Rejoice baseball fans! The greatest game in the world without a clock is officially back. As spring rolls around, so does the return of baseball. With records at an even 0-0 and even just the slightest possibility of winning a world series, optimism is at an all time high for …
Read More »Miami Marlins: New Season, Similar Feeling in 2019
The Miami Marlins begin the 2019 season with a brand new look to the branding and team — again. On rebuild mode, Miami hosts the Colorado Rockies on the earliest Opening Day ever. Dominican José Ureña is expected to start on the mound and lead the hungry, young core into …
Read More »Jacob deGrom signs extension with Mets
Just before opening day, the New York Mets have signed ace pitcher Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal gives deGrom $27.5 million per year. The 30-year-old reigning Cy Young winner was supposed to make $17 million this season. He also …
Read More »Mike Trout talks major contract extension with Angels
Seven-time All Star and two-time American League MVP Mike Trout seems pretty content with his long-time commitment to the Angels. 27-year-old Trout signed a 12-year, $430 million contract on March 20 with the Los Angeles Angels. The contract set the record for the largest sports contract in history. His contract …
Read More »Bryce Harper Signs 13-year deal with Philadelphia Phillies
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Bryce Harper to the largest deal in Major League Baseball history. Harper’s $330 million, 13-year deal with the Phillies comes after a rumor-filled four-month free agency. The former National League Rookie of the Year and National League Most Valuable Player spent seven seasons with the …
Read More »MLB Holding Off on Pitch Clock as Part of Proposed Changes
For years now, Major League Baseball has experimented with different ways to speed up the game. The pitch clock has been looked at as a way to pick up the pace of the game. Now, MLB is holding off on using the pitch clock until 2022 as they work on …
Read More »Padres Ink Manny Machado To Historic 10-Year, $300 Million Deal
Manny Machado earned himself a nice payday yesterday after signing to the largest free agent contract in American sports history. The San Diego Padres once again are spending a lot during free agency. This offseason Machado signed to a 10- year $3oo million while Padres’ first-baseman, Eric Hosmer, signed last …
Read More »Tim Tebow Begins NY Mets Spring Training
Gator great and former Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow is back for another season of minor league baseball. Slowly but surely, Tebow is moving up the ranks. Tebow Invited to Mets Spring Training We’ve invited 13 additional players to Major League #SpringTraining. #Mets pic.twitter.com/p2jAYXTY7N — New York Mets (@Mets) January …
Read More »Giants Manager Bruce Bochy to Retire After 2019
San Francisco Giants manager, Bruce Bochy, announced on Monday, February 18 that his upcoming year would be his last. After 13 seasons as manager for the Giants, Bochy believes the time has come for something new. “I’ve managed with my gut. I came up here in 2007 on my gut. …
Read More »CC Sabathia to Retire After 2019 Season
New York Yankees’ starting pitcher CC Sabathia held a press conference over the weekend announcing his retirement following the 2019 season. His Best Years Sabathia is a six-time all-star and 2009 World Series Champion with the Yankees. He was also the American League Cy Young winner in 2007 with the …
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