2020 Stinks with a capital S. The Red Sox are last in the AL East, Workman and Hembree are gone, Chaim Bloom hinted at trading everyone, they don’t have a rotation, BUT my god, I LOVE THESE WEB GEMS (in the outfield of course). Definitely not talking about Devers defensively. Once Mookie Betts left, IContinue reading “Red Sox Bad, Outfield Good”
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MLB Draft Rounds 2-5 Recap
With Matt Vasgersian taking the reins behind the podium, rounds 2-5 were completed finalizing the 2020 MLB draft. The draft being shortened will cause mayhem throughout the MLB very soon with the agreement stating that teams can sign an unlimited amount of undrafted free agents. Until then, here are my takeaways from this year’s draft,Continue reading “MLB Draft Rounds 2-5 Recap”
MLB Draft 1st Round Recap
Despite the MLB draft being limited to five rounds instead of my beloved 40 rounds, this still has opening day vibes. The 2020 draft is the first ‘normal thing’ since March for the sport of baseball. I’m going to tell you about some of my thoughts and give you my own analysis on a fewContinue reading “MLB Draft 1st Round Recap”
What could’ve been for Collegiate Baseball
I was fully invested into following college baseball this year. This was the year where college baseball would really stand out. In recent years, college baseball has gained traction and the personalities of baseball have flourished. Teams like Ole Miss, Florida Gators, Louisville, and the face of college baseball (in my opinion) Vanderbilt, off theContinue reading “What could’ve been for Collegiate Baseball”
The fast rise, but faster fall of ‘The Freak’
As a professional ballplayer, or a celebrity by any sense, your decisions will dictate your career for better or worse. No matter the size or what type of decision you make, it will be glorified and that’s how the general public will see you. In 2009, “The freak” Tim Lincecum was cited on a misdemeanorContinue reading “The fast rise, but faster fall of ‘The Freak’”
Dunn with the virus
To the people who follow me know how my life revolves around the sport of baseball. With the lack of opening day, I’ve been trying to get my fix in various ways. Granted, I am fortunate enough to see the last Red Sox home game down in Fort Myers right before the outbreak started inContinue reading “Dunn with the virus”
Missing the EPL
Since I’m running out of things to write about, I’m going to talk about the English Premier League. Although watching soccer is enjoyable to me, I don’t talk about it on social media as much because I’m more of a fan than a writer with the EPL. Manchester United is the club I favor theContinue reading “Missing the EPL”
Life without sports during COVID-19
Life without sports includes athletes doing social media trends and making Tik Toks, reminiscing over great sporting memories, and the NFL being the obnoxious attention hogs that they always have been. Today would mark opening day for baseball but instead the baseball community is hearing about big-named pitchers needing Tommy John surgery. In less thanContinue reading “Life without sports during COVID-19”
Who is Madison Bumgarner?
When you think of Madison Bumgarner, the average baseball fan would think of the former San Francisco Giants pitcher who won three World Series and two Silver Slugger awards. ‘MadBum’ is more than a disgruntled pitcher who is temperamental about batters and their reactions. He is arguably the most interesting character in the MLB sinceContinue reading “Who is Madison Bumgarner?”
Amherst men’s hockey remain unbeaten in nine straight games
Giancarlo Ventre, in goal for Amherst, prepares for face-off, Friday Feb. 14, 2020 at Orr Rink. PHOTO / KEAGAN STIEFEL By ADAM HERBERT – 2/14/2020 AMHERST — The Amherst college men’s hockey team remain unbeaten in their ninth straight game Friday night, defeating Connecticut College, 3-1, at Orr Rink. Nick Bondra and Corey Goldstein eachContinue reading “Amherst men’s hockey remain unbeaten in nine straight games”
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