It’s that time of year again. After the “success” of the 2021 Minor League free agent draft, the Bat Flips & Nerds team will again pit themselves against the boundless wisdom of the Effectively Wild podcast. Success is a relative
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The best Rays breakout of 2021 wasn’t Wander Franco…
2021 was a fantastic year for the Tampa Bay Rays – A franchise-best 100 wins, a Rookie of the Year campaign from Randy Arozarena and back-to-back AL East titles for the first time in the team’s young history. For such
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Who should manage the Mets in 2022?
The Mets have narrowed their highly anticipated managerial search to three names. The three names contain a mix between a manager with 20 years experience and two highly respected up and coming coaches. This article will highlight the pros and
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Bored of the lockout yet? Here are 24 of our favourite lockout tweets
In light of the lockout, that letter, and the removal of all player photos from mlb.com, we have compiled our favourite social media offerings. First up, the Commissioner, Rob Manfred, issued the poorly-conceived letter: To our Fans: I first want
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Miami Marlins: testing the strength of my optimism
I assure you I am as shocked as you with the fact that, when looking back at those hyped up early-season expectations for the Marlins, the Atlanta Braves are in fact the World Champions and not the Miami Marlins. Congratulations
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Contributors Wanted
Got something to say about baseball? Looking for a way to hone your writing craft, or boost your social media clout? We’ve got the opportunity for you! Bat Flips & Nerds is looking for contributors to boost our online presence,
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MLB Heading Back to the UK Next Year – London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Speculation has been rife in the European baseball community as to whether the COVID cancellation of the planned 2020 London Series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals would leave Major League Baseball grasping a mere ‘cup of coffee’
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San Francisco Giants: Regular Season Review
Sat on my sofa shortly before midnight, I watched Dominic Leone strikeout Eric Hosmer to seal the Giants’ 107th victory and their first NL West title since 2012. Buster Posey, behind home plate, raised up from his squat with his
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MLB Barstool partnership. It’s genius… honest
When the news broke that MLB is in discussions with sports and pop culture blog, Barstool Sports, to broadcast games, many in the baseball world spat their coffee across the room, while others high-fived, craving the frat boy ‘n’ pickup
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Miami Marlins: it´s a Baseball catenaccio
I am deeply sorry if this is too soon to make an Italian football reference after the England defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. My country Finland made its debut in the Euro´s this year and has never
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