by Jordan ShustermanFOX Sports MLB Writer It has been one (1) week since the MLB Trade Deadline passed. We’ve seen dozens of players don new uniforms, with some finding more success in their new digs than others. In turn, the vibes — and placement in the standings — of several aspiring postseason teams have already … Read more
Known as the House of Speed, Heartland Motorsports Park is again set to host the exciting, must-see action of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph racing from the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor on Aug. 12-14 It is the 14th of 22 races during the 2022 season, and the event … Read more
SYRACUSE, NY — In recent months, Dominic Smith has taken to journaling about his emotions and his life. Earlier this summer, Smith says, he was constantly angry. Upset all the time. In a state where, in Smith’s words, “I wasn’t happy at the field. I wasn’t happy playing baseball at all. I wasn’t happy when … Read more
ST. PETERSBURG — For years, I vowed to avoid reading about Pete Rose. To my everlasting regret, I broke that promise this weekend. Any Rose headline, good or bad, would make me turn the page. I didn’t want to read about his tax problems, I didn’t want to read about his futile Hall of Fame … Read more
It was announced today that Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale broke his wrist in a bike accident on Saturday, and will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. It’s a weird end to Sale’s 2022 season, but it also got me thinking about how there are a number of incidents that I … Read more
Major league contracts cannot be made conditional on player performance metrics, but it is permissible for clubs and teams to agree to options dependent upon playing time. Things such as innings pitched, plate appearances or (less frequently) games started or finished are all possible goals that could allow a player to trigger either additional guarantees … Read more
If I asked you which Mariner hits the fastball the best, my guess is you’d say Julio Rodríguez. Maybe some consideration would be given to fellow All-Star Ty France, but if we’re defining “best” as “hardest and farthest,” it’s hard to argue with the Mariners’s rookie phenom. However, according to at least one metric—dynamic hard … Read more
WATERVILLE — It’s known as the Cal Ripken World Series, but there’s no denying that there’s a heavy regional feel to it. Four of the 12 teams at this year’s tournament — one-third of the field — hail from Maine. There are also teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont present, giving the national championship tournament … Read more
WATERVILLE — It’s known as the Cal Ripken World Series, but there’s no denying that there’s a heavy regional feel to it. Four of the 12 teams at this year’s tournament — one-third of the field — hail from the state of Maine. There are also teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont present, giving the … Read more
The Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a quick two-game series at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. The Twins split a four-game set with the Blue Jays over the weekend and are still first in the AL Central despite a modest 7-7 record since the All-Star break. The Dodgers are riding high … Read more