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Bat Flips and Nerds
16h ago
Spring Training is just around the corner, with some pitchers and catchers reporting next week. The Chicago Cubs will be the first MLB team to arrive on 9 February at their facility in Mesa, Arizona. Here is your five-minute roundup of the week’s baseball news. Pete Alonso re-signs with the New York Mets In the ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
16h ago
How I fell in love with Baseball and the San Diego Padres I wish I could say that my first experience of baseball instantly captured me, laying the foundations for a blossoming love affair with the sport. In all honesty though, it was rather traumatic. My first sight of the diamond came on a family ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
2d ago
In what must go down as a big loss for uber-agent Scott Boras, Pete Alonso, one of the last remaining high-profile free agents, has agreed a two-year, $54 million deal to rejoin the Mets. This was not the conclusion that Alonso had expected when his talents were marketed to the other 29 teams after the ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
3d ago
It’s a murky, drizzly September Saturday in Boston, Massachusetts, and I’ve finally made it over the pond and back to the Fens to catch my beloved Boston Red Sox battle the Minnesota Twins at historic Fenway Park. The dreary weather had barely relented all day as I travelled back into the city on a rather ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
3d ago
Here’s something I hope you know: there are 30 MLB teams, which means that there are 30 distinct MLB ballparks (excepting the Sacramento Athletics, while they wait for their new Las Vegas stadium to be built). Each ballpark has its own idiosyncrasies and quirks, which is part of the reason why games are so fun ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
3d ago
Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto met with the Seattle media today to give updates regarding multiple pressing topics heading into Spring Training, including the health of multiple crucial bullpen pieces and how the offseason played out. Updates on Bullpen Arms Immediately bad news was given, as it was announced that Troy Taylor suffered ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
4d ago
Major League Baseball is implementing two significant rule changes for the 2025 season. These amendments address shift violations and base running, aiming to rectify long-standing issues. The changes are intended to improve the sport’s integrity and offer a fresh experience for fans worldwide. The new rules are set to transform the landscape of America’s favourite ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
6d ago
On 18 January 2025, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals John Mozeliak had this to say about the Cardinals’ current offseason; “I think historically, when we get to this time in the calendar, we usually have accomplished a lot in our offseason.” “I keep reminding myself that the offseason is not over.”  ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
1w ago
Last night, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Mariners have re-signed free-agent INF Jorge Polanco. The deal is for one-year, for $7.75 million, with $750k of that being a vesting/mutual option, and potential incentives that could raise it over $11 million. Polanco was a Mariner in 2024, and had his worst season since ..read more
Bat Flips and Nerds
2w ago
Here is your five-minute roundup of the biggest stories in baseball over the last seven days. Anthony Santander Tony Taters goes to Toronto. Believe it or not, the Blue Jays successfully acquired a big free agent. After finishing as runner-up in a few high-profile bids, Toronto finally came out on top in the battle to sign ..read more