Now that the 2014 MLB All-Star Game teams have been announced for both the American and National League, there are already cries for help. Fans somehow voted Matt Wieters in as he sits on the Disabled List, while there were… Read More ›
Miguel Cabrera
Victor Martinez’s historic HR/K start
When Prince Fielder was traded to the Texas Rangers in the offseason, a big concern was the unknown of who would protect Miguel Cabrera. Fielder has regressed the last two seasons, but Cabrera did win back-to-back AL MVP awards and… Read More ›
Mike Trout’s contract smart for him, Angels
(Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim had to be worried about their prized jewel Mike Trout after Miguel Cabrera signed his eight-year $248 million extension on top of his two years and $44 million on his current… Read More ›
MLB midseason awards
With the All-Star break now underway, it’s time to handout hardware to the best of the first half. So far we’ve seen no-hitters, Cuban missile shows, the yearly A-ROD PED scandal and Camden Yards turn into a home run waiting… Read More ›
Comparing women athletes to men devalues talent
When Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban said he would draft college basketball star Brittney Griner or at least invite her to play on Dallas’ summer league team in Las Vegas, he put Griner in a lose-lose situation. If Griner said… Read More ›
MLB: And the award goes to…
Now that the 2012 MLB regular season is complete, it’s time to pick the winners of baseball’s biggest awards. I will hand out awards for the AL & NL MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year. Let the debate… Read More ›
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