Ballpark Bets: Strikeouts, Home Runs, Performance Doubles

Joe Ryan 6+ Strikeouts (-175) The Twins are fun and they are actually fun to watch. Despite the loss yesterday, they’ve been playing a better brand of baseball since the beginning of the month. And the pitching has a lot to do with it and Joe Ryan is a factor as to why. Ryan is… read more

Corbin Carroll’s Adjustments at the Plate Are Paying Off

There is nothing that is more intriguing or exciting than seeing players break out of their shell. When you know a player has true potential and has the tools to be better than their current state, it has you starving for more. When it comes to Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, this fits him like a… read more

The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more

Ballpark Bets: Performance Double Wednesday!

Garrett Crochet 6+ strikeouts / Red Sox win (+116) Garrett Crochet is coming off a monstrous outing against the Braves and looks to hand the Mets a sweep. The Mets have been woeful offensively, scoring just one run and going 1-15 with RISP. This is a team that has struck out quite a bit this… read more

Diamondbacks Should Consider Moving Rodriguez to the Bullpen

I love pitchers and that’s a shock to nobody. I throughly enjoy pitching and examining the good, bad, and ugly with them. One of the more intriguing rotations to me is the Arizona Diamondbacks. Recently, I have touched on how Brandon Pfaadt deserves his flowers and recognition for what he is doing for the rotation…. read more

Brandon Pfaadt Has Been one of the Better Pitchers in the NL

There is alot to love about the Arizona Diamondbacks. They are a fun and electric team to watch and once again have a top ten offense in baseball. You have to love what you’re seeing from guys like Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor, and Pavin Smith to begin the year. What’s been more intriguing is the… read more

Diamondbacks Unsung Hero: Pavin Smith

Every team has their unsung hero. It is a player that comes through and helps deliver and typically is a player that you wouldn’t think would rise up to the occasion. It doesn’t matter the sport, that player typically always exists. Once they get going and it becomes more consistent, they make a name for… read more

No Need to Panic Yet About Corbin Burnes’ Start to the Season

One of the better moves this winter was seeing that the Arizona Diamondbacks won the Corbin Burnes sweepstakes. This is a rotation that finished 27th in ERA during the 2024 season and definitely adding Burnes makes them better. Well, the Diamondbacks sit 22nd in ERA for starting pitching, which a better than last year but… read more

Diamondbacks Need to Lock Up Josh Naylor Long Term

It was quite the offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks. They underwent some changes, both good and bad. Corbin Burnes chose to sign with the club and stay home with his family, where they currently reside in Arizona. However, they did lose veteran first baseman Christian Walker, who was quite good as a defender and also… read more

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The Significance of Jackie Robinson Day for Baseball and Society

Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day — a momentous occasion that transcends the sport itself. This day honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The impact of Robinson’s courage and talent… read more

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