First Major League Baseball disciplines the Houston Astros for stealing signs in 2017. Now, one of the league’s top superstars is on the move, and he’s headed across the country. The 2018 American League MVP, Mookie Betts, along with pitcher and teammate David Price, will now call the West Coast their home. …
Read More »Former Astro Marwin Gonzalez regrets team’s 2017 actions
Marwin Gonzalez was a member of the Houston Astros during the sign-stealing scandal that shocked the baseball world. After addressing the media yesterday, he became the first position player from the 2017 Astros to express regret for the team’s actions. Two other former Astro pitchers, Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton, …
Read More »Betts now a Dodger after six seasons with Red Sox
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox made a blockbuster trade earlier in February that sent shockwaves throughout the MLB landscape. On Feb. 4, reports started coming out that right fielder and former MVP Mookie Betts was traded from Boston to LA. https://twitter.com/SportsNetLA/status/1227027065259487233 On Sunday, the trade was confirmed …
Read More »Betts and Price headline blockbuster deal between Dodgers and Red Sox
Last night, the Red Sox and Dodgers agreed to a blockbuster trade that included Mookie Betts, David Price and Alex Verdugo. That trade has rocked the baseball landscape. Details of the trade Three teams and five players are involved in this trade. In exchange for Betts and Price, young outfielder …
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 »Keep Dreamin’: Orlando’s Potential MLB Franchise
The City Beautiful may soon be looking to add its name to the other 27 cities in the United States that have a Major League Baseball franchise. The team would be called the Orlando Dreamers. Help show Major League Baseball Orlando is Ready https://t.co/795lKpvZjv — Orlando Dreamers (@OrlandoDreamers) November 20, …
Read More »Caught Stealing: Astros Accused of Stealing Signs During 2017 World-Series Run
Trouble is brewing in Texas for a former championship-winning team. Less than three weeks ago, the Houston Astros suffered a heart-wrenching loss in the World Series to the Washington Nationals. The thrilling, seven-game finale to the postseason marked the Nationals’ first World Series crown in team history. In turn, the …
Read More »Verlander and deGrom Win Cy Young Awards
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners of the Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Jacob deGrom swept the National League polls, earning 29 of 30 first-place votes, just like he did in 2018. He is only the seventh pitcher in the National League to win the award at …
Read More »Pete Alonso Named NL Rookie of the Year
Pete Alonso stepped into the batter’s box, waggled his bat once and watched a fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz come down the heart of the plate. Alonso stepped through, transferred his weight forward and effortlessly sent the pitch sailing in the opposite direction. The ball dropped over the …
Read More »New Managers for Padres and Royals Try to Turn Franchises Around
As is the case after most MLB seasons, there’s a high turnover at the managerial position. For now, eight teams will have new managers at the start of next season. The hope is the new hires will lead to success. Two struggling franchises, the Kansas City Royals and San Diego …
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