Kinjal Talreja

4 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Kinjal Talreja |Pratyusha Srivastava

In recent times, frustration over inconsistent calls behind the plate has been growing louder than ever. MLB has witnessed a serious surge in controversial umpire calls, which has led to mounting calls for the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike, aka the ABS system. During spring training of 2025, the system of Robo-umps was tested, yet it’s June now, and the league is still relying upon human judgment, which at many instances has been observed to be compromised.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Kinjal Talreja |Pratyusha Srivastava

This Saturday, the world woke up to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Genelis de la Cruz Sánchez, the beloved sister of the Cincinnati Reds‘ shortstop Elly De La Cruz. After a long battle with undisclosed health issues, Sánchez took her last breaths in Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic. Her family and loved ones confirmed her death, sharing that she bravely battled all her health issues over time.

6 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Kinjal Talreja |Irfan Kabeer

Every player in the league knows the game’s cruel rhythm. You never know when your best game is followed by your worst game. The Miami Marlins’ rookie waited nearly seven years to enter the major leagues. And as he did on April 22, little did he know it was going to only last for a month or so. Just last month, he was added to the team’s 40-man roster. He signed a minor-league deal with the team in the offseason with the hopes of thriving in the major leagues.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Kinjal Talreja |Pratyusha Srivastava

Ten back-to-back games at their home stadium—the longest stretch of consecutive home games, yet Boston failed to utilize it. It was truly a perfect opportunity for the Boston Red Sox to work on their gaping holes and finally step forward more strongly for the remainder of the season. But what happened? They couldn’t even make the most of this opportunity. At least, that’s how it appeared in their recent games.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Kinjal Talreja |Pratyusha Srivastava

It’s one of those cases where urgency meets opportunity. On one side, there’s the Boston Red Sox, who are ready to introduce their top prospect to the big leagues. On the other hand, there are the Houston Astros, who have just found a gaping hole in their offensive structure. Well, given the woes both teams are facing, it’s a resolvable situation, to say the least. The Red Sox are in need of some serious reshaping to open up a roster spot for their No. 1 outfield prospect, Roman Anthony.