Jun 27 2025 3:10am Although productive by batting average, the Cardinals needed more power from the third spot in the lineup, prompting a switch. San Francisco has had a revolving door at leadoff. With a batter returning there, should fantasy players be interested? Colorado has been turning over the roster, and two 26-year-old players may be nestling into new batting order positions. St. Louis CardinalsBrendan Donovan was the primary third-hitter in
Designed in collaboration with the British Baseball Federation and British Softball Federation, and with input from stakeholders across the UK, the Coaching Playbook sets the standard that all British baseball and softball coaches must meet. The Coaching Playbook is divideded into two sections: required learning for coaches, to ensure a minimum standard across British Baseball & Softball, and Coach Professional Development, which features sport- and position-specific learning and advanced knowledge
Being immersed in the Major League Baseball season is so rewarding on many levels; we follow the peaks and troughs of our team’s performances while also witnessing the record breaking feats of players from other teams.Cue Cal Raleigh, catcher with perennial underachievers, the Seattle Mariners.I, like my fellow Batflips & Nerds friends and anyone with an interest in the game, have been watching the extraordinary hitting exploits of the regular
Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2025 is more than just America’s pastime—it is a global celebration of talent, diversity, and high-calibre competition. This season underscores a transformative shift in the league’s identity, driven by a dynamic influx of international players. These athletes are reshaping rosters, redefining fan engagement, and elevating the level of play across the board. From groundbreaking contracts to historic debuts, the international wave is not just adding
As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the MVP races in both leagues are beginning to take shape. Strong performances, unexpected surges, and all-around excellence are pushing a handful of players ahead of the pack. These early MVP contenders are not just piling up stats, they’re redefining their teams’ ceilings and showing what greatness looks like across a long season. From slugging dominance in the American League to two-way
Jun 20 2025 3:12am Because the weather did not permit it, I was unable to scout the Milwaukee Brewers Double-A farm team, the Biloxi Shuckers, in person. I missed in-person looks at Cooper Pratt (SS, MIL), Mike Boeve (3B, MIL), Brock Wilken (3B, MIL), and others because of a sudden downpour, postponing the scouted game. The Brewers are such a good farm system right now, I decided to check out
This year’s baseball season belongs to the pitchers. Across both leagues, starters have grabbed headlines with performances that make veteran scouts shake their heads in amazement. These hurlers are rewriting what we thought was possible from the pitcher’s mound. Teams that nobody expected to compete are suddenly in the thick of things. Others that looked shaky on paper now appear rock-solid thanks to their rotation anchors. The ripple effects go
You go to bed on a Sunday night, satisfied that your favourite team has swept its fiercest rival and, in the process, climbed back above .500 for the first time in weeks. However, you then get up on Sunday morning to find that the same team has traded away its best hitter for a couple of sketchy pitchers, a hitting prospect and a minor league reliever. What on earth are the Red Sox
The San Francisco Giants just landed Rafael Freakin’ Devers. Excuse me?! Forgive me a moment whilst I continue picking up my jaw from the floor. This was not the news I expected to wake up to on a Monday morning. Our Stateside cousins were busy overnight ruminating through this blockbuster trade whilst we Europeans were sleeping, so there’s a lot to discuss and catch up on. First things first: how
Jun 11 2025 3:05am Boston Red Sox While it seemed that Kristian Campbell was nearing his first-ever appearance at first base, the team has now pulled the plug on the experiment. The decision not to give Campbell any time at first base could have been influenced by several factors, including the team wanting Campbell’s focus to be on turning around his own offensive fortunes at the time of the decision and
