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Another Flyers Draft Pick, as Jay O’Brien Becomes a Free Agent

Former Philadelphia Flyers first-round draft pick Jay O’Brien became an unrestricted free agent at 5 pm on Tuesday. Because the Flyers chose not to sign O’Brien after he finished his fourth NCAA season, Philadelphia will receive a second-round pick in the 2024 draft. O’Brien, a forward, was selected 19th overall in the 2018 draft, five… Continue reading Another Flyers Draft Pick, as Jay O’Brien Becomes a Free Agent

Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres

Braves Franchise History 1921 – Walton Cruise connects for the second home run hit from mammoth Braves Field. The first home run was also hit by Cruise in 1917. There were 38 home runs in the Braves field in 1921 of which 34 were inside the park. 1969 – Bob Gibson beats the Braves 8-1… Continue reading Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres

We have updated our Major League Leaderboards Interface

We recently updated the interface for our Major League Leaderboardsimproving the user experience while retaining the core functionality. These updates include the following refinements: Streamlined Control Panel: We have organized and consolidated common items within the control panel, creating a more intuitive and efficient user interface. Leagues Menu Improvements: Our leagues menu now allows simultaneous… Continue reading We have updated our Major League Leaderboards Interface

Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Orioles’ 1983 World Series Reunion Brings Back Special Memories

From 1966 to 1983, the Orioles played in six World Series and won three. They went to the World Series in three straight seasons: 1969, 1970 and 1971. They upset the new New York Mets in ’69, beat the early Big Red Machine in ’70 and beat them again as favorites of the Pittsburgh Pirates… Continue reading Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Orioles’ 1983 World Series Reunion Brings Back Special Memories

Manassas team improves to 2-0 in Babe Ruth World Series | Sports

Luke Shearin and Josh Hessel combined for a six-hit, seven-inning shutout Tuesday as the Greater Manassas Baseball League’s 16- to 18-year-old team improved to 2-0 in pool play with a 4-0 victory over Charleston (Mo .) in the Babe Ruth World Series in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Shearin started the game and struck out three and… Continue reading Manassas team improves to 2-0 in Babe Ruth World Series | Sports

Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend’s shoes and pushing the other for MVP — his way

Matt Olson leads all of baseball in home runs and RBIs, he has the second-best OPS, and he’s on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs. And he wasn’t the best player on his own team. For most of this season, it looks like Ronald Acuña Jr. will run away. with the National League MVP… Continue reading Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend’s shoes and pushing the other for MVP — his way

Celebrations for the NY Softball World Series champions

Hazel Sanchez, Dan Mannarino, and Veronica Rosario 55 minutes ago NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Massapequa international softball team made history by becoming the first softball team from New York to win the Little League World Series. A town hall celebration and parade is planned for the team. Watch the video player for more on… Continue reading Celebrations for the NY Softball World Series champions

The Defensive Rebirth of Fernando Tatis Jr. Painting the Road to the MVP Future

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports If I have a criticism of Shohei Ohtani, it’s that he single-handedly undermines baseball’s famous parlor discussions. Honestly, this is the only valid criticism of Ohtani I can think of. But questions like “Which player would you want to start a franchise with?” or “Who is the most talented ballplayer you… Continue reading The Defensive Rebirth of Fernando Tatis Jr. Painting the Road to the MVP Future

The Dodgers have won 9 in a row, looking like World Series contenders

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been very dominant to start this season. That says more about the 2017-22 Dodgers than this year’s team. During a six-season stretch, the Dodgers won 100 games four times. In one of the seasons they didn’t hit 100, they posted a .717 winning percentage and won a World Series… Continue reading The Dodgers have won 9 in a row, looking like World Series contenders