With MLB Opening Day only 30 days away and spring training games starting up, baseball season is right around the corner. Over the next month, we will preview all 30 MLB teams for the 2020 season leading up to Opening Day on March 26th. First up, the Arizona Diamondbacks 2020 preview. The Arizona Diamondbacks are […]
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The Boston Red Sox trade Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that also includes the Minnesota Twins. The Dodgers will also acquire LHP David Price from the Red Sox as well as cash to pay for half of Price’s remaining $96 million contract. The Red Sox will acquire OF Alex […]
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Congratulations to Derek Jeter and Larry Walker on headlining the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. They will be joined on July 26th by Ted Simmons who was inducted via the Veterans Committee. While Cooperstown waits for its newest members, we will look ahead to next winter, when the members of the BBWAA will […]
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With the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 to be announced tonight, the writers of Belly Up Sports have convened to bring to you, the Belly Up Sports Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020. I and 18 staff members at Belly Up Sports have agonized over the ballot and have recognized only one […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants in overtime on Monday night to bring the Eagles record to 6-7. The Eagles, as Joe Tessitore made unbelievably clear during the broadcast, control their own destiny for the playoffs. If the Eagles are able to defeat the Redskins, Cowboys, and Giants over the last three weeks, […]
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It’s December 29th, 2011, Art Briles had just led the Baylor University Football team to their first bowl win since 1992. Heisman Winner Robert Griffin III had played his last game for the Bears, but the program was on the rise. After struggling to replace RGIII in 2012, Baylor finished the 2013 season at 11-1 […]
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As the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first World Series in team history, the other 28 teams were focused on the upcoming free agency period. Each team has an offseason to-do list and players that they are interested in bringing in to join their […]
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As the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first World Series in team history, the other 28 teams were focused on the upcoming free agency period. Each team has an offseason to-do list and players that they are interested in bringing in to join their […]
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As the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first World Series in team history, the other 28 teams were focused on the upcoming free agency period. Each team has an offseason to-do list and players that they are interested in bringing in to join their […]
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As the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first World Series in team history, the other 28 teams were focused on the upcoming free agency period. Each team has an offseason to-do list and players that they are interested in bringing in to join their […]
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As the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first World Series in team history, the other 28 teams were focused on the upcoming free agency period. Each team has an offseason to-do list and players that they are interested in bringing in to join their […]
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Everyone looks at the flaws in Ben Simmons’ game, specifically, the lack of a reliable jump shot. After an opening night win against the Celtics, the question should be, does Ben Simmons need a jump shot to be a superstar? The NBA is moving more and more away from post play and relying more on […]
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With nearly a third of the leagues’ teams looking for a new manager, we will be Ranking Open MLB Manager jobs. Which open position is the most desirable? Which new manager will be best set up for success in their first year at the helm? Who will be set up best for the long term? […]
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Gabe Kapler was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. He becomes one of seven MLB managers fired since the end of the regular season. He joins Mickey Callaway, Clint Hurdle, Joe Maddon, Andy Green, Ned Yost, and Brad Ausmus on the unemployment line to begin the offseason. With the retirement of longtime San Francisco […]
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