The year is 2011. The Houston Astros, having traded fan favorites Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt the season before, are in a downward spiral. The team was 76-86 in 2010, but it would not even crack 60 wins in 2011. It can’t get any worse, right? Wrong. In their last …
Read More »All Rise: Yankees re-sign Judge
The New York Yankees made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term deal after the AL MVP tested the waters in free agency. The Bronx Bombers re-signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a nine-year, $360 million deal, giving him the highest annual salary for any …
Read More »Fred McGriff Elected to MLB Hall of Fame
Fred McGriff was unanimously elected to the MLB Hall of Fame’s class of 2023 on Sunday. McGriff was the Cotemporary Baseball Era Players Committee’s only selection among eight candidates, per MLB. Fred McGriff is headed to Cooperstown! He’s been elected to the @baseballhall by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. …
Read More »The Aaron Judge sweepstakes are underway
The 2022 American League MVP Aaron Judge has begun the free agent process by meeting with the San Francisco Giants. Breaking news into @MLBNetwork, via video from San Francisco: Aaron Judge has arrived in the city and is expected to meet with the #SFGiants this week. Join us on #MLBNHotStove …
Read More »Verlander and Alcantara Named Cy Young Award Winners
Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara have been named the Cy Young Award winners for the 2022 MLB season. Alcantara took home the trophy for the National League, giving the Miami Marlins their first Cy Young win in franchise history. Meanwhile, Verlander won the American League, marking his third career Cy …
Read More »Top Pitching Free Agents
The MLB offseason is in full swing and teams are eager to dip their hands in the free-agent pool. Most notably, three generational pitching talents will be hitting the market. Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw and Carlos Rodon will be up for grabs this offseason and will line their …
Read More »Philadelphia Phillies Set to Turn Their Attention to 2023 Season
If not for the extended playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies would have had their season come to an end with the regular season. However, they made it to Game 6 of the World Series before falling to the Houston Astros. Free Agents and Injuries Even with all the success, the Phillies …
Read More »What’s Next for the Astros, Click, Baker and Verlander?
The Houston Astros won the World Series on Saturday night, beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The win gave the Astros their second World Series title in the last six years. This leaves some questions on the futures of James Click, Dusty Baker and Justin Verlander. Houston’s season came …
Read More »Astros Defeat Phillies in Game 5, Hold 3-2 Series Lead
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in game 5 of the 2022 World Series last night to take a 3-2 series lead. The @Astros are going home with a chance to clinch! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/4PFW5rgZi7 — MLB (@MLB) November 4, 2022 39-year-old pitcher Justin Verlander recorded his first ever World …
Read More »Former Gator Dalton Guthrie Talks Phillies Amidst World Series Battle
A shock in the baseball world this season has been the Philadelphia Phillies. After starting 22-29 on the season, Philadelphia fired head coach Joe Girardi, and it was all up from there. In their first game after Girardi’s departure, the Phillies dominated the Angels. Now, they’re in a 2-2 series …
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