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 »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 »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 …
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