Category: Baseball

  • The Case in the MLB CBA Pudding

    Very soon MLB league officials will gather as part of a new CBA agreement. Many people think the owners will agree on a new payroll establishment while one CBA rests on the morals and values of revenue disparity.

    Many do not want a lockout and more certain change has added onto the bonus of ABS, pitching clock, and other tools for the game to unlock except payroll despair. The Tampa Bay Rays currently rank first and have one of the lowest payrolls in baseball.

    The Los Angeles Dodgers may be a hot topic of discussion for right now but Shohei Ohtani is a global phenomenon who busts his tail off.

    More will arise out of division and defensive realignment. Rob Manfred wants to push the narrative that this is a new age of baseball.

    Whatever happens, the players are owed the dignity and integrity of the sport.

  • Roki Sasaki Puts on a Clinic

    Yesterday, Roki Sasaki played a spectacular game against the Anaheim Angels. He threw a career high seven innings to go along with eight strikeouts and no walks.

    This is what the Los Angeles Dodgers wait for. This is what they plan.

    Catcher Dalton Rushing, who has played great in place of Will Smith, said, ‘there is a lot more in the tank,’ absolutely praising Sasaki’s performance.

    Unfortunately for Sasaki, he pitched against the last place Angels. His next matchup is against one of the best MLB lineups and that are the MIlwaukee Brewers.

    Sasaki pitches with over a 5.00 ERA and maybe even though there is room for improvement, things could still turn messy for the Japanese star from the 2023 World Baseball classic. His teammate Shohei Ohtani currently pitches a 0.73 ERA.

  • The Atlanta Curse

    The Atlanta Braves have been in the news lately, partial, for landing in 1st place of the red hot NL East division. Chris Sale has been wheeling and dealing looking like the team’s best player with a 1.96 ERA but the odyssey to stay healthy has remained.

    Take a look at Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. Those two can easily be successful when given the opportunity to be a number one option.

    Then, there was the late Ted Turner and manager Bobby Cox who passed away in the same week as two Atlanta legends. Who could not forget the trio Bobby Cox worked with which included Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and John Smoltz.

    The Braves dominated the 90’s of baseball and have a lot to appreciate except for Sean Murphy. He has been listed out again for eight weeks and it is a major concern given this is Murphy’s fifth time on the IL in three years.

  • Kyle Schwarber is Doing It Again

    Kyle Schwarber has found his swing again as the Philadelphia Phillies are in second place of the NL East division. He currently leads MLB in home runs and is showing no signs of stopping.

    Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, and Munetaka Murakami trail with 15 homers and are not defiance. Schwarber and the Phillies said good bye to Rob Thomson on April 28 and ever since, went 11-2. Hitting coach Kevin Long has to be pleased.

    Schwarber wanted to test the market in the off-season and so far he has made the right decision in Philadelphia’s hitter friendly ball park.

    If he keeps this up, he can certainly live up to the Designated Hitter David Ortiz was to Boston and play an entire career in Philadelphia. He recently hit a Schwarbomb off former teammate Ranger Suarez and said after the game how he was like a brother during his time in Philadelphia.

    Brotherly Love is the best way to describe it as Schwarber encompasses.

  • Bryce Harper Out of Philadelphia?

  • Has Tom McCarthy Gone Insane?

    Has Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play commentator Tom McCarthy gone insane?

  • Philadelphia Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

  • MLB Roundup: Sailing Ship in Boston, Phillies Struggle, Rockies Accomplished What?

    The Colorado Rockies accomplished a sweep over the New York Mets this past weekend. New York officially rank last in the MLB standings.

    Much is to be said about New York’s loss but what about their division rival, Philadelphia Phillies? Philadelphia have long withhold most of their roster problems than New York and rank second to last in the NL East.

    Alex Cora got fired. In my opinion, this is no surprise as baseball organizations cannot keep everyone around forever.

    Boston Red Sox fans receive the John Henry silence.

  • So Soto

    So, apparently New Mets outfielder Juan Soto is back in the news this time saying he has not spoken to teammates. This comes as no surprise as there were reportedly problems last year with him and former leader of the Mets clubhouse, Pete Alonso.

    Now, not many legitimately know where Francisco Lindor stands in all of this but something seems fishy about the Mets situation. Just over one year ago, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with deferrals to become part of the Mets 40-man roster. Things could not get worse for the Mets as they are on a 12 game losing streak and recorded a loss to the Minnesota Twins last night.

    There is no excuse for what is happening especially with GM David Stearns turn of events this offseason. He decided to flip the roster and listen to owner Steve Cohen.

    Soto did not leave the New York Yankees for this and now, so far, he is paying the price.

  • T.J. Rumfield is Present

    T.J. Rumfield is living in the present moment on the diamond. Rumfield was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies then traded to the New York Yankees. Brian Cashman and company thought they possessed a gem and now they are paying for it.

    Rumfield is a Colorado Rockie tearing it up at first base. In 16 games, he has hit 2 home runs, 8 RBI’s, and a solid .843 OPS. Tonight, the Rockies have decided to bench Rumfield.

    Rumfield is no ghost on the field when it comes to his tall nature. He is making Paul Depodesta look good and maturing nicely alongside another former Phil, Mickey Moniak.

    The two share something in common, no other team has.

    An agenda to play Colorado Rockies baseball and glorify the city. The Rockies finished in the bottom last year and there is no reason to get hopes down as a fan.