An agreement between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB) was canceled by the Trump administration, with officials saying that the deal would have violated United States trade laws. The agreement, which would have allowed Cuban players to move to MLB teams in a manner similar to players […]
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Gary Sanchez Hits Three Home Runs, Yankees Belt Seven HRs to Sweep the Orioles (Video)
The Kraken went yard thrice. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez hit three two-run home runs to lead the Yankees to a 15-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, which secured a three-game sweep. The Yankees won three in a row thanks to the long ball. The Bronx Bombers crushed seven home runs […]
Baltimore Orioles Fans Boo Chris Davis, Hitless Streak Reaches 0-for-44
Chris Davis, first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, is 0-for-23 this season and has not recorded a hit since mid-September of last season. His hitless streak reached 0-for-44, which is two shy of the all-time record for a position player. Davis got booed by his hometown fans during a blowout […]
Baseball Movies: Kevin Coster and James Earl Jones in ‘Field of Dreams’ (1989)
Kevin Costner appears in several baseball movies, but “Field of Dreams” with James Earl Jones and Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe Jackson is the one sports film which achieved both critical acclaim and became a huge box office success. The legendary actor Burt Lancaster plays the role of Dr. Archie […]
Washington’s Dave Martinez Favorite to be First Fired Manager
The 2019 MLB season is eight days old, and already there are odds posted to see who the first fired manager will be. The favorite is Washington’s Dave Martinez, according to BetOnline. Martinez has to try and get the Nationals into the playoffs without superstar Bryce Harper. Harper left the […]
Winners, Losers After First Week of Baseball Season Have Plenty of Surprises
It’s been a week of Major League Baseball and though there are 156 or so games remaining in the season, there have already been some winners and losers in the first week. Some teams like the Dodgers and Houston, have performed exactly as expected, as they pursue a trip to […]
Bryce Harper Gets Last Laugh with Late Home Run vs. Nationals in Return to Washington
Bryce Harper endured boos from the Washington Nationals crowd in his return to D.C. on Tuesday night. But in the end, it was the new Philadelphia Phillies superstar who silenced his former fans with his play. Harper went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the eighth inning in Philadelphia’s 8-2 […]
Bronx ER: Meet the Replacement Yankees
One week into the new baseball season, the New York Yankees have only two wins and seven notable players on the injured list, which means manager Aaron Boone will rely on replacements such as Clint Frazier, Tyler Wade, Johnny Lasagna, and Stephen Tarpley to play the role of “next man […]
Yankee Injuries Piling Up as Stanton, Andujar Join Seven Others
The New York Yankees roster is beginning to look like an Emergency Room waiting list, as Giancarlo Stanton became the latest injury casualty. The slugger suffered a left bicep strain and was put on the 10-day disabled list. New York manager Aaron Boone said Stanton will be completely shut down […]
Los Angeles Dodger Fan Attacked in Stadium Parking Lot
For the second time in eight years a fan was attacked and seriously injured in the parking lot at Dodger Stadium. The latest assault happened on Friday after the team’s second game of the season. A man identified as Rafael Reyna was talking to his wife on the phone when […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Open Season with Eight Home Runs
Though the Los Angeles Dodgers are known for their strong pitching, the offense decided it would showcase its home-run power on Opening Day. The team celebrated its first game of 2019 by hitting a record eight home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The eight home runs tied a franchise record […]
Kraken Comeback? New York Yankees Catcher Gary Sanchez Poised for Big Season
Gary “Kraken” Sanchez, the starting catcher for the New York Yankees, had a disappointing 2018 season hitting .189, while leading the majors with 18 passed balls. Sanchez missed 73 games last season and played hurt most of the year nursing a sore shoulder. The Yankees hope a healthy Sanchez in […]
Bold Predictions for World Series Winner, MVP, Cy Young on MLB Opening Day
MLB Opening Day is on Thursday and there should be some drama in the next 162 games. Some of the storylines for the season are the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fighting it out in the American League East, and how improved with the Philadelphia Phillies be with […]
New York Yankees Opening Day: Best Bullpen and Baby Bombers Make Yanks Team to Beat in 2019
Opening Day festivities begin this week and the New York Yankees boast the best bullpen in baseball along with several top young hitters, such as Aaron Judge, Miguel Andujar, and Gleyber Torres, which is why the Bronx Bombers are the favorite to win the World Series this year. The Yankees […]
Jacob deGrom Signs Five-Year, $137.5M Contract Extension with New York Mets
Defending National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year extension with the New York Mets that will pay him $137.5 million over the life of the contract. The extension – which was first reported by SNY – includes a full no-trade clause, and allows deGrom to […]
Bronx Bombers Judge, Stanton Expected to Vie for 2019 Home Run Title
Major League Baseball is infatuated with the home run, and oddsmakers have two prop bets that gamblers can wager on. The first is who will be the home run leader for the 2019 season. The other is over/under lines for how many dingers they will hit in the season. This […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Suffering Injuries, but not Self Confidence
All is not well in Los Angeles Dodgers land, but if a team was going to be able to weather its top two pitchers sidelined with injuries, it is the Dodgers. Still there has to be some concern among Manager Dave Roberts and the front office. Oddsmakers certainly aren’t panicking. […]
Ichiro Suzuki Draws Walk in Seattle Mariners Win Over Oakland Athletics in Tokyo
Ichiro Suzuki took his place in the Seattle Mariners’ starting lineup one more time on Wednesday, as he contributed to his team’s 9-7 win over the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo. The 45-year-old Ichiro suited up for the Mariners in the opening game of the MLB regular season, after playing just […]
Mike Trout Nearing Record 12-Year, $430 Million Extension with Los Angeles Angels
Multiple media outlets are reporting that centerfielder Mike Trout is finalizing a new 12-year extension with the Los Angeles Angels that will be worth more than $430 million. ESPN, USA Today, and others have cited sources familiar with the deal in their reporting. If the extension goes through as planned, […]
Bryce Harper Leaves Game After HBP, Toronto Pitcher Gets Death Threats on Twitter
Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Bryce Harper left Friday’s spring training game early after he was hit in the ankle by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton, and irate fans hopped on social media to send Thornton death threats on Twitter. Thornton threw a 96 mph fastball that got away from him […]