Unfortunately, the head coach of the Braves officially decided to terminate his contract due to…

Unfortunately, the head coach of the Braves officially decided to terminate his contract due to…

With players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani gearing up for a demanding and protracted season, the MLB season is drawing near. Before the season even begins, both players have very high expectations.

With Juan Soto as his new teammate, Judge will try to push the New York Yankees over the top. Regarding Judge’s rotational spot with the Bronx Bombers, there have been some doubts.

Here is a summary of some of the recent baseball-related news that has been circulating:

1. In 2024, Aaron Judge might be the Yankees’ third baseman.
Aaron Judge has been the New York Yankees’ No. 2 hitter a lot in recent years. But manager Aaron Boone believes he could return to the three-hole:

That has been ongoing for the past six years or so. When asked about Judge pushing him to bat third, Boone responded, “So, he might get his wish.”
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Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, and Juan Soto could be the first five players in the Yankees’ batting order. That could be one intimidating lineup in the Bronx, for sure.

#2. Shohei Ohtani displays his skills during second batting drill
The acquisition of Shohei Ohtani by the Los Angeles Dodgers has been the talk of the offseason. The two-time MVP is getting ready for the new campaign after having surgery on his UCL during the offseason.

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Shohei Ohtani gave an impressive display of batting practice on his second day. After slugging 10 home runs in 21 at-bats, he is optimistic that he will be ready to start at second base for the team on Opening Day, March 20.

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s lifelong goal is to be a Brave
On Friday, Ronald Acuna Jr. came out and declared his intention to play his entire career for the Atlanta Braves. Additionally, given that he is working on an eight-year, $100 million contract, it is not surprising that he made hints about a contract extension:

It’s no secret that my goal in life is to be a Brave. I wish I could stay here indefinitely. “Hopefully, we can accomplish that quickly,” said Acuna Jr.
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#4. Whit Merrifield signs a Phillies contract
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies reached an agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract on Friday. A club option worth $8 million with a $1 million buyout is part of the agreement.