I heard an interesting argument today that the MLB would be better off with no minor leagues. Obviously, this argument was centered on the basis that we are in a perfect world where such a system could be implemented; in our current world, no system could be implemented. The reasons that this system could never…
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BREAKING NEWS: MANFRED NOT CONFIDENT THAT THERE WILL BE A 2020 MLB SEASON
Rob Manfred is not confident that there will be a 2020 MLB season. More updates to follow.
PLAYERS TO TURN DOWN 72 GAME OFFER
The players are going to turn down the owners’ 72 game offer. The players want full prorated salaries.
9/30 Newsletter – Newsletter Archives
A Strong Finish to the Season, Predictions for the Playoffs The bracket is set, and we have a fun playoffs in store. Pete Alonso Makes History With 2 games left, and nothing to play for, Pete Alonso still tried. And he succeeded. He broke the record that Aaron Judge set in 2017 for HR’s in…
How To Comment And How To Change Your Profile Name (Baseball News Now Tutorial With Pictures)
How to comment: 1. Login or create an account 2. Go below an article where it says “Recent Posts” 3. Where it says “write a comment”, start typing. How to change your account name: 1. Login or create an account 2. Go to the top of the page where you see your icon. 3. Click…
MLB Live Draft Tracker
Because of the MLB Draft, I will only be releasing two articles today, with this being one of them. The other is a full preview that will cover the draft order, a ton of prospects, and what I think will happen. Order with picks: 1st pick: The Tigers select Spencer Torkelson 2nd pick: The Orioles…
A Disaster On Camden Street: How Chris Davis Has Ruined the Orioles (Article Archive)
This article is archived from my Baseball News Today that ran for one issue. Enjoy! In perhaps one of the dumbest moves in history, the Orioles signed Chris Davis to an extension after his 2015 season. Now he’s with the Orioles until after the 2022 season, and they are stuck. I have no doubt that…
OWNERS PROPOSE 76 GAME SEASON
The plan includes a 76 game season that ends on September 27. The players would take 75% prorated salaries. Whether the players will accept this or not, we don’t know, but it will be interesting to watch.
Addon To Will Teams Adopt A Shorter Rotation For A Shorter Season
This is an addon on to the article titled “Will Teams Adopt a Shorter Rotation For A Shorter Season?”. Baseball wasn’t always like this. Back in the early 1900’s, it was considered normal for a pitcher to throw a complete game. In fact, it was odd if a pitcher didn’t throw a complete game. Why…
Article Archive: A Look At the Steroid Era
This was a newsletter exclusive that I am releasing now. I will also be releasing some of my older newsletters on the mailing list tab. Baseball’s ugliest moments are disputed. Some say that it’s the Black Sox trial. Others say that it’s the moment that Ray Chapman died on the field. But I think that…