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Eric Ball

Eric Ball

MLB and Pro Wrestling Deputy Editor

Eric is the MLB and pro wrestling (WWE/AEW) deputy editor at Bleacher Report. He's a former Breaking News Team writer and has worked at B/R since 2011.

About

Eric is the MLB and pro wrestling (WWE/AEW) deputy editor at Bleacher Report. He's a former Breaking News Team writer and has worked at B/R since 2011.

What I Cover
MLB
WWE
All Elite Wrestling

Latest Content

  • Remembering MLB Writer Scott Miller
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    Remembering MLB Writer Scott Miller
  • MLB Awards 2025 For MVP and Cy Young Favorites, Contenders, Dark Horses
    Eric Ball•1y
    MLB Awards 2025 For MVP and Cy Young Favorites, Contenders, Dark Horses
  • MLB The Show 25 Raises the Bar with Realism Upgrades and Game-Changing Features
    Eric Ball•1y
    MLB The Show 25 Raises the Bar with Realism Upgrades and Game-Changing Features
  • WWE WrestleMania and Las Vegas: A Match Made in Pro Wrestling Heaven
    Eric Ball•1y
    WWE WrestleMania and Las Vegas: A Match Made in Pro Wrestling HeavenIt has been 32 years since WWE WrestleMania took place in Las Vegas, and the two sides are looking to make up for lost time.
  • When Bartolo Colon Shut Down Derek Jeter and the Legendary 1998 Yankees
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    When Bartolo Colon Shut Down Derek Jeter and the Legendary 1998 YankeesIn this excerpt from Bartolo Colon's memoir, Big Sexy: In His Own Words, co-written by Michael Stahl and on sale now, the larger-than-life pitcher shares what it was like as a 25-year-old facing one of the best teams of all time, the 1998 New York Yankees, in the American League Championship Series.
  • Eric Ball•6y
    Test for Polls
  • Brandon Marshall Injury: Updates on Broncos LB's Concussion and Return
    Eric Ball•11y
    Brandon Marshall Injury: Updates on Broncos LB's Concussion and ReturnDenver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Week 12’s 39-36 win over the Miami Dolphins. He is active for Week 13.
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Alex Rodriguez Video: Watch Yankees Star Crush Home Run After Getting Plunked The villain of MLB got a bit of revenge on Sunday night. New York Yankees third basemen Alex Rodriguez launched a towering home run off Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster in the ...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Kobe Bryant Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's FootWhen you have accumulated 1161 NBA games on your body, injuries are bound to spring up early and often in a season. Kobe Bryant is no exception. UPDATE: Saturday, November 3 at 9:27 p...
  • Eric Ball•13y
    Matt Holliday Injury: Updates on Cardinals LF's BackSt. Louis Cardinals star left fielder Matt Holliday hasn ’t been himself in the 2012 postseason, and his back has been one of the main culprits. UPDATE: Monday, October 22, 3:35 p...
  • Eric Ball•14y
    Chase Headley Captures National League RBI CrownThe 2012 MLB season may not have gone as planned for the San Diego Padres, but they did produce the top run producer in the entire National League...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Jered Weaver and David Price Finish Season Tied for AL Lead in WinsLike seemingly every other race in the 2012 MLB season, the battle for most wins in the American League by a pitcher came down to the 162nd and final game of the regular season...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Twitter Reacts to Mega Trade Sending Gonzalez, Crawford, Beckett to LA DodgersThe trade of the summer ended up taking place after the trade deadline. UPDATE: Saturday, August 25 at 5:15 p.m...
  • Eric Ball•14y
    Dodgers, Red Sox Complete Blockbuster Trade Sending Gonzalez, Beckett to LAThe fire sale of the year took place on Friday. UPDATE: Saturday, August 25 at 5:15 p.m. ET by Richard Langford There is nothing stopping this insanely huge trade now. The Dodgers tweeted out to the world that it has gone official...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Mo Isom: Female Kicker's Bid to Make LSU Tigers Falls ShortNot every sports story has a Hollywood ending. On Friday, female kicker Mo Isom found out as much when she did not make the LSU Tigers football team: I am heartbroken, but my head is held high...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    WWE SummerSlam 2012 Predictions: Expect Daniel Bryan to Demolish KaneIt’s been rough sledding for the “Yes Man” turned “No Man” Daniel Bryan recently, but his luck is about to change...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar: All Signs Point to a Lesnar RompEver since Brock Lesnar was introduced back into the WWE universe on the Monday after WrestleMania, his role has been incredibly botched. Now is the time to fix that by having Lesnar defeat Triple H at SummerSlam Sunday night...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    WWE SummerSlam 2012: Why Chris Jericho Will Destroy Dolph ZigglerChris Jericho is due. WWE has been using Y2J as a proverbial punching bag for others since returning full-time back in January, and now is the time for a win in a pay-per-view event...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Felix Hernandez Throws Perfect Game vs. Tampa Bay RaysWednesday was a perfect day for “King” Felix Hernandez . The Seattle Mariners ' ace pitched a perfect game in his team’s 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon...
  • Eric Ball•8y
    Sweden vs. Brazil: Score, Highlights, Twitter Reaction and Analysis for FriendlyAfter being denied Olympic gold, the Brazilians quickly rebounded in a 3-0 win over Sweden in a friendly match at Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm on Wednesday. It was a match that didn’t feature a ton of energy from both sides...
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