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A Coronavirus Short Season

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The coronavirus COVID–19 that has spread from China to all around the world is causing major disruptions to everyone’s lives, and all sports gatherings are on hold until things get under control. While we are all left foraging for toilet …

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Red Sox Sign Stealing Scandal: Delayed Decision Doesn’t Bode Well for Boston

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The biggest story of the MLB offseason, by far, is the Astros being disciplined (and shamed) for using technology to steal signs. Some punishments have been handed out, but the investigation is ongoing and more information continues to be revealed. …

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Why David Price Exchange Makes No Sense for Red Sox, Dodgers

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After what seemed like a month, despite being just a week, the Red Sox and Dodgers (with help from the Twins) finally completed a trade sending superstar Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers. The Red Sox acquired Dodgers …

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World Series Contenders: Which AL Teams Have What it Takes? 

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Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training, and all is right with the world. Okay, maybe not with the world. Okay, maybe not even with Major League Baseball. But it’s still a thrilling time of year because it means …

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Carlos Beltran Conspiracy Theories for Your Consideration

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The biggest baseball stories over the last two months surround the electronic sign-stealing scandal that vilified the Houston Astros (and, potentially, the Boston Red Sox). One fallout victim of this scandal was Carlos Beltran, hired as manager of the New …

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Play Ball: Almost Time for Spring Training 2020

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The Super Bowl is over, so let’s play ball! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy following football, mostly because of the competitive nature. I also realize football surpassed baseball in terms of popularity a long time ago. Although the year …

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Why Everyone Loves Kobe Bryant

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Having grown up in Los Angeles and being an avid sports fan, I have been a Lakers fan for most of my life. And, of course, I am a Kobe Bryant fan. I watched his entire career, from struggling rookie …

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Gerrit Cole Leads Furious Free-Agent Frenzy

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With players and owners more guarded during the previous few hot stove seasons, signings dragged out to the point where guys like Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and David Price signed during spring training, while the likes of Dallas Keuchel and Craig …

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Baseball, Veterans’ Day and the National Pastime

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A Veterans’ Day weekend of parades and remembrances reminded me how many major leaguers once sacrificed significant portions of their careers in defense of their country. Reminded me that the ethos of baseball exemplifies the best of Americana. And prompts …

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How A.J. Hinch Lost the World Series

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Talent can win World Series titles, but baseball has shown that it isn’t only talent that wins. And in this micro-managing and analytics era that is taking over baseball right now, we’ve seen championship teams managed very creatively and unconventionally, …