The Significance of Jackie Robinson Day for Baseball and Society
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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
Baseball Bets: A New Week of Baseball Awaits
Paul Skenes over 6.5 Strikeouts (-170) Who other than the man with the best mustache in baseball? Skenes is a lock for this every single time and the Nationals are a good team to bet against when it comes to strikeouts. Skenes has made three starts this season. In two of those three starts, he… read more
3 Under the Hood Things to Watch for in the ‘25 MLB Season
The 2025 MLB season is underway starting tomorrow. It truly is amazing knowing we get to wake up and baseball will be played and the games will have significant meaning. With that being said, here are three things that I am excited to watch for this season and see how it all unfolds. The Diamondbacks… 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
Ballpark Bets: Opening Day Edition
Guess what Everybody?! It’s opening day! That means baseball is here! Now that it is here, we can now start making our picks and placing our bets as we get to watch the game we all love the most. This will be a recurring thing so always stay tuned! So let’s get to it shall… read more
2025 MLB Season Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates Led By Young Pitching
When you hear the Pittsburgh Pirates, you will think of Paul Skenes. This will be the case for the foreseeable future. The LSU product and former No. 1 pick emerged as a big leaguer in a short amount of time and looked like one of the best pitchers in baseball. Skenes leads a pitching staff… read more
What to Make of the Quotes by Paul Skenes
Players talk to the media every day. It’s part of the gig. Some soundbites you get are amazing and you can digest it and take it for what it is at face value. Sometimes, you get a quote that really stands out and you really begin to think about it more. One quote that has… read more
MLB Award Predictions: CY Young
Baseball is so close that we can almost taste it. The Tokyo Series is upon us and Opening Day is not far away. There is so much to be excited about and to look forward to and the fun part is making predictions! We are starting an award series and the first on deck is… read more
Justin Lawrence waived by Rockies, claimed by Pirates
Over the weekend, the Colorado Rockies made a rather surprising move, placing reliever Justin Lawrence on waivers last Saturday, as first reported by MLB Insider Jon Heyman. On Monday, MLB.com’s Thomas Harding reported that Lawrence had been claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates haven’t formally announced the claim and will need to make a 40-man… read more
Paul Skenes Arsenal Will Be Nastier in 2025
One of the most electrifying pitchers emerged into the scene as a rookie and became one of the biggest faces in baseball. Pittsburgh Pirates first overall pick Paul Skenes was stellar and won the NL Rookie of the Year because of it. Not only did he make Pirates history, he also made baseball history on… read more
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