Two days ago, the biggest trade of the offseason took place, sending shockwaves across Red Sox nation. Instead of automatically thinking the Red Sox lost the trade and made a terrible mistake, why don’t we dig a little deeper and try to understand why the trade took place. Trade Components Dodgers Receive: Mookie Betts, David…
Two weeks left until spring training and the Red Sox still have a lot of unanswered questions. Waiting on MLB for a Punishment First of all, they are awaiting their punishment from MLB for stealing signs during the 2018 season. While they were proactive in firing Alex Cora, who had a major role in the…
This 2020 MLB season, chief of staff umpires will wear mics during the game. They will be able to announce decisions on replay reviews and explain the rules, if necessary. I think it’s a great idea to have umpires do this during the game. It benefits fans at the game and at home significantly. For…
The past week, the entire Astros team was torn apart because of the actions of a few hitters who made a terrible decision. Did the whole team benefit from their actions? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean all players should be held accountable. Their talent should not be discounted, especially that of the Astros pitchers. Let’s…
So much happened in the baseball world today I don’t even know where to begin. From more on the Astros scandal, to burner accounts and wild accusations, let’s go through what you might’ve missed today. Beltran “Steps Down” as Mets Manager I think most people saw this coming. Everyone else mentioned by MLB in a…
The 3 batter minimum rule is being implemented this year and will have a pretty big effect on the way we are used to seeing games. The official rule states: “The Office of the Commissioner will implement an amended Official Baseball Rule 5.10(g) requiring that starting pitchers and relief pitchers must pitch to either a…
After months of anticipation, we finally receive news of the “severe punishment” for sign stealing using technology that Rob Manfred has been telling us about for so long. So you can imagine my surprise when the punishment, in my eyes, does not reflect the crime. The Crime Just in cased you missed it, the Astros…
What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a process in which a player and his team will negotiate and try to settle on a salary. If an agreement cannot be met, the two parties will go to an arbitration hearing with a third party moderator who will determine the player’s salary. When are Players Eligible? Players are…
Congrats Astros fans! I’ve never been happier to pass someone along to another team. Okay, maybe I’m being a little tough. Regardless, here is everything you need to know about your new pitcher and his potential. Basic Facts: Drafted: 2013, Tampa Bay Rays MLB Debut: April 2, 2017 Born: August 31, 1989 Hometown: The Woodlands,…
The players that make up MLB teams are the heart and soul of the sport. They are the reason millions of people attend and tune into games regularly. Players worked hard their entire lives to become the elite athletes we see on television every night, and yet, more often than not, their hard work sees…