July 1st has been a source of entrainment for everyone who isn’t a Mets fan. Why, one word Bobby Bonilla. At one point Bonilla was one of the best hitters in the game. He and Barry Bonds created one of the scariest lineups when they were both in Pittsburgh. In his career, he slashed .279/.358/.472 […]
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The most popular player during the 1990s was Ken Griffey Jr. He was the face of the majors and caught the nation’s attention, especially among younger fans of the game. Everyone was trying to recreate his sweet swing or wear their hats backward. Griffey was so popular, that there was even a joke presidential campaign […]
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Since the beginning of the century, no team has put their fanbase through more than the Seattle Mariners. Now, they did have a record-setting regular season in 2001, where they won 116 games. It was the most by any team in a single season. However, since then, it’s been all downhill from there. They lost […]
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Going into the season, there was cautious optimism surrounding the Cincinnati Reds. They were coming off a 2023 season where they went 82-80 and finished in third in the NL Central. They also only finished two games behind the Diamondbacks for the final wild-card spot. The Reds had developed a core of young exciting players. […]
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Jake Guentzel was one of the biggest prizes at this year’s deadline. With the forward entering the final year of his deal, and the Penguins going in the wrong direction, it was a foregone conclusion he was going to be moved. It also helps that the Penguins could get a haul for him. That haul […]
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Welcome to the new blog series I’m starting. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated with famous athletes playing with teams that people seem to forget about. Like how Shaq played with the Celtics. Or, Babe Ruth playing with the Boston Braves. So that’s what this series will cover, famous athletes […]
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Tragedy struck the baseball world Tuesday night, as Willie Mays passed away at the age of 93. Mays spent 22 seasons in the majors with the New York/San Fransisco Giants and New York Mets. Throughout his time in the bigs, “The Say Hey Kid” was one of the best players in the league and one […]
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Just a month ago, the Cubs looked like one of the better teams in baseball. They were 26-21, sitting in second place in the NL Central, and only two games behind the Brewers for first. They also were in the second wild card spot in the National League. Sure, some of the expected stats suggested […]
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Patrik Laine used to be one of the brightest young stars in the NHL. Back in the 2017-18 season, Laine recorded 70 points and led the league in playoff goals. With him only being 19 years old, it seemed like this was the start of his breakout. He was on his way to being one […]
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With baseball becoming a more global game, many hotbeds have sprouted out over the years. Places like Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and South Korea have all been sending their stars to the majors. However, no country has sent more big-name players to the MLB than Japan. From Ichiro Suzuki to Hideo Nomo to Shohei […]
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As with any big college football program, the NFL draft sees some of their best players get the opportunity at the next level. This is something that Notre Dame is very used to and 2024 was no different. There were seven Irish chosen throughout the seven rounds, as well as four being undrafted free-agent signings. […]
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Today, it’s not uncommon for college football teams to become national brands. Schools like Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, and Clemson have extended past their surrounding area and have become national brands. You can go to any state in America and find a group of fans from that school. However, none of this wouldn’t have happened, […]
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The past two seasons haven’t been the norm for the Cardinals. A franchise that has prided itself on being a model of consistency for years has struggled as of late. Last season the Cardinals fell short of expectations. Despite being picked by many to win the NL Central, they finished in 71-91. It was the […]
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