Sports Night in Toronto
Wednesday was a big night for Toronto sports fans as the Maple Leafs faced the Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs’ first round, the Raptors hosted the … Continue Reading Sports Night in Toronto
Weekend Recap: Red Sox Get No-Hit, Big Sexy vs. Flash, Cubs Star Drilled
It’s been another eventful weekend in Major League Baseball, with the year’s first no-hitter being recorded on Saturday by Oakland A’s SP Sean Manaea in a matchup originally getting more … Continue Reading Weekend Recap: Red Sox Get No-Hit, Big Sexy vs. Flash, Cubs Star Drilled
On This Day: Mets Fans Heckle Stephen Strasburg at Citi Field
In honor of the three-game series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets that took place from Monday to Wednesday this week, I decided to revisit a game from … Continue Reading On This Day: Mets Fans Heckle Stephen Strasburg at Citi Field
Weekend Recap – Cubs’ Epic Comeback Win, Big Sexy’s Bid for Perfection
It’s been a wild weekend in Major-League Baseball as wintry weather conditions forced multiple game postponements, including 6 games scheduled for Jackie Robinson Day. What’s that about reducing the season to … Continue Reading Weekend Recap – Cubs’ Epic Comeback Win, Big Sexy’s Bid for Perfection
The Jays are 8-5?
After last season’s disappointing 76-86 finish, the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a strong start in April, going 6-4 in their first ten games and winning three out of … Continue Reading The Jays are 8-5?
Arrieta Suffers First Inning Woes in Phillies Debut
Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta made his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, and appeared to be in 2017 form, allowing three runs in the … Continue Reading Arrieta Suffers First Inning Woes in Phillies Debut
2018 Blue Jays Acquisitions Status Report
Now that we’re one week into the 2018 season and fans are already freaking out over disappointing performances by their favorite teams (looking at you, fellow Cubs fans!), I thought … Continue Reading 2018 Blue Jays Acquisitions Status Report
Sho Far, Sho Good – Ohtani Earns Win in MLB Pitching Debut
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his MLB pitching debut on Sunday for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics. Other than a three-run second inning on a homer … Continue Reading Sho Far, Sho Good – Ohtani Earns Win in MLB Pitching Debut
Today’s the Day!
MLB Opening Day 2018 is here! I started this blog over the winter and there’s finally some real baseball to talk about! The action kicks off at 12:40 PM ET … Continue Reading Today’s the Day!
Cubs Make Interesting Roster Decision
Now that Spring Training is winding to a close, it’s time for clubs to make final decisions on who will make their 25-man rosters for Opening Day on March 29th. … Continue Reading Cubs Make Interesting Roster Decision
What Can We Expect from 2018’s MLB Comeback Kids and Extreme Veterans?
As you may be aware, former Giants ace SP Tim Lincecum has signed a one-year deal to make a comeback bid with the Rangers. This got me thinking about what … Continue Reading What Can We Expect from 2018’s MLB Comeback Kids and Extreme Veterans?
2018 MLB and MiLB PED Suspension Rundown
UPDATE (5/21/18): I have published an updated version of this post with more recent information. Go here to see it! After seeing yet another tweet about a player getting a … Continue Reading 2018 MLB and MiLB PED Suspension Rundown
MLB News Potpourri: Tulowitzki and Stroman Out, Tebow Gets Cut, “Dexter’s Sexters”
A lot of big news hit the MLB this week, including Jake Arrieta signing with Philadelphia, as well as controversial facial expressions during the Houston Astros’ visit to the White House. … Continue Reading MLB News Potpourri: Tulowitzki and Stroman Out, Tebow Gets Cut, “Dexter’s Sexters”
2018 Cubs Season Preview
After a disappointing end to the 2017 postseason, the Cubs are back on track to take another shot at a World Series title in 2018, mainly thanks to the offseason … Continue Reading 2018 Cubs Season Preview
On This Day in 1930: Babe Ruth Becomes Highest-Paid MLB Player of His Time
Since I don’t have it in me to write up a 2018 Cubs season preview this week, I am inaugurating a series of baseball history posts that are easy for … Continue Reading On This Day in 1930: Babe Ruth Becomes Highest-Paid MLB Player of His Time
Jason Heyward Never Has Been and Never Will Be a Slugger – Get Over It!
Since the Cubs finally won their first championship in over a century in 2016, the mantra of “this will be our year [to win it all]” has been replaced with … Continue Reading Jason Heyward Never Has Been and Never Will Be a Slugger – Get Over It!