Since the World Baseball Classic is one of the top stories of the baseball year, let’s take a moment and visit one of the countries represented: Puerto Rico. This small island nation certainly packs a punch regarding diamond legends. The search for Puerto Rico’s best baseball player is rife with Cooperstown mainstays and household names. However, you’ll find only one of these … [Read more...] about The Best Puerto Rico Baseball Players
Hall of Fame Ballot: Previewing 2024
On Tuesday, third baseman Scott Rolen was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame. Rolen will be sharing the stage in Cooperstown in July along with Veterans Committee elect Fred McGriff. It was a big day for baseball as the writers avoided a shutout for the second time in three years. Rolen garnered 76.3% of the vote, just barely surpassing the 75% threshold needed for … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Ballot: Previewing 2024
Jose Abreu Signs With Houston Astros
According to Bob Nightengale, first baseman Jose Abreu has signed with the Houston Astros. Abreu has signed a three-year deal with the defending champions. Abreu’s Resume Throughout his nine seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Abreu was a three-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, 2014 AL Rookie of the Year, and 2020 AL MVP. Abreu was one of the few bright spots for an … [Read more...] about Jose Abreu Signs With Houston Astros
2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers
Who the 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP Should Be: The Numbers MLB Network announced the awards finalists — the top three vote-getters in each league’s award category — Monday night, November 7. As happens every year, the finalists generated lots of discussion. A big point of contention, as usual, came over the definition of “valuable,” with many saying that a player can’t be valuable … [Read more...] about 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers