J.D. Martinez Passes On Opt-Out, Remains With Red Sox

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The biggest decision so far in the Boston Red Sox‘ off-season has been made. According to multiple reports, slugger J.D. Martinez has decided to exercise his $19.4 million player option, thus remaining a member of the Red Sox. What This Means for Martinez Martinez’ decision to stay put is probably due to the uncertainty he would […] READ MORE


Baker, Gurriel Returning to Houston in 2022

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Despite falling short in the World Series, it was another great season for the Houston Astros franchise. Two of the pillars of the Astros’ 2021 season were manager Dusty Baker and first baseman Yuli Gurriel. The pair were among those who could potentially have been leaving Houston in the offseason. However, they are both returning […] READ MORE


The Atlanta Braves’ Title: Sports Movie 101

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The Atlanta Braves are the 2021 World Series champions, defeating the Houston Astros in six games. As someone who has followed this team essentially since the day he could walk, this writer has waited so long to call them champions. This article is intensely personal, as the tears of joy flow in immense fountains. Fans […] READ MORE


Bob Melvin Hired as Padres Manager

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The San Diego Padres needed a shakeup after a disappointing end to their season. On Thursday, they seemingly got it. The Padres have reportedly hired Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin as their new skipper, giving him a three-year contract. News of the hiring was first reported by Padres writer AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, and ESPN […] READ MORE



Best Injured MLB Postseason Performances

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The postseason makes heroes. Every year, a new hero is born. Sometimes they are already a household name. Sometimes, nobody outside of the sport has ever heard of them. After Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton threw 16 pitches in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series with a fractured leg, one has to wonder, what […] READ MORE


Boston Red Sox Regular Season Team Grades

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With the 2021 season coming to an end for the 2021 Boston Red Sox, it is time to evaluate the full body of work. To start, the regular season will be under review. Just how good were the Red Sox this year? Finishing with a better than expected 91 wins, this team took everyone by surprise […] READ MORE


Keeping Aaron Boone a Gamble for Yankees

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After a few weeks of uncertainty, the New York Yankees have decided they are keeping manager Aaron Boone. The team announced Tuesday that they re-signed Boone to a three-year deal after his current deal had run out. The deal keeps Boone at the helm through the 2024 season, and also includes a club option for […] READ MORE


Texas Rangers 2021 Season Review

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By now, the dust has settled on the 2021 regular season. The final outcome, while somewhat expected, was disappointing for the Texas Rangers, and their fan base. The Rangers finished the season with a record of 60–102. This resulted in a last-place finish in the AL West, putting them 35 games out of first. This […] READ MORE


Yankees Offseason Preview

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Another early playoff exit means an early start to the offseason, again. Winter is coming…and a long winter it will be for the New York Yankees. This offseason will be one of change for the Yankees, in one way or another. There has already been a major coaching change, but not any managerial change yet. […] READ MORE