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Major League Baseball hands out annual awards

Major League Baseball hands out annual awards

(Photo courtesy of the Bleacher Report) “Gerrit Cole during a game” Tyler Browne Connector Editor With the World Series in the rearview mirror, Major League Baseball has spent this week announcing the winners of their annual awards.  These awards include the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger, which are voted for by players and managers. The

The bigger they are, the harder they fall

(Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrarted) “The bigger they are, the harder they fall” Connor Malito Connector Contributor The titans of every MLB season change frequently. Gone are the days of legacies and dynasties like the Yankees. Which is why when a new team rises to the task, it gets fans and sportscasters alike buzzing with

A 2023 Red Sox spring training overview

(Photo courtesy of News-press.com) “Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen during spring training.” Tyler Browne Connector Staff To any baseball fan, the calendar flipping from January to February can only mean one thing: the start of a new season as MLB teams begins reporting to spring training in sunny Florida and Arizona. The Boston Red Sox officially

Recap of the controversial Red Sox winter weekend

(Photo courtesy of Overthemonster.com) “John Henry, Sam Kennedy, Chaim Bloom, and Alex Cora sit and talk during the winter weekend.” Tyler Browne Connector Staff On January 20th, Red Sox fans from across country travelled to Springfield, Massachusetts where the Red Sox hosted their annual Winter Weekend event at the MassMutual Arena. Due to both the

Houston Astros defeat Philadelphia Phillies and are crowned as World Series champions

(Photo courtesy of SBNation.com) “Houston Astros celebrate as they defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in game six and win the World Series.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor A new reality has been bestowed upon the baseball landscape: The Houston Astros have won the 2022 World Series. After a very long and fruitful journey, they finally get the

MLB Playoffs Recap: Philadelphia Phillies stun world and face Houston Astros in World Series

(Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times) “Designated hitter Bryce Harper holds trophy after winning National League Championship Series.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The World Series is now set, but it is better to look at the fallen teams that did not survive this brutal postseason. This was very surprising and very entertaining to say

Looking back on the Red Sox 2022 season

(Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe) “Shortstop Xander Bogaerts walks away as the Red Sox lose.” Jake Messer Connector Contributor Just like that, the 2022 season ends for the Boston Red Sox. The season did not live up to fans’ expectations, as the Red Sox went 78-84, missing the playoffs and finishing dead last in

MLB Lockout officially comes to an end

(Photo courtesy Philliesnation.com) MLB Lockout Tanner Hume Connector Editor 100 days since the start of the MLB Lockout, it is finally over. The MLB and MLBPA finally got their heads in the game and decided to agree to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Baseball will have a full 162-game schedule this season with more