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The Significance of Jackie Robinson Day for Baseball and Society

Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day — a momentous occasion that transcends the sport itself. This day honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The impact of Robinson’s courage and talent… read more

Why Baseball Opening Day Should Be a National Holiday

Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more

2025 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros Look To Remain In Contention

It is a completely new-look Houston Astros heading into 2025. The front office in Houston has slowly moved the big names that helped the Astros become the dynastic team that has added championships. This time, it was Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. The Astros moved Tucker, who is expected to sign a massive contract next… read more

Cam Smith Should Make the Astros Opening Day Roster

It is a new era for the Houston Astros. They are at least doing it right, as their new City Connect jerseys are absolutely amazing. But after trading away key pieces in Ryan Pressley and Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and seeing longtime third baseman Alex Bregman ship up to Boston, it’s time for new… read more

Houston Astros Circling Back Around Nolan Arenado

Well well well, the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes are back on! Just when you thought it could quiet down after the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman and all the other suitors bowed out one after another, talks are back on. One of the teams that have had interest in him is the Houston Astros. The Astros… read more

Alex Bregman Remains Unsigned

Alex Bregman was supposed to be a highly touted free agent entering the 2024-2025 offseason. His agent, Scott Boras, may have once again outpriced the market on one of his clients. The Houston Astros offered him a 6 year, $156 million contract, which he and Boras laughed at. Not the money they were looking for…. read more

Is Alex Bregman the Matt Chapman of this Free Agency Period?

De ja vu? For the second winter in a row, a Scott Boras client is still out on the open market. There’s two of them, as Pete Alonso is still unsigned and it turns out he will be wearing a different jersey in 2025. He will have plenty of suitors. The other client that has… read more

Bold Predictions For Each AL West Team

Welcome to the early 2025 prediction series! This is not for the division winners, but just a bold prediction for every team in each division for the 2025 season. There is still more time in the winter, but for now let’s take a swan dive into these predictions. Now we take a look into the… read more

What Does Christian Walker Signing With The Astros Mean For The Rangers?

Rangers fans are familiar with Christian Walker. In Game Three of the 2023 World Series, Walker rumbled through a stop sign at third base before he was gunned down by Adolis Garcia in right field giving the Rangers momentum to win the series in five games. Now, they will get even more familiar with Walker… read more

Astros to sign Christian Walker

The Houston Astros have reportedly solved their dilemma at first base by signing slugging first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract. Walker, 34 in March, has been a wishlist item for the Astros dating back to the trade deadline when they failed to acquire him from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Walker delivered a… read more

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