In the world of Major League Baseball, few moments rival the excitement of a home run, but equally thrilling is witnessing a defender execute a jaw-dropping catch that denies a hitter a round-tripper. Watching the Texas Rangers Travis Jankowski rob Andrew Vaughn of a game winning 3-run-homer on August 28th made me want to research… read more

Despite a stretch of two wins in six, the Norfolk Tides actually played worse, and fell to the bottom of the International League East Division … the Knights are no longer a last-place team! And really, with the talent in Charlotte now (and with as much likely still to come as to be lost to the parent club), there’s no reason the club should fall back into the basement. The charge to .500, at least for the second half, continues!

Four moves sent six White Sox players away at the deadline. Both Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. remain in Chicago.

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

The Colorado Rockies have fallen off quite a bit since their seven-game winning streak a few weeks ago. After a stronger month of May, the Rockies (21-40) have now dropped five games in a row, including getting swept in a three-game series at home by the Cincinnati Reds this week, and now head on the… read more

The MLB regular season is seven weeks old now and teams are beginning to solidify their positions in the standings. This is especially true for teams that will not compete for the postseason. Through 40 games, teams begin knowing what they are going to be this season. While it remains the middle of May, front… read more

Spring Training is finally underway, meaning fans can rejoice as there will be baseball played practically every day until the end of October. The appeal of Spring Training lies in the storylines and the hopes and perceptions that come along with teams trying to start fresh. With each new year comes a renewed hope that… read more

The new year is finally upon us! 2023 turned out to be a wild year and the MLB season didn’t quite pan out how anyone expected. The offseason is still in full swing with plenty of free agents to sign and trades to make and pitchers and catchers report for spring training in over a… read more

He’s best known as one of the more peculiar and odd personalities in baseball, but for the bulk of his 20 years in MLB Zack Greinke is regarded as one of the best pitchers of his generation. Since his debut in 2004 with the Kansas City Royals, Greinke has spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers,… read more

The debate surrounding a player’s Hall of Fame candidacy often revolves around a combination of statistical achievements, longevity, and impact on the game. Matt Holliday enjoyed a highly productive offensive career over 15 seasons in Major League Baseball and his batting statistics paint a picture of consistency and excellence. However, as we delve into his… read more