Tag Archives: MLB
Wellness Wednesday: December 4, 2024
Celebrating the Grind of Independent Baseball This Wellness Wednesday, I’m excited to share that we’re in the process of selecting our 2024 All-Indy Team; 3rd Edition. Independent Baseball is more than just a game for these players—it’s their dream, their …
Wellness Wednesday: June 19, 2024
Chris Martin’s Journey and the Importance of Mental Health in Sports Red Sox reliever Chris Martin recently opened up about his battle with anxiety, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health. After a two-week stint on the IL, he appeared …
A Closer Look at the Blue Jays’ Leadership Decisions
Canada’s lone MLB squad has experienced notable shifts in their managerial leadership in recent years, leading to contrasting opinions and decisions from the front office. The tenures of Charlie Montoyo and John Schneider provide an interesting case study into the …
Wellness Wednesday: May 29, 2024
For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, let’s give a big shoutout to Superman, Kevin Pillar, the Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder. Kevin Pillar’s success is a shining example of the power of hard work and determination. Despite facing a setback when he …
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 …
