Holier-than-thou… Merriam-Webster defines holier-than-thou as “marked by an air of superior piety or morality.” This word applies perfectly to the attitude some MLB Hall of Fame voters have of themselves. And it needs to end. Another year, another HOF voting, same expected omissions. Congrats to Jeter and Walker on getting voted into the Hall. ButContinueContinue reading “(Some) Hall of Fame Voters Need to Get Over Themselves”
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Catch Up on a Crazy Week of MLB News in One Tweet
Typically, MLB offseasons are pretty bland. That was not the case this past week. A scandal can go a long way in helping with that. Last Monday, commissioner Rob Manfred handed down the punishment to the Astros and it was a doozy. First and second round draft picks the next two years, a $5 millionContinueContinue reading “Catch Up on a Crazy Week of MLB News in One Tweet”
Red Sox and Alex Cora mutually part ways amid sign-stealing scandal
This was honestly the last thing I wanted to write this morning, but here goes nothing. Amidst the handing down of a harsh penalty from Major League Baseball for the sign-stealing scandal that took place with the Houston Astros in 2017 and amidst the investigation into the Red Sox for 2018, Alex Cora and theContinueContinue reading “Red Sox and Alex Cora mutually part ways amid sign-stealing scandal”
MLB disciplines the Houston Astros for cheating scandal
The discipline has been handed down for the Houston Astros regarding the cheating scandal that has surrounded their organization and it isn’t pretty. On Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan announced that Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch were suspended for one year after the MLB found evidence that they had used technologyContinueContinue reading “MLB disciplines the Houston Astros for cheating scandal”
Mookie Betts secures the BAG from the Boston Red Sox
Earlier today, Mookie Betts and the Boston Red Sox agreed on a 1-year, $27 million deal that allows them to avoid arbitration and keep the All-Star right-fielder in Boston for at least one more year. The deal sets a new arbitration record that was previously set at $26 million by Nolan Arenado and the ColoradoContinueContinue reading “Mookie Betts secures the BAG from the Boston Red Sox”
Top 10 Sports Moments of the Decade: Moments 1-5
We’re at the final 5 sports moments of the decade. You can recap the honorable mentions here and moments 6-10 here. I want to keep this intro pretty short but I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that 2016 may have been the one of the greatest years in sports of all time. 5. SuperContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Sports Moments of the Decade: Moments 1-5”
Best of the Decade: Honorable Mentions
The 2010’s in the sports world was an absolute roller coaster. So much happened that it’s difficult to really narrow down which moments were exactly the best. The decade was felt with shock, awe, triumph, disappointment, passion, and every other emotion you can think of. I’ve been working on this for quite some time butContinueContinue reading “Best of the Decade: Honorable Mentions”
Red Sox accused of cheating, but it doesn’t mean their 2018 World Series is tainted
Ok, so let’s get one thing straight, the Red Sox may have cheated during the 2018 regular season but it doesn’t mean their World Series title should be tainted. Earlier this week The Athletic broke a story that the Boston Red Sox were illegally using their video replay room to steal signs from opponents throughoutContinueContinue reading “Red Sox accused of cheating, but it doesn’t mean their 2018 World Series is tainted”
Pirates Offseason Update – January 8
First Pirates Offseason Update since the holidays, but as expected there is not much to report on. With yesterday’s hiring of Assistant Hitting Coach Mike Rabelo, Derek Shelton’s coaching staff has been finalized. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1214658691238113281?s=20 Overall I am glad with the changes made to this staff but also who was chosen to stay, especially Eckstein andContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – January 8”
Mookie Betts and David Price traded to the LA Dodgers
You wanna talk about craziness? Try working and having Twitter notifications for both ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal during last night’s madness that was the Mookie Betts trade. First things first. Mookie Betts and David Price were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. But that’s just the surface of theContinueContinue reading “Mookie Betts and David Price traded to the LA Dodgers”
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