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The 2018 off-season got a bad rep for the lack of big signings and a lackluster of free agent deals. As spring training opens, there are still marquee players such as Jake Arrieta and Mike Moustakas who have yet to find a team for 2019. The problem … [Continue reading]
A split squad game at the Major League level usually only occurs during spring training. It refers to a team having two games scheduled in one day; thus the team is split into two squads. Simple right? When a team is scheduled to play split squad … [Continue reading]
The Grapefruit League has a major distinction from its Cactus League counterpart. While both leagues are comprised of 15 Major League teams for Spring Training, the number of unique opponents each team faces is unequal. In Arizona, the Cactus … [Continue reading]
The 40-man roster is a critical list for professional ball players. It essentially means a parent club wants the player under control and makes him eligible to be added to the active 25-man roster. Of course, the 25-man roster is the group of players … [Continue reading]
The hot corner is a baseball term that is accurate as Greg Maddux painting the corners of a strike zone. Except it has nothing to do with pitching. Third base is where the hot corner is actually located. Any spot on the field can be littered with … [Continue reading]
