If I had asked this question at the end of March — or for that matter even one week ago — I would have answered no. Maybe there was a sliver of hope back then, but now it’s more than a sliver of hope. It’s a possibility. With the MLB returning in the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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What To Know About The 2020 MLB Season
Finally! After weeks of failing negotiations, Rob Manfred finally used his power for good! We have an MLB baseball season! But obviously a lot of things will have to be different. Read below to find out. Universal Designated Hitter Some people won’t take this well, put there will be a DH in the National League…
MLB PLAYERS AGREE TO REPORT TO TRAINING CAMP JULY 1
The players have just agreed to report to training camp on July 1. The regular season will most likely start on July 24 with a 58-62 game season.
ROB MANFRED TO IMPLEMENT 60 GAME SEASON
WE HAVE A 2020 MLB SEASON!!!
Do Pitching Wins Matter?
One of the oldest stats in baseball history is the pitching win. As of late, it seems that people have stopped judging players solely based off of wins. But do wins really matter? I took every single qualified pitcher’s W, L, ERA, and FIP from 2010-2019 and put it into a spreadsheet. (Everyone that is…
Was There A Sub 2 Hour Game in 2019?
There was a sub 2 hour game in 2019. That’s obvious because of rain shortened games. Lucas Giolito almost threw a perfect game in 5 innings in a rain shortened game that took 1:31. But have there been sub 2 hour games that were regular games in 2019? On May 19, 2019, the Marlins beat…
What Happened To Chris Carter?
In 2016 Chris Carter led the National League with 41 HR. In 2017, Chris Carter played his last game in the major leagues. This is the shocking story of Chris Carter’s decline. Vernon Christopher Carter was born on December 18, 1986 in Redwood City, California. He was drafted from high school to the Chicago White…
The Story On How Addison Russell Is Still Somehow Playing Baseball
Addison Russell has grown to be one of the most hated baseball players in history next to Ty Cobb. Facing suspensions, domestic violence charges, and hate, Russell was non tendered in his contract, meaning that he would not return to the Cubs for 2020. This is the Addison Russell story, and his unlikely comeback, explained….
INTERVIEW WITH THEO EPSTEIN AND JED HOYER
Theo Epstein (President of baseball operations for the Cubs) and Jed Hoyer (GM of the Cubs) did an interview at a forum that I was at. Below is the complete interview. Enjoy! How have you been holding up with the last few months? Jed Hoyer: Super proud, super impressed. About how these guys have worked….
Not Signing Manny Machado Was The Best Signing of the 2018-2019 Offseason
Manny Machado signed for a 10 year, $300 million contract in the 2018-2019 offseason with the Padres. Now, we’re starting to realize that it could have been the best signing of the offseason not to sign Manny Machado. First, a little backstory. Machado was drafted by the Orioles in the 1st round of the 2010…