Category: Baseball
MLB Franchise Secures Agreement for Construction of State-of-the-Art Stadium
(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) If Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is not the worst venue in Major League Baseball, it occupies a spot near the bottom of the list. For many years, fans and players complained about the substandard structure even as showcases sprang up in other cities across the MLB landscape. And there’s…
Philadelphia Phillies Begin Second Half of Season Ranked Number One
(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Phillies have been MLB’s best and most consistent organization in 2024. They have been flirting with a World Series title for years, but this group looks strong, close, and determined to reach the ultimate objective. If the regular season is any indication, Philadelphia is the favorite to…
Top contenders for the MLB League MVP Awards
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) The two brightest stars in Major League Baseball are Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, of that there is little debate. Both currently have the inside track to the highest honor bestowed by their respective leagues. According to ESPN BET, Judge (-300) is the American League MVP favorite against the field…
Scout Praises Pirates’ Phenom as a Valuable Addition to the Game
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has taken the baseball world by storm, and the young flamethrower is quickly becoming the must-see player in Major League Baseball. It has been just over two months since Skenes first stepped on the big league diamond, and he has already made a giant imprint…
The Rockies Introduce Innovative Concession Fare at Coors Field
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) More than any other sport, part of the baseball experience is sampling the wide array of food at major league ballparks. After all, who hasn’t enjoyed a mouth-watering hot dog and ice-cold soda while taking in their favorite team under the hot summer sun? Of course, there is always a…
Major League Baseball Reveals Tokyo as Host for 2025 Season Opener
(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) The international flavor of Major League Baseball will continue next season after an announcement that is sure to excite fans both at home and across the Pacific Ocean. There have been rumors for months that there would be another matchup played overseas to herald the start of play in 2025….
Interview with Toronto Blue Jays Slugger, Matt Hague, on His Hitting Skills
Interview with Blue Jays’ Assistant Hitting Coach Matt Hague The Toronto Blue Jays’ Matt Hague is earning a reputation as one of the best young hitting coaches in the game. Promoted to the big league staff this year after a pair of seasons spent working at Double-A, followed by a year in Triple-A, the 38-year-old…
Recap of Day Two and Three of the 2024 MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft has concluded, and it’s time to make definitive judgments about which teams did the best and worst before many of the players have even signed their deals. Just kidding — while I do have a few team-specific thoughts below, this piece is more about what unfolded across the draft as a…
Insider Report: Tampa Bay Rays’ Key Players Could Be Available for Trade
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the most disappointing teams of the season, with a 48-48 record and a -63 run differential. We are talking about one of the best and most consistent organizations of the last decade, with numerous postseason berths and even a World Series appearance…
Breaking Down the 2024 Left Field and Right Field Replacement Levels
Today the Killers list focuses on teams with less-than-acceptable production in the outfield corners. These teams are still considered contenders with Playoff Odds of at least 9.5% and have received about 0.6 WAR or less from a position so far this season. Our Depth Charts’ rest-of-season WAR projections are also taken into account for additional…