The All-Star Game has come and gone. The American League continues to wreck the Senior Circuit year-in, year-out, and it’s abundantly clear that Vladdy Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Liam Hendriks are the coolest dudes in the sport. Now, the attention turns to the second half of the season. Will the teams at the top stay… […]
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Sucks to be a Seattle Mariners fan these days, huh?
During the MLB All-Star Game last night, there was a moment in the sixth inning where Rays’ catcher Mike Zunino hit a home run off Mets’ pitcher Taijuan Walker, who was being caught by Milwaukee’s Omar Narvaez. Dodgers’ outfielder Chris Taylor watched the ball soar over his head, as Zunino rounded the bases and… Read […]
All-Star Takeaway: MLB is alive, internationally supreme, and going to get better
DENVER — It would be nearly impossible for any fan to have left the MLB All-Star Game here at Coors Field on Tuesday night without feeling good about the game. Read more…
Angels draft 20 straight pitchers, pass on all belly-itchers
Man, if only the Los Angeles Angels could surround Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani with some pitching, then maybe, just maybe, they wouldn’t waste their careers. Read more…
MLB’s Midsummer Classic is simply the best
It’s Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing all the sports fans who still don’t think the particular MLB All-Star Game isn’t typically the best in pro sports. Read more…
If only this could be Stephen A. Smith’s last take
When Stephen The. Smith opens his mouth, it’s typically bullshit. Generally speaking, when it comes to an opinion of his having anything to do with sports or adjacent to sports, I completely ignore him and accept him for what he is — someone who delivers hot takes and yells loudly because it gets views, and […]
This is just awful
Sometimes things happen that just suck. That’s currently the case. Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña has torn his ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery. Read more…
Nick Castellanos has mastered the untimely home run
Cincinnati’s Nick Castellanos has arguably been the Reds’ best hitter this season. He leads the team in batting average, OPS, RBI, and WAR. He’s hit some timely home runs. He’s 22 for 73 (. 301) with runners in scoring position. He’s been a phenomenal ballplayer for the Reds ever since he first set foot in […]
What should the MLB All-Star Game be?
The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game has been through a lot. There’s been a change of venue and an atrocious jersey reveal . I mean, seriously, who thought those were a good idea? At least the game doesn’t determine home-field advantage for the World Series anymore — amirite? Read more…
A team and league full of cowards
It’s a layup. Read more…