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Despite winning their last four series, the Chicago Cubs aren’t even close to sniffing the playoffs this year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t positives to take away from a lost 2022 season. Multiple young players and prospects have shown that the Cubs could be taking productive steps in their rebuild. Two of those players […] READ MORE
The 2002 MLB Draft is most commonly known as “Moneyball.” The New York Times best-selling book turned movie focused largely on the Oakland Athletics scouting operations. Besides that, 2002 featured a strong draft class with many players finding their way to the major leagues. The top selections of the Draft were bitter disappointments, especially the […] READ MORE
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers threw in a rehab appearance for triple-A Oklahoma City Tuesday. The future Hall of Fame lefty gave up two earned runs on four hits in three innings. The two runs came on a home run by Albuquerque Isotopes catcher Brian Serven in the second inning. Kershaw gave up […] READ MORE
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias was placed on the IL with a left calf contusion after being hit by a pitch on Friday night. Urias was able to stay in the game after being struck by the pitch. He ran for himself and continued to pitch in the game. So fans should not […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly poised to sign veteran pitcher Cole Hamels to a one-year contract. Reports state the deal pays $1 million for the season and $200 thousand per start to the former all-star lefty. Hamels has not played since the 2020 season when he was with the Atlanta Braves. He only pitched […] READ MORE
The Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly to a one-year contract worth $11 million. The 31-year-old posted an 0-1 record with a 3.42 ERA in five starts and two relief appearances last season for the San Francisco Giants. In his seven-year career, Smyly has a 35-35 record, 4.13 ERA, 101 ERA+, and has […] READ MORE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this 2020 MLB season will be unlike any other. The shortened 60-game season will consist of new rule changes and safety protocols. The most notable rule changes are the adoption of the universal designated hitter and placement of a runner on second base to start every half-inning in extras. Also, […] READ MORE
Atlanta Braves Sign Cole Hamels The Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Hamels signed for one year for 18 million dollars. Hamels who is 35 years old will be joining the fourth organization in his career. The signing will be made official after Hamels takes his physical. Hamels taking physical today. Per […] READ MORE
The Best Options Ahead for Cole Hamels Perennial All-Star and 15-year veteran Cole Hamels is a free agent yet again. After signing a seven-year contract with Philadelphia Phillies in 2013, they decided to trade him to the Texas Rangers, who were contending in 2015. As it was clear that the Rangers were not going to […] READ MORE
Imagine that feeling when you’re going to have a party and all of your friends are coming over. You’re cooking out and the food and drinks are ready to eat. You’ve done your part. All there is to do now is wait for people to start showing up. Except nobody does because your wife forgot […] READ MORE