The Yankees FINALLY End The Facial Hair Rule

The New York Yankees. For YEARS, this team has been known as the ‘rich family’ on the block. They have been seen as the ‘high-brow’ organization, who flaunts their money in a variety of ways, while still holding on to the ‘elitist’ vibe that they’ve had for decades! Whether it’s them spending COPIOUS amounts of… read more

Houston Astros Circling Back Around Nolan Arenado

Well well well, the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes are back on! Just when you thought it could quiet down after the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman and all the other suitors bowed out one after another, talks are back on. One of the teams that have had interest in him is the Houston Astros. The Astros… read more

Spring Training Preview: Detroit Tigers (Game 1)

The first game of the Spring Training for the Tigers is finally upon us. Detroit is coming off a very successful season that concluded in a playoff birth due to a scorching hot conclusion to the regular season. With that success comes heightened expectations and lots of competition within the organization. Many positions have been… read more

Which Player Has Most to Prove for Red Sox in Spring Training?

Spring Training games are finally here and it’s music to my ears. To finally hear the crack of the bat and the ball hit the mitt, everything is right in the world. For the Boston Red Sox, they’ve already played one game, beating North Eastern University 5-2. When it comes to players to watch, all… read more

2025 Sox Populi Top Prospect countdown: Nos. 81-85

Our Sox Populi staff combines their prospect lists each offseason, coming up with the Top 100 players in the system. We’ll be summarizing and counting them up here, five at a time, leading up to the regular season. Today we feature Wes Kath, Daniel González, Mikey Kane, Shane Murphy and Connor McCullough.

Takeaways and Impressions from the Rockies First Spring Training Game

Spring training games are finally underway for all MLB teams. The Colorado Rockies kicked off their Cactus League season against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the joint facility the two NL West Rivals share. The Rockies utilized a six-run rally in the top of the ninth to break a 6-6… read more

3 Takeaways From The Rangers Cactus League Opening Loss To The Royals

Texas Rangers baseball returned on Friday afternoon with the annual Cactus League opener against the Kansas City Royals. In a contest that featured 0’s for much of the afternoon, Kansas City used a three-run home run from Tyler Gentry to take a 5-2 lead in the 8th and eventually win by that mark. Despite it… read more

2025 Sox Populi Top Prospect countdown: Nos. 86-90

Our Sox Populi staff combines their prospect lists each offseason, coming up with the Top 100 players in the system. Today we’re reliever-heavy, with Eddie Park, Chase Plymell, Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa, Tristan Stivors and Pierce George.

Adolis Garcia’s Lofty Expectations For A Bounce Back Season

Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia not only plays the game with extreme confidence, he sets expectations with that same belief. “That’s what I like to do [set the bar high], that’s why I’m here,” Garcia said when meeting with the media for the first time this Spring. With a clean slate of health for the first… read more

Evan Carter Believes He Can Be Every Day Center Fielder In 2025

Much like most of the Rangers roster, the 2023 version of Evan Carter didn’t show up last season. Carter played just 45 games last season and slashed just .188/.272/.361 with 5 home runs and 15 RBI. “From middle to late April on, it was just me and Donnie [Ecker] and Tim [Hyers] every single day… read more

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