America’s National Pastime, at long last, is finally back! When the Washington Nationals recorded the last out of the 2019 season on October 30th to secure the team’s first World Series title in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros, … Continue reading Baseball is Back: A Preview of a Historic Season in an Unprecedented Time (Giuseppe)
“I [WILL] LOVE BASEBALL UNTIL THE DAY THAT I DIE, BUT MY TIME IN THE MARINES WAS MORE IMPORTANT … I HAVE FELT FROM DAY ONE THERE ARE ONLY ONE SET OF HEROES IN THIS COUNTRY, AND THEY’RE ALL DEAD. … Continue reading Baseball and Memorial Day (Daryll)
The August Trade Deadline has officially ended, so here is a quick recap of the deals that were made prior to the Deadline’s conclusion. Up first, Andrew McCutchen. New York Yankees Acquire Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen was traded for the … Continue reading 2018 Major League Baseball August Trade Deadline Recap (Giuseppe)
Early in the 2016 Major League Baseball season, it was announced that New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia was permanently banned from Major League Baseball after failing his third Performance Enhancing Drug Test. Mejia was the first player since … Continue reading Major League Baseball Conditionally Reinstates Jenrry Mejia (Giuseppe)
The rebuilding Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder Jon Jay to a 1-year, $3 million deal on Thursday. The Royals moved pitcher Jesse Hahn to their 60-Day Disabled List to make room for Jay. In 2017, Jay hit well with a … Continue reading Kansas City Royals Sign Jon Jay to 1-Year, $3 Million Deal (Giuseppe)
The St. Louis Cardinals and shortstop Paul DeJong agreed to a record-breaking 6-year, $26 Million contract extension on Friday. There are also two option years in 2024 and 2025 after the 6-years are up (most likely team options) and they could … Continue reading St. Louis Cardinals Sign Paul DeJong to a 6-Year, $26 Million Extension (Giuseppe)
Matt Harvey convinced Manager Terry Collins to keep him in the game for the 9th, but the Kansas City Royals tied the game, then won it in extra innings for their first World Series Championship since 1985. It was only … Continue reading Rebuilds Provide Short Window of Winning (Daryll)
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