In this week’s edition of MLB Rivalries, we’re looking at a divisional rivalry; the Atlanta Braves vs the New York Mets. Braves fan and Bat Flips & Nerds team contributor Charlie Deeks, along with Mets fan and Bat Flips &
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MLB Rivalries: Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
In this edition of our series focusing on the rivalries of MLB, we’ll be looking at a geographic rivalry; the annual Bay Bridge Series between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. I, along with Bat Flips & Nerds
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“London broke the Cubs!” But what a weekend
Heading into the London Series, the Chicago Cubs had won 10 of their last 12 games. Their hot streak saw them go from 10 games under .500 on 8 June to just two games under come 24 June. Behind yet
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“Did you enjoy it?” – The real success of London Series 2023
“Did you enjoy it?” she said. I stopped scrolling through the photos on my phone and turned to look at the lady sat beside me on the tube. It was around 10am, I was really tired, mildly hungover, in need
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Kodai Senga forkball helps exorcise injury ghosts for Mets
There’s a new pitching sensation in Queens. No, not Justin Verlander, nine-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion and future HOFer – he’s there, but he’s on the IL. No, not José Quintana, Colombian ace – he was forced to withdraw
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Wisdom Truth: How slugger Patrick gives Cubs cutting edge
Anyone who has watched even just a handful of Cubs games over the past couple of years knows that Patrick Wisdom hits home runs. The 31-year-old third baseman led the team in long balls in 2021, hitting 28, and again
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ICYMI: Opening Weekend Top 10 Highlights
At the end of the opening weekend, we have three unbeaten teams (Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, and the Texas Rangers) and three 0-3 teams (Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals). It is way too early to read
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Gav’s 30 Boldish Predictions: One for each MLB Team (2023 edition)
Before we start, I want to make it clear that I will not be using this article just to remind everyone that in this post last year, I predicted Aaron Judge would win AL MVP. Although I will remind you
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Los Angeles Angels: 2023 Season Outlook
It’s happening again…IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! As the famous football chant goes, once again, expectations are on the rise in Orange County. Any listener to Halfway Around The Halo, the LAAngelsUK podcast, would know about the range of emotions we go
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BFN Roundtable Series: Should the Atlanta Braves change their name?
It’s a contentious subject but one that has been skillfully addressed by a quartet of Bat Flips & Nerds
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