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Could Hit by Pitch Punishments be Coming for MLB Pitchers?
One of the biggest developments in baseball over the last 15-20 years is the increase in fastball velocity. Every year, MLB pitchers are...

Brendan Bell
Sep 17, 20244 min read


Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs
Much like Camden Yards in Baltimore ushered in a new era of ballparks across Major League Baseball over three decades ago, developments...

Brendan Bell
Apr 4, 20243 min read


San Francisco Giants Utilize Loophole in CBA to Avoid Paying J.D. Davis' Full Salary
While professional sports franchises garner more public attention, we sometimes forget that many of them desire to operate like any other...

Brendan Bell
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Recapping MLB's 2024 Arbitration Hearings
While high profile free agent signings and blockbuster trades generate most of the headlines during the MLB offseason, salary arbitration...

Brendan Bell
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Alabama Coach Gets 15-Year Show Cause Penalty for Involvement in Illegal Wagering
Brad Bohannon, the former University of Alabama baseball coach, violated NCAA wagering and ethical conduct rules when he provided insider...
John Kane
Feb 3, 20245 min read


Charges Filed and NCAA Punishment Handed Down in College Baseball Betting Scandal
In 2018, the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), opening the floodgates for legalized...

Brendan Bell
Feb 2, 20243 min read


Diamond Sports Back in the Fold With Backing From Amazon
With Spring Training on the horizon, many MLB clubs are looking to fortify their roster as we enter the last month of the offseason....

Brendan Bell
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Ex-MLB Scouts File Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Detroit Tigers
Over the last several years, it’s undeniable that front offices across Major League Baseball have become more analytically driven. As a r...

Brendan Bell
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Shohei Ohtani's Record-Breaking Contract
On December 9, Shohei Ohtani ended his free agent courtship by signing a record-breaking 10 year / $700M contract with the Los Angeles...
Caleb Ortega
Dec 18, 20234 min read


The $1 Billion Contract
Is Shohei Ohtani on the path to becoming a billionaire? Time will tell as the young Japanese mega-star and reigning unanimous AL MVP...
Aaron Polonsky
Nov 29, 20233 min read


United Airlines Sued for Allegedly Favoring White, Female Crew Members for LA Dodger Charter Flights
A lawsuit was filed against United Airlines yesterday, October 25, 2023, by two United Airlines employees with over 30 years of combined...
Jason Morrin
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Rays, Orioles Get Much Needed Finality on Their Respective Ballparks
MLB owners are expected to vote on the Oakland Athletics proposed move to Las Vegas when they convene in November following the World...

Brendan Bell
Oct 5, 20235 min read


Stephen Strasburg's Mysterious Retirement
Just a few weeks ago on August 24th, reports surfaced that Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was retiring from baseball....

Brendan Bell
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Sufficient Consideration? The Implications of the Latest Waiver Movement in MLB
In the weeks leading up to MLB’s August 1st trade deadline, there was much intrigue as to whether the Los Angeles Angels would trade...

Brendan Bell
Sep 1, 20234 min read
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