This offseason, Craig Counsell gave the hot stove an early burn by shockingly departing his hometown Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. With Counsell’s departure, you can’t help but wonder what the future will be for other managers. One manager worth paying attention to is Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash. He has one year left […]
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Just when you thought things were going well for the Miami Marlins, they once again couldn’t be content with letting things sit. General Manager Kim Ng declined her option in her contract and is now no longer with the organization. She reportedly left because owner Bruce Sherman wanted to hire a president of baseball operations […]
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The San Francisco Giants recently fired manager Gabe Kapler after nearly four seasons. It doesn’t come as a shock because aside from San Francisco’s shocking 107-win season in 2021, Kapler’s Giants teams were mostly mediocre. Prior to coming to San Francisco, Kapler managed the Phillies for a mediocre two seasons. In five full seasons as […]
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All season long, no team has been able to truly pull away with the NL Central division. The greatest number of games a team has been in first place is 4.5 games. The Brewers, Cubs, and Reds have all spent time leading at the top of the division. As the season has moved along, the […]
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In 2017, Derek Jeter secured a four percent stake in the Miami Marlins franchise and was ultimately named the team CEO. This meant that controlling owner Bruce Sherman would entrust Jeter to oversee the day-to-day operations of the team. During his five seasons as CEO, Jeter’s Marlins only appeared in the postseason once during the […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a hot start this season. They are currently 15-7 and have the second-best record in the National League. While a lot of credit is given to their formidable starting rotation, one player who’s made a big contribution to their early success is Brian Anderson. Anderson has been off to […]
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Despite being limited by payroll, the Rays have had success on the field. They’ve won four AL East titles and two pennants and have clinched four wild card berths. Despite this success, the Tampa Bay area could care less, judging by their home game attendance. Given how the area has treated them, they should move […]
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Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy goes over the recent injuries and COVID concerns beginning to mount for the New Jersey Devils.
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To open, what follows is very strongly pro-vaccine. If that’s not your jam, I’d argue it should be. I suggest you read this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, or this first. This is an article about an issue in sports and the NBA, that is tangential to a much larger American issue. […]
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Throughout Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, they’ve never had a backup quarterback of note. Perhaps the most notable of all was the late Tarvaris Jackson. Outside of him, however, it’s been a who’s who of quarterbacks. From Trevone Boykin to Austin Davis to current backup Geno Smith, the Seahawks have never had a […]
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COVID-19 and the NFL COVID-19 has had a major impact on the sports world for over a year now. Games had to be canceled or postponed all around the world due to this virus. This was for the sake of keeping everyone safe and healthy. Even so, this did not sit well with team owners. […]
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Yesterday, news broke of the Patriot’s decision to cut Cam Newton, and with it, rumors and theories started swirling. Cam Newton, who is unvaccinated, had to step away from the team for a few days due to COVID protocols. In doing so, Mac Jones had even more opportunities in practice, and in the end, was […]
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Cole Beasley has been the most vocal member of the Buffalo Bills when discussing the NFL’s COVID policy. He’s continuously voiced his displeasure and claimed that “God’s will” should take priority. Beasley claims he isn’t anti-vaxx, but rather that he’s pro-choice. It’s an understandable stance to take, and given recent news, his message might be […]
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Explaining All The COVID-19 Regulations All of the NCAA’s major conferences’ COVID-19 policies were formally released after the Big Ten announced theirs. Said protocols almost match those the NCAA put out early this month. A team that is unable to field a team due to the virus will forfeit that game. This means said school […]
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