The Houston Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-2 Wednesday night in Game two of the World Series. The matchup is now tied 1-1 as the series moves to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4. Astros Breakout 2nd Inning It only took five pitches for Houston’s lineup to figure out Braves …
Read More »Marmol becomes youngest manager in MLB
After firing Mike Shildt on Oct. 15, the St. Louis Cardinals named Oliver ‘Oli’ Marmol as the franchise’s 51st manager. With the announcement on Oct. 25, Marmol becomes the youngest manager in the MLB in 18 years. Marmol replaces Shildt, who was fired due to “philosophical differences” after three seasons …
Read More »Braves Take Game 1 Over Astros In World Series
The Atlanta Braves struck first in Game 1 of the World Series, beating the Houston Astros 6-2. The Braves took an early lead as the Astros were later able to get on the board, but it was too late to matter. Here are some noteworthy plays and moments from Game …
Read More »Ken Griffey Jr. joins Mariners Franchise
On Monday, the Mariners chairman John Stanton announced Hall of Famer and Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. has joined the Mariners’ ownership group. “On behalf of all of the partners, I want to welcome Ken,” Stanton said in a statement Monday morning. “Ken has been an icon of our franchise, …
Read More »World Series Game 1 Preview
Game One of the 2021 Fall Classic is upon us. The Atlanta Braves are here for the first time since 1999 and the 10th time in franchise history, while the Astros are here for the third time in five years. Journey for the Braves The Atlanta Braves opened the season …
Read More »MLB Could Face Work Stoppage in 2022
The 2021 World Series could be the last time MLB fans see baseball for a while. With the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) set to expire in Winter 2021, there are unknowns clouding the 2022 offseason. Essentially, a CBA is a written contract between an employer and a union representing the …
Read More »NLCS Game 5 Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their season alive with an 11-2 drumming of the Atlanta Braves in last night’s NLCS Game 5. The series now shifts back to Atlanta for games six and seven with the Braves holding a 3-2 series lead. Pregame After winning game four in decisive fashion, …
Read More »Astros Roll Through Fenway, Take Game 5
The Houston Astros won 9-1 over the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS Wednesday night. The Astros led a five-run sixth inning to victory, and with a 3-2 lead in the series, they’re now only one win away from the World Series. Framber Valdez pitched a gem …
Read More »Braves Crush Dodgers 9-2 in Game 4 of NLCS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The Braves now lead the series 3-1, with the potential to clinch their first World Series berth since 1999. Atlanta’s Explosive Offense It didn’t take Atlanta very long to hush …
Read More »Controversial call sets up crucial ALCS Game 5
After a controversial Game 4 win by Houston over the Red Sox, the ALCS moves to Game 5 with the series all tied up 2-2. The winner of Wednesday’s game goes up 3-2 in the series, setting up for an elimination game with Game 6. The 268th pitch Game 4 …
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