It didn't have to end like this. That's all I could think on that Sunday September morning when I woke up to the news that Miami Marlins ace pitcher Jose Fernandez had died in a boating accident off the Florida coast. His vibrant life, a real against-the-odds story, cut short at 23. That's how I... Continue Reading →
With two and a half weeks left until their March 31st inaugural game against the Yankees, the Atlanta Braves and Cobb Country are scrambling as they put the finishing touches on their new $622 million SunTrust Park. This project, however, is much more than just building a new stadium. It means moving out of Turner... Continue Reading →
As first reported by the Tampa Bay Times, Kevin Kiermaier and the Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal that will keep the stud center fielder in the Sunshine State for foreseeable future. Here's everything you need to know about the contract: Contract Details The basic deal is for $53.5-million over 6 years. The benefits... Continue Reading →
$1.19 million per start. Zack Greinke had the weight of the world on his shoulders in 2016 after signing a monstrous $206.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks. With an ERA over 4 and only 158.2 innings out of the most expensive right arm on the planet, Greinke is in desperate need of a bounce-back year;... Continue Reading →
The first round of the World Baseball Classic concluded last night, as Venezuela eliminated Italy 4-3 in a seesaw affair. The second round has already started in Pool E between the Netherlands, Israel, Cuba, and Japan, with play in Pool F set to begin tonight between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. But before we... Continue Reading →
In the early hours on the morning on Sunday, Japan and the Netherlands were locked in a close game in the Tokyo Dome. Japan made some brilliant defensive plays to hold the lead, but couldn't keep the magic going in the 9th inning when Netherlands 2B Jonathan Schoop hit an RBI single to send the game to... Continue Reading →
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