Joey Votto recounted his final surreal moments as a professional baseball player during an interview on the Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Votto, who announced his MLB retirement at age 40 on Wednesday, revealed the decision came at a very low moment in his career – he had just passed on a plate appearance in...
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Shohei Ohtani joins 40/40 club in historic fashion after walk-off grand slam
Shohei Ohtani continues to rewrite the history books, even when he’s not pitching. The two-way superstar is strictly a designated hitter this season as he recovers from elbow surgery, but he’s certainly made the most of it. On Friday night, Ohtani became just the sixth player in MLB history to join the 40/40 club. CLICK...
Mariners explain reasoning behind firing manager Scott Servais: 'Needed a new voice'
The Seattle Mariners announced the firing of long-time manager Scott Servais, who has been in place for the past nine seasons, amid a skid in the AL West. The move, which includes relieving hitting coach Jarrett DeHart of his duties as well, comes after the Mariners lost 8-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers to become...
Can Aaron Judge break his own American League home run record?
Just two years after breaking a record that stood for 61 years, Aaron Judge is threatening his own history. The New York Yankees superstar belted his 46th and 47th home runs of the season on Wednesday night, and with 35 games left, we are officially on 63 watch. Judge surpassed a former Yankee in Roger...
Mindy Kaling defends Boston fans at DNC, praises Red Sox and NBA champ Jayson Tatum
Massachusetts native Mindy Kaling took her opportunity as host of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night to come to the defense of Boston fans. Speaking on stage at the United Center in Chicago, the renowned actress decided to combat the hate bestowed upon the state – most notably its fans – by pointing...
Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz joins exclusive club after stealing 60th base of the season
One of the most electrifying players in Major League Baseball added his name to the history books Wednesday night. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is one of the hardest hitters and fastest runners in the game. That combination is lethal, and he’s used it to his advantage all season. De La Cruz swiped...
Yankees respond to Little League World Series coach who ripped Aaron Judge: 'Could learn a lot from him'
A coach in the Little League World Series ripped Major League star Aaron Judge earlier this week, and Judge’s team has fired back. Bob Laterza, the coach of South Shore Little League in Staten Island, which is representing the Metro region in the Little League World Series, called out Aaron Judge for allegedly ignoring his...
Fan left bloodied after brawl in stands at Padres-Twins game
Another fan fight broke out at an MLB game on Tuesday night, and one person was left bloodied in the face. The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins were dueling on the field, but two fans in the stands got into a physical altercation, which was caught on video by X user @Levi_Leveille. One fan,...
A's legend Dave Stewart reveals what he'd trade 'in a heartbeat' to keep team in Oakland
In a world of hypothetical, Dave Stewart has a no-brainer of a trade he’d like to make. Stewart was one of the best pitchers in the late 1980s, being the ace of an Oakland A’s team that represented the American League in three straight World Series. The Athletics won the Fall Classic in 1989, which...
Reds legend Joey Votto announces retirement from baseball after 17 MLB seasons
Joey Votto, a Cincinnati Reds legend, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 17 seasons. Votto, 40, made the announcement in a social media post Wednesday. “That’s it, I’m done. I’m officially retired from baseball,” Votto said in a short video on his Instagram outside the stadium of the Buffalo Bisons, the Toronto...









