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Brandon Hyde Named AL Manager of the Year

by Miguel Mike Medina Baltimore Orioles are having a terrific week. Another day, another honor for the organization. Skipper Brandon Hype has been named the American League Manager of the Year. Hyde becomes the fourth Baltimore manager to win the accolade. He joins Frank Robinson, Davey Johnson, and Buck Showalter. Hyde led the Orioles to 101 wins this season.  Brandon Hyde deserves this award. He … Continue reading Brandon Hyde Named AL Manager of the Year

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THE OLD LEAD-OFF HITTERS ARE BACK…. AND MORE!!!!!

By Mark Martinez When I think of the term “Lead-off Hitter,” in baseball, I automatically think of Rickey Henderson. Growing up in the 80’s, you got to see plenty of good lead-off hitters; Tim Raines, Wade Boggs, Vince Coleman, and when you got to the 90’s, you had Kenny Lofton, as well as others.The game was different back then. Speed and getting on base (OBP) … Continue reading THE OLD LEAD-OFF HITTERS ARE BACK…. AND MORE!!!!!

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Sports Throwback Thursday: Tracy McGrady’s 13 Points in 35 Seconds

Seventeen years ago, Tracy McGrady did the unthinkable: he dropped 13 points in the last 35 seconds of a game against the Spurs to win it for the Rockets. The game was televised on NBA on TNT. The play-by-play announced for this game was the legend Marv Albert. No one expected what was about to happen in the last minute of the game. The game … Continue reading Sports Throwback Thursday: Tracy McGrady’s 13 Points in 35 Seconds

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Blue Jays Sign Jose Berrios To Seven-Year Extension

The Blue Jays have signed an extension with star right-hander Jose Berrios, covering the 2022-2028 seasons, pending a physical. He will be guaranteed $131 mil over the length of the deal. Berrios will opt-out after the fifth year of the deal and has limited no-trade protection. At July’s trade deadline, the 27-year-old was acquired from the Twins, set to reach free agency after the 2022 … Continue reading Blue Jays Sign Jose Berrios To Seven-Year Extension

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Red Wings Shut Down Oilers

The Detroit Red Wings took on the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night. The Red Wings performance in the first half had many of us surprised. Red Wings jumped early in the game and had a 3-0 lead over an outstanding team like Edmonton. Red Wings left wing Vladislav Namestnikov scored the first two goals of the game. Red Wings defenseman Maritz Seider scored a goal on … Continue reading Red Wings Shut Down Oilers

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Rangers’ Rollercoaster in Canada

New York Rangers have been having a rollercoaster during their road trip in Canada. The Rangers were embarrassed by the Calgary Flames, losing 6-0. Rangers have also lost twice in overtime, to Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. The Rangers’ schedule is about to get lighter in the coming weeks, with three of their four games played at home. Regardless, the Rangers can’t make any excuses. … Continue reading Rangers’ Rollercoaster in Canada

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Sports Throwback Thursday: 1991 NLCS Braves vs. Pirates

Welcome to Sports Throwback Thursday! Today’s edition belongs to the 1991 National League Championship Series Game 7 between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates twenty-game winner John Smiley went against Braves’ John Smoltz. The 1991 Pittsburgh Pirates were the most talented team compared to 1990 and 1992. I believe Jim Leyland said this in an interview. Pirates had talented players like the Killer Bees … Continue reading Sports Throwback Thursday: 1991 NLCS Braves vs. Pirates

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Teddy Bridgewater’s Redemption

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is having a season of redemption so far. Bridgewater has battled injuries and lost his starting quarterback job in the last, but he’s determined and focused than ever this season. Bridgewater led the Broncos to a 23-13 win at Jacksonville yesterday. Broncos improve to 2-0 in the season. According to The Denver Post, Bridgewater became the first NFL quarterback since … Continue reading Teddy Bridgewater’s Redemption

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Ryan Braun Retires

Ryan Braun announces his retirement from the game of Baseball. Braun spent his entire 14-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Braun won the 2011 NL MVP and helped them reach the postseason for a couple of seasons. The Brewers took the Dodgers to seven games in that NLCS before falling to the NL champions. Milwaukee made the postseason each year from 2018 to 2020. He … Continue reading Ryan Braun Retires

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