They came up together, in a farm system bounty for the ages: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte. Together, they won four World Series Rings. Then Pettitte left for his hometown Houston Astros in 2004…
Royals Billboard Is Brilliant And Creative
The Kansas City Royals sure know how to promote themselves. Last year the Royals had two billboards, one with James Shields pitching to the partner billboard of Salvador Perez catching the ball – which was ripping the vinyl off the…
Derek Jeter Begins Spring Training Workouts
Yankees star Derek Jeter hit the field this week for his first baseball workout of 2014. The short stop is attempting a comeback after his season ended early last year due to an ankle injury. The team captain could only…
Clayton Kershaw Becomes Baseball’s Richest Pitcher
Today was a great day if your name happens to be Clayton Kershaw. The 25-year-old southpaw finalized a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw will be receiving $215 million over seven years. This new deal makes Kershaw the highest…
R.B.I. Baseball 14 Will Attempt To Fill The Gap Left By MLB 2K’s Death
Earlier this month, 2K Sports killed the only multi-platform baseball simulation game with the announcement that it would not renew its license with the MLB. Following the announcement, baseball fans who owned Xbox consoles were dismayed to learn that they…
Alex Rodriguez Releases Statement About 162 Game Suspension
Alex Rodriguez had his suspension reduced from 211 games to 162. While this may seem like a small victory for the three-time MVP, Rodriguez plans to take his case to federal court in hopes of getting the suspension lifted or…
Greg Maddux Easily Finesses His Way Into Cooperstown
There are not too many sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famers in baseball. However, there was very little doubt that Greg Maddux, one of the best if not the best pitcher of his generation, would be granted access to sport’s…
Greg Maddux, Frank Thomas Among MLB Players To Enter Hall Of Fame
It is no surprise to any major fans of the sport to see these types of players being inducted into the major league baseball hall of fame. Greg Maddux was one of the three players to be inducted into the…
Oakland A’s Fans Want the Team to Stay Home
The Oakland Athletics can’t sell out every seat in their stadium, even during the playoffs. The Oakland-Alameda County Stadium, where the team has called home since 1968, is sort of a dump, especially when compared to the many new awe-inspiring…
Shin-Soo Choo To Sign $130 Million Deal With Texas Rangers
Shin-Soo Choo has agreed to a seven-year deal worth $130 million to sign with the Texas Rangers, sources told ESPN. The sources have confirmed that the deal doesn’t include an opt-out clause. However, the deal includes a performance package and a…
Shin-Soo Choo Turns Down $140 Million From Yankees
Off-season acquisitions have been the talk of Major League baseball since the Red Sox won the World Series, with the Yankees’s acquisition of Red Sox infielder Jacoby Ellsbury potentially being the most impressive and productive move so far. However, Shin-Soo…
Gifts for Men: 7 Top Picks for Him
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the guy in your life? Then look no further; your gift-giving guide awaits. From young to old, tech savvy to sports guru, fashionistas and outdoorsmen, these gifts are sure to please even the…
CTE Brain Disease Postmortem Diagnosis (Ryan Freel)
Former MLB player Ryan Freel committed suicide on December 22, 2012, at the age of 36. It has now been reported that Freel suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is a degenerative brain disease. A report compiled by the…
Mike Napoli Resigns with the Red Sox
It’s been a tough few days for Red Sox fans after having lost Jacoby Ellsbury to the Yankees. And no matter how painful the thought of having an ex-Sox player suit up in those infamous pinstripes, there is a beam…
Corey Hart Is Going To Be A Mariner
Tis the season of baseball trades and new contracts being signed. One of the most recent deals is the Seattle Mariners signing Corey Hart for a one-year contract. Hart was previously with the Milwaukee Brewers and has played both first…
Robinson Cano is Done Wearing Pinstripes
Robinson Cano will not retire a New York Yankee. The five-time All-Star has reportedly signed a 10-year, $240 million contract to play second base for the Seattle Mariners, according to ESPNdeportes.com. The contract also features a full no-trade clause. Wondering…
MLB Instant Replay: Owners Approve Expanded Replay
If you’ve always appreciated the coach’s challenges in football and wished something similar were in place for MLB, then you’re going to love the expanded instant replay that the team owners are working to implement. And if you’re one of…
Red Sox Ad Thanks St. Louis Cardinals Fans
A very interesting ad came out in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Tuesday. The Red Sox took out a full page ad to thank their opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals, after their win at the World Series. The ad pictures…
Red Sox Ads Thank Boston and St. Louis Fans
The Red Sox are reaching out to fans in a gesture of thanks, a full-page ad gesture of thanks that is. After their 2013 World Series win against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston team placed an advertisement in the…
Astrodome Demolition in the Hands of Houston Voters
When it was constructed in 1965, the Astrodome was nicknamed, “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” At the time, the Astrodome was the world’s first multi-purpose domed stadium. Standing 208 feet tall, and with a roof-span of 642 feet, the…