In the world of Major League Baseball, few moments rival the excitement of a home run, but equally thrilling is witnessing a defender execute a jaw-dropping catch that denies a hitter a round-tripper. Watching the Texas Rangers Travis Jankowski rob Andrew Vaughn of a game winning 3-run-homer on August 28th made me want to research… read more

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers kicked off the week with a six-game set at home against the Salem Red Sox. They went 2-4 as they continued their second-half struggles.

Baseball is a wonderful game. It features some of the best athletes the world has to offer, some of the most intriguing storylines and moments that create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s a beautiful game about overcoming adversity. However, there is always the reminder that the game is humbling and also at times… read more

The Boston Red Sox are one of the storied franchises in Major League Baseball. After two years of missing the postseason, it is time to get the Red Sox back to prominence. Will it be this season? Signs point to no but the team still has chances to improve on the field. Let’s get into… read more

The beauty of baseball is the ebb and flow that players can experience year to year. When they are at the top of their game, it is exhilarating, but when they struggle it can be a frustrating endeavor which can make a rebound so much sweeter on the other side. However, there can be the… read more

In a surprising breath of fresh air, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected three players to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, marking a ballot boom that hadn’t been seen for several years. BBWAA writers elected ballot newcomers Adrián Beltré and Joe Mauer as well as lifetime Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton on… read more

The Atlanta Braves recently made a stunning trade to acquire left-handed pitcher Chris Sale along with $17 million from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom. It was just the latest move by Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos in what has been a busy offseason. The Braves have earned the benefit… read more

The baseball world has been wondering what exactly the Boston Red Sox’s intentions are heading into the 2024 season. There hasn’t been much action aside from moves that seemed designed more to save payroll than anything else. Tyler O’Neil hopes to bounce back for his new team while the team traded away Chris Sale along… read more

The new year is finally upon us! 2023 turned out to be a wild year and the MLB season didn’t quite pan out how anyone expected. The offseason is still in full swing with plenty of free agents to sign and trades to make and pitchers and catchers report for spring training in over a… read more