I know, I know…this is over a week late but there are 162 games. I think it’s ok to post these #DrePredictions a week late. And besides, I’m still buzzing from the blackout for the Buccos on Opening Day! Yes, I was in attendance as I was not missing the return of the prodigal sonContinueContinue reading “MLB Predictions 2023”
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Los Angeles is Title Town
Have you ever noticed in sports that sometimes a single city or state can catch fire? It’s almost like there is something in the water, where every professional sports franchise and college program is competing for a championship. They may not always win and become title town, but it doesn’t diminish how special it isContinueContinue reading “Los Angeles is Title Town”
The Mookie Betts Trade is FINALLY Finished
Man. Going through this trade once was hard enough. Going through it twice, well that’s even harder. The Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins FINALLY completed the Mookie Betts trade after it was stalled over the past week because of medical reports pertaining to Twins pitcher Brusdar Graterol. Graterol had Tommy JohnContinueContinue reading “The Mookie Betts Trade is FINALLY Finished”
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”
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”
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”
35 MLB Free Agency Predictions (Including 4 Pirate Moves)
It is not even December and we have already seen a couple of moves, headlined by the White Sox acquiring Yasmani Grandal and bringing back Jose Abreu. The Braves also joined the fun by signing reliever Will Smith and catcher Travis d’Arnaud. Beyond Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, and Anthony Rendon, the pool of free agentsContinueContinue reading “35 MLB Free Agency Predictions (Including 4 Pirate Moves)”
The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table
The Pirates will enter this offseason with a new Team President, GM, and manager. That’s a lot of change. But a lot of things will remain the same. Mainly the payroll. But there’s still reason for a slight degree of optimism. Long-term optimism. Drafting and developing prospects means the world to a small-market team. LuckilyContinueContinue reading “The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table”
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