MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
Turner Back in Blue The Dodgers are bringing back their third baseman, Justin Turner, inking the 36-year-old to a two-year, $34 million pact with a third-year team option. Los Angeles is trying to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in two decades and Turner is part of that plan. Last season he hit .307 […]
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WINS 2021 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES
By Ismael Nunez I called my editor, Peter from “Baseball Reflections” and told him that the 2021 Caribbean World Series was taking place. He stated proudly, “Wow great I thought with Covid 19 hitting a home-run, I thought no series.” Then this reporter’s mother stated proudly, “In Latin America when there is a crisis what better […]
MLBPA snubs amended 2021 MLB season proposals
We all know that the 2020 Major League Baseball season was complicated, and ahead of any further foreseeable difficulties that could disrupt the 2021 campaign, the MLB came up with a series of proposals for an adapted schedule. However, these have been rejected by the Major League Baseball Players Association. One key proposal on the […]
Which MLB Teams Could Win the 2021 World Series?
Despite the uncertainty that surrounded the 2020 MLB World Series, fans are gearing up for the upcoming season and carefully watching the offseason moves being made by various teams. This is because such moves have a massive impact on what players will represent what teams and who has a better chance of winning the World […]
Top MLB Teams Heading into 2021
The 2020 MLB season, just like the year 2020 itself, was one for the history books. Teams sustained historic losses due to fans being unable to attend games in-person, several games were canceled entirely and there was constant concern about players’ health due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For fans, both those who watch purely for […]
Biggest MLB Offseason Moves So Far
While many incredible moments on the field during the Major League Baseball season make headlines, a lot of focus is put on the moves made in the offseason. This is because these signs and trades determine who will be coming back in the next season and for what teams. Teams take advantage of the offseason […]
What Makes the Dodgers Such A Great Team
If you look at the odds from Sportsbooks for 2020, the Yankees seem like the runaway favorites. However, while the totals might favour the New York team, Los Angeles are a constant threat. This is so much the case that CBS Sports claim that the Dodgers are a “juggernaut” and predict they will be the […]
The Significant Rise in the Number of Latino players in Major League Baseball
In the 2020 season, 108 Major League Baseball players originated from countries situated out of the United States. The overseas players had a participatory position on an opening day. Comparing the current figures from those in 1960, there is a 28% increase. With this kind of trajectory, it is evident that the growth is picking […]
The Ultimate Red Sox “Mash-Up” For Kids
NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2020) — The Best Ever Brief History of the Boston Red Sox is biographical and autobiographical, historical and humorous, educational and packed with images of baseball cards and online video references—with all roads leading back to one incredible baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Written for ages 6-12 (and for nostalgic […]
9 Ways To Improve Your Pitching Velocity
If you look at the latest MLB standings you will see that the top teams are those that have very good pitchers. These pitchers practice a lot and they know how to use their arm to get the maximum pitching velocity, which is very important when it comes to throwing. If you are looking to […]
Fast Start During 60 Game MLB Season is Critical
The time is nearly here. After a four month delay to the start of the MLB season due to the COVID19 pandemic, it looks like players are ready to get back to work. Without any further delays, the start of the MLB 2020 is scheduled to begin on July 23, 2020. Of course, that’s the […]
Five Undrafted MLB Free-Agent Prospects
Author: Ziv Chen In the Major League Baseball 2020 amateur draft that was held last week, the two-day event featured only five rounds, as opposed to the usual forty, most likely because team owners wanted to save money amidst coronavirus pandemic and uncertainties about the MLB 2020 season. There are many unknowns during this weird […]
HOW SEAM READERS ARE HELPING PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD
At Seam Readers our mission is to help teach baseball and softball players of all ages one of the only constants when it comes to hitting. Seam Reading is the ability to identify a pitch based on how it looks. We say it is one of the only constants at the plate because every pitch […]
2020 Fantasy Baseball: Preparing For A Season Impacted By Coronavirus
Major League Baseball could make a return this summer following months of the coronavirus lockdown. Depending on the negotiations, baseball could return in early July and fantasy baseball will be back as well. The 2020 fantasy baseball season will likely be a far cry from what you’re used to. Here are five things to prepare […]
Rules That Might Change Baseball in 2020
Baseball is an iconic American sport. Along with Basketball and American Football, it is one of the top three sports in the USA, and despite soaring in popularity overseas, particularly in Japan and other countries in the far east, it’s biggest support base remains in its homeland. Since its emergence and development in the 19th-century, […]
A Brief History of Baseball in the USA
Baseball is the pinnacle of Americana. The ceremonial first pitch. Singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” alongside thousands of others. Old school fans listening to the radio and jotting down stats at the same time. Peanuts, hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and nachos alongside that beautiful unnaturally yellow cheese. There’s a reason why baseball […]
Substance Abuse in Professional Baseball
written by Maggie Potter The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health discovered that 19.7 million American adults struggled with some kind of substance abuse disorder. It’s easy to look at that number and thing about average, everyday people across the country. But celebrities, singers, politicians, and even professional athletes aren’t immune to abusing […]
How has the MLB been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and when is it likely to return?
