ST. LOUIS — When offseason rumors swirled about trading All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, fans braced for change. But as the July trade deadline approaches, one thing has become undeniable: Arenado isn’t going anywhere, and neither is the Cardinals’ front office planning to move him. This offseason, team president John Mozeliak contemplated trading Arenado to accelerate […]
“Swing for Me”: The Letter That Changed Jordan Walker’s Night.Yen
“A Letter in the Locker”: The Night Jordan Walker Played for More Than Just a Win It was a quiet Tuesday evening at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals were trailing 3–2 in the bottom of the eighth. The crowd was restless, the dugout tense. Rookie Jordan Walker, just 22 years old, was due up next — […]
Kyle Hendricks Turned Down Millions to Stay a Cub.Yen
When the 2023 season ended, it was clear that Kyle Hendricks, the longest-tenured Chicago Cub, was no longer the dominant ace of the 2016 World Series run. His velocity had dipped, injuries had taken their toll, and the front office was rebuilding with younger arms. Many assumed the Cubs would move on. But when given […]
Muncy’s Secret Weapon? A New Pair of Glasses and a Whole Lot of Power.Yen
LOS ANGELES — For a power hitter like Max Muncy, precision is everything. After battling through one of the most frustrating slumps of his career, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger found an unlikely spark — not from a swing change or hitting coach, but from something as simple as a new pair of prescription glasses. […]
Yankees Collapse in June—Again. Can Boone Save the Season?.Yen
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have hit another rough patch in the month of June — a month that’s become a recurring source of frustration for both players and fans under Aaron Boone’s tenure. Offensive stagnation, bullpen meltdowns, and late-inning collapses have defined a stretch that’s felt all too familiar. Despite the chaos, […]