Francisco Lindor is a New York Met — there’s no denying it since new owner Steve Cohen traded for him Thursday. But the question remains: how long will “Mr. Smile” stay in Queens? The four-time All-Star shortstop will become a free agent following the 2021 season. And he’s open to …
Read More »Blake Snell Traded
This comes exactly two months to the day after the infamous moment happened. Let it be known; the last moment of Blake Snell as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays was being pulled in Game Six of the World Series. In the final hours of Sunday, December 27, 2020, …
Read More »Former Gator Dane Dunning Traded to Texas
In case you missed it: the Chicago White Sox traded RHP Dane Dunning and prospect Avery Weems for frontline starter Lance Lynn. Allow us to introduce you to @Ddunning33. pic.twitter.com/AjfkXrKkFN — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) December 8, 2020 In other words: a major trade in Major League Baseball. As reactions continue …
Read More »Kim Ng Fearlessly Making History
“Something that should not go unnoticed is fearlessness.” These are the words of Kim Ng, who last Friday made history for women across the Nation. With 30 years of baseball experience under her belt, Kim Ng becomes Major League Baseball’s first female general manager. Kim Ng making history Last Friday, …
Read More »Trevor Bauer Becomes First Reds Pitcher to Win NL Cy Young
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer won the 2020 National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Cincinnati pitcher received 27 of 30 first-place votes. Bauer beat out Yu Darvish and two-time reigning Cy Young winner, Jacob deGrom. History in the Making As Bauer becomes the first player in Reds …
Read More »Indians’ Bieber unanimously wins 2020 AL Cy Young Award
Shane Bieber has won the 2020 American League Cy Young award, becoming the first AL pitcher to unanimously win since Justin Verlander in 2011. Bieber, 25, dominated the shortened MLB season. The Indians pitcher shut down opposing batters all season, posting incredible stats. He becomes the fifth Indians pitcher to …
Read More »Cora Back in Boston, Detroit Hires Hinch
Alex Cora is back in Boston. The Red Sox rehired their former manager on Friday. The Detroit Tigers added AJ Hinch as their new manager. Now, you might remember those names, and probably in a negative light. Cora and Hinch were two of the coaches involved in the Houston Astros …
Read More »MLB Golden Glove winners announced
The MLB announced the winners of the 2020 Golden Glove award. The Golden Glove is given to one player from each position for superior play in the field. Typically, players, managers and coaches vote on the award as part of the process, but because of the shortened, regional schedule, they …
Read More »MLB Announces Awards Finalists
The MLB released the finalists for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year Awards on Monday. The winners will be announced throughout next week. MVP Talk Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, fresh off leading the Dodgers to their first championship since 1988, is …
Read More »White Sox Hire Veteran Manager Tony La Russa
The Chicago White Sox surprised Major League Baseball by hiring 76-year-old Tony La Russa to be the team’s new manager, Thursday evening. La Russa has the third-most wins by a manager in MLB history with 2,728. He will become only the second person to have managed an MLB baseball game …
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