Major sporting events across the world continue to be either postponed or cancelled entirely as the spread of the coronavirus continues – this shows no signs of slowing down either as many countries find themselves extending lockdown measures to prevent the spread. There are some signs of change within the US, however, as many states […]
The MLB’s Response to Coronavirus
Written by Maggie Potter This year will undoubtedly go down in history, thanks to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. As of March 20, 2020, 45 states within the country had closed all of their schools due to the coronavirus. Thousands of people are working remotely, while many others have found themselves out of a […]
Career Paths for Baseball Players After Professional Sports
written by Maggie Potter The average career length for an MLB player is just 5.6 years. While many players can have longer careers, it’s not uncommon for a minor league or major league player to either retire or leave the game due to injury at a relatively young age. While the MLB does provide a […]
Staying Cool During Baseball Games
Written by Maggie Potter “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the park…” Unless it feels like a hot and sweaty nightmare! The average Major League Baseball (MLB) season runs from March to September each year. While the late Spring and early Autumn months can be comfortable for game-goers, most people recognize […]
Will Addition of Betts Put the Dodgers Over the Top?
After much anticipation and grimacing by Boston Red Sox fans, the hammer finally dropped on All-Star OF Mookie Betts being traded away from the Red Sox in what can only be termed as a salary dump. Much to the chagrin of the rest of Major League Baseball, Betts will be joining the Los Angeles Dodgers […]
How to Get Started in Fantasy Baseball
In the last thirty years, fantasy baseball has seemingly taken over baseball fandom. Yes, you can be a baseball fan without playing fantasy baseball. But you can bet that you can’t watch baseball without at least hearing about fantasy baseball. All of this exposure is likely to make many people curious about the “sport” of […]
10 of the Best Baseball Academy Programs
It is all too common amongst countless professional athletes that they point to a trainer, coach, or someplace that made them who they are today. Support from communities and families are essential; however, some unique circumstances need special attention to push the athlete from good to amazing. In other words, to be the best, you […]
Top Fantasy Baseball Players in 2019 (Looking Back)
If you are a baseball fan, I bet there’s a good chance you are familiar with fantasy baseball, where players compete against each other using real baseball players’ real-life statistics to score points. In this article, we’re taking a look back at the top fantasy baseball players in 2019. Looking Back is a great way […]
A Look at the NL Central and Pennant Probabilities
The NL Central the most up-for-grabs divisions in baseball in 2020. Both the NL East and NL Central are divisions that only have one team that is essentially considered out of the race from the get-go. In the NL East, that team is the Miami Marlins. In the NL Central, that team is the Pittsburgh […]
Difference Between Softball and Baseball Cleats
Two of the most popular outdoor games are Baseball and Softball. Many of us are confused about the differences between these two sports. Though they share a lot of similarities, they are not the same game either. However, those of you who are interested in today’s topic must be aware of the difference between these […]
The Players That Got the Houston Astros to the World Series
Despite the disappointment of losing the World Series to the Washington Nationals, 2019 has been very much the year of the Houston Astros, with them accruing a formidable winning record and showcasing some of the best players in the MLB. One of the reasons this has been a year of victories for the Astros, with […]
Foreign influence in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is enjoying its most diversity in terms of players and their origins than ever before. The 2019 Major League Baseball season saw 20 different countries (one fewer than last season) represented by players showing the growth and impact baseball has around the globe. It isn’t just Latin America that is producing baseball’s […]
What Can We Expect From the MLB eSports League?
There had been a lot of rumours spreading for the best part of a year that Major League Baseball was planning to announce the launch of an eSports league in 2019. Whilst big news for baseball, it wouldn’t be revolutionary since the National Basketball Association has already been running its NBA 2K League since 2018, […]
