In 1973, former first-baseman Ron Blomberg accidentally made baseball history. Ron Blomberg tuned-in with WRUF’s Steve Russell to talk about the impact of the designated hitter on the game of baseball. The Legend Blomberg was drafted first overall by the Yankees in 1967. Atop of an offer to play collegiate …
Read More »
With Opening Day quickly approaching, 15 games will kick off the 2023 MLB regular season Thursday. After an exciting World Baseball Classic and Spring Training, multiple storylines headline the league. With a new pitch clock, bigger bases and shift restrictions, the MLB has changed the way the game is played. …
Read More »
Coveted left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon has signed a six-year deal to pitch for the New York Yankees. Breaking: Carlos Rodón and the Yankees are in agreement on a six-year, $162 million contract. First reported by the New York Post, confirmed by @JeffPassan. pic.twitter.com/QE6nF5C7dj — ESPN (@espn) December 16, 2022 Rodon …
Read More »
Two-time All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa inks huge deal with the San Francisco Giants to be in the bay for the next 13 years. NEWS: Carlos Correa is in agreement with #SFGiants on 13-year, $350 million deal, source confirms @JeffPassan report. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 14, 2022 The …
Read More »
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has gone on a historic spending spree this offseason in MLB free agency. Cohen is the richest owner in baseball. He bought the Mets in 2020 for $2.4 billion. When he took over the team he told fans that he expects …
Read More »
The New York Yankees made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term deal after the AL MVP tested the waters in free agency. The Bronx Bombers re-signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a nine-year, $360 million deal, giving him the highest annual salary for any …
Read More »
The MLB offseason is in full swing and teams are eager to dip their hands in the free-agent pool. Most notably, three generational pitching talents will be hitting the market. Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw and Carlos Rodon will be up for grabs this offseason and will line their …
Read More »
If not for the extended playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies would have had their season come to an end with the regular season. However, they made it to Game 6 of the World Series before falling to the Houston Astros. Free Agents and Injuries Even with all the success, the Phillies …
Read More »
The Houston Astros won the World Series on Saturday night, beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The win gave the Astros their second World Series title in the last six years. This leaves some questions on the futures of James Click, Dusty Baker and Justin Verlander. Houston’s season came …
Read More »
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in game 5 of the 2022 World Series last night to take a 3-2 series lead. The @Astros are going home with a chance to clinch! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/4PFW5rgZi7 — MLB (@MLB) November 4, 2022 39-year-old pitcher Justin Verlander recorded his first ever World …
Read More »
ESPN 98.1 FM – 850 AM WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM – 850 AM WRUF