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On-Deck Circle: International stars lead MLB free agent frenzy

Brendan Galvin • November 9, 2023

Free agency opened up last Monday, kicking off an offseason headlined by international names.

On-Deck Circle: Early overreactions from the first couple weeks of the MLB season

Brendan Galvin • April 12, 2023

With just under two weeks of play, the 2023 MLB season is already off to a hectic start. Here are three early overreactions the start of the season.

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin • March 30, 2023

Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.

On-Deck Circle: The World Baseball Classic is a chance for international stars to shine, but the United States has a strong chance to repeat

Brendan Galvin • March 15, 2023

Columnist Brendan Galvin dissects which teams could take home the title in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Going for Two: Self-policing in baseball

David Souza • April 25, 2017

This past weekend, the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles made headlines because of the controversial pitch thrown by Sox reliever Matt Barnes. Barnes’ pitch narrowly missed the head of O’s infielder...

7th Inning Stretch: Baseball’s rule changes miss the mark

Jacob Gurvis • March 22, 2017

If you’re a baseball fan like me, you’re probably sick of hearing the words “pace of play.” I know I am. Ever since Rob Manfred took over as Commissioner of Major League Baseball in January...

Why We Play: What can make a sport truly worldwide?

Simon Kienitz Kincade • September 26, 2016

This past Thursday, the USA men’s hockey team lost to the the Czech Republic 4-3 and was bounced from the World Cup of Hockey winless. But more than any reaction to the disappointing showing from...