Buried within the Baltimore Orioles’ lost 2025 season is a small glimmer of hope for their future: their two rookies. The team called up outfielder Dylan Beavers and catcher Samuel Basallo in August when their playoff hopes were mostly dashed. It was a move to gauge their readiness for MLB and to identify areas for improvement in 2026. The good news is that the first glimpses … [Read more...] about Orioles Rookie Report: The Kids Will Be Alright
Rockies Must Fix Home Woes to See Improvement Next Season
The Colorado Rockies are currently in Seattle, facing the Mariners for three games. The Mariners had gone 20-3 in their previous 23 home games. That’s almost as many home wins as the Rockies have earned the entirety of this season. They went a franchise-worst 25-56 at home. The Rockies are also a distant league-worst 18-58 on the road. But their road woes are nothing new. The … [Read more...] about Rockies Must Fix Home Woes to See Improvement Next Season
As Bobby Shantz Turns 100, a Look Back at 1960 World Series, Game 7
On Friday, Bobby Shantz, who could have changed baseball history had his manager let him, turns 100 years old. There are sure to be many articles across the World Wide Web celebrating his life and career. With this story, we’ll look at his performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series at Forbes Field. Shantz, a left-handed pitcher, is the … [Read more...] about As Bobby Shantz Turns 100, a Look Back at 1960 World Series, Game 7
Rays’ Solid Run Differential Didn’t Lead to the Postseason
The Tampa Bay Rays are facing the Toronto Blue Jays in the final regular-season series of the year. The Blue Jays are back in the postseason exactly one season after finishing in the basement of the American League East. Toronto has a +64 run differential on the season, while the Rays aren’t too shabby at +44. Yet, a 15-game gap currently exists in the standings. So, what does … [Read more...] about Rays’ Solid Run Differential Didn’t Lead to the Postseason
Two Pitchers Who Could Round Out the Yankees Rotation in the Fourth Spot
On paper, the New York Yankees seem to have an established first three starting pitchers to spark the rotation. The fourth spot right now is up in the air. The two possible names for the role are Will Warren and Luis Gil. The priority right now for the Yankees is pitchers one through three for a three-man rotation. Whatever the order may be, the club is expected to have Max … [Read more...] about Two Pitchers Who Could Round Out the Yankees Rotation in the Fourth Spot