Betting on baseball just got a little different. Some big sportsbooks are now putting a $200 limit on bets that focus on single pitches. This change comes after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were recently accused of cheating on small bets. The idea is to make it less tempting for players to cheat. If the rewards aren't as big, fewer people might try to rig the ga...
Major League Baseball (MLB) and big sports betting companies have come to an agreement. They will now limit bets on individual pitches to $200. This rule applies across the country. They also decided to stop including these bets in parlays. Why? To make it harder for people to cheat. This all started when something odd happened. In June, people noticed strange betti...
Drake Baldwin, the Braves' standout catcher, just made history. He's the first catcher in over a decade to snag the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award. This isn't just any win—it's a big deal. Only six other catchers have ever won this award in the NL. The last one was Buster Posey back in 2010. Baldwin's win also makes him the second Braves cat...
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are in hot water. They're accused of taking money to throw specific pitches that would help gamblers win big. This isn't just about bad pitches; it's about breaking the rules and trusting the wrong people. Clase and Ortiz allegedly threw pitches that were either too slow or too far from the strike zone...
In La Habra, a park has come full circle, thanks to a $9 million renovation and a heartfelt tribute to a broadcasting legend. The park, now named Vin Scully Centennial Park, was once a simple baseball field dedicated to Vin Scully back in 1960. Fast forward to today, and the park has been transformed into a vibrant community space with walking paths, sports courts, a...
Baseball fans were shocked when two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were accused of cheating. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both star relief pitchers, were charged with serious crimes. The Justice Department said they rigged their pitches to help gamblers win bets. This is a big deal because it shows how money and cheating can sneak into sports. Clase and Ortiz are ac...
Two Major League Baseball pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are in serious trouble. They have been officially accused of some pretty bad stuff related to gambling. The news broke recently, and it's got everyone talking. The charges against them are pretty heavy. They include things like cheating in sports, tricking people for money, and even money laundering....
Alex Rodriguez, now 50, has openly discussed his past steroid use and its impact on his baseball career. He recently shared that he doesn't expect to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his impressive stats. During an interview on The Today Show, Rodriguez admitted that his new HBO documentary series, Alex vs. A-Rod, isn't a bid for Hall of Fame glor...
Paul DePodesta is switching teams again, this time leaving the Cleveland Browns to join the Colorado Rockies as their new head of baseball operations. This move marks a return to baseball for DePodesta, who has spent the last seven years in the NFL. Before that, he worked in various roles for several MLB teams, including the Indians, A's, Dodgers, Padres, and Mets. ...
The San Diego Padres have made a bold move by hiring Craig Stammen as their new manager. This choice is unexpected, as Stammen is not a well-known figure among baseball fans. However, he is highly respected within the game, especially by those who have worked closely with him. Stammen, who spent six years as a relief pitcher for the Padres, has signed a three-year c...