Houston Astros sign stealing scandal

“Mad” Max ScherzerPhoto: Getty ImagesMax Scherzer being a little too intense for his own good has rarely been in question. He would tell you his intensity and downright borderline psychosis when on the mound is what makes him the surefire…

Yordan Alvarez has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the game.Image: Getty ImagesI’ll admit it. I’ve done it. I’ve rooted for the Astros post-sign stealing scandal. It’s not a habit or anything. When it’s between blatant cheaters and…

Image: ShutterstockAfter months of speculation concerning the contents of the “scandalous” sealed letter that supposedly contained evidence of a previously unknown cheating scandal involving the New York Yankees, the contents were allegedly…

Image: Getty ImagesSammy Sosa and Mark McGwire aren’t walking through that door.Twenty-four years after two of the most prominent faces of the steroid era saved baseball after the strike of 1994-95 by combing to hit 136 home runs in 1998,…

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Gird your loins, America, October is here.Graphic: MLBA few years ago, I was in a bar and got into an argument with a semi-regular (who I didn’t much care for)about which sport has the best postseason. He was a real #PleaseLikeMySport…

Dodgers fans have the right idea on how to welcome the Astros to town.Image: Getty ImagesYesterday, six-time All-Star and 2010 National League MVP Joey Votto made an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show to talk about his home run streak, the…