Month: March 2025

Japanese baseball stands as a testament to the nation’s ability to take a foreign sport, refine it, and elevate it to a level that rivals—and in some ways surpasses—its American counterpart. While Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States often dominates global conversations about the sport, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Japan’s top league, has … Read moreJapanese Baseball – A Blend of History, Discipline and Brilliance

Major League Baseball (MLB) has thrived as a 30-team league since adding the Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998. However, calls for further expansion—potentially to 32 teams or beyond—have gained traction in recent years, with cities like Nashville, Portland, and Charlotte often cited as candidates. While the idea of growing the game’s footprint … Read moreWhy MLB Expansion Is a Bad Idea

Trevor Bauer, the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, remains one of baseball’s most polarizing figures as we approach the 2025 MLB season. Despite his undeniable talent and a track record of excellence, Bauer has been absent from Major League Baseball since 2021, sidelined by a controversial suspension and subsequent ostracization. While his off-field … Read moreTrevor Bauer Deserves a Second Chance in MLB

In the modern era of baseball, few debates spark as much passion as the comparison between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Both players are titans of the sport, but when it comes to overall impact, versatility, and sheer uniqueness, Ohtani stands head and shoulders above Judge. While Judge is a phenomenal hitter and outfielder, Ohtani’s … Read moreWhy Shohei Ohtani Outshines Aaron Judge