Just because the Tampa Bay Rays missed the MLB playoffs does not mean their season is over. The Rays have an ongoing battle in the Florida court system against their previous concessionaire, Centerplate. In December 2017, the Rays brought suit against Centerplate alleging breach of contract and negligence. The suit stated Centerplate, “surreptitiously cut corners,…
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J.D. Martinez’s Case for Collusion Against MLB Owners
This MLB offseason has been far from normal. Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training this past week, but there are still multiple all-star players remaining on the free agent market. The market inactivity has many people whispering collusion. MLB Player’s union chief Tony Clark released a statement on how teams are violating the “integrity…
Lining Up for Postgame Handshakes in MLB: Comradery or Condescending?
The recent MLB Little League Classic was the first time a regular-season MLB game was played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Little League teams and their families from across the world filled Bowman Field, cheering on their team for the day, while enjoying classic baseball game fare, including roasted peanuts and crackerjacks. It was also the first…
Padres Hiding the Ball
In July 2016, the Boston Red Sox made a crucial decision to trade their highly coveted prospect, Anderson Espinoza, for San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz. The trade seemed like a no-brainer for the Red Sox, a franchise which re-tooled their starting rotation in the off-season and positioned itself to make a big run at winning…
Minor League Baseball Player Sues Hospital for Fall in Draft
June 9th, 2016 marked the start of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Many high school and colleges players watched intently, hoping their names would be called for their chance at making the MLB. In the MLB, each pick has a predetermined monetary value attached to it. Each team has a different amount they can spend…
Baseball’s Monopoly
Major League Baseball (MLB), has been exempt from antitrust laws since 1922. Throughout the years, many have tried to repeal that exemption but have struck out. Most recently, the Supreme Court has denied to hear the City of San Jose v. Office of the Commissioner of Baseball case, stopping all recent progress to having the…
“Don’t Bring Your Kid To Work Day”
Last week, baseball fans were stunned to hear of Adam LaRoche’s retirement. Shortly thereafter, the reason for his retirement was revealed: the White Sox asked for LaRoche to limit his son’s access to the clubhouse. It is rumored that Major League Baseball Player’s Association may file a grievance against the White Sox on LaRoche’s behalf….
Cuba, A Field of Dreams
Last December, President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro announced their plans to restore full diplomatic ties between their respective countries. While such an announcement for many opens up a new vacation spot, baseball enthusiasts view it as a rich untapped source of talented players. The United States severed its ties with Cuba in 1961….
Garber v. Major League Baseball
UPDATE Jan 19, 2016 1:40 pm EST: A settlement has been reached. In 2012, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Major League Baseball (MLB) accusing the MLB of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act with their blackout and television territory policy. The Sherman Antitrust Act states: “Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise,…
MLB Needs to Change Policies After STL Hack
Last week, the former St. Louis Cardinal scouting director Chris Correa pleaded guilty to 5 counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer, 18 U.S. Code § 1030. At the sentencing hearing was the first time the scope of what he accessed became public. The accessed information, valued at $1.7 million, included access to Houston…
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