6 cities that nearly landed an MLB team
MLB expansion is always a tantalizing topic because it allows us to dream up new possibilities. New stadiums, new nicknames, new logos, new rivalries. People in baseball always banter about which cities would be the best fits for a big league ballclub,…
Yankees name minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec manager of Single-A Tampa Tarpons: report
The Yankees made history on Sunday by promoting minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec to be the manager of their Single-A affiliate.
Joe Judge becomes first Giants coach in history to lose 13 games in a season
Joe Judge has carved out some history for himself, becoming the first-ever New York Giants head coach to lose 13 games in a single season.
Will Joe Judge join Dave Gettleman as former Giants employees?
Two weeks ago, Schefty declared that the Giants plan to bring back coach Joe Judge for 2022. As the 2021 train pulls into the station, that outcome doesn’t seem to be nearly as clear as it once was. Judge’s bizarre “not a clown show” rant from last Sun…
Bucs lend helping hand in equipment drive
It’s always rewarding when a major project comes to fruition. On Friday, the Pirates will collect gently used gear at PNC Park as one of the final touches to a larger effort that took place last year: A baseball and softball equipment drive to benefit …
Who should fill out Mets’ bullpen in 2022? Breaking down internal and external options
As the New York Mets continue to build their roster for the 2022 MLB season, who should fill out the bullpen?
MLB rumors: Athletics expected to hire Brad Ausmus as bench coach
The A’s are reportedly expected to hire former MLB manager Brad Ausmus as their next bench coach.
When Ted Williams went back to war
Some of the greatest players in baseball history lost multiple years of their careers while serving in the military, but Ted Williams is a special case. After being drafted in 1942, the Splendid Splinter served in the United States Navy and the United …