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The Statistical Greatness of Willie Mays

Willie Mays stood 5’10 and weighed 170 pounds, but he etched himself into baseball lore as a giant not only because of the team he played for but for being one of the greatest players ever to step foot on a baseball field. Rookie of the Year, a batting title, 24 All-Star Game selections, 12 […]

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A Case for Cooperstown

For generations, a spot in the hallowed halls of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, has been what all Major League Baseball players strive for throughout their careers. The eligibility rules are hefty, but many players across the league land themselves on the ballot. Only the most elite players ever hang their bronze plaques upon those hallowed oak walls.

Bryan Hoch

Mind the Gap

Let’s face it: the Yankees are boring. Instead of the Bombers, we are bombing. After multiple playoff runs and two trips to the ALCS, mediocrity has settled in as we flirted with .500 all season. Why? We have several challenges to address; one has been nagging at us for years. The New York Yankees have […]

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Is Manny Ramires Hall of Fame Worthy?

Should Manny Ramirez be elected into the baseball Hall of Fame?

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Legend’s Home Run Derby Could Be Coming in 2024

There has been talk about a Legends Home Run Derby in 2024, who is interested and who should be added if it takes place.

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Cortes and the Aborted Mission

Nestor withdraws from WBC due to strained hamstring The end of the Super Bowl always opens the door for Major League Baseball, even if Spring, by definition, is more than a month away. Monday, February 13th, represented the early reporting date for the players participating in this year’s World Baseball Classic (WBC). For the Yankees, […]

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Scott Rolen Gets Elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame held their annual inductions on January 24th, 2023, and legendary Third Baseman Scott Rolen was rightfully inducted, alongside World Series champion and 2x home run leader Fred McGriff. However, Rolen barely snuck in, receiving a vote from 76.3% of eligible voters (75% minimum). Other worthy candidates, such as longtime […]