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Looking back at the memorable 2011 season
It's been 10 years since the craziest September baseball had ever seen. Relive the four Game 162s that shaped the AL and NL Wild Cards.

John Butler
Sep 18, 20219 min read


Corey Kluber authored one of the greatest September’s ever pitched
September is now upon us and Corey Kluber pitched arguably the greatest September ever in 2017 and list nine other performances since 1963.

John Butler
Sep 1, 202111 min read


Release defeats Astro Falcons, win NABF 14u World Series
Astro Falcons and Release Baseball stand on their respective baselines for the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner prior to the...

John Butler
Jul 13, 20213 min read


Lakers hit four homers, advance to semifinals
Mercyhurst played in their first playoff game in 707 days. It was worth the wait as four homers help them advance to the PSAC Semifinals.

John Butler
May 14, 20213 min read


The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Metrodome was the beloved home of the Minnesota Twins for almost 30 years.

John Butler
Apr 9, 20214 min read


Indians offensive woes continue
In the last five games the Indians only knocked out 22 base hits and 4 runs while hitting .133 as a team. Will the Tribe turn it around?

John Butler
Aug 3, 20203 min read


Bieber fans 14, leadsTribe to 2-0 win in opener.
Bieber fans 14, leads Tribe to 2-0 victory in opener.

John Butler
Jul 25, 20205 min read


A team of destiny: 2007 Cleveland Indians
The 2007 Cleveland Indians were destined for the World Series until they spiraled our of control causing main pieces to be traded away.

John Butler
Jul 21, 20209 min read


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


Bigger than covering sports, my struggles with depression
As a sports journalists, my job is connect fans through my writing of the games and historical players. But, this is bigger than sports.

John Butler
Feb 18, 20204 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
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