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In Cruz Control: Breaking Down the Mechanical Changes in the Swing of Elly De La Cruz

Elly De La Cruz is one of baseball’s most electric players to watch. From making 100+ mph throws from shortstop, running the bases with blazing speed and hitting tape measure home runs, De La Cruz exemplifies the exciting nature of Dominican baseball. While he is a fun and dynamic player, Read more

By Henry Henkel, 3 monthsApril 1, 2026 ago

Still the Best in Sho: Examining the Tweaks to Ohtani’s Pitching Mechanics

During the final weeks of yet another historic season in 2023, Shohei Ohtani was given the news that every pitcher, organization and fanbase dreads to hear, Tommy John surgery was needed – AGAIN. This was a gut punch to the baseball world as their shining star, two-way phenom from the Read more

By Henry Henkel, 9 monthsSeptember 23, 2025 ago

The One Where Chandler Runs Fast

Chandler Simpson embodies the classic leadoff hitter profile—consistently hitting for average and wreaking havoc on the base paths with his speed. His ability to get on base, apply pressure with aggressive base running, and creating scoring opportunities has made him a valuable spark at the top of the Tampa Bay Read more

By Henry Henkel, 10 monthsAugust 27, 2025 ago

The Lone Ranger: How Suarez’s Approach to Pitching Can Aid in the Pitcher Injury Epidemic

The biggest storyline throughout the 2024 Major League Baseball season has been the high number of pitchers going to the IL with arm injuries. Arm injuries have been a part of the game for decades, but the number of injuries has increased exponentially in recent years. There were more Tommy John surgeries Read more

By Henry Henkel, 2 yearsJuly 6, 2024 ago

Judge, Jury and Executioner: Aaron Judge is the AL MVP

Let’s not beat around the bush here, Aaron Judge is the American League MVP not Shohei Ohtani. Yes, what Ohtani is doing is special and has never been done on the field before. Everyone should appreciate how special of a player he has been and what a tragedy that yet Read more

By Henry Henkel, 4 yearsSeptember 23, 2022 ago

CaNope! Mets DFA Robinson Canó As Roster Sizes Shrink

Mets have gotten even better by designating Robinson Canó for assignment. In English, this means that they removed him from their roster and will most likely pay him the rest of the money owed on his contract. There is the possibility of another team picking him up off of waivers, Read more

By Henry Henkel, 4 yearsMay 3, 2022 ago

The Man Who Changed Baseball Not Once, But Twice

If you look back through the history of baseball, there are many names that come to mind when the all-time greats are brought up. Names like Mays, Ruth, Gehrig, Bonds, Cobb, Mantle, Williams, Suzuki, Koufax, Gibson and Robinson. Many fans when asked who the most important person in the history of the Read more

By Henry Henkel, 4 yearsApril 14, 2022 ago

Gio Urshela: Worth Every Penny

Gio Urshela came to New York as a defensive substitution last season while Miguel Andujar went on the disabled list with an injury. This was not a noteworthy trade because Urshela was nothing to write home about. The Toronto Blue Jays had sent him to their Triple A team in Read more

By Henry Henkel, 6 yearsAugust 26, 2020 ago
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