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Shohei Ohtani Contract: Inside The Mega-Deal That Rocked The MLB

December 22, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

Shohei Ohtani Contract: The Mega-Deal That Rocked The MLB

MLB fans had expected a massive deal to be struck following Shohei Ohtani’s time as a free agent. As Major League Baseball’s (MLB) reigning superstar, a multi-billion-dollar commitment was certainly expected. But the scope of Ohtani’s eventual contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers still came as a shock. Sports news outlets like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, […]

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2023 MLB Playoff Format: Everything You Need To Know

August 31, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

2023 MLB Playoff Format: Everything You Need To Know

Get ready, baseball fans. The postseason is just weeks away, and it’s sure to be packed with memorable moments as teams vie for a spot in the World Series. As the regular season for Major League Baseball (MLB) winds down, playoffs excitement and anticipation are on the rise. Starting last year, the MLB adopted a […]

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Was Lance McCullers Jr. Tipping Pitches? A Look Back At The History Of This Tell

November 2, 2022 By Taylor Pipes

Was Lance McCullers Jr. Tipping Pitches? A Look Back At The History Of This Tell

Last night, Game 3 of the World Series squared off in South Philly, and the surging offensive firepower of the Philadelphia Phillies found a way to win a crucial game at home powered by five home runs. The Phillies beat the Houston Astros soundly, 7-0, and the Philly bats pounced on Houston starter Lance McCullers […]

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Phillies & Astros Intriguing Facts, And Their Paths To The World Series

October 28, 2022 By Taylor Pipes

Phillies & Astros Intriguing Facts, And Their Paths To The 2022 World Series

Tonight, the sports world will turn its attention to the 2022 World Series, a best-of-seven playoff that pits the American League champion Houston Astros against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies. The series will begin tonight, October 28, and last through November 5. The schedule for the series is as follows (all times EST) and […]

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MLB Lockout Ends: Baseball Is Back On For 2022

March 11, 2022 By Ashley Henshaw

MLB Lockout Ends: Baseball Is Back On For 2022

Over three months after MLB team owners began the lockout, it’s finally come to an end. On March 10, the MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) settled on a new collective bargaining agreement, which means that the 2022 baseball season if officially back on. And while the new labor deal comes as a relief […]

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MLB Lockout Update And A Look At Past Work Stoppages In Baseball

March 1, 2022 By Ashley Henshaw

MLB Lockout Update And A Look At Past Work Stoppages In Baseball

Each passing day brings us closer to Major League Baseball’s 2022 season. Fans are eager to see their teams back on the field in the coming weeks. But a standoff between the MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) puts all that in jeopardy. If a decision isn’t reached soon, the MLB has threatened to […]

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What To Know About MLB’s First Lockout On Players Since 1990

December 2, 2021 By Robin Glover

What To Know About MLB's First Lockout On Players Since 1990

For the first time in over 30 years, the team owners in Major League Baseball have imposed a lockout on the players. This is the first work stoppage in 26 years since a players’ strike in 1994 that led to the cancellation of the World Series and lasted until April of the following year. The two […]

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What Does It Mean To Get Plunked In Baseball? The History Behind Beanballs

September 20, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

A wild pitch is one thing. But what if a pitcher purposefully hits a batter? That appears to be what happened last Thursday in a matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox. In the top of the ninth, White Sox pitcher Mike Wright threw two pitches that barely missed hitting Angels […]

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How Do Baseball Players Get In The Hall Of Fame?

September 10, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

How Do Baseball Players Get in the Hall of Fame?

This week, former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies and Ted Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals. The three players had been selected for the 2020 Hall of Fame class, but last year’s ceremony was postponed due to the pandemic. With plenty […]

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All About Baseball’s Exclusive Home Run Clubs, Including The 40-20 Club

August 30, 2021 By Ashley Henshaw

All About Baseball's Exclusive Home Run Clubs, Including The 40-20 Club

On Saturday night, MLB star Shohei Ohtani added yet another feather to his proverbial cap. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter achieved his 20th stolen base of the season in a matchup against the San Diego Padres. Because Ohtani had already notched 41 home runs in 2021 going into Saturday’s game, that placed him squarely […]

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Beards & Baseball: The House Of David Baseball Team’s Fascinating History

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