Trouble is brewing in Texas for a former championship-winning team. Less than three weeks ago, the Houston Astros suffered a heart-wrenching loss in the World Series to the Washington Nationals. The thrilling, seven-game finale to the postseason marked the Nationals’ first World Series crown in team history. In turn, the …
Read More »Verlander and deGrom Win Cy Young Awards
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners of the Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Jacob deGrom swept the National League polls, earning 29 of 30 first-place votes, just like he did in 2018. He is only the seventh pitcher in the National League to win the award at …
Read More »MLB manager of the year awards
Rocco Baldelli of the Minnesota Twins and Mike Shildt of the St. Louis Cardinals claimed the 2019 Manager of the year honors for the American League and National League respectively. Mike Shildt and the St. Louis Cardinals https://twitter.com/MLBStats/status/1194414871502348288 Shildt was named interim manager for the team after the Cardinals fired …
Read More »Pete Alonso Named NL Rookie of the Year
Pete Alonso stepped into the batter’s box, waggled his bat once and watched a fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz come down the heart of the plate. Alonso stepped through, transferred his weight forward and effortlessly sent the pitch sailing in the opposite direction. The ball dropped over the …
Read More »Former Met Carlos Beltran Takes Over as Manager
The New York Mets announced on Monday that former outfielder Carlos Beltran will be the team’s new manager. The nine-time MLB All-Star spent seven years with the Mets organization from 2005 to 2011. Furthermore, Beltran earned three Golden Gloves and two Silver Sluggers during his time with the Mets. Beltran …
Read More »Santa Fe Catcher Caleb Stafford Refuses to Give Up the Game He Loves
Caleb Stafford has been tying the laces up on his baseball cleats since the young age of four. Although he dabbled in basketball and football throughout his 21 years, nothing seemed to feel better than squatting behind home plate in his catcher’s gear. His love for the game pushed him …
Read More »New Managers for Padres and Royals Try to Turn Franchises Around
As is the case after most MLB seasons, there’s a high turnover at the managerial position. For now, eight teams will have new managers at the start of next season. The hope is the new hires will lead to success. Two struggling franchises, the Kansas City Royals and San Diego …
Read More »World Series On the Line Tonight
Game 6 of the World Series was everything one could ask for from a baseball game. It was an entertaining and fierce match that doubts the idea of baseball being sluggish. The series is tied 3-3 and Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is on the mound tonight against the Houston …
Read More »Nationals Force Game 7 in World Series
The Washington Nationals force a deciding Game 7 in the World Series with a wild 7-2 win over the Houston Astros in Houston on Tuesday night. Game 7 will be played Wednesday night in Houston. Game 6 Recap Facing elimination, the Nationals pulled through to keep their season alive. After …
Read More »Verlander, Astros Look to Take World Series in Game 6
With the Houston Astros one game away from being crowned 2019 World Series Champions, all eyes will be on the mound in Houston on Tuesday night. Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will square off against the Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg in Game 6. After falling 0-2 in the first two …
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