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In the conversation about catchers and stolen bases, fans usually talk about their ability to throw runners out. Most of them are in their position for their defensive skills; they tend to be one of the slowest position players in the lineup. Although that is the trend, one catcher has become a significant outlier. Philadelphia Phillies catcher […] READ MORE
Canada has produced a plethora of MLB talent over the past two centuries. Many fans of America’s pastime would be surprised how many of their favorite players were born in Canada. Over 200 Canadians have made their mark in baseball. That includes two Cy Young Award winners, three MVPs, four batting titles, 11 Silver Slugger […] 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
Cam Collier draft profile: The 2022 MLB draft is scheduled to take place July 17-19. One player looking to have his name called is Cam Collier. The third baseman will only be 17 at draft time but has a chance to be picked in the first round. Currently, mlb.com has Collier ranked number 12 in […] READ MORE
Russell Martin has officially retired from major league baseball. The catcher has not played a game since the 2019 season, but announced via Instagram that he will be retiring. Russell Martin played for many teams throughout his career, including the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and most notably, the Los Angeles Dodgers. […] READ MORE
The best Canadian baseball players are an extensive list. Some are Hall of Famers, while others have won World Series or are recipients of baseball’s most prestigious awards. Canada put its place on the baseball map as early as 1887 when a Springfield, Ontario, native won baseball’s first Triple Crown. Now, modern-day players like Jordan […] READ MORE
Per Jon Heyman, Billy Eppler is heading to the New York Mets. The former LA Angels GM is reportedly finalizing a deal with New York. Eppler got his start in baseball as a scout for the Colorado Rockies in 2000. He then proceeded to join the New York Yankees organization after the 2004 season. Eppler rose […] READ MORE
A few franchise-altering deals worked out well when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays history of acquisitions. One that comes to mind is the trade in December 1990. Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez were sent to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter. The transaction would ultimately help the […] READ MORE
A Look at Russell Martin’s Future Now that the 2019 season is over for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the future remains uncertain for catcher Russell Martin. After finishing a five year 100 million dollar contract, the 36-year-old will become a free agent. After 14 years in the majors, it’s uncertain what lies ahead for the catcher. […] READ MORE
Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 3 (11 Innings) PHOENIX, Sept. 1st – Cody Bellinger hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth, and Joc Pederson hit a pinch-hit go-ahead homer in the 11th to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers added two others by first baseman […] READ MORE
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