Tag: MLB

Conflict Emerges as Steroid Users Become Coaches

Photo courtesy of Jim Accordino, Wikipedia It is interesting how professional athletes like Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez can quickly go from iconic sports idols to being despised by the public. They both committed acts which may jeopardize the integrity of the game dubbed “America’s pastime.”  Performance-enhancing drugs have contributed […]

Anticipation Rises for the 2017 MLB Season

Photo courtesy of Arturo Padavila III, Wikipedia The 2016 Major League Baseball season was a historic one due to the two teams that played in the World Series. The Chicago Cubs faced the Cleveland Indians in an epic championship. Entering the series, the Indians had not won a World Series title […]

The World Series is Gearing Up to Be a Tight Match

Photo courtesy of Julie Fennell, Wikipedia The Chicago Cubs will be facing off against the Cleveland Indians in the 112th edition of the Fall Classic. After not winning the National League pennant since 1945, and not winning the World Series since 1908, Chicago Cubs fans can celebrate as their team […]

Giants Win Wild Card Game Against Mets

Photo courtesy of Arturo Pardavila III, Wikipedia For the second postseason matchup between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants, the two teams competed on Wednesday night for the National League Wild Card Game. The Giants were ultimately victorious with a final score of 3-0. The Mets’ starting […]

New Sliding Rules Spark Up Controversy in MLB

Photo courtesy of slgckgc, Wikipedia Just two-and-a-half weeks into the 2016 MLB season, there is already major controversy surrounding a new rule that was put into place in the offseason. In order to improve player safety, Major League Baseball decided to revamp one of the most critical and often-used plays […]

Offseason Moves Look to Strengthen Mets and Yankees

Photo courtesy of Slgckgc, Wikipedia With the 2016 MLB season just six days away from beginning, both the Mets and Yankees look to build on last year’s postseason performances. For the Mets, building on last year’s season means achieving the ultimate goal: becoming World Series Champions for the first time […]

Mets Rotation Solid, Yankees Arms Less Hopeful

Photo courtesy of Slgckgc, Wikipedia Baseball season is right around the corner, as the New York Yankees and Mets pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Thursday.  The contrast between the two pitching staffs could not be starker. The Mets feature young up-and-coming starters like Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom […]

Mets and Dodgers to Face Off in NLDS

Photo courtesy of Alpinein, Wikipedia The best time of year has finally arrived: postseason baseball, filled with Game 7s and magical moments that become engrained into our memories for years to come.  The New York Mets have earned a spot in the dance against the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. They […]