The Hidden Gems and Surprising Steals: Best 2023 MLB Contracts Reviewed
Get ready for an insightful breakdown of the 2023 MLB season’s top contracts, as the Lemieuxs dissect each player's performance and value in an electrifying discussion. From JD Martinez's stunning season with the Dodgers to Kodai Sanga's influential role with the Mets, uncover the gems and surprises of the year. Agree or disagree with their picks? Join the conversation and share your insights!
Breaking Down the Worst MLB Contracts of 2023 on SwingBadder
Spotlight on the WORST MLB contracts of 2023! How did stars like Anthony Rizzo fall short of expectations, and which team made the most regrettable signings? Uncover the shocking details with the Lemieuxs on the latest episode of SwingBadder!
"We Love Being Fans, Even When It Hurts"
For as long as I can remember, it always seemed that I was a fan of a team that was losing. It started off with the Montreal Expos, and then eventually, I moved onto the New York Mets.
We had a great year in 1986, and I was fairly certain at my age that it meant we would have three or four years where the New York Mets would dominate and win the World Series every year. That was not the case.
New York at the Bat: A Parody Tribute to a Lost Season
The fans held their breath as the leaves turned to brown,,
In New York, there was no magic number countdown.
Both Mets and Yanks, they had swung with might,
But when October arrived, ‘twas a sorrowful sight.
Kodai Senga: The Strikeout Machine in the Mets' Troubled 2023
Senga's excellence has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise dark season for the Mets. As the team looks to regroup and rebuild for next year, his presence on the mound offers a beacon of hope. His ability to strike out batters and keep runs to a minimum will be crucial assets as the Mets aim to turn things around and reclaim their position as contenders in the league.
Tony LaRussa’s 2012 All-Star Snub-a-Palooza: When Pettiness Trumps Performance
2012 was the year Tony LaRussa, the man with a hairstyle that could make a comb weep, decided to take his personal vendetta to the All-Star Game. This wasn’t just about questionable fashion choices; this was about leaving deserving players off the roster for reasons that had more to do with personal grudges than baseball.
Not Your Dad’s Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the crown jewels of the MLB All-Star festivities. But in 2015, the powers that be decided to tinker with the format, and let’s just say, not all changes are for the better.
The 2002 All-Star Game: A Tie? In Baseball?
The 2002 All-Star Game is one for the books, but not for the reasons you might expect. It was a night that left everyone, from the casual observer to the most die-hard fans, scratching their heads in disbelief.
1957 MLB All Star Chaos
From 1947 until 1957, the fans voted for the All Star teams. It got the partisans involved in a popular exhibition game. It also prevented managers from selecting their own players over their opponents.
However the system crumbled in 1957. The people of Cincinnati showed their love and support for the Reds by voting in huge numbers. It still stands as one of the greatest demonstrations of fans support in the history of baseball.
Pete Rose and Ray Fosse: A Collision of Titans, Strategy, and Sportsmanship
Baseball fans, let’s take a journey back to the 1970 All-Star Game. It’s a game that has been etched into the annals of baseball history, not for a towering home run or a perfect game, but for a collision at home plate between Pete Rose and Ray Fosse that was more intense than a summer blockbuster.