Major League Baseball announced its players of the week on Monday for the week from June 23-29. For the first time this season. a pitcher was chosen as Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal of Hayward, California was the American League player of the week. Meanwhile, the National League Player of the Week was Cincinnati Reds corner infielder and outfielder Spencer Steer … [Read more...] about Spencer Steer and Tarik Skubal named MLB Players of the Week
Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker dies at age 74
Major League Baseball outfielder Dave Parker of Grenada, Mississippi passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 according to Andrew Crane of the New York Post. The cause of death was Parkinson’s Disease. Parker is among those to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this summer. Who did Parker play for? Parker played 19 Major League Baseball regular seasons … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker dies at age 74
Reds first baseman Spencer Steer hits three home runs in a game
The Cincinnati Reds clobbered the San Diego Padres 8-1 at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, and a major reason for the Reds success was because of the offensive prowess of Reds first baseman Spencer Steer of Long Beach, California. Steer became the eighth player this season to hit three home runs in a game. Inside look at the three home runs Steer put … [Read more...] about Reds first baseman Spencer Steer hits three home runs in a game
Has Andrew Abbott emerged as the best pitcher in baseball?
The Major League Baseball regular season is three months old and the answer to the following question of who is the best pitcher in baseball at the moment could be quite surprising. The answer is Cincinnati Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott of Lynchburg, Virginia. Inside the numbers Abbott is tied for eighth at the moment in the Major Leagues with seven wins. However, he has a better … [Read more...] about Has Andrew Abbott emerged as the best pitcher in baseball?
Reds trade catcher Austin Wynns to Athletics
There was an intriguing trade made in Major League Baseball on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds have traded catcher Austin Wynns of San Diego, California to the Athletics for cash considerations according to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors. Who has Wynns played for? Wynns is joining his sixth Major League Baseball franchise. He previously played three seasons with the Baltimore … [Read more...] about Reds trade catcher Austin Wynns to Athletics