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Shmuel grew up in Pittsburgh during the rough times of the Pirate's streak of 20 losing seasons. In between baseball, football, and going to school, his passion is finding the most interesting weekend hikes and getaways.

Braves, Yankees Clinch Division Titles

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in 2018
Both the NL and AL East titles were clinched over the weekend, with the Braves and Yankees outlasting the rest of the teams in their divisions. While they both got there through different paths, both teams clinched early enough to take the last week of the season to rest their players and get their rotations in order. The Yankees did...

Biggio Becomes 2nd Father-Son Duo to Hit For the Cycle

17 years after his Hall of Famer dad hit for the cycle, Cavan Biggio joined him to become the 2nd father-son duo in history to accomplish that feat. His 9th inning triple completed the cycle on a night when Biggio fought hard in every at bat and hustled on every ball in play. He became only the third Blue...

With Trout Done For Season Who Will Take AL MVP?

Mike Trout with Angels in 2018.
Since the first month of the season, Mike Trout has been the frontrunner to take home his 3rd MVP award. This season has perhaps been his best ever and despite another disappointing year from the Angels, Trout did everything he could to help his team win. After suffering a foot injury that will cause him to miss the remainder...

Ben and Conner Injured as Steelers Fall to 0-2

After a crushing 33-3 defeat in Week 1 against the Patriots, the Steelers tried to bounce back in the home opener, but came up short against the Seahawks. The defense sacked Russel Wilson 4 times in the first half, but gave up too many big plays in the secondary in clutch situations and that was the difference maker in...

Shaun Livingston Retires After 15 NBA Seasons

Guard Shaun Livingston was waived by the Warriors on July 10 and has decided to call it a career after 15 seasons in the league. Livingston won 3 Championships with Golden State in '15, '17, and '18. The 6-foot-7 Livingston was a consistent presence on one of the best franchises in recent NBA history, and his winning attitude both...

Jets QB Sam Darnold Ruled Out With Mono

Sam Darnold with the New York Jets in 2018
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with mono. This is bad news for the Jets after suffering a couple of key injuries in Week 1. The team has already lost wide receiver Quincy Enunwa to a season-ending neck injury and are waiting to hear the results from the MRI of star free...

Dodgers First Team to Clinch Playoff Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13)
For the 7th time in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers have won the NL West title. Although it wasn't nearly as dramatic as last year's title which was won in a game 163 tiebreaker against the Rockies, the Dodgers are happy to have clinched it early and to focus on the playoffs. Cory Seager led the offense with...

Patriots Defend Super Bowl Title With Opening Blowout

If the first game of the season is any indication of what's to come, then the rest of the NFL is in trouble. 42-year-old Tom Brady continued to defy the laws of aging as he looked as good as ever and the Patriots defeated the Steelers on opening night with a 33-3 blowout. Before the game, the Patriots unveiled...

Is Michael Lorenzen the Most Successful Hitting Pitcher in Baseball?

Michael Lorenzen #21 with the Reds in August 2017
Shohei Ohtani was the most sought after free agent a few offseasons ago based on his ability to both hit and pitch at a major league level. That is a talent that nobody has done successfully since Babe Ruth, and Ohtani was supposed to bring it back to baseball almost a century later. After injuries kept him from pitching more...

Antonio Brown Signs With Patriots Hours After Release

Antonio Brown at Roc Nation's Pre-Grammy Brunch in 2019
After a roller-coaster day in which Antonio Brown was cut by the Oakland Raiders, he got the last laugh as he signed with the Patriots hours after the fiasco. The deal is reportedly worth up to $15 million and includes a $9 million signing bonus. The New England Patriots gave him an offer of only one year, a big...

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