Yordan Alvarez has been the best hitter on the planet seemingly since debuting in 2019. But there is always one caveat that comes with that: “when healthy.” After signing as an International Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, he was quickly traded to the Houston Astros for whom he made his debut on June 9th, 2019. Since debuting, he has played in a total of 410 … [Read more...] about What A Healthy Yordan Alvarez In 2020 Looks Like
The MLB Final Four Comes Down to Some Surprises
One of the ultimate objectives of any sport is to win a championship. Whether that’s the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup, or something else, winning championships solidifies a team in the historical record books. It also gives them the right to call themselves the best until they successfully defend their title or a new champion rises to the challenge and defeats … [Read more...] about The MLB Final Four Comes Down to Some Surprises
Baseball’s Longest Game Happened This Week
Baseball’s longest game celebrates its 42nd anniversary this week. A game that no one really remembers, but it features plenty of names who became Baseball Hall of Famers. Plus, a Phillies great marches his way to the history books. One of baseball’s longest-serving managers made his debut as a 26-year-old. In the third installment of our new weekly series, here’s a look at … [Read more...] about Baseball’s Longest Game Happened This Week
The MLB Elite Eight
Now that we have concluded business in the MLB Sweet Sixteen, naturally, it’s time for the MLB Elite Eight. There are a lot of teams here that belong here, but perhaps some that don’t. The 15-seeded 1998 Atlanta Braves squad is attempting an amazing Cinderella run to be crowned the greatest MLB team of the last century. There are also the plucky 12-seed 2019 Houston Astros. In … [Read more...] about The MLB Elite Eight
The MLB Sweet Sixteen
During this time of the sporting year, much emphasis is placed on the idea of knockout tournaments. More specifically, the tournament that the NCAA puts on each year for college basketball. There are many such competitions, but the one that is the most popular is the one that is presented by Division I. The Final Four is a source of contention every time it rolls around. … [Read more...] about The MLB Sweet Sixteen