Rachel Balkovec had completed two master’s degrees and an internship with the St. Louis Cardinals. But when she applied to fifteen baseball teams in the Phoenix area, she heard nothing back. The then-waitress and Lululemon worker changed the name on her resume from ‘Rachel’ to ‘Rae.’ In addition, she said …
Read More »Boone faces uncertain future with Yankees
Questions swirl about the future of manager Aaron Boone with the Yankees after New York lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in the American League Wild Card game. Four years into being at the helm of the organization, his contract is complete. Boone said he loves being the manager …
Read More »AL Wild Card Preview: Red Sox Host Archrival Yankees
We don’t like them, and they don’t like us. It’s a tale that goes back to the early 1900s and the Great Bambino. The Red Sox embody grit and determination, encouraging their players to dirty their helmets with pine tar. The Yankees represent class and elegance, requiring their players to …
Read More »Rays Clinch Top Seed in AL Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays close out their series against the Houston Astros tonight in game three. Last night’s game secured the Tampa team’s No. 1 spot in the American League playoffs for the second season in a row. The AL East crown stays right here pic.twitter.com/exd9PO2XR1 — Tampa Bay Rays …
Read More »AL Wild Card Race Tight Down the Stretch
The 2021 MLB regular season is approaching a conclusion, and the AL wild card race is as tight as ever. With just over two weeks left in the season, there are still five teams competing for two available playoff spots. Currently, the Blue Jays lead the race while the Red …
Read More »Rays Remain Hot, Take Down the Red Sox
Rays Extend their Win Streak The Tampa Bay Rays remain the hottest team in baseball beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1. With a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, it’s easy to see why the Rays hold a 7-game lead on the AL East. The Rays have won 8 …
Read More »Rob Manfred on the State of Major League Baseball
Shohei Ohtani pitched and hit in consecutive innings, Peter Alonso defended his Home Run Derby crown, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent a ball into orbit en route to an All-Star Game MVP. Before all the excitement began, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred addressed trending topics across baseball. Rule Changes …
Read More »Yankees’ Jay Bruce Retires Midway Through Season
New York Yankees’ outfielder and first basemen Jay Bruce announced that he would retire following Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1383814045942181893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1383814045942181893%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fjay-bruce-announces-retirement-2021 Sudden Departure Bruce informed Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone of his decision during a private meeting on Friday and made his announcement to the public on Sunday. His …
Read More »Rays set for battle with Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays, fresh off getting swept by the Boston Red Sox, look to rebound this weekend as they host the New York Yankees in their first home series of the year. Rays set for battle with Yankees SCOUTING REPORT The Yankees are 3-3 on the young season but …
Read More »Manager Aaron Boone set to Rejoin Yankees after Pacemaker Surgery
Yankees fans breathe a sigh of relief today as the team announced that manager Aaron Boone’s surgery to receive a pacemaker went “as expected.” Boone said in a statement that he had experienced mild symptoms of lightheadedness, low energy, and shortness of breath in the six-to-eight weeks leading up to …
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