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Adrian Beltre became just the fourth player in baseball history to hit three cycles in his career on Monday night – and he completed his cycle in the fifth inning with a home run off of new Astros pitcher Mike Fiers. After homering, his teammates (and *especially* Elvis Andrus, as usual) removed his helmet and […]
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 26: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim follows through on a grand slam home run in the sixth inning during a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 26, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)
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The month of July is now in our rear-view mirror, and we begin the look ahead to August. Which players reigned supreme in July? Without any further ado… AL Best Hitter of the Month: Mike Trout. Oh, it’s *this* guy again. In July, Trout took his game to a ridiculous level, hitting .367/.462/.861 with 12 […]
TORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 2: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is held back by teammates as both neches clear in the eighth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 2, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Salvador Perez
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 8/2/2015
It’s a day that ends in -Y. The Kansas City Royals are pissing teams off by throwing at players once again. Sunday’s situation in Toronto started in the first inning when Edinson Volquez hit Josh Donaldson with the first pitch of his at bat. (video here because MLBAM is stupid) Note that home plate umpire […]
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 28: Lucas Duda #21 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on July 28, 2015 in Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 7/31/2015
Trade deadline, schmade deadline. LET’S WATCH SOME DINGERS! 1. Lucas Duda vs James Shields, 462 feet (July 28th) This thing was just TANKED by Duda. This is what happens when James Shields hangs a fastball on a warm night in New York. 2. Troy Tulowitzki vs Jerome Williams, 460 feet (July 29th) I don’t think […]
SEATTLE, WA – JULY 07: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-tying solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on July 7, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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The New York Mets couldn’t get a trade done for Carlos Gomez. They didn’t get one done for Jay Bruce. But they DID end up picking up a legitimate power bat in the outfield – Yoenis Cespedes. New York did NOT deal Zack Wheeler to the Tigers in the Cespedes deal. They ended up giving up […]
TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 28: Ben Revere #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies jumps but cannot catch a double hit by Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning during MLB game action on July 28, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Phillies have moved another player following the trade of Cole Hamels to the Rangers earlier this week. Outfielder Ben Revere is getting dealt to another busy team this week – the Toronto Blue Jays. The 27-year old Revere was acquired by the Phillies from the Twins prior to the 2012 season. 2015 has been […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – JUNE 26: Jonathan Broxton #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins during the Interleague game at Miller Park on June 26, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Broxton
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The Milwaukee Brewers have made their third trade of the last….oh, 16 hours or so, sending reliever Jonathan Broxton to the St. Louis Cardinals. Broxton has an ugly 5.89 ERA this season, but his underlying peripherals are solid, as Broxton has pitched to a 3.65 FIP and 3.07 xFIP. On the year, Broxton has struck out 37 […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – JULY 30: Gerardo Parra #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after a single against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Miller Park on July 30, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)
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A year after being dealt from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looks like Gerardo Parra will be on the move again. The Baltimore Orioles are closing in on a deal for the outfielder, who has played all three positions this season for the Brewers. Typically known for his defense, the 28-year old […]
of the Chicago Cubs against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 20, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The New York Mets still want an outfielder after their deal for Carlos Gomez fell apart (for whatever reason), and the name they’ve been tied to today is Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds. Via Jon Heyman of CBS Sports… The Mets and Reds continue to talk about star outfielder Jay Bruce, who seems like […]
<> at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.
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San Diego Padres closer Craig Kimbrel could be on the move for the second time in four months. The Padres haven’t made any trades this July, yet are reportedly in discussions with multiple teams about multiple players, including Kimbrel. The teams hottest on Kimbrel? The AL East leading Yankees and AL West leading Astros. The […]
CINCINNATI, OH – JUNE 17: David Price #14 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 7/30/2015
It’s all happening for the Toronto Blue Jays. Mere days after acquiring Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies, the Jays have made their big splash for a starting pitcher, acquiring David Price from the Detroit Tigers. The 29-year old Price is a free agent at the end of the year, and will get absolutely paid […]
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 27: Alex Wood #40 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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The Atlanta Braves have interjected themselves into the previously reported three-way trade between the Dodgers and Marlins, and are arguably giving up more value than either the Marlins or Dodgers. Atlanta will be sending starting pitcher Alex Wood, relievers Jim Johnson and Luis Avilan, and prospect Jose Peraza to the Dodgers, picking up the competitive balance […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JULY 28: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers dives into home plate to score a run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at AT&T Park on July 28, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 7/29/2015
Earlier tonight, news began to break about a trade between the Mets and Brewers that would send Carlos Gomez from Milwaukee to New York. Hell, we even wrote about it, and we generally don’t do that until something is official. Naturally…this trade fell apart over concerns about some of the medicals involved. You know what […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 19: Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Miami Marlins on July 19, 2015 at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cole Hamels
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The trade was seemingly years in the making, but it’s finally happening – the Philadelphia Phillies are trading Cole Hamels to the Texas Rangers. All in all, I think this was a solid deal for the Phillies, and probably the best they could have expected after all of the chaos surrounding Hamels in recent years. Yes, […]
MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 19: Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria speaks during a press conference at Marlins Park on November 19, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
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So, it’s come to this in Miami – the Marlins went from giving the Washington Nationals no background music during batting practice on Wednesday to giving them fart sounds. Yes, fart sounds. I would imagine this is payback for the Nationals playing soft rock during the visiting team’s batting practice at Nationals Park… …but really, fart […]
