When it comes to MLB’s worst seasons, the more historic the team, the more difficult it is to pinpoint just which of their seasons was truly the worst. For some, like the Colorado Rockies or Miami Marlins, it is simply a matter of finding the season in which they had the fewest amount of wins. But for our subjects today, the Chicago Cubs, grandiose lines of historic data can … [Read more...] about MLB’s Worst Seasons: 1966 Chicago Cubs
Blue Jays Are Seeing Sparked Defense From This Player
We all know Davis Schneider’s bat has power and pop, but we’ve seen impressive defense from him since Spring Training this season. While he may be small in height, he plays a big game. When he’s not hitting home runs, he’s making diving catches or hustling in the outfield to make strong throws and catches. There was talk about Schneider possibly playing second base this season, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Are Seeing Sparked Defense From This Player
Blue Jays’ Defensive Stud is Coming Alive Offensively
Daulton Varsho had a slow start offensively to the 2024 season, but now he is settling in nicely and helping out the Toronto Blue Jays. Before the season started, it was hoped that Varsho could bounce back at the plate following the 2023 season, in which he hit only .220. All aboard the Varsho comeback train! While he was the MLB leader in defensive runs saved last season (29), … [Read more...] about Blue Jays’ Defensive Stud is Coming Alive Offensively
World Series Champion with Brooklyn Dodgers Passes Away
Carl Erskine, pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers during their heyday as “The Boys of Summer,” has passed away. The right-hander from Anderson, Indiana pitched for Brooklyn from 1948-57, during which time they won a World Series and five National League pennants. He followed them to Los Angeles in 1958, retiring in the middle of the 1959 season, and missing out on one more world … [Read more...] about World Series Champion with Brooklyn Dodgers Passes Away
Former NL All-Star Thriving as New Ace for Brewers
Freddy Peralta has emerged as the new ace for the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Coming off a tumultuous offseason that included the controversial trade of former NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, the hard-throwing right-hander and 2021 All-Star has admirably embraced the challenge of being elevated to the No. 1 spot in the rotation. In his … [Read more...] about Former NL All-Star Thriving as New Ace for Brewers