One of the many aspects that have been lost in our society is the respect for our elders that we once had. The elders gradually commanded less of the family’s power over the last century to the point where the nursing home population is beginning to look like the phone of the woman Jared Porter […]
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Another newsworthy week for the Blue Jays as they traveled west to take on the Athletics and Astros. The series represented a homecoming of sorts for Marcus Semien and George Springer. Semien had spent the previous six seasons playing for the A’s. Springer had been a member of the Astros since making his big league […]
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After months of anticipation, George Springer finally made his regular-season debut for the Blue Jays this week. When Springer signed a 6-year, $150M deal with Toronto, I was elated. Now, if he can just make it through the slog of the month-long exhibition slate…Then came the abdominal tightness, the oblique strain, the setback. What started […]
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Shane McClanahan had his MLB debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on April 29. A top prospect with two nasty pitches, he showed future Cy Young potential in the outing. Shane McClanahan had developed a big time following in the minor leagues. Besides a brief cameo in the postseason, we heard about his stuff early […]
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Braves fans, it has been a rough start to the season. Like many of you, I had high hopes for this season, but something needs to change for the Braves. The NL East is still up for grabs this early in the season, but the Atlanta Braves need to get it together if they want […]
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Bo Bichette has been the most polarizing member of the Toronto Blue Jays this season. From his tape-measure home runs to his “Bo Flow”, he’s a player who demands your attention. Unfortunately, he’s been garnering plenty of eyes on him due to his porous defense at shortstop. Bo Bichette hit this ball to Maine. pic.twitter.com/YdGQvkjaCW […]
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Bit of a different column this time. I’m still going to share my thoughts on the Blue Jays week, but I will also be writing about some baseball media. I made an appearance on the MLB Daily podcast and came across a couple of interesting reads. This is my MLB Media Week. MLB Daily I […]
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And Perhaps Comeback Player of the Year? Today in a surprise to no one, Red Sox designated hitter JD Martinez received the American League Player of the Week award. During this week span, Martinez slashed .458/.500/1.125 in 5 games, adding to an already ridiculous start. With the Red Sox slugger leading the league in extra-base […]
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The Blue Jays looked to build momentum following a series win over the Yankees to start the season. Unfortunately, injuries have continued to run rampant throughout the roster. Prized free-agent signing George Springer appeared to be nearing a return to the lineup. He suffered a quad strain while running the bases mid-week and will be […]
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The City Connect Jersey is the Most Contentious Point Since the Tea Act Nike and Major League Baseball have announced this week that they will curate a new jersey line. These jerseys are the “City Connect” series, a line to show the heart and soul of several baseball towns. In addition to Boston, Miami, both […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2021 season with considerable expectations. They signed two All-Star level players to add to a core of young talent unmatched in the league. The team also added several arms to their pitching staff. Despite the additions, pitching remained the biggest question mark entering the year. In the first series […]
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October 30, 2019 was the last “normal” game of baseball before things went… well, you know. It was also the end to one of the most remarkable seasons ever witnessed in Major League Baseball. Nationals fans let’s be honest, you had your moment and it was great. Now it’s time to get serious again. Last […]
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The positivity from the Blue Jays’ productive offseason has spilled into their Grapefruit League play. The rotation looks better than advertised and the lineup is dangerous. Their top prospects seem ready to make an impact soon. However, all that enthusiasm and momentum came to a screeching halt this week with a surge of injuries. Kirby […]
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This is the time of Spring Training where I just want the regular season to begin already! Focusing on the Blue Jays, in particular, fans have seen what they need to see. Several members of the expected lineup are mashing, pitchers have been putting up zeroes, and prospects are showing out. There are about two […]
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