July 21, 2022
1. Baseball games are back this afternoon
Not every team plays, but several games are already underway.
2. Shohei Ohtani won the ESPY award for Best Male Athlete
3. And Albert Pujols won the Muhammad Ali Award
4. The weird story of the day: MLB might’ve gotten grifted
Even if this vodka company is real, Major League Baseball should probably be partnering with more high-end brands than ones selling “spiked chewables”.
From the article (linked above):
5. Jacob deGrom’s return is delayed by a setback
And the Mets PR team found the most annoyingly optimal time to put out the news, for the least possible disappointment — immediately while the All-Star Game was starting.
And this afternoon, there’s an update that sounds more promising:
6. Vague trade rumors are swirling around Juan Soto
Nothing has been too substantial yet, but it’s been the talk of baseball for over a week now — with the trade deadline two weeks agao.
The Dodger fans at the All-Star Game added their two cents:
“Fu-ture Dod-ger!!”
7. Beer machines are in full effect at Dodger Stadium
Sort of a high-tech vending machine, and the price isn’t cheaper at all — even with no worker needed to serve everyone.
8. Dallas Keuchel has been DFA’d again
First, the White Sox. Now the Diamondbacks.
9. There’s a new switch-pitcher in the MLB system
You might’ve seen Pat Venditte in recent years, and now here’s the new guy.
10. And lastly, here are the MLB power rankings as the second half begins
