How Did These Former Braves Pitchers Fall From Grace?
Benjamin breaks down what happened to some of the more promising arms of the Braves rotation.
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Benjamin Thornton
Jul 178 min read
Why the 2024 Phillies Rotation is SO Good
Benjamin Thornton breaks down how the heck this Phillies rotation is so good this season.
Benjamin Thornton
Apr 117 min read
How Did the Braves Rebuild So Quickly?
The year was 2016. The Chicago Cubs just beat the Cleveland Indians in one of the best World Series of all time, and those two teams...
Benjamin Thornton
Feb 224 min read
Who was the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball?
If you are reading this, there is a decent chance you play MLB the Show. The new edition is coming out soon, and in one of the trailers,...
Benjamin Thornton
Aug 10, 20237 min read
Notable Undeserving Players Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Bill Mazeroski at the 50th anniversary of the 1960 World Series; CC by License 2.0 Being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is the...
Benjamin Thornton
Jul 14, 20235 min read
The Cubs Dynamic Duo: Steele and Stroman
I am not a fan of gambling because I am very frugal with money. However, if I was forced to bet on which rotation’s top two starters...
Benjamin Thornton
Jun 23, 20237 min read
The Baseball Space Jam: What Happened to Alek Manoah?
I do not know the last time you saw the movie Space Jam, so here’s a quick refresher on the plot. These aliens come down to Earth and...
Benjamin Thornton
May 17, 20234 min read
Is Billy Wagner a Hall of Famer?
Billy Wagner pitching for the New York Mets; CC by License 2.0 Billy Wagner was one of the most dominant relief pitchers of the 2000s and...
Benjamin Thornton
Apr 21, 20237 min read
Are the Milwaukee Brewers Legit?
The Milwaukee Brewers, after missing the playoffs last season, have started the season hot, going 12-5 to start the season. That is the...
Benjamin Thornton
Mar 24, 20234 min read
What Separates the Rays' Bullpen From the Rest
In baseball, a team must have a good bullpen. Relief pitchers’ effectiveness always determines the end of the game because they are in...
Benjamin Thornton
Feb 24, 20238 min read
A Trade Review: Looking Back at Some of the Biggest Recent Deals
There have been quite a few blockbuster trades in the MLB in recent years. These deals see headed for greener pastures in return for...
Benjamin Thornton
Feb 1, 20236 min read
Why is the Closer No Longer Necessary?
Would you rather have the best closer in baseball, but everyone else in the bullpen is below average, or have a bullpen full of guys who...
Benjamin Thornton
Jan 4, 20234 min read
Should Scott Rolen Be a Hall of Famer?
Scott Rolen is a third baseman who played predominantly in the 2000s and is known mainly for his stints with the Cardinals and the...
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