The 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year race is coming to a close. With two weeks left of the season, these rookie players have performed best as part of a strong first-year class. Both leagues feature a few up-and-comers who have the potential to be future stars of the game. Here’s a final look at the main front runners for each league’s 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Award. (Editors … [Read more...] about 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Is One Fascinating Race
Bo Bichette is the First Shortstop with 6+ Hits and 3+ Home Runs
Bo Bichette is raking again. But, for a player who’s been looking for consistency all season, he did something no other shortstop in the AL has done before. According to Stats by STATS, he’s the first shortstop in AL history to have six hits and three home runs in a single day. Bo Bichette of the @BlueJays is the first shortstop in AL history to have 6+ hits and 3+ HR on a … [Read more...] about Bo Bichette is the First Shortstop with 6+ Hits and 3+ Home Runs
Nelson Cruz Reaches His 2,000th MLB Game
With an appearance in last night’s game against the New York Mets, Nelson Cruz played in his 2000th career MLB game with the Washington Nationals. After his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005, the 41-year-old has also played with the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, and the Tampa Bay Rays in 18 seasons. The seven-time … [Read more...] about Nelson Cruz Reaches His 2,000th MLB Game
Washington Nationals 2022 Season Has Been Lackluster
The Washington Nationals 2022 season has been a disappointment for their players and the fans. Just three years ago, they were World Series champions. Since then, they have struggled to compete. The Nationals 2022 season is no different. Washington is 40-plus games under .500 and just trying to get the season over. They don’t have much to play for other than pride. Overall, … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals 2022 Season Has Been Lackluster
Doug DeCinces: A Roller Coaster’s Peak
Doug DeCinces is not a name that’s on the tip of every baseball fan’s tongue. Indeed, even this writer had barely heard of him until doing research for this piece. However, during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, DeCinces was relatively well known. During his career, he only made one All-Star appearance. At the same time, it does not reflect his type of player. He … [Read more...] about Doug DeCinces: A Roller Coaster’s Peak