The Washington Nationals are likely to save some money due to taking Eli Willits at one. That money is going to help make high school righty Landon Harmon a rich man. The Nats took Harmon, a top 50 talent in the draft with the 80th pick in the draft. When looking at this pick, I … Read more
Picked in the third round of the 2023 draft, Travis Sykora dominated Low-A last year. The right hander posted a 2.33 ERA in 20 starts with 129 strikeouts in 85 innings. He became a top 100 prospect and was exciting Nats fans. However, we needed to see him do it above Low-A before we could … Read more
After starting the season injured following offseason hip surgery, Travis Sykora had a few tune up starts in the FCL and in Low-A. In those starts, he looked like a big leaguer on a rehab assignment, striking out 23 batters in 11 innings, giving up two hits and three walks. Now he is finally going … Read more
Gujarat Titans’ (GT) talismanic spinner Rashid Khan etched his name into the annals of IPL folklore on Friday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, producing a truly sensational running catch that proved pivotal in his side’s comprehensive 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The moment of pure fielding brilliance, which saw him dismiss SRH’s explosive … Read more
The Battle of Ontario isn’t over just yet. It was another nail-biter Saturday night as the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime to avoid the series sweep. It’s certainly one the Leafs would like to have back, after they failed to capitalize on a four-minute power play in overtime, where just … Read more
Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators is officially in the books, with Toronto taking the first contest 6-2, where 52 penalty minutes were handed out between the two teams in what was undeniably a spirited and physical affair. Toronto took advantage of it, with three power play markers. “It was … Read more
While arrival of pitchers and catchers marks the beginning of a new season, it is also when injuries are revealed. Unfortunately for the Nats, their top pitching prospect Travis Sykora will be on the shelf. General Manager Mike Rizzo announced that the 20 year old right hander will be out until at least May with … Read more
Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are making waves with their new McDonald’s commercial, which pits the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain against the Edmonton Oilers’ superstar in a skills competition for the ages. In the new advertisement titled The Showdown, McDavid and Matthews square off in a shooting competition, with the loser having to watch the … Read more
During the 2024 season, no Nationals prospect raised their stock more than 20 year old right handed pitcher Travis Sykora. While he was only a third round pick, the Nats gave Sykora a 2.6 million dollar bonus, more than double the 1.02 million dollar slot value. The Nationals braintrust was clearly high on Sykora, but … Read more