With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to ravage the nation, Major League Baseball has grown concerned with it’s current set start time for the 2021 season. However, the league’s proposal to move the start date back a month was rejected by the league’s players. The Proposal Planning for an April 1 …
Read More »George Springer Signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Although the Blue Jays are known for their home grown talent, the narrative has changed with Toronto’s newest signing. George Springer, former Houston Astros outfielder, signed a six year deal worth $150 million this offseason with the Toronto Blue Jays. This is the largest contract in Toronto Blue Jays history …
Read More »Baseball legend Hank Aaron honored with memorial
A small crowd gathered at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday for a memorial honoring baseball legend Hank Aaron. Aaron passed away last Friday, peacefully sleeping in his Atlanta home at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from across the baseball world for Aaron. People reminisced on his achievements …
Read More »No Candidates Elected in 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame Class, Schilling Requests Removal from Ballot
For the first time since 2013, no one was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This is also just the ninth time this has occurred since the voting started. Results from the HOF voting Curt Schilling, who spent 20 years in the MLB, was the closest to being …
Read More »MLB Players Reject Proposal for Universal Designated Hitter
The MLB kicks off its 2021 season on April 1st, and they’re finalizing the rules now. The league informed teams on the status of a proposal for a universal designated hitter. The MLBPA rejected the proposal in exchange for an extended postseason. MLB offered a universal DH if the union …
Read More »National Baseball Hall of Fame to Announce 2021 Inductees
The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame is set to unveil it’s newest class tonight. However, the biggest question is not who will get in but if anyone will get in. In order to be inducted, one must receive 75 percent of votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America. …
Read More »Hank Aaron Passes Away at 86
To some, he is still the home run king. But to all, Hank Aaron will forever remain a legend. Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86. His passing led to a wave of appreciation for his contributions to the game and the world. Hank Aaron’s impact reached …
Read More »Lindor open to contract extension and being a leader for the Mets
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 …
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