Category: Baseball

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