Cleveland Guardians Rookie Skipper Stephen Vogt Wins Manager of the Year Award

Replacing Terry Francona as the Cleveland Guardians manager was not going to be an easy task. Stephen Vogt, a former big-league catcher, did an amazing job and was rewarded with the American League Manager of the Year award. Vogt was playing ball just two years ago, so the Guardians job was his first experience as… read more

Naming my picks for 2024 MLB Season Awards

While the Postseason gets underway, fans will be debating who will be named the recipient of the 2024 MLB regular season awards. Members of the Baseball Writers Association of America have already submitted their ballots and we won’t know the winners until after the World Series this month. I’m not a member of the BBWAA,… read more

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The Pirates aren’t the only team struggling to make it as a small-market franchise

During the MLB offseason, I was on Twitter talking about the Pirates and their reputation as a small-market franchise that doesn’t know how to win and has an owner–Bob Nutting–with no real desire to try to win. I contended that, yes, it had been 45 years since Pittsburgh last appeared in and won a World… read more

5 Things To Watch For On Day One Of MLB Playoffs

How fitting that the MLB playoffs kick off right on October 1st. The four-game Wild Card slate is filled to the brim with storylines, so let’s break down five to watch for on the 1st day of the postseason. #1 Welcome to the playoffs Tarik Skubal – Not many people had Tarik Skubal making a… read more

MLB Playoffs: Preview & Predictions For NL Wild Card Round

The NL Wild Card series will begin on Tuesday afternoon and will come to an end on Thursday. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split a Monday doubleheader to clinch a wild card spot. The Arizona Diamondbacks were eliminated with the result and we march on. Below, take a quick look at both Wild… read more

This Week in Birmingham Barons Baseball: August 20-25

The Birmingham Barons split a six-game set with the Biloxi Shuckers. Solid pitching performances from Noah Schultz, Jairo Iriarte, Jacob Gonzalez, and more!

Stars Around Major League Baseball Hit IL As Postseason Push Gets Going

Major League Baseball is heading into its home stretch of the 2024 season and plenty of post-season races will excite fans as we march toward October. Just one game separates the Yankees and O’s in the AL East, the Guardians, Twins, and Royals are heading for an exciting finish in the central and just three… read more

Major League Baseball Mid-Season Awards: The National League

Continuing my 2 part series on major league baseball midseason awards and turning my attention to the National League. You can read part 1 here. The National League has what I believe to be some candidates that are a lock, and I will not have any disagreement (or not much). You can’t look at some… read more

MLB Awards: Early NL MVP Young Award Favorites

The 2024 MLB season is heading into June and that means teams are solidifying themselves for the rest of the year. Now only teams, but players alike are finding their groove at this point of the year. In the National League, there are many options for the MVP award, with one players standing out above… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Milwaukee Brewers made the postseason for the fifth time in six years in 2023. They have become a staple in the National League but the tide could be turning with some major losses this offseason. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 92-70, 1st in NL Central Postseason: Loss in Wild Card round (2-0) to Arizona Diamondbacks The Brewers returned… read more

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