When watching a football game in-person or on TV, you might see the defense team quickly rush the QB and either sack them or cause them to throw an incomplete pass due to the rush. This type of defensive team play is known as a blitz? So what is blitz in football, what are different […]
When attending a Major League Baseball game, you might notice the scoreboard with an MVR column. MVR is a new concept as of 2018 set up to reduce the number of mound visits during a nine-inning game to speed up play’s action. Mound visits serve as a critical way for teams and managers to meet […]
Baseball today is filled with advanced metrics for numerous achievements. For example, you have Baseball WHIP for pitchers, Baseball WAR for all players, and Baseball OPS for hitters. These stats calculate the effectiveness of an individual’s performance and not necessarily what they do to help a team achieve their goal via smaller moments. While […]
Baseball teams are only as good as the product out on the playing field. The lineup card and batting lineup come from the baseball manager every day, but what else does a baseball manager do? Find out more about this below! What Does a Manager Do in Major League Baseball? The baseball manager handles […]
Baseball players and coaches tend to get the most credit for winning or losing. However, the team and coaches are built by the GM, which sometimes gets overlooked. The GM (General Manager) works directly with the owner to spend their money in a way the owner would like. Here is the breakdown of what a […]
The MLB draft does not receive nearly as much attention as the NFL draft each season. However, finding great baseball-playing talent locally and internationally can set up an MLB team for future success, starting with a good MLB scout. So what exactly is the role of a baseball scout, what do they look for, and […]
Typically with a few seconds left on the clock and the offense needing a touchdown to tie or win the game, you might see the quarterback throw a desperation pass to the endzone. The desperation throw has a name, and the name is the Hail Mary play. Find out everything you need to learn about […]
When watching an American Football game in person or on TV, sometimes you might lose which offensive player has a ball on a play. One moment it looks like the running back had the ball and began running, but then a pass takes place. Sometimes even the TV camera crew follows the wrong person on […]
Football games are full of moves and countermoves to gain an advantage on the field against your opponent. Sometimes during a play, you may see an offensive or defensive team change their play at the last minute, known as an audible. So what exactly is an audible on offensive and defensive, why change a play […]
Stealing bases (SB) are tactics baseball teams implement to advance on the base paths to get into a better scoring position opportunity. Stealing bases are an art form between the base runner, the pitcher, and the catcher. So what is a stolen base, when should you steal, what’s the most straightforward base to steal, and […]