Like Trump, Rob Manfred Has Failed to Lead on Coronavirus
According to a report published by MLB insider Jeff Passan on Friday, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred threatened to end the 2020 season unless improvements were made in handling … Continue Reading Like Trump, Rob Manfred Has Failed to Lead on Coronavirus
Astros and Justin Verlander Dispute Report of Injury Shutdown
According to a report by Houston Chronicle beat writer Chandler Rome, two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander was to be shut down for the remainder of the season due … Continue Reading Astros and Justin Verlander Dispute Report of Injury Shutdown
Blue Jays Scrambling to Find Regular Season Home
With less than a week to go until Opening Day, the Toronto Blue Jays received word on Saturday that their request to play home games at Rogers Centre would be … Continue Reading Blue Jays Scrambling to Find Regular Season Home
On This Day in 2012: Zack Greinke Starts Third Consecutive Game
Unusual circumstances led future Hall of Fame pitcher Zack Greinke to start three games in a single season for the first time since 1917 on July 13, 2012. This occurred … Continue Reading On This Day in 2012: Zack Greinke Starts Third Consecutive Game
“Athlete A” Exposes Elite Gymnastics Corruption
Content Warning: Child abuse; child sexual abuse Athlete A, a documentary film discussing the investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, was released on … Continue Reading “Athlete A” Exposes Elite Gymnastics Corruption
Book Preview: Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, professional and NCAA sports were an extremely lucrative industry in North America. While competition has been temporarily suspended, play will resume in North America later … Continue Reading Book Preview: Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back
5 Sports to Watch on TV with No MLB Action in Sight
A spike in positive COVID-19 tests at MLB training facilities has further delayed negotiations on beginning the 2020 season. Time is running out on the commissioner’s last-ditch option of ordering … Continue Reading 5 Sports to Watch on TV with No MLB Action in Sight
Long Gone Summer: Sloppy Filmmaking Detracts from Viewing Experience
On Sunday night, Long Gone Summer, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, aired on ESPN in the United … Continue Reading Long Gone Summer: Sloppy Filmmaking Detracts from Viewing Experience
ESPN Sosa/McGwire Documentary to Drop June 14
Following the success of The Last Dance, the hit documentary detailing the history of Michael Jordan’s final championship season with the Chicago Bulls in 1997-98, ESPN will be airing Long … Continue Reading ESPN Sosa/McGwire Documentary to Drop June 14
ESPN’s KBO Broadcasts Don’t Respect the Game
Thanks to a deal announced on May 22, ESPN’s English-language broadcasts of Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) games became available in Canada on TSN starting on May 23 (schedule). I unfortunately … Continue Reading ESPN’s KBO Broadcasts Don’t Respect the Game
Death of Nicaraguan Baseball Coach Raises Concerns about Safety of MLB Coaches During Pandemic
On May 21st, Carlos Aranda Jr., a coach for the Nicaraguan baseball team Las Fieras de San Fernando, died after being hospitalized with symptoms of COVID-19. Two other San Fernando … Continue Reading Death of Nicaraguan Baseball Coach Raises Concerns about Safety of MLB Coaches During Pandemic
On This Day in 2012: Kerry Wood Records Final K
Kerry Wood began his MLB career with a Rookie of the Year campaign and a record-tying 20 strikeout game in 1998 in just his fifth career start. He would record … Continue Reading On This Day in 2012: Kerry Wood Records Final K
Canadian Fans Left Out of KBO Broadcasts
While professional sports remain cancelled in North America due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) of South Korea launched its 2020 season on May 5 in spectator-free … Continue Reading Canadian Fans Left Out of KBO Broadcasts
On This Day in 1999: Mark Grace’s First Grand Slam
Former Cubs first baseman Mark Grace was a mainstay for the Northsiders over 13 seasons, securing a place among the all-time franchise greats with a .303/.386/.445 slash line and four … Continue Reading On This Day in 1999: Mark Grace’s First Grand Slam
On This Day in 2009: Dexter Fowler Ties Rookie Stolen Base Record
Beloved former Chicago Cub and 2016 world champion Dexter Fowler was a more prolific base stealer in his first full MLB season than he is today. On this day in … Continue Reading On This Day in 2009: Dexter Fowler Ties Rookie Stolen Base Record
On This Day in 1916: Cubs Play First Game at Wrigley
Since there is no current baseball news to discuss, let’s take another look back into the past. Over a century ago, on this day in 1916, the Chicago Cubs played … Continue Reading On This Day in 1916: Cubs Play First Game at Wrigley