Joey Bart has not lived up to the hype after the San Francisco Giants selected him with the second overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. While it’s always tough to give up on big prospects, the Giants did just that when they designated Bart for assignment on March 31. Just a few days later, his tenure in San Francisco is officially over, as the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Bart on … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates Trade For Former Second Overall Pick
Why the A’s Are ‘Punishing’ Two of Their Own Players
In the last 75 years, only five teams have had a worse run differential than this year’s Oakland Athletics through their first five games. One of the those teams was the 2021 A’s. Of the five worse run differentials, two were teams with winning records for the season. But, that’s just one of many unfortunate events manager Mark Kotsay has navigated during his tenure in Oakland. … [Read more...] about Why the A’s Are ‘Punishing’ Two of Their Own Players
Oakland Athletics Acquire Bullpen Depth in Trade with Dodgers
The Oakland Athletics are not done adding quality arms to the roster. After bringing in two veterans from the San Francisco Giants this winter, the Athletics will acquire T.J. McFarland from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for cash. The Oakland A’s acquired minor league left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations and … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Acquire Bullpen Depth in Trade with Dodgers
Sports’ Fiercest Rivarly: Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants
Sports have never seen a rivalry as fierce and intense as that of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants. Yankees and Red Sox? Sorry, no. Michigan and Ohio State? Nope. Celtics and Lakers? Not even close. Army and Navy? Close, but no cigar. Too much mutual respect. Sports’ Fiercest Rivarly: Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants Of course, an intense rivalry requires two … [Read more...] about Sports’ Fiercest Rivarly: Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants
San Francisco Giants Make History by Signing Blake Snell
The San Francisco Giants made history on Monday by signing reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell. San Francisco has had arguably the best offseason outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers while making history not once but twice. San Francisco Makes History With Two Cy Young Winners In Their Rotation Earlier this week, the San Francisco Giants became the sixth team in MLB history … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants Make History by Signing Blake Snell