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Joe Torre made the New York Yankees relevant again
Joe Torre had a hall of fame worthy career but failed as a manager from '77-84, '90-95. It all changed when Steinbrenner hired him in 1996.

John Butler
May 7, 20207 min read


The team of the 1990s: Atlanta Braves
The 1990s Atlanta Braves were the best franchise in baseball during the decade with the best pitching trio, but only 1 title to show for it.

John Butler
May 2, 20206 min read


Mo Vaughn robbed Albert Belle of the 1995 AL MVP Award
Albert Belle played by his own rules and didn’t care what others thought of him, especially the media, but it’s a shame he didn’t win MVP.

John Butler
Apr 30, 20206 min read


How steroids were a double-edged sword for Major League Baseball
Steroids and performance enhancing drugs put Major League Baseball into dark waters but over the past 13 years have been cleaning its act.

John Butler
Apr 24, 20209 min read


The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Enjoy the 12-minute read of my journey of waiting and how it has changed my view of life and propelled me to where I am today as you wait.

John Butler
Apr 19, 202012 min read


Game 7’s Galore: 2004 League Championship Series
Bored out of your mind, don’t worry just relive the epic 2004 playoffs where both LCS’s went to Game 7s and Boston came back down 3-0.

John Butler
Mar 24, 202016 min read


When Sports Stopped I Lost My Mind
With all major professional sports leagues suspending competition indefinitely, I reflect on how sports have played a huge role in my life.

John Butler
Mar 20, 20207 min read


Mercyhurst seeks third consecutive trip to CWS as season begins in West Virginia
Mercyhurst begins its 2020 season in Glenville, WV, so enjoy this article previewing their anticipated campaign.

John Butler
Feb 21, 20203 min read


1994-95 baseball strike ruined chances for records and the gradual demise of the Montreal Expos
The state of baseball is in a good place despite the Astros cheating scandal. But let's look at a time when the game was at its lowest.

John Butler
Feb 15, 20206 min read


Addie Joss, the forgotten pitching legend
As all 30 teams are getting ready for Spring Training and pitchers and catchers report soon, enjoy this piece on Addie Joss.

John Butler
Feb 7, 20206 min read


Washington Nationals complete improbable season after stunning Houston Astros in World Series
Daniel Hudson and Yan Gomes of the Washington Nationals celebrate with their teammates on the infield after recording the twenty-seventh...

John Butler
Oct 31, 20196 min read


Bieber Flirts with no-hitter, fires a 1-hit complete game shutout in a 4-0 victory over Toronto
Indians twenty-four-year-old right hander, Shane Bieber, delivers one of his 102 pitches during a dominate 1-hit complete game shutout at...

John Butler
Jul 25, 20193 min read


Bauer tosses 7.2 scoreless innings, but Justin Smoak walks it off in tenth for Blue Jays to win 2-1
Cleveland Indians twenty-eight-old-right handed hurler, Trevor Bauer, winds to deliver a pitch in the first frame during a game against...

John Butler
Jul 24, 20194 min read


After going 3 for 4 in a 7-2 win over the Tigers, Ramírez is smiling again
José Ramírez slides into third in the seventh, with his helmet flying off, stealing the base. He would score a big two-out run on a Mike...

John Butler
Jul 18, 20193 min read


Four pitchers combine for a one-hit shutout as Tribe blanks Tigers 8-0
Zach Plesac pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. His Outing was shortened due to the over...

John Butler
Jul 17, 20193 min read


AL tops NL 4-3 in 90th MLB All-Star Game
The 2019 National League and American League All-Stars line up on the first and third baselines for the performance of the American...

John Butler
Jul 10, 20196 min read


Pérez's Power and (speed) lifts Tribe to third straight victory
Jack Butler jbutle58@lakers.mercyhust.edu KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Mike Clevinger (2-2, 4.44 ERA) returned to the mound on Wednesday night...

John Butler
Jul 4, 20193 min read


Tampa shuts out Mercyhurst 12-0 as the Lakers magical season comes to a bitter end
Tampa shuts out Mercyhurst 12-0 as the Lakers magical season comes to a bitter end

John Butler
Jun 7, 20195 min read


Schneider’s solo tater in ninth completes comeback, Mercyhurst eliminates UC San Diego 6-5
Matthew Schneider left, and Josh Surowiec, right, of Mercyhurst get ready in the on-deck circle for plate appearances during a game...

John Butler
Jun 6, 20195 min read


5 run fifth powers Mercyhurst to first victory of College World Series
Jack Elliot of Mercyhurst, walks to home plate to tip his helmet with teammates, Matt Gibson and Dominic DeRonzo after hitting a...

John Butler
Jun 5, 20194 min read
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