A look into the names that made Cleveland’s 2024 postseason run so successful. Spoiler: It’s not the ones you think. Cleveland’s most successful postseason run since 2016 saw numerous highlights from players you wouldn’t expect. It seemed that the team’s superstar bats got as cold as the October weather. Meanwhile, the players that fans were clamoring to trade back in August … [Read more...] about Cleveland’s Smallest Stars Shone the Brightest
News and Notes: Is Today Yankee Elimination Day?
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images News and Notes for Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 The Dodgers won 4-2 last night to go up 3-0 on the Yankees. I enjoyed laughing at Frankensteinish Giancarlo Stanton getting thrown out trying to score from second on a single. I enjoyed seeing Alex Verdugo bat flip and admire a meaningless 2-run home run with two outs in … [Read more...] about News and Notes: Is Today Yankee Elimination Day?
Guardians Season in Review: Jose Ramirez
Photo by Ben Jackson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The year Jose became a hall of famer This season, 2024, may be remembered someday as the year Jose Ramirez solidified his case as a Hall of Famer, putting up 39 home runs, 40 doubles and 41 steals, 6.5 fWAR and leading his team to another Central Division title. He also was the starting third baseman on the All-Star team … [Read more...] about Guardians Season in Review: Jose Ramirez
40-Man in Review: Will Brennan
Brad Penner-Imagn Images Reviewing the 2024 season for Will Brennan At the end of June I embarked on my first big piece as a writer here at Covering the Corner; a deep dive into Will Brennan’s offensive improvements since the 2023 season. I would recommend reading that article before continuing, I do not plan on rehashing his first half stats as in depth as I did in … [Read more...] about 40-Man in Review: Will Brennan
News and Notes: The World Series Resumes Tonight
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images News and Notes for Monday, October 28th, 2024 The World Series resumes at 8:08PM EST in New York tonight. The Dodgers took two from the best starting pitchers the Yankees have. So, maybe the offseason will be here soon? Be sure to check out Matt Seese's article from yesterday as we begin to look ahead to the Guardians' winter … [Read more...] about News and Notes: The World Series Resumes Tonight