Art by Cara Tang Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. American League MVP: Cal Raleigh, C, Seattle Mariners Runner-Up: Aaron Judge, RF, New York Yankees This MVP race is neck and neck, and in other years, Aaron Judge has done enough to edge out Cal Raleigh. Judge leads the league in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS, runs scored, slugging … [Read more...] about Hotshots: World Series & Award Predictions for the 2025 MLB Season
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‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
From left to right (front): Arnold "Chick" Gandil, Claude "Lefty" Williams, Charles "Swede" Risberg, George "Buck" Weaver and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson sit in front of their lawyers during their Grand Jury Trial in 1921. All of these players are now eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Editor’s Note: There were at least two and a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
“They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Bryan Johanson, co-founder of ‘Baseball’s Last Dive Bar,’ sits in right field of the Oakland Coliseum during the Athletics' final season in Oakland. Johanson said he is frustrated with the team's lack of spending. Photo courtesy of Bryan Johanson Fifty seven years; 4,493 games; 21 playoff appearances; 6 American League Pennants; 4 World Championships; 16 Hall of Famers and a … [Read more...] about “They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Photogallery: Baseball Defeats Santa Clara in Series Opener
Pepperdine Baseball battled against Santa Clara University on April 5 at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The game ended in a victory for the Waves. At the top of the first, Pepperdine's defense kept a tight grip on Santa Clara's offense and sent them back to the dugout without a run. It was Pepperdine's turn at the plate, and a leadoff double by redshirt sophomore outfielder Joe … [Read more...] about Photogallery: Baseball Defeats Santa Clara in Series Opener
Baseball Falls to Cal Poly
On a cloudy Malibu day, Pepperdine Baseball fell short against California Polytechnic State University at Eddy D. Field Stadium on March 25.Freshman infielder Danny Cook had one of the two runs for Pepperdine and said the team is high-spirited, and focusing on themselves will be crucial for the betterment of their game. "We have to focus on ourselves," Cook said. "And not worry … [Read more...] about Baseball Falls to Cal Poly