Catchers have transformed their role as everyday MLB players over the past three decades. Before the turn of the millennium, the catching position was typically designated for effective pitch and signal callers. Their spot in most MLB lineups, for the most part, was penciled in towards the bottom third (sixth-ninth) in the batting order. Catchers […]
MLB Payroll has been a topic of general interest and concern for some time. The key moment when MLB began to separate itself from other major sports regarding salary escalation occurred in 1982. That was when Marvin Miller became the executive director of the MLB Players Association. Through Miller’s guidance and leadership, the players’ union […]
Toronto Blue Jays’ Orelvis Martinez is the next prodigy to rise from an early age to potential MLB stardom through their system. Martinez and current Blue Jay All-Star first baseman Vladdy Guerrero Jr. share striking similarities in talent and course of direction.
“Over the next few weeks, I will be signing a complete pardon of Pete Rose, who shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball but only bet on his team winning” – President Donald Trump
In MLB and in fantasy baseball, few rookie classes have generated as much excitement as the class of 2025. This subjective list of the top five MLB rookies has each individually created a stir of anticipation as the Spring Training schedule takes effect. All but one player were MLB September call-ups in 2024. Each player […]
The MLB has finally identified mental health strategies as an area of need. The league has started to allocate resources to all 30 clubs to address the broad and complex range of issues that affect the well-being of its athletes.
Trevor Bauer most certainly wants to pitch. His recent baseball escapades and travels within the game have been hard for even the most casual of fans to turn away from. The exiled 2020 National League Cy Young award winner has been vlogging his baseball adventures for the past two seasons. Bauer Outage His current stop […]
The Savannah Bananas 2025 barnstorming baseball tour began in Mesa, Arizona, earlier this month. The “Banana Ball” tour played to eight sold-out shows in the Southwest and Florida before returning home on February 21st. Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah will serve as the home ballpark for the yellow-clad tricksters as they dazzle fans with spontaneous, […]
Utility Players have filled important roles on MLB rosters for some time now. The former 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs manager Joe Madden once said, “A good utility player is like having an extra coach on the field. They understand the game at a high level and can adapt to any situation.” Madden’s former […]
MLB and fantasy baseball managers are weighing the pros and cons of carrying a 6-man rotation to start the 2025 season. MLB managers view the abundance of resources, in terms of available starting pitching, as a practical load management method. Especially in the dog days of August and throughout a 162-game season, giving a starting […]
