Pitch Clock Already in the MLB Rule Book https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Pitch_clock This rule, 8.04 in Major League Baseball’s rule book, never seems to be enforced. Umpires never use stop watches. Pitchers take their time going through signals with catchers. Pitchcom eliminates the time it takes to go through the signs. That still begs the question why the …
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With Baseball season underway lets take a look at the National League teams and predict what each teams celling is as well as their offseason. With the addition of the DH N.L teams had essentially an extra roster spot to be creative with. Like the A.L remember that rosters are constantly changing so a teams …
With the MLB season almost underway lets take a look at all the American League teams and grade their offseason and set realistic season ceilings . Keep in mind that rosters change constantly before opening day, so some outlooks can fluctuate. Baltimore Orioles Offseason Grade- C Season Celling- Last Place The Orioles get a C …
Story signs 6 year 140 million worth up 160 million The Boston Red Sox sign all star shortstop Trevor Story to a 6 year 160 mill a With this contract he will be moved to second base and has made the Boston’s infield one of the best in the league and help the Red Sox …
There is not a sport going through more change right now than professional baseball. In the past 10 years there have been many proposed/ implemented MLB rules changes. Let’s take a look at some of these changes and see if they are good, bad or Ugly. Universal DH: The designated hitter position has been a …
Franchise in Futility is going to be a weekly series where I explore the reasons why a specific team in the sports world has been struggling. I could not find a better team to be the first edition of this series than the New York Yankees. The Yankees have not been able to get past …
Kyle Schwarber is one of many star players left unsigned since MLB’s lockout began. The veteran slugger spent this past season with the Nationals and Red Sox after six years with the Cubs. There’s no question he’ll be highly coveted once the lockout is over by teams looking for a designated hitter. The Cardinals are …
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Once the lockout is over, free agency will resume. One underrated free agent still on the market is utility infielder, Brad Miller. Several teams could use his services in 2022, including the St. Louis Cardinals. Here is why the Cardinals should sign Brad Miller after the lockout. Miller’s Recent Past Miller actually spent some time …
When will the MLB Lockout end, you ask? Well, given what we’re seeing now, likely not anytime soon. Talks are just now restarting after an uneventful December and slow start to January, making it more likely that Spring Training and Opening Day will be impacted and that the season will be shortened. But if that’s …
Welcome to our 2004 vs. 2011 Cardinals comparison. It’s no secret that that St. Louis Cardinals have a rich history that spans over a full century. Each generation has seen more than their fair share of quality teams. Two such teams that stand out are the 2004 squad and the 2011 squad. In today’s story, …
Changes may be coming for Major League Baseball and its current postseason format. As of now, the format is 10 teams, five per league, with three division winners and two Wild Cards that play each other in a one-game playoff to decide who goes to the Division Series. Yet many fans feel as though the …
Yadier Molina is in the twilight of his storied career. The 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glover, and two-time World Series Champion announced after his contract extension back in August that 2022 would be his final season in the big leagues. Despite his age, Molina continues to defy time and the odds, further cementing his place …