Ryan Ludwick was once a brilliant young prospect. In the late 1990s, he was a veritable force. During the 1998 Baseball World Cup, he hit .407 for Team USA, posting seven runs and eight RBI as well. Over two-and-a-half years with the UNLV Rebels baseball program, he established an excellent offensive repertoire. In his freshman year (1997), he slashed .354/.398/.668 with an OPS … [Read more...] about Ryan Ludwick: One Shining Season
Most Games Played By Canadian MLB Players
Canada has produced a plethora of MLB talent over the past two centuries. Many fans of America’s pastime would be surprised how many of their favorite players were born in Canada. Over 200 Canadians have made their mark in baseball. That includes two Cy Young Award winners, three MVPs, four batting titles, 11 Silver Slugger Awards, 13 Gold Gloves, 16 World Series titles and 49 … [Read more...] about Most Games Played By Canadian MLB Players
Reds Farm System Report: Elly De La Cruz
The Cincinnati Reds farm system has improved over the year. With additions like Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, they have built one of the best minor league systems in all baseball. There is one prospect in particular who is making waves, though. That prospect is shortstop Elly De La Cruz. The 18-year-old is dynamite with both the bat and the glove. It remains to be seen when … [Read more...] about Reds Farm System Report: Elly De La Cruz
Reds Trade Brandon Drury to Padres
In another move to clear contracts off the books, the Cincinnati Reds have traded Brandon Drury to the San Diego Padres. In return, the Reds will receive 18-year-old Shortstop Victor Acosta. Both teams have been busy with the trade deadline dwindling. San Diego is gunning for the National League West title by trading for Juan Soto on Tuesday morning. Now, they add another bat … [Read more...] about Reds Trade Brandon Drury to Padres
Cincinnati Reds Trade Tyler Mahle to the Minnesota Twins
The Cincinnati Reds fire sale continued today just before the trade deadline. They have traded RHP Tyler Mahle to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for three prospects. The Reds will receive infielder Spencer Steer, third baseman Christian Incarnation-Strand, and left-handed pitcher Steven Hajjar. Each of these prospects ranks in the top 30 of the Twins farm system according to … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Trade Tyler Mahle to the Minnesota Twins