Defining the Romance of Baseball to a Non-Believer
Fans of baseball are often asked to defend their love of the game and in many instances the defense is simply the romance of baseball itself.
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5 Fascinating Takeaways from Statcast’s New MLB Sprint Speed Data
MLB’s Statcast has tracked the baserunning speed of all its players since 2015. That data is finally available to the public. Let’s have some fun with it.
Aaron Judge Among Rookies Eyeing an MLB Milestone
Aaron Judge, Franklin Barreto, and Cody Bellinger are among the rookies within striking distance of a major league milestone.
A first half to remember—or forget—for these MLB players and teams
With the All-Star break approaching, several players and teams are—for better or worse—reaching MLB milestones in their first-halves.
Consistency puts Adrian Gonzalez, Rockies on verge of MLB milestones
Adrian Gonzalez and Jose Reyes each make their second appearances on the watchlist this season as they close in on MLB milestones.
Buster Posey Among Franchise Players Approaching MLB Milestones
Don’t take Buster Posey and Ryan Zimmerman for granted! Years of service to their franchises has them on the verge of huge MLB milestones.
WWE: Extreme Rules Reaction and Results
Our review of the WWE Extreme Rules pay per view event including images of the commemorative Topps Now cards released the following day.
Topps Now: Adam Wainwright, Aaron Hicks, and Twins
Adam Wainwright brought in all the runs, Aaron Hicks had 6 RBI with out a homer, and Twins grab a triple play.
Trevor Bauer, Robbie Ray, Eric Skoglund, and Jay Bruce Shine
The story behind the latest Trevor Bauer, Robbie Ray, Eric Skoglund, and Jay Bruce Topps Now baseball cards.
Lefty power on the mound and at the plate may lead to several MLB milestones
Strikeouts and home runs are on the rise, and that’s the common thread connecting many of this week’s potential MLB milestones.
Pitchers increasingly throw complete games only when they are shutouts
Over the last 100 years of baseball, there has been a steady increase in the percentage of all complete games thrown that were also shutouts.
Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel among AL East players vying for a milestone
Players around the AL East—including Red Sox Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel—can close in on big MLB milestones during their May 22-28 games.
NBA Draft: Three Possible Lottery Trades to Propel Teams to Playoffs
With most teams left with nothing to look forward to but the future, we look at some potential trades around the 2017 NBA Draft.
Albert Pujols, Justin Upton swinging for the fences as they near MLB milestones
Albert Pujols and Justin Upton have added incentive to homer this week. Those MLB milestones and more to watch for during the week of May 15.
Yonder Alonso is off to a very good start this season
Yonder Alonso, in his first 32 games, has surpassed several career highs and is on his way to a career season.
Barry Bonds, Mike Trout, and the Ultimate Season
What if Barry Bonds had his best batting, fielding and baserunning season all in the same year? How valuable would that season be?
MLB Milestone Watchlist for the Week of April 17, 2017
Several MLB milestones are up for grabs during the week of April 17-23, so adjust your viewing schedule accordingly.
A Proper Undertaking: The Debut of The Undertaker
The Undertaker was a once in a lifetime character and when he left his attire in the center of the ring, it signaled the end of an era.
MLB Milestone Watch List for the Week of April 10, 2017
We handpick impressive, embarrassing and peculiar feats for you to witness during the 2017 season. Here are your April 10-16 MLB milestones.
Dave Kaval: The new A’s president fans needed right now
After years of seeing little being done publicly to save a diminishing reputation, Dave Kaval has come to save the A’s.
WWE: Sneaker collab with Puma, Foot Locker turning heads
WWE is turning heads as they’ve worked with Foot Locker and Puma to release some special edition sneakers.
WWE: What’s Next After Leaked Video of Paige, Xavier Woods?
A compromising tape has been leaked with Paige and Xavier Woods. Will this be the last straw for Paige’s career?
Clayton Kershaw is already one of the all-time greats
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in the major leagues today. By one statistic he is already one of the greatest of all time.
What if MLB had used World Baseball Classic tiebreaker to determine playoff teams?
Mexico was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic on a controversial tiebreaker. How would history change if MLB used the same rules?
In Search of the Perfect Barry Bonds Intentional Walk Statistic
Barry Bonds is renowned for his home run records but his intentional walk totals are arguably even more remarkable. Can one statistic capture his dominance in this regard?