The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing saga continues. The baseball world heard from some of those involved after the scandal headed down the rabbit hole. Members of the organization apologized for the roles played in the scandal at a press conference on Thursday. Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane, newly hired manager …
Read More »Beltran Out as Mets Manager Amidst Scandal
Carlos Beltran stepped down from his position as Mets manager Thursday afternoon. His departure is the latest domino to fall as a result of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. As a fan favorite as a player, Beltran accepted the position on November 1st and is out before managing a game. As …
Read More »Alex Cora out from Boston: what does this mean for the Mets?
In wake of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, the baseball world was shocked once again on Tuesday when Red Sox Manager Alex Cora and executives decided to part ways. With news on Cora, many are awaiting a decision from the Mets regarding manager Carlos Beltran. Beltran’s role with the Astros Carlos …
Read More »Astros Manager AJ Hinch, GM Jeff Lunhow Pay A Steep Price for Sign Stealing
In a press conference before Game 4 of the 2019 American League Championship Series, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch was asked about sign stealing. The New York Yankees had heard whistling coming from the Astros dugout and were concerned. Hinch dismissed it, saying in part “in reality, it’s a joke… …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »Rays’ losing skid continues while Marlins flirt with perfection
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins have been eerily similar as of late. Both teams have been struggling, with the Rays’ struggles being more prominent. The Rays’ losing skid has them sliding down the postseason standings as their playoff chances look more and more like dreams. On the other …
Read More »Chris Sale struggling to start 2019
As the MLB is still in the first month of the season, it hasn’t been the greatest of starts for the defending champions, the Boston Red Sox. Three weeks into the season, the Red Sox are currently 6-12, 7.5 games behind first place in the American League East. As the …
Read More »Red Sox Spring Training: What’s Different about the World Champs?
New York is widely regarded as the city that never sleeps, but it seems as though Boston hasn’t stopped partying since the mid-90s. While every other fan base has an offseason, “Title Town” has gone straight from focusing on winning the Super Bowl in football to defending their World Series …
Read More »Cora and Pearce help establish magical season for Sox
Boston first baseman Steve Pearce has been a bit of a journeyman since making his Major League debut back in 2007. The 35-year-old veteran may have now found a permanent home with the Red Sox in his 11th season. The guy that took a chance on him, Boston manager Alex …
Read More »Red Sox take Game 1 of World Series
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to take a 1-0 lead in the World Series. Pitching Struggles It would be hard to imagine a better pitching match-up than Chris Sale against Clayton Kershaw. It’s a battle of the aces, but it hardly seemed like it on …
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