The fifth round saw two former Dirtbags selected to join the big leagues.
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The home run that sport fans need: How the MLB can conquer the coronavirus
With all professional and amateur sports leagues currently suspended, the MLB looks to implement two new leagues and hopefully give sports fans the entertainment they crave during the quarantine.
Major League Baseball changes list of banned substances
MLB will begin to test players for cocaine and opioids while removing marijuana from the banned substance list.
COLUMN: A long and winding road for the Dodgers
Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers were one game away from winning the World Series. It was a heartbreaking series, but I was convinced the team would come back and seek revenge against the Houston Astros. Then April happened. Corey Seager was undergoing Tommy John surgery, Justin Turner was out[Read More…]
Dodgers’ trade deadline strategy creates exciting way to lose
The Dodgers’ most electric offensive player and prized trade-deadline acquisition put on a show against the Cardinals last Thursday. Manny Machado’s 3-4 night included an edge-of-your-seat seventh inning at bat, culminating in a home run to deep center. His performance is a manifestation of the Dodgers’ trade deadline strategy that[Read More…]
Dirtbags show out in the MLB Draft
After a disappointing season, four Dirtbags will have the opportunity to make their mark in the MLB after being drafted this week. Junior second baseman Jarren Duran was selected in the seventh round by the Boston Red Sox, while junior pitchers Eli Villalobos, Clayton Andrews and Chris Rivera were selected[Read More…]
Indians axe “Chief Wahoo” logo
Today, the sports world took a step in the right direction when the Cleveland Indians announced the removal of the team’s “Chief Wahoo” logo on all uniforms in 2019. The move was made after discussions between team owner Paul Dolan and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. The buck-toothed cartoon caricature has[Read More…]
Why Shohei Ohtani’s journey will end and begin in San Diego
One month removed from a theatrical 2017 World Series, and a new kind of drama has taken place in the process that is finding a home in Major League Baseball for Shohei Ohtani. Japan’s 23-year old megastar is ready to bring his unprecedented skills as both a pitcher and hitter[Read More…]
MLB playoffs prediction
One of the best sporting months is here. October is packed with events, from the start of the NBA season to the World Series to crown the best team in the MLB. This year, I’m stoked for the baseball postseason — especially for the wild-card where it’s win or go[Read More…]
Cowardly Angels: Hamilton trade shows worst side of Halos
After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded former league MVP Josh Hamilton, and in the process revealed just how low the team will sink to save a dollar. The trade will send Hamilton to the Texas Rangers, his former club of five years. The[Read More…]