Japanese Ace Tomoyuki Sugano Heading To MLB

Longtime Japanese Ace Tomoyki Sugano will depart from Japan this offseason in search of an MLB contract during free agency. After 12 seasons in the NPB, Sugan who will turn 35 within the next week, will finally get his shot at baseball’s highest level. In 2020 Sugano was originally set to be posted by the… read more

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Eric Adler

Congrats to Eric for a great season. He will be one to watch as he continues to progress through an organization who desperately could benefit from a reloaded bullpen.

The Best Series of the MLB Playoffs is Upon Us

There is nothing better than October baseball. The weather is cool and crisp, the atmospheres at the ballparks are electric, and the vibes are immaculate. nothing beats this time of the year. If you missed up until this point, that’s okay. However, you will NOT want to miss this upcoming series. Get the popcorn ready… read more

Birmingham Barons 2024 Season Review

They ultimately finished fourth overall for the season, with a 72-66 record and +62 run differential. In grand fashion, the season was capped off by a clutch playoff run that ended with the Barons winning the championship on a walk-off single from DJ Gladney.

MLB Playoffs: National League Division Series Preview & Predictions

The National League Division Series are officially set. The New York Mets, coming off a miracle victory in the Wild Card round, will take on the top-seeded Philadelphia Phillies in an NL East matchup. There will be another division matchup as NL West foes will meet in the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers…. read more

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I can’t wait to watch the Pirates play postseason baseball again

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, was the 11th anniversary of the Pirates’ exciting and demon exorcising 6-2 victory over the Reds in the 2013 National League Wild Card Game at PNC Park. Countless dignitaries–including the pitcher who recorded the final out in that game, former Pirates closer Jason Grilli–weighed in on the anniversary and shared their… read more

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Drew Thorpe

Congratulations to Thorpe on his successful season. He was one of the key pieces from the Dylan Cease trade, and so far, he has been living up to the large amount of hype. Thorpe has shown that he deserves a spot in the 2025 starting rotation.

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Brooks Baldwin

Congratulations to Brooks Baldwin on a great season! It will be exciting to see how he can continue to evolve as a player to hopefully contribute success on both sides of the ball.

What We Learned From Royals and Padres Winning Their Series

The Detroit Tigers kicked everything off by doing the inevitable and sweeping the Houston Astros. They were the first team to advance to the divisional series and there was more to come. Joining the party is the Kansas City Royals and also the San Diego Padres. Sweeps are not always fun, but there are things… read more

Hey, Detroit Tigers, You’ve Won a Trip to Cleveland!

The Cleveland Guardians didn’t have to wait long to find out their opponent in the American League Division Series. The Detroit Tigers bounced the Houston Astros out of the playoffs with a 5-2 win yesterday. Detroit swept the best-of-three series on the road. Pinch hitter Andy Ibanez broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth with… read more

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