Artificial turf was once a common occurrence at the Major League level, with places like Three Rivers Stadium utilizing non-natural playing surfaces. Most ballparks now have natural grass, with Tampa Bay and Toronto being the only cities without it. Is there a reason why artificial turf has almost disappeared from the big league ballparks? If […]
Rule 5 Draft: Baseball Terminology
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rule 5 Draft in Major League Baseball is a way to prevent teams from stockpiling young talent and keeping them in the minor leagues. We’ll get into more details, but basically at the end of the Winter Meetings, a draft is held where eligible players include those not on a team’s 40-man roster. If […]