Some of the Cincinnati Reds’ future star players were part of the latest roster cuts in camp. Included in the cuts were Reds future stars Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and one of the hottest names in all of Spring Training, Christian Encarnacion-Strand. All three names were a long shot to make the Opening Day roster out of camp. The timing of when they were sent down however is … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Future Stars Sent Down to Louisville
The Complete Guide To The Las Vegas Spring Training Game
One of the most exciting times of the year is coming up rapidly for baseball fans – Spring Training. Even though Arizona and Florida are where games take place, Las Vegas has become home to “Big League Weekend.” This year, the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, and Kansas City Royals will be making their way to Sin City to play at Las Vegas Ballpark. Kris … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide To The Las Vegas Spring Training Game
Tennessee’s Best Baseball Player: The Top Ten
The question of Tennessee’s best baseball player is one that, this writer is fairly sure, not a lot of people have had. Let’s face it. Baseball prospects from the state simply aren’t spoken of very often. This is also true, despite the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores finding excellence on the diamond in recent years. In fact, it’s not so much of a stretch to say … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Best Baseball Player: The Top Ten
The World Series MVP All-Time Team
Starting in 1955, MLB began to give out an award for a player who had the most impact on his team’s performance in the World Series. It’s an exclusive club, but some MVPs had a more decisive impact than others. It’s not just about the individual contribution but the bigger context of the Series altogether. Since there are plenty of World Series MVPs to pick from, we decided to … [Read more...] about The World Series MVP All-Time Team
Ryan Ludwick: One Shining Season
Ryan Ludwick was once a brilliant young prospect. In the late 1990s, he was a veritable force. During the 1998 Baseball World Cup, he hit .407 for Team USA, posting seven runs and eight RBI as well. Over two-and-a-half years with the UNLV Rebels baseball program, he established an excellent offensive repertoire. In his freshman year (1997), he slashed .354/.398/.668 with an OPS … [Read more...] about Ryan Ludwick: One Shining Season