Tag Archives: MLB
Tyler Skaggs, MLB, and Opiods
When Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room as a result of a combination of fentanyl, oxycodone, and alcohol, the baseball world was heartbroken. Now it’s being reported that Eric Kay, a 45-year-old director of …
Grotz makes MLB debut with Seattle Mariners
After four years and a trip through the Independent baseball circuit, Zac Grotz made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners. Grotz was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 28th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from …
Can Nava make it happen one more time?
There’s not many journeys I’ve enjoyed more than that of Daniel Nava. Nava hit the national spotlight when he hit a grand slam off Joe Blanton in his first MLB at-bat. This was only the second time in the history …
To Moneyball, or not to Moneyball, Mazzaro is the question…
Vin Mazzaro was one of the Moneyball originals. Not in the Nick Swisher days, but he did make headlines when the Oakland Athletics drafted him in the 3rd round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft. They diverted away from …
A decade review of baseball’s most heated debate
Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League announced a three-year partnership with experimental rules and equipment changes for the upcoming season. Not everyone will like this, but what are you going to do. Baseball, deep in nostalgia and history, is …
Skeeters give former Cardinals catcher one more shot
The Sugar Land Skeeters announced they have signed former big league catcher, Cody Stanley. Stanley was a 4th round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft out of the University of North Carolina at …
Champion Red Sox ink T-Bones’ Curcio
No rest for the wicked. The 2018 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox won’t stop looking to improve. This time they picked up Kansas City T-Bones outfielder and second baseman, Keith Curcio. Curcio is no stranger to the process. Since …
Baseball America names Valdespin Indy League POY
Jordany Valdespin has been named the Independent League Player of the Year by livescore. If you’ve been following his season, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise. He was named The Long Island Ducks MVP after a career year. The former …
It’s about changing lives and changing outcomes for B.A.T. consultant Tim McDowell
“The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) was formed in 1986 by a group of former Major League Baseball players. B.A.T. was founded to confidentially help members of the Baseball Family who were in need of assistance with nowhere else to turn.” …