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Oct 307 min read

As Ohtani's Historic Baseball Continues Breaking Records, Ownership Questions Remain

In the five days between the NLCS and World Series, it would have been fair to assume that MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani would finally be...

Amid Ongoing Bankruptcy Reorganization, Diamond Sports Group Cuts More MLB Teams

Brendan Bell

Oct 175 min read

Amid Ongoing Bankruptcy Reorganization, Diamond Sports Group Cuts More MLB Teams

One of the biggest legal developments in sports media over the last year or so has been the bankruptcy proceedings involving Diamond...

The MLBPA Is Swinging at Betting Platforms' Use of Player NIL

Andrew Gagnon

Sep 235 min read

The MLBPA Is Swinging at Betting Platforms' Use of Player NIL

Player props are bets that allow you to wager on an athlete’s individual performance. This means that even if your favorite player is on...

Could Hit by Pitch Punishments be Coming for MLB Pitchers?

Brendan Bell

Sep 174 min read

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...

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs

Brendan Bell

Apr 43 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...

San Francisco Giants Utilize Loophole in CBA to Avoid Paying J.D. Davis' Full Salary

Brendan Bell

Mar 154 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...

Recapping MLB's 2024 Arbitration Hearings

Brendan Bell

Feb 282 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...

Alabama Coach Gets 15-Year Show Cause Penalty for Involvement in Illegal Wagering

John Kane

Feb 25 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...

Charges Filed and NCAA Punishment Handed Down in College Baseball Betting Scandal

Brendan Bell

Feb 23 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...

Diamond Sports Back in the Fold With Backing From Amazon

Brendan Bell

Jan 184 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....

Ex-MLB Scouts File Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Detroit Tigers

Brendan Bell

Jan 42 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...

Shohei Ohtani's Record-Breaking Contract

Caleb Ortega

Dec 18, 20234 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...

Aaron Polonsky

Nov 29, 20233 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...

United Airlines Sued for Allegedly Favoring White, Female Crew Members for LA Dodger Charter Flights

Jason Morrin

Oct 26, 20232 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...

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