David Ortiz, also known as “Big Papi,” is retiring at the end of this MLB season, but his stats suggest that his game is far from being in decline. In fact, his numbers are so good that he’s in the AL MVP conversation. However, other people think the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout or Ortiz’s […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Where did Gary Sanchez come from? And is he here to stay?
Since August, one name has dominated the baseball headlines: Yankees rookie catcher Gary Sanchez. Simply put, Sanchez has kicked off his career by doing something that no other player has done in the Modern Era (since 1900) by hitting 19 homers within his first 45 games. His power is astounding and his ability to consistently […]
The NBA’s Next Superstar
In basketball, the difference between good players and great players is big, but the difference between great players and bona fide superstars might be even bigger. Every basketball fan understands the calling card of a true superstar: they affect every game in their own unique way that is almost always unavoidable by the opposition. Giannis […]
It’s time to get rid of the NBA’s luxury tax
Competitive balance is supremely important to sports. Think about it: it’s much more entertaining to watch two evenly matched teams face off in a competitive game than to watch one team overpower another team. What helps maintain this balance is a salary cap, a hard limit on spending established by each league to prevent a […]