Major League Baseball still has some coveted free agents left on the market, as pitchers and catchers are set to report. With MLB set to commence its season on March 28, it’s rather interesting on why the market still has top talent available. It’s been a slow offseason, and given …
Read More »NL West at the All-Star Break
As the second half of the Major League Baseball season begins Friday, the National League West is one of the strongest divisions in baseball. There have been surprises, disappointments and perennial dominance. With over two months still to play in the season, here is how the NL West shapes up. …
Read More »Phillies Ready for First World Series since 2009
It has been a long and arduous road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Many counted them out, but they’ve proven their doubters wrong and are competing for a championship for the first time since 2009. After starting the season 21-29, Philadelphia decided to fire manager Joe Girardi and the Phillies went …
Read More »The National League Divisional Series is Back in Action Friday
Both games of the National League Divisional Series are back in action Friday. Both best-of-five series are tied at one apiece. Braves vs. Phillies We’re home. Tomorrow.#RedOctober pic.twitter.com/sQzjLOhemQ — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 14, 2022 Coming in as big underdogs in the playoffs, the sixth-seeded Philadelphia Phillies come in tied …
Read More »‘Champa’ Bay No More: Rays Eliminated by Red Sox in ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays season is over. After a 100 win season, the Rays were in the midst of a special accomplishment in 2021. Notably, Tampa has seen two championships this calendar year with the Lightning and the Buccaneers. Ideally, the Rays were to continue that trend, winning their second …
Read More »Rays Doomed By Mishaps And Cold Bats, Swept By Red Sox
The question around the Tampa Bay Rays as they begin this season has been simple: can they replicate the magical run they made to the World Series in 2020? Tampa Bay retained much of the offensive core from the 2020 American League champions. The starting rotation told a different story …
Read More »Tim Kurkjian talks MLB Season
ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian discussed the upcoming MLB season, teams to watch and fan attendance with ESPN Gainesville. Rays and Marlins Both teams from Florida made the playoffs in the 2020 season. The Rays ran all the way to the World Series, while the Marlins lost in the NLDS …
Read More »San Diego Padres Looking to Make Big Jump This Season
It is speculate that the Los Angeles Dodgers will repeat and once again, win the World Series. The Dodgers improved by keeping Justin Turner and signing Trevor Bauer. But there is another National League team that is pushing the defending champions. That team is the San Diego Padres. The Padres …
Read More »San Diego Padres and Fernando Tatis Jr. Agree to a 14-year Deal
The San Diego Padres settled on a contract extension on Wednesday with short stop, Fernando Tatis Jr. https://twitter.com/Padres/status/1361787550139088896 The Details Tatis is receiving the third biggest deal in baseball history. His contract includes a 14-year extension, after making his MLB debut with Padres in 2019. He signed with the White …
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, …
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