Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2022 MLB season officially start?
The 2022 MLB season will officially begin on April 7. The start of the season came after a lockout that lasted 99 days created significant uncertainty around baseball being played at all.
Who did the Chicago Cubs sign as a prized free agent heading into the 2022 season?
The Cubs signed Seiya Suzuki, a Japanese slugger from the Nippon Professional Baseball League. His signing was part of a flurry of moves that also included adding relievers and infielders.
Who won the NL Central in 2021 and are they favored to repeat in 2022?
The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central in 2021 with a 95-win season and are considered clear favorites to repeat in 2022. They finished 47-29 against NL Central opponents and had Corbin Burnes win the Cy Young Award.
What is wrong with Jack Flaherty heading into the 2022 season?
Jack Flaherty is nursing a right shoulder injury that has him shut down for 2-3 weeks, and he will begin the 2022 season on the injured list. He also missed two months in 2021 with an oblique injury, making him an ongoing injury concern for the Cardinals.
How much did the Cincinnati Reds spend in free agency before signing Tommy Pham?
Before signing Tommy Pham to a one-year deal worth $7.5 million, the Reds had spent just $5.5 million in free-agent spending, which was the third-lowest total in all of baseball. The team also lost key players like Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Nick Castellanos in a brutal offseason for Reds fans.