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....
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Brendan Bell
- Sep 1
- 4 min
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
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Arizona Diamondbacks Become the Second MLB Club to Have Their Broadcast Rights Acquired by League
This week, the Arizona Diamondbacks became the second team to have their broadcast rights acquired by Major League Baseball. Diamond...
Brendan Bell
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Former Scouts File Lawsuit Alleging Age Discrimination Against MLB
Over the last several years, it’s undeniable that front offices across Major League Baseball have become more analytically driven. As a...
Brendan Bell
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Could MLB be Capping Spending on Technology and Off-Field Personnel?
One of the biggest topics of conversation stemming from last week’s MLB owner’s meetings in New York was the fate of baseball in Oakland....
Grant Williamson
- Jun 20
- 4 min
Not MY Las Vegas A’s
Despite winning seven of their last ten games as of the morning of June 15, the Oakland Athletics still sit at an abysmal 19 – 51 on the...
Brendan Bell
- Jun 4
- 3 min
MLB Wins Court Case Against Diamond Sports Group
This has been a big week when it comes to broadcasts of MLB games. Marred in financial trouble, Diamond Sports Group decided it would not...
Landis Barber
- Jun 4
- 2 min
MLB Takes Over Broadcasting Padres Game
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasting San Diego Padres games for the foreseeable future after Diamond Sports Group missed its...
Brendan Bell
- May 31
- 4 min
New Ballparks, Upgrades, and Entertainment Districts- Recent News Surrounding MLB's Stadiums
2023 has been a fascinating year so far for Major League Baseball. Through the implementation of new rules and the pitch timer, the...
Greg Moretto
- May 13
- 4 min
Assessing a Potential Antitrust Case Against Fanatics
As a sports fan in 2023, it is nearly impossible to not have heard of the apparel brand Fanatics. Whether it is through their countless...
Kenneth Winkler
- Apr 14
- 4 min
Detroit Tigers Sued for Discrimination
The Detroit Tigers’ 2023 season is off to a rough start. To compound a losing record, the Tigers are being sued for discrimination by a...
Jared Yaggie
- Apr 10
- 4 min
The Similarities Between the Early Days of the MLBPA and the Modern World of NIL in College Sports
Recently I have been reading A Whole Different Ball Game by Marvin Miller, the father of the Major League Baseball Players Association...
Brendan Bell
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Salary Arbitration is a Necessary Evil in Major League Baseball
Last week, Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case to the Milwaukee Brewers. When speaking to reporters, the 2021 NL Cy Young...
Michael Perlo
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Recapping the 2023 MLB Arbitration Process
Major League Baseball’s 2023 salary arbitration season was yet again another successful season for the clubs. There were 33 players and...
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