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Boone signs new deal with YankeesAaron Boone will return for the New York Yankees in the 2022 MLB season after signing a new deal with the club. The coach is set to push for more chances in his quest to bring the Yankees to a 28th World Series title.

Blue Jays ready for more action in 2022The Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed a strong run in the 2021 season, but the team fell short of making it into the playoffs and could not even score a spot in the Wild Cards. Over the years, the club grew from being a lowly team all the way to being a top team in the league.

Gaston praises Dusty's AstrosFormer Toronto Blue Jays boss Cito Gaston says Houston Astros coach Dusty Baker has done a great job in his leadership with the club. So far, the Astros are looking better than they were after losing to the Washington Nationals.

Clint Frazier calls out misguided reports about his injuriesNew York Yankees left fielder Clint Frazier suffered a mysterious injury that left him sidelined for a large chunk of the 2021 MLB season. He called out some misguided reports that centred on his injuries. Frazier also talked about his desire to talk about the injury sometime soon.

Astros moves to the ALCS in White Sox sweepThe Houston Astros are back to the American League Championship Series as the club scored a 10-1 win against the Chicago White Sox. That win sealed the deal and it closed out the series as the Astros made history with their fifth push in the ALCS.

Kike fuels Boston in 6-4 win versus RaysKike Hernandez shined bright for the Boston Red Sox as he led them to a 6-4 win in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. The star boosted the Red Sox’s chances of getting a huge shot in the World Series.

Clayton Kershaw's future with the LA Dodgers is questionableAfter suffering a left forearm injury, Clayton Kershaw’s return will be around Spring Training. He is also unsure about his future with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is worrying for the Dodgers because Kershaw is one of their best players.

The Mariners look to be aggressive in the offseason marketThe Seattle Mariners had a relatively successful 2021-22 season with 90 wins. It reignited the fan base which is why they are looking to be aggressive in the offseason. They see the offseason as the prime window for the Mariners front office to take charge.

Boston dumps New York in Wild Card, 6-2The Boston Red Sox scored a key win against the New York Yankees to punch their ticket to the American League Division Series. New York couldn’t mount a comeback and failed to rally in the late innings that cost them their only shot in the playoffs.

Tucker, O’Neill named POTM for SeptemberAhead of the 2021 playoffs, Kyle Tucker and Tyler O’Neill have earned the Player of the Month awards for their strong plays in the month of September. The two stars made a lot of noise in the month and showed a lot of grit in their games to help their push for the playoffs.

The St. Louis Cardinals surprisingly let go of Mike ShildtWith an eye towards the future, the St. Louis Cardinals made a surprising move by dismissing former NL Manager of the Year, Mike Shildt. Cards president of baseball operations John Mozeliak cited a philosophical difference with the team's direction.

What's next for the Yankees?The New York Yankees ended their run in the 2021 season after a tough loss to the Boston Red Sox. The club is back to the drawing board again and they are set for a big shift in the next MLB run.

Why the SD Padres decided to fire head coach Jayce TinglerAfter the San Diego Padres’ collapse late into the 2021 MLB season, head coach Jayce Tingler was removed from his post. This is probably a move to refresh the team after a disastrous campaign. They were a favourite to win the World Series but they missed out on the playoffs.

Why Nationals star Juan Soto deserves the NL MVP awardWith the hype surrounding the NL MVP race, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is a top favourite. However, Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto deserves more attention for his strong performance in the 2021 season.

How can the Padres recover from the lacklustre 2021 season?After a productive 2020 MLB season where they ended their 13-year playoff drought, the San Diego Padres have struggled in the 2021 season. Their performance since August 2021 has been lacklustre compared to the hype before the season started.

The potential breakout stars in the 2021 MLB postseasonThe 2021 MLB regular season has been full of breakout stars like Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the postseason fast approaching, let’s talk about some of the potential standouts in this season’s playoffs.

Can the Cards carry the same pace in the playoffs?The St. Louis Cardinals have clinched their spot on the Wild Card and have won their 17th game in a row at the same time. The Cards have been on a roll and they are pushing for more wins but there are doubts if the team can keep the same pace going into the playoffs.

Why Salvador Pérez is the most underrated MLB player todayKansas City Royals star Salvador Pérez does not get the same coverage as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Shohei Ohtani. Pérez is the most underrated player in the MLB today despite his efforts for the Royals. He just set the record for the most home runs for a catcher with 46.

Anthony Gose's compelling journey back to the MLB stageAfter he last played in the MLB back in 2016, Anthony Gose is back in the major leagues as a left-handed reliever. Back in the day, he was a fast centre-fielder. The role change was necessary for career growth and it has worked out well with the call-up to the Cleveland Indians.

Why Kershaw's return to the LA Dodgers squad is monumentalFor the first time in a few months, Clayton Kershaw is back and pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander returned after he struggled with forearm tightness which was huge for the team since they are even deeper than before.