that in mind, Brian Cashman and company are reportedly looking to solve their issues once and for all, which is why they targetted a leftyinYusei Kikuchi, per Jon Heyman of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-best-fits-for-seiya-suzuki-20211214-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a>.com.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Wanted To Sign Carlos Rodon Or Yusei Kikuchi</h2>
(Transcript via Audacy)
“Heyman also reported that the Yankees requested physicals on pitchers Carlos Rodon and Yusei Kikuchi as well. Rodon, a lefty, was one of the biggest steals of the offseason before 2021, when the White Sox brought him back on a one-year, $3 million deal. Rodon responded by adding nearly 3 mph to his fastball, and most importantly, was mainly healthy. The 29-year-old tossed 132.2 innings, nine of them coming in a no-hitter, and posted a 2.37 ERA, earning his first ever All-Star selection. He showed some wear in the second half of the season, which wasn’t too surprising considering he hadn’t thrown more than 100 innings since 2018.
Kikuchi, also a lefty, also posted his first All-Star season in 2021. He tossed 157 innings and finished with a career-best 4.41 ERA. But he fell off heavily in the second half of the season, his ERA from just before the All-Star break to the end of the season coming in at an inflated 6.22.”
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Unfortunately, the Yankees failed to bring in either of them, but the fact that they’re finally trying to solve their biggest issue is at least slightly encouraging. Now, we’ll have to wait and see what they manage to do before the start of the season.

MLB Rumors: Yankees targetted two lefties to bolster their rotation

MLB Rumors: Yankees targetted two lefties to bolster their rotation - Bolavip US

The wait is finally over. After 3 months that seemed like an eternity, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> and the Major League Baseball Players Association have finally <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">agreed to a new labor deal</a>, putting the lockout to an end.
Among the many changes that will come with the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, one that will probably catch the eye of fans is the change in the playoff format. Yes, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/aiming-for-glory-reviewing-some-of-mlbs-longest-active-postseason-droughts--20210923-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">postseason</a> will suffer a modification once again.
After an unusual, 16-team playoff in 2020 as a result of the pandemic-shortened season, in 2021 the MLB returned to the 10-team playoff system that was implemented in 2012. However, the new CBA determines that the 2022 MLB playoffs will be expanded to 12 teams.
<h2>New MLB playoff format 2022: How will the postseason work this year?</h2>
Even though Opening Day was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-delay-opening-day-2022-and-cancels-first-two-series-of-the-season-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20220301-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">postponed</a>, the MLB and the MLBPA reached an agreement to play a full, 162-game regular season with the four series that were originally removed set to be rescheduled. The deal also brings a change in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ready-for-the-playoffs-listing-25-of-mlbs-most-impressive-postseason-records-20210928-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoff</a> format, with an extra playoff berth per league.
The expanded 12-team format of the 2022 MLB playoffs will work as follows (all of this is per league): the top two division winners receive a bye to the second round, while the third-best division winner and the best three teams among non-division winners will play in three-game series for a place in the Division Series. The worst division winner will face the bottom Wild Card team, while the other two take on each other.
As a result, the single game playoff that was known as the Wild Card game was removed. Instead, the first round will consist of a three-game series involving the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th seeds from each league. The 3rd seed hosts the 6th, while the 4th host the 5th in the other tie. Additionally, there won’t be reseedings: the team with the best overall record hosts the winner of the 4-5 seeds while the #2 seed hosts the winner of the #3 vs. #6.
Besides, there won’t be a ‘163’, tiebreaker game to determine playoff teams. If teams finish with the same regular season record, the MLB would implement a prearranged system of tiebreakers that has yet to be confirmed. To sum up, this is how the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/baseball-memorabilia-the-mlb-articles-sold-for-millions-of-dollars-at-auction-20220112-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> playoffs will work (per league):
Get first-round byes:
<ul>
<li>Seed #1: Team with the best overall record</li>
<li>Seed #2: Second-best division winner</li>
</ul>
Qualify for the first round of the playoffs:
<ul>
<li>Seed #3: Third-best division winner</li>
<li>Seed #4, #5, #6: Best three teams that were not division winners, ordered by record</li>
</ul>
First round:
<ul>
<li>#3 vs. #6</li>
<li>#4 vs. #5</li>
</ul>
Division Series:
<ul>
<li>#1 vs. Winner of 4-5</li>
<li>#2 vs. Winner of 3-6</li>
</ul>
 
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MLB playoff format 2022: How will the baseball postseason be played?

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