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Patrick Wisdom was not a heralded Chicago Cubs prospect and was not part of the 2021 Opening Day roster. Since his Cubs debut on May 25th, he has slugged his … Continue Reading Wisdom’s Record-Breaking HR Secures Cubs Victory
In his eighth start as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Max Scherzer, one of MLB’s greatest active pitchers, achieved a significant milestone: 3,000 strikeouts. This came in a … Continue Reading Scherzer Pummels Pads, Passes 3,000 Ks
After trading away the team’s top performers and World Series heroes, the Chicago Cubs limped through the month of August, losing 12 games between August 5 and August 16. They … Continue Reading Cubs Sweep Pirates in Record Fashion
Beloved Chicago Cubs 2016 championship hero Javier Báez has had a rough go since being traded to the New York Mets ahead of the 2021 trade deadline. He was acquired … Continue Reading Báez Calls Out Mets Fans, Breaks Twitter
Victor Caratini was not fortunate enough to be part of the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 championship run, making his MLB debut for the Cubs against the Washington Nationals on June 28 of … Continue Reading Victor Caratini’s Memorable MLB Moments
Detroit Tigers great and future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera hit MLB career home run number 499 against the Baltimore Orioles on August 11. It would be eleven days until … Continue Reading Miguel Cabrera Hits Career HR #500, Tigers Beat Jays 5-3
On August 11, Miguel Cabrera hit his 12th home run of the 2021 season. This was the 499th of the future Hall of Famer’s decorated 19-year MLB career. Fans awaiting … Continue Reading Close But No Cigar: McKenzie Loses Perfect Game Bid, Cabrera Remains at 499 HR
Cincinnati Reds fans on social media are fond of cheering the slugging exploits of their veteran first baseman, Joey Votto, with the expression “Joey Votto still bangs.” Votto, in his … Continue Reading Joey Votto is Banging Home Runs at Career-High Rate
As a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by the Canadian government, the Toronto Blue Jays did not play a home game at Rogers Centre in Toronto from September 29, … Continue Reading Blue Jays Celebrate Homecoming While Fourth Wave Threatens Canada
In my Sunday reading, I came across an article for Yahoo! Sports by Zach Crizer that discusses how 2016 MVP and MLB media’s favorite potential trade chip Kris Bryant has … Continue Reading Kris Bryant Has Been More Durable and Valuable Than Younger Free Agents Correa and Seager
Travel restrictions stemming from the global coronavirus pandemic have prevented the Toronto Blue Jays from setting foot on Canadian soil since the end of the 2019 season. The approval of … Continue Reading Jays Homecoming Ticket Prices Blowing the Dome Off Rogers Centre
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, living up to his enormous potential and Hall of Fame pedigree. He made history at the MLB All-Star Game on … Continue Reading Guerrero Jr. Wins First All-Star Game MVP in Blue Jays History
The Chicago Cubs’ Sunday afternoon series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due to inclement weather. This was a mercy to fans who have endured a 2-13 stretch … Continue Reading Chicago Cubs 1st Half in Review
When the ballots were counted after Phase 2 of 2021 MLB All-Star Game voting, the Toronto Blue Jays had not just one, but three players named as All-Star Game starters. … Continue Reading Four Blue Jays Will Represent Toronto at 2021 All-Star Game
The Toronto Blue Jays have not had a player make the starting lineup of the MLB All-Star Game since 2015, when eventual American League MVP Josh Donaldson received the nod … Continue Reading Guerrero Jr. Leads Phase 1 All-Star Voting
Former Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood was one of the most detested Chicago Cubs free agent acquisitions in recent franchise history after he walked a major-league leading 95 batters in his … Continue Reading Chatwood Records First Save of 2021