Author: Jasper Abrahams

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether it be health, safety or family concerns, many Major League Baseball players have reached out and stated that they will not be participating in this year’s shortened season. Below, is a full breakdown and analysis of all the players who opted out: Mike Leake, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake was the first player to formally “opt out” of the 2020 season. Leake’s agent, Danny Horwits told MLB.com, “He [Leake] took countless factors into consideration, many of which are personal to him and his family.” in context of withdrawing his name from the upcoming...

Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the recent signing of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on a groundbreaking 10-year, $502 million deal, the question is brought up: Are athletes really with the expensive and sometimes lengthy contract? It’s very common for players to underperform after signing a new contract for worth much more. In the NFL, a prime example of this occurring are the Chicago Bears and Jay Cutler. Cutler extremely underperformed on the field after inking a ridiculous seven-year, $126 million contract in 2014. In the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to a preposterous five-year, $120 million deal...

Reading Time: 4 minutesBefore every pitcher reaches the big leagues, they have to show their true colors in the minor leagues. For some, the road to the major leagues is longer than others. The future of pitching is certainly bright and these five electric and notable arms are soon to make their impact on the game. Breaking down and analyzing Major League Baseball’s top pitching prospects: 1. Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers ETA: 2020 Analysis: The unanimous number one overall pitching prospect in all of baseball is the first overall pick in the 2018 draft, Casey Mize. The former Auburn Tiger has...