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Brendan Bell
Sep 11, 20233 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 1, 20234 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
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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