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When Andre Dawson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was a well-deserved honor for a player known for his power, speed, and …
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Minor league baseball salary has long been a contentious topic in the world of professional sports. For decades, players toiled away under grueling conditions with …
In the competitive and high-stakes world of professional baseball, players rely on skilled agents to negotiate lucrative contracts, secure endorsement deals, and guide their careers. …
The age-old adage in sports—”the umpire’s decision is final”—may no longer hold in today’s increasingly scrutinized and high-stakes athletic world. While the history of sports …
Most baseball fans are familiar with the classic Yankee greats like Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra. But, even more, …
My oldest son played American Legion baseball this summer. It was our first experience with it and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of …
The man that many consider the Cubs top prospect, slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo, made his Cubs debut Tuesday against the Mets. Prior to that, …
Let’s face it. A life in sports is exhilarating and fun, but we all know that it is challenging and exhausting at the same time. …
Textbook economic models of firms typically begin with the assumption that firms make decisions in order to maximize profits. When a firm realizes that it …
I’ll admit right out of the box that I was excited, as only a sports economist can be, when I read the headline to this …
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