Who is Ingrid Andress? Country singer behind botched MLB national anthem
Ingrid Andress’ performance of the national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby in July 2024 drew backlash on social media, catapulting the country singer into the spotlight. The performance, which came ahead of the All-Star celebrations at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, was so impressive that even Phillies star Alec Bohm had a […]
MLB Should Be Praised For Gloriously Naming Paul Skenes The National League Starter For The All-Star Game
Yes! Major League Baseball is bringing the heat with this one! It’s been an absolutely incredible rookie season for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, and it’s about to get amplified courtesy of the ace being named as the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2024 All-Star Game. While Skenes was making an […]
Mets collect Division I players during Day 2 of 2024 MLB Draft
The Mets have bolstered their roster this year with players who look like they might be major league ready, adding nine Division I college players to their first 10 picks in the 2024 MLB Draft. That’s exactly how things got sour, Mets vice president of amateur scouting Chris Gross said on a Zoom conference call […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem singer’s performance faces criticism on social media
The MLB Home Run Derby wasn’t a huge success on Monday night, as singer Ingrid Andres was heavily criticized for singing the national anthem at Globe Life Field. Andres, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter who has had a Billboard Hot 100 hit, stood between the pitcher’s mound and home plate and began to sing. From the start, […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem was a star spangled mess
The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby kicked off with a national anthem that’s stood the test of time for all the wrong reasons. When singer Ingrid Andres sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, it drew bemused looks from baseball stars on the field and hilarious comments on social media. Andress’ […]
Eight ideas to restore MLB All-Star Game’s slipping luster
ARLINGTON, Texas — The MLB All-Star Game is still a treasure, and arguably much better than the dismal failure of most other All-Star Games. But it still needs help. Lots of help. (More on that later, but first a few words about the other All-Star Games.) There’s very little defense in the NBA All-Star Game, […]
Pete Alonso set for another MLB Home Run Derby with history at stake
Pete Alonso, an All-Star for the fourth time in his career, now heads to Texas looking to become just the second player in history to win the Home Run Derby for the third time. Alonso, who hit his team-high 19th home run of the season against the Rockies on Sunday in an 8-5 loss to […]
Yankees take pitchers Ben Hess, Bryce Cunningham in 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — In the draft, and maybe nowhere else, the Yankees are constantly being asked to do more with less. Their first pick hasn’t fallen in the top half of the first round since 1993. The players they found, such as Aaron Judge, who was selected 32nd overall in 2013, were discovered after […]
Mets take Oklahoma State’s Carson Benge in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new chapter in the Mets’ development system has begun with a bang, as a second two-way player comes out of Oklahoma State. At least, he hopes to be a two-way player. Carson Benge, a left-handed outfielder known for his hitting but also a strong right-handed pitcher, was selected 19th overall […]
Guardians Select Travis Bazzana With The No. 1 Overall Pick Of The 2024 MLB Draft
Travis Bazzana is a Cleveland Guardian! Arguably the best hitter in the 2024 draft class, Oregon State star Travis Bazzana was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft. And on top of that, he made history as he’s the first second baseman ever to be picked first […]