The Timeless Beauty of the 1955 Topps Baseball Card Design — In the world of baseball card collecting, certain designs stand the test of time, capturing the essence of an era and captivating collectors for generations. Among these iconic designs, the 1955 Topps baseball cards hold a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts and historians alike. This masterpiece of sports…

One Play in 1985 Does Not Define a Career — Major League Baseball lost one of their great umpires yesterday as Don Denkinger passed away at 86 years old. Denkinger was a highly regarded Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire, known for his distinguished career and the impact he made on the sport. …

A Look at the History of a Beloved Baseball Ritual — Baseball is a sport steeped in tradition and history, and the practice of throwing the ball around the horn is a perfect example of this. But where did this tradition come from and why do baseball teams still do it today? The origins of throwing the ball around the horn…

As the Major League Baseball offseason continues to unfold, many players are changing teams via free agency. Dansby Swanson was the last of the big four shortstops to sign a free agent contract, agreeing with the Cubs on a seven year deal, $177 million deal. In Major League Baseball, there…

How a Controversial MLB Rule May Have Benefitted the Star and the Padres — Fernando Tatis tested positive for a banned substance, Clostebol, and was suspended for 80 games. The timing of the announcement forced Tatis to miss the final 48 games of the Padres’ regular season and the playoffs. Each Padres’ playoff game will count toward that suspension and Tatis will serve the…

In the month of July, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered 199,976 migrants crossing our Southern border. That number has averaged 204k per month in 2022. The true number is likely a fair amount higher as the CBP doesn’t encounter every migrant. Over the last twelve months, the…

President Biden just announced a sweeping debt relief bill that could affect up to 43 million people. The bill gives up to $10,000 of student loan debt forgiveness to individuals making less than $125,000 or households making less than $250,000. It is estimated that close to 20 million people will…

If you were fortunate enough to have a job where you earned more than you spent, you probably decided to save some money. Saving money is so important for financial stability, but it is something that happens less and less in the US. Going back to 1959, the federal reserve…

Finding Accountability For a Frequent Tragedy — Monday marked another somber day in US history. A tractor-trailer carrying migrants across the US-Mexico border was abandoned. 50 innocent people died of heat exhaustion and dehydration. Over a dozen more were hospitalized, including four children. This isn’t the first time something horrific like this has happened. In December of…