Major League Baseball is introducing bigger bases this season as part of a flurry of changes designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game. The bases are expanding from 15-inch squares to 18 inches, which cuts down the distance between them by 4 1/2 inches. The distance between third and home and home and first was trimmed by 3 inches. With the new bases, major … [Read more...] about MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
Archives for February 2023
Astros’ Kyle Tucker aims to follow up All-Star season with lofty goal
Houston's right fielder is looking to make a major impact in multiple phases. … [Read more...] about Astros’ Kyle Tucker aims to follow up All-Star season with lofty goal
Astros’ Dusty Baker-Dana Brown partnership could pay major dividends
Houston's manager appears impressed with the team's new head of baseball operations. … [Read more...] about Astros’ Dusty Baker-Dana Brown partnership could pay major dividends
Song arrives at Phils after Navy grants transfer to reserves
Noah Song threw and performed agility drills on a back outfield wearing Philadelphia Phillies shorts and T-shirt, a far different different uniform for the 25-year old. Song had been a flight officer training on a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft before transferring from active duty to reserves. Song impressed in his only pro season, making … [Read more...] about Song arrives at Phils after Navy grants transfer to reserves
Colts top Texans to take QB No. 1 overall in latest CBS Sports 2-round mock draft
Anthony Richardson may be the most underrated quarterback of the 2023 NFL draft class. While much of the attention has gone toward Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, and even Kentucky’s Will Levis, Richardson has been the best of the second tier. Teams needing a quarterback later in the first round have been generally linked to Richardson in mock drafts. According … [Read more...] about Colts top Texans to take QB No. 1 overall in latest CBS Sports 2-round mock draft