Continuing our new series, here’s a look at notable events in baseball history from the week of April 10. This Week In Baseball History: April 10th Another Remarkable Maddux Streak On April 11th, 1996, Greg Maddux saw one of the most impressive streaks of his career come to a close. 27 years ago this week, the Atlanta Braves right-hander tossed seven innings against the San … [Read more...] about This Week In Baseball History: April 10th
The MLB Sweet Sixteen
During this time of the sporting year, much emphasis is placed on the idea of knockout tournaments. More specifically, the tournament that the NCAA puts on each year for college basketball. There are many such competitions, but the one that is the most popular is the one that is presented by Division I. The Final Four is a source of contention every time it rolls around. … [Read more...] about The MLB Sweet Sixteen
Blue Jays Opening Day: Manoah vs. Mikolas
Any Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day are special. Whether it’s someone who’s getting their chance at the spotlight for the first time, or a veteran who’s done it more than once before. Now that we are hours away from first pitch, the Blue Jays open up an 11-game road trip as they visit the St. Louis Cardinals. To prepare for the showdown, here’s everything to know about the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Opening Day: Manoah vs. Mikolas
The Best Puerto Rico Baseball Players
Since the World Baseball Classic is one of the top stories of the baseball year, let’s take a moment and visit one of the countries represented: Puerto Rico. This small island nation certainly packs a punch regarding diamond legends. The search for Puerto Rico’s best baseball player is rife with Cooperstown mainstays and household names. However, you’ll find only one of these … [Read more...] about The Best Puerto Rico Baseball Players
Ben’s Baseball Alphabet: Linda Ronstadt
What in the world does Linda Ronstadt have to do with a fastball? Nothing, you say? Wrong you are (thank you, Yoda). Hang on tight, we’re going to start with the Caruso of Rock, Roy Orbison. Blue Bayou In 1961 Joe Melson and the significantly more well-known Roy Orbison wrote and recorded a song called ‘Blue Bayou’. In the U.S. the song was released in 1963 as the B-side to … [Read more...] about Ben’s Baseball Alphabet: Linda Ronstadt