Peter Bayer, a former minor league pitcher, has spent the past two seasons on the MLB’s banned list for betting on baseball. The Commissioner’s Office recently denied Bayer’s latest request for reinstatement, which means he will not be eligible to apply again until after the 2023 World Series. According to The Athletic, Bayer’s story of... Continue Reading →
MLB’s 2023 Rule Changes and The Sports Gambling Implications
Photo via Athletics Nation Pace of play is an aspect of modern day baseball that has been heavily criticized. Major League Baseball (MLB) created a joint competition committee consisting of six players, six team executives and one umpire in late June to attack this issue and grow the entertainment value of the sport. Recently, the... Continue Reading →
MLB to Recognize a Minor League Baseball Players’ Union
Photo via Forbes.com This past weekend, Major League Baseball (MLB) made groundbreaking progress with its counterpart, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). Minor League baseball players have been attempting to unionize for years, and Commissioner Manfred announced that the league and the owners are prepared to recognize the union. This may be a move... Continue Reading →
Lawsuits, Impenitence, and Anger Cast Shadow Over Upcoming MLB Season
Source: AP Photo/Matt Slocum The team hasn’t adequately dealt with its cheating during the 2017 season, when Houston won the World Series, and just announcing that you’re moving forward doesn’t mean you can leave behind the damage you’ve done. - Mike Bolsinger Major League Baseball has thirty teams strategically placed throughout two countries. The locations... Continue Reading →