Baseball is a sport that is supposed to favor the clubs with the largest payrolls. With no salary cap like in other professional leagues, the MLB caters to the organizations who have owners willing to break the bank. That’s why teams like the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees and Phillies are constantly competing for the World Series […]
Fox's Shohei Ohtani graphic, explained: Why at-bat tracker on MLB broadcasts is drawing criticism from fans
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is playing in the postseason for the first time in his seven-year MLB career. Los Angeles signed Ohtani to a gigantic 10-year, $ 700 million contract this offseason, and the soon-to-be three-time MVP immediately proved his worth. He had a historic debut campaign with the Dodgers, becoming the first player in MLB […]
Grimace and the Mets, explained: Why McDonald's character became New York's unofficial mascot during 2024 turnaround
From the Swinging Friar in San Diego to the Phanatic in Philly, the MLB has its fair share of iconic mascots. The most recent entrant to this exclusive club also happens to be a character from the McDonald’s universe. What some might describe as a plush purple personified pear, Grimace is the fast food-baseball crossover […]
Sam Darnold mono meme, explained: Revisiting viral graphic from QB's time with Jets
Sam Darnold’s renaissance with the Vikings has been one of the most compelling storylines of the budding NFL season. Minnesota’s gunslinger is putting up eye-catching numbers in his seventh NFL season, all while leading the Vikings to a 4-0 start. Darnold’s impressive displays are all the more impressive given the struggles of some of his […]
Broncos throwback uniforms, explained: What to know about Denver's 1977 orange Super Bowl jerseys
When the Broncos host the Raiders on Sunday for their Week 5 matchup, they will be wearing some special uniforms. Denver’s jerseys underwent an overhaul ahead of the 2024 season. But this weekend’s fits go beyond fresh shoulder stripes or a new navy alternate uniform. The Broncos dug deep into the archives for inspiration. The […]