Category: Major League Baseball

Welcome to Major League Baseball’s Struggle Sessions

Commentary The Toronto Blue Jays’ Anthony Bass is really sorry. You see, Major League Baseball teams like the Dodgers will honor men in nun costumes who hand out condoms and simulate sex on crosses—that’s just “inclusivity.” Orthodox Christians with opinions, on the other hand, will be compelled to engage in ritual public humiliation and beg…


MLB Batting Average up 16 Points, Game Time Down 31 Minutes

NEW YORK—Major League Baseball’s new rules designed to speed pace of play and encourage more action seem to be working through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season. Batting average is up 16 points, stolen bases have spiked 30 percent and the average game time is down 31 minutes, on track to be the…


What Could Jacob deGrom and Aaron Judge Have Been Thinking?

Commentary Cheer up, boys and girls of summer. Baseball spring training begins this month. As a fan of both New York baseball teams since age 11 (my Mets fan pastor calls this “schizophrenic,” but I remain undaunted), I’m among millions who especially value those home-grown players who develop into stars and remain with one team…


Dodgers Designate P Trevor Bauer for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday, Jan. 6, that they were parting ways with right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer following his record suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. The Dodgers are designating Bauer for assignment. Assuming he clears waivers, Bauer will be released and become a free agent available to sign with any…


Dodgers Designate Pitcher Trevor Bauer for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday, Jan. 6, that they were parting ways with right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer following his record suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. The Dodgers are designating Bauer for assignment. Assuming he clears waivers, Bauer will be released and become a free agent available to sign with any…


Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspended 80 Games for Drug Violation

San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Clostebol, the commissioner’s office announced Friday evening. The league says the substance is in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension begins immediately. The Padres released a statement…


More Than 3.1 Million TV Viewers for ‘Field of Dreams’ Game

NEW YORK—More than 3.1 million viewers watched Fox Sports’ broadcast of Major League Baseball’s second “Field of Dreams” game, about half of the audience for the 2021 game. The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 4–2 on Thursday night at a throwback ballpark in eastern Iowa, a short walk from the main field for the…


Red Sox Broadcaster Dennis Eckersley Retiring at Season’s End

Boston Red Sox broadcaster Dennis Eckersley announced Monday that this will be his final season in the NESN booth. It ends a 50-year run in Major League Baseball for the Hall of Fame pitcher, who was drafted by Cleveland in 1972. Eckersley, 67, has been providing colorful and at times outspoken analysis on Red Sox…


Fanatics Steps Up to the Plate to Take Over Baseball Card World

As Major League Baseball ballparks host Opening Day events during the early days of April, America’s national pastime is set to embark on yet another year that begins with a crack of the bat, the pounding of a new leather glove, and a bit of change that’s all in the cards. The 2022 season is…


Major League Baseball Narrowly Survives Latest Suicide Attempt

Commentary After a final week of intense negotiations, Major League Baseball (MLB) decided not to commit suicide and decided to actually “play ball.” I’ve played baseball since I was four years old, starting with T-Ball, into coach pitch, and then becoming a pitcher myself. All the while, I watched greats like Will Clark and Barry…