During this time of the sporting year, much emphasis is placed on the idea of knockout tournaments. More specifically, the tournament that the NCAA puts on each year for college basketball. There are many such competitions, but the one that is the most popular is the one that is presented by Division I. The Final Four is a source of contention every time it rolls around. … [Read more...] about The MLB Sweet Sixteen
Cleveland Guardians Vs. Seattle Mariners Four Game Series Preview
The Cleveland Guardians begin the 2023 season with a four-game road series against the Seattle Mariners. Last year, the Mariners ended a 20-year playoff drought by earning a Wild Card spot following 90 regular season wins. Seattle ended up losing in the ALDS to the Houston Astros three games to zero, but the 2022 season proved that the Mariners have quite a bit to be excited … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians Vs. Seattle Mariners Four Game Series Preview
Ken Griffey Jr. For Babe Ruth
How does this sound for the ultimate trade: Ken Griffey Jr. for Babe Ruth? Never happen right? Ken Griffey Jr. was born on November 21, 1969, and Babe Ruth died on August 16, 1948, so there’s that. Also, Ruth played in his last big league game on May 30, 1935, and Griffey played in his first on April 3, 1989. So either we have a weird Weekend at Bernie’s situation here or a … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey Jr. For Babe Ruth
Jerry Dipoto Trades That Reshaped the Seattle Mariners
Jerry Dipoto served as the manager of the Seattle Mariners from 2015-2022. Dipoto is the architect behind the Mariners ending their 21-year playoff drought. While the climb to contention was not easy, the rise came from the Mariners’ front office. The average fan may not know how frequently the 54-year-old trades players, who has overseen a lot of trades in his seven seasons. … [Read more...] about Jerry Dipoto Trades That Reshaped the Seattle Mariners
Brewers Trade Kolten Wong to the Mariners
Per Ken Rosenthal, veteran second baseman Kolten Wong has been dealt from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Seattle Mariners. Mariners acquiring Kolten Wong from Brewers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 2, 2022 The return package includes outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro. Wong, 32, was … [Read more...] about Brewers Trade Kolten Wong to the Mariners