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CHICAGO – OCTOBER 14: Fans interfere with outfielder Moises Alou #18 of the Chicago Cubs on a ball hit by Luis Castillo #1 of the Florida Marlins in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series October 14, 2003 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLB’s 5 most tortured playoff teams

0 comments by on 5/26/2016

With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, we’ve seen some remarkable victories and heartbreaking failures. And because it’s Game of Thrones season, it only seems fitting that this week at The Comeback we take a long look at the latter. Here are the franchises with the most torturous postseason histories in all of […]

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 14: Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts in the sixth inning while taking on the Texas Rangers in game five of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Rangers’ Josh Hamilton needs knee surgery, will miss 2016 MLB season

0 comments by on 5/23/2016

Normally, news about a part-time player who hasn’t yet appeared in a game during the 2016 MLB season might not be worth a story. But when that player is a former American League MVP and five-time All-Star who once signed a five-year, $125 million contract, it’s probably worth noting when his season is over. For […]

ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 13: Matt Bush #51 of the Texas Rangers sits in the dugout before the Texas Rangers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 13, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

With MLB debut and role in brawl, Rangers pitcher Matt Bush had quite a weekend

0 comments by on 5/16/2016

Hopefully, you’re coming off a nice weekend as you read this. But was your weekend more interesting than the one Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush went through? On Friday, the 30-year-old was called up to the major leagues, nearly 12 years after he was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2004 MLB Draft. Bush’s […]

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Stephen Strasburg #37 after a victory against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on July 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals change approach to re-sign Stephen Strasburg, eye Bryce Harper next

0 comments by on 5/11/2016

Stephen Strasburg seemed assured of pitching in another uniform next season. The Washington Nationals certainly appeared to be readying themselves for his eventual departure. That’s what made Strasburg signing a seven-year, $175 million contract extension with the Nationals on Tuesday so surprising. Obviously, taking the money isn’t a surprise. It’s the sixth-largest deal a pitcher […]

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 16: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Way too early for Yankees to panic, but Alex Rodriguez’s struggles raise questions

0 comments by on 4/19/2016

After hitting his first home run of the 2016 MLB season, New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez got the day off as his team wasn’t scheduled to play on Monday. Some might snark that he needed a day off following his first heavy lifting of the season. Others might say the off-day comes at […]

DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 19: Victor Martinez #41 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a two run home run scoring Miguel Cabrera #24 (not in photo) during the seventh inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals on September 19, 2015 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

2016 season preview: Detroit Tigers

0 comments by on 3/28/2016

The Detroit Tigers took a long, hard fall in 2015 after a run of four consecutive AL Central division titles and deep postseason runs in three of the past four seasons. Despite the presence of Yoenis Cespedes and David Price, both of whom made significant impacts for the Mets and Blue Jays, respectively, after the […]

JUPITER, FL – MARCH 01: Pitchers (L-R) Bartolo Colon, Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler pose for photos during media day at Traditions Field on March 1, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

2016 season preview: New York Mets

0 comments by on 3/25/2016

For the past few seasons, Mets fans hoped the team’s young pitching prospects would develop into major league starters. They also yearned for the front office and ownership to act like a large-market franchise again, start spending some money and make some splashy moves. That finally happened in 2015, perhaps a year ahead of schedule. Combined with the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 20: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after scoring in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the Nationals 6-0 win at Nationals Park on June 20, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

2016 season preview: Washington Nationals

0 comments by on 3/24/2016

Last season was supposed to go much differently for the Washington Nationals. After adding Max Scherzer to an already formidable starting rotation, along with a lineup that boasted young stars like Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, and Ian Desmond and a deep bullpen, the Nats were widely viewed as World Series favorites. Expectations can be a […]

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 2: Xander Bogaerts #2 celebrates with David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox after Ortiz hit a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on October 2, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2016 season preview: Boston Red Sox

0 comments by on 3/14/2016

A last-place finish in the AL East is not what was expected from the Boston Red Sox. Not after signing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval to provide a free-agent jolt to the offense and trading for Rick Porcello to fortify the starting rotation. But an underwhelming pitching staff, in addition to subpar production from those […]

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 12: Colby Rasmus #28 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during game four of the American League Divison Series at Minute Maid Park on October 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images)

2016 season preview: Houston Astros

0 comments by on 3/3/2016

Those who picked the Houston Astros as a sleeper contender last season ended up looking pretty smart. All of that young talent accumulated by general manager Jeff Luhnow began to develop into major league-ready players and the organization’s plan came together. After running out to a rather large division lead, the competition in the AL […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 10: Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets is hit by a slide by Chase Utley #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning in an attempt to turn a double play in game two of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

MLB reportedly updating slide rule, putting clock on mound visits

0 comments by on 2/25/2016

One of the biggest issues Major League Baseball needed to address during the offseason was clarifying its rules about slides into second base. Takeout slides and subsequent collisions resulted in some serious injuries last year. Just as spring training begins for the 2016 season, it appears that MLB is ready to define what constitutes a legal […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 26: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the New York Mets claps during the Mets workout the day before Game 1 of the 2015 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and Mets at Kauffman Stadium on October 26, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)

Mets re-signing Yoenis Cespedes affirms fans’ faith in building World Series contender

0 comments by on 1/25/2016

Nothing is more frustrating as a sports fan than to see your team break through to the postseason and possible championship contention, then see the front office fail to capitalize on that success by neglecting to make key moves or additions that can make the club even better. New York Mets fans were feeling particularly grouchy […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – MAY 24: Matt Adams #32 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds third as he heads home to score on a Yadier Molina single in the eighth inning during a game aKansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Adams

As support grows for designated hitters in National League, rule change is inevitable

0 comments by on 1/19/2016

Is the designated hitter coming to a National League park near you? This past weekend at a Cardinals fan event in St. Louis, general manager John Mozeliak said there is “more momentum” among MLB GMs and owners for putting the DH in the NL than there has been in previous years. According to the St. […]

PHOENIX, AZ – JUNE 04: Michael Cuddyer #23 of the New York Mets at bat during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 4, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Mets’ Michael Cuddyer announces retirement on The Players’ Tribune

0 comments by on 12/12/2015

Last year at this time, Michael Cuddyer was the New York Mets’ headlining offseason addition. He signed a two-year, $21 million contract, a seemingly inexplicable agreement with a player who would be 36 years old on opening day and coming off a season in which injuries limited him to 49 games. By the postseason, Cuddyer […]

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