Ozzie Smith PLAYs Ball in Cooperstown in Education Fundraiser COOPERSTOWN, NY, July 22 — Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith gave dozens of children and adults an on-field experience of a lifetime Friday morning at Doubleday Field. He and fellow Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Jim Thome, and Cal Ripken, Jr. hosted dozens of baseballers of all ages in a fundraiser for Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Ozzie Smith, Three Other Hall of Famers PLAY Ball in Annual Fundraiser
2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
Rookie of the Year Watch: 2022 American League at the Break We have reached the mid-point of the 2022 season and now the American League Rookie of the Year watch is on. There are clear favorites and contenders. Who are the candidates for the award at season’s end? The breakdown will be done in tiers from favorites to contenders to sleepers. 2022 American League Rookie of the … [Read more...] about 2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
2022 All-Star Relievers, in Detail
2022 All-Star Relievers The 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. It has not been there since 1980. This season, there are 12 relievers, six from each league when including players who will not participate. Here is a detailed look at the 2022 All-Star relievers. American League All-Star Relievers Emmanuel Clase, … [Read more...] about 2022 All-Star Relievers, in Detail
Baltimore Orioles Are a Nice Surprise
The Baltimore Orioles are a nice surprise for the first half of the 2022 MLB season. They have some young and exciting players to go along with their veterans, who communicate with the younger players and guide them on how to play the game. Their manager Brandon Hyde has brought a winning culture with his style of managing and it is finally showing. Last Five Seasons Over the … [Read more...] about Baltimore Orioles Are a Nice Surprise
Nationals Extend Mike Rizzo, Dave Martinez
The Washington Nationals extend Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez to new deals. Rizzo will return as president of baseball operations, whereas Martinez is back as team manager. Mark Lerner, the principal managing owner of the Nationals, announced the moves over the weekend. The team announced they’d exercised the 2023 contract options on both. This gives the organization some … [Read more...] about Nationals Extend Mike Rizzo, Dave Martinez