Tonight’s Home Run Derby officially kicks off the All-Star Game festivities. Players and fans alike get the opportunity to “wow” at the barrage of long balls being smashed. Names that many fans associate with big flies and ridiculous exit velocity i.e. Oneil Cruz, Elly De La Cruz, Aaron Judge, and others opted out of the Derby. With those players out let’s look at who IS in … [Read more...] about How To Bet The 2024 Home Run Derby
How The Nationals Will Deal With Their Young Starters Workload
The Washington Nationals young starting rotation has emerged as a strength of the team this season. However, as we enter the second half of the season, the Nationals will have to be mindful of their workload. MacKenzie Gore, Jake Irvin, and Mitchell Parker are all on track to shatter their career highs in innings. How The Nationals Will Deal With Their Young Starters … [Read more...] about How The Nationals Will Deal With Their Young Starters Workload
2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
Kansas City Royals Strengthen Bullpen in Deal with Nationals
It was no secret that the Kansas City Royals wanted to strengthen its bullpen and add a bat before the July 30 trade deadline. The Royals achieved one of those goals on Saturday night in acquiring reliever Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals. We have acquired RHP Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals for minor-league INF Cayden Wallace and our Competitive Balance … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals Strengthen Bullpen in Deal with Nationals
Orioles Rookie On Injured List After Head Injury
Baltimore Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after a bench-clearing hit by pitch. A scary moment unfolded at Camden Yards on Friday when Yankees closer Clay Holmes drilled rookie Heston Kjerstad in the helmet with a 96.8 mph sinker. Kjerstad lay face down in the dirt motionless before being helped off the field by the Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles Rookie On Injured List After Head Injury