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MLB News and Notes: Braves Making Early Moves
The period right before Thanksgiving is typically a slow one for the Major League Baseball Hot Stove. But that doesn’t mean nothing of interest is happening in the baseball world. Let’s recap some of the top stories from the past week. Another Arm The Braves added yet another bullpen arm this week, re-signing Chris Martin […] November 21st, 2019
Scandal Could Overshadow MLB Offseason
It’s too soon to know with any certainty, but Major League Baseball could be on the verge of a major scandal that could become the biggest story of the offseason. For the past few seasons, there have been whispers and rumblings of the Houston Astros stealing signs, possibly by skirting MLB rules. There were accusations […] November 15th, 2019
MLB News and Notes: Astros Possibly In Some Hot Water
Things on the Major League Baseball Hot Stove have been noticeably slow to heat up thus far. However, with the GM Meetings taking place this week, we should see an uptick in player movement. Let’s catch up on some of the headlines from the recent past. Getting Caught Unfortunately, we have to start with a […] November 15th, 2019
MLB News and Notes: Offseason Already Busy For Some Teams
The Major League Baseball offseason is barely a week old, but there’s been plenty of action early on. Let’s take a look at some of the teams that haven’t wasted any time in building their rosters for the 2020 season. The New Jay In desperate need of rotation help after trading away Marcus Stroman and […] November 8th, 2019
MLB News and Notes: Scherzer Inspires Nationals In Game 7
Well, it’s all over but the crying, at least in the city of Houston. The 2019 MLB season is officially over, and it’s the Washington Nationals who have been crowned World Series champions. From 19-31 in late May to trailing in the Wild Card Game to losing three straight at home in the World Series, […] October 31st, 2019
Astros Facing Front Office Controversy Amidst World Series
With the Houston Astros currently in the World Series, the entire organization should be on cloud nine. Unfortunately, the team’s presence in the Fall Classic for the second time in three years is being marred by a scandal in the front office. Major League Baseball has started an investigation into Houston assistant general manager Brandon […] October 24th, 2019
Baseball Meets Opioid Crisis After Tyler Skaggs Death
Whether it likes it or not, Major League Baseball has found its way into the nationwide opioid crisis. In August, an autopsy revealed that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died in early July with a combination of fentanyl, oxycodone, and alcohol in his system. Now the Angels are being investigated and could face punishment […] October 18th, 2019
MLB News and Notes: Nationals Roll Through NLCS
With the National League Championship Series already over and the American League Championship Series rained out, there was no baseball to speak of on Wednesday. Fortunately, there’s been enough going on both on and off the field this week to keep us engaged. Here are some of the top headlines coming out of the baseball […] October 18th, 2019
Major League Baseball’s Final Four: How They Advanced
The last week has given us playoff baseball at its best. Three of the four Division Series went the full five games, providing moments that were both shocking and compelling. It only seems fitting to look at the four teams that have survived and advanced to the League Championship Series that get underway this weekend. […] October 11th, 2019
MLB News and Notes: McCann Announces Retirement
Outside of the first-inning blowout in Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Cardinals and Braves, the MLB postseason has been as thrilling as expected. Of course, there’s still a lot going on in the baseball world off the field. It’s been easy to miss a few things, so let’s catch up […] October 10th, 2019
Astros, Yankees On A Collision Course
For much of the 2019 regular season, the Houston Astros and New York Yankees looked like the class of the American League. Now that the postseason has begun, and two games deep into both AL Division Series, that sentiment looks as true as it ever has, as both teams have stormed to commanding 2-0 leads. […] October 7th, 2019
