Last spring, I attended Major League Baseball Spring Training for the first time. What I also saw for the first time was the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System in action. Each team was allowed two challenges per game, with batters and pitchers permitted to challenge any pitch they wanted. If a batter felt that a … Continue reading
Spoiler warning: stop reading if you haven’t finished “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or do not want any spoilers. After roughly four years and three seasons, our girl Belly finally got Connie baby. There was a lot of controversy along the way, between the WAG and SAG-AFTRA strikes, harassment and bullying from fans. The largest … Continue reading
It was a long five months and a thrilling day 162. Now, it all comes down in the month of October. The quest for the Commissioner’s Trophy kicks off today with the Wild Card Series as four teams from the American and National Leagues face off with the chance to advance to the Division Series … Continue reading
A Statistical Analysis of the Backyard Brawl Since its four-game series return in 2022, the Backyard Brawl, a recurring matchup between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University, has been dominated by the home team every year. Starting with the Pittsburgh victory at Acrisure Stadium in 2022 to the 2025 Mountaineer victory in Morgantown, … Continue reading
Fall is upon us, and so is everything pumpkin spice. It seems like every fall, we are given more and more pumpkin spice products, but is it too much? If you’re a sane person, it’s a yes. Unfortunately, we live in a world where individuals are into the newest Starbucks drink, the newest donut flavor, … Continue reading
On Sept. 5, the NFL streamed its first-ever game exclusively on YouTube when the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers played a game in Sao Paulo, Brazil. However, this is not the first time that the NFL has transitioned to streaming services to broadcast games. In the past two years alone, the NFL has … Continue reading
Fantasy football has forever changed the viewing experience and rooting interests of fans. When money is on the line, fans tend to go all out, rooting for their fantasy teams. This can cause them to put rivalries aside. In the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland areas, the general public might see no possible reason to root … Continue reading
Baseball is a constantly changing and adapting sport. Many changes have occurred over the years including the introduction of larger bases, the implementation of the pitch clock and the addition of the runner rule in extra innings. Some viewers love these changes, while others dislike them. While Major League Baseball continues to update and renew … Continue reading
Superman has been a beacon of hope in stories for as long as some people can remember. From the illustrations created by Jerry Siegel, the first screen adaptation performed by Christopher Reeve and now to the newest actor to don the “S” crest, David Corenswet. July 2025 brought an unforgettable year of movies, many in … Continue reading
“Down years for me are career years for other quarterbacks.” – Aaron Rodgers The culture surrounding the NFL is obsessed with advanced statistics and highlight reels. For Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, winning takes precedent over everything. Rodgers has no shortage of accomplishments and statistics to complement his mental age. With a Super Bowl win … Continue reading
