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Trade Deadline Primer: NL West

Two more divisions to go, and they are both loaded with sellers…lovely. Arizona Diamondbacks 39-41, third place, 5.5 games out of first place, five games out of wild card After a rough first two months of the season, the Diamondbacks started to click in June, finishing with a 16-10 record that was one win away […]

Trade Deadline Primers

Here's a compendium of all of the Trade Deadline Primers here at TOC, from divisions to positions. NL East NL Central NL West AL East AL Central AL West Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Left Fielders Center Fielders Right Fielders Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers

Dugout Digest – bullpen meltdown

I remember two offseasons ago, the Miami (then Florida) Marlins going on a crusade to improve their bullpen. They brought in guys like Ryan Webb, Edward Mujica, and Mike Dunn in trades, and were attempting to heavily retool things. And last year, it worked. The Marlins pen had a 3.44 ERA, a top ten mark […]

Chipper Jones selected to All-Star Game, replacing Matt Kemp

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was named to the National League All-Star Game today, replacing injured Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp. Ryan Braun will replace Kemp in the starting lineup for the NL. Now, while it's all fine and dandy that Chipper is going to get his huge farewell at the All-Star Game, the […]

Cardinals’ starter Carpenter to undergo surgery, miss season

Bad news for the defending World Champion Cardinals, as Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com is reporting today that starting pitcher Chris Carpenter will undergo surgery on July 19th for thoracic outlet syndrome, and miss three to six months. The disorder caused numbness in Carpenter's arm, shoulder, and face, and he didn't throw a pitch until June, […]

Trade Deadline Primer: AL Central

This division has been turned on its head this year, and while the base players are the same, the standings are much different. Chicago White Sox 42-37, first place Chicago has been a pleasant surprise this year at the top of the AL Central, and their team this year has been a balanced attack. They […]

VIDEO: Cameron Maybin hits the longest homer of the year

Your browser does not support iframes. Last night in the Padres game at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks, San Diego center fielder Cameron Maybin stepped in against Arizona starter Trevor Cahill and did….that. The ball traveled to the second level of a picnic deck at Chase, well beyond the seats in left center field. The […]

Trade Deadline Primer: NL Central

We continue our Trade Deadline Primer series with a discussion of the NL Central, which has some unexpected results this seaosn… Chicago Cubs 30-49, sixth place, 14 games out of first place, 13 games out of wild card LET THE FIRE SALE BEGIN! Nearly the entire roster is up for grabs. The Cubs would love […]

Dugout Digest – San Diego…offense?

The offensively challenged San Diego Padres are…actually putting some runs on the board. The team put six runs on the board last night in Arizona, homering three time in a 6-2 win. The team homered three times last night, including the third for Yasmani Grandal in three games. Alexi Amarista, AKA "the guy that the […]

VIDEO: Fan makes catch while holding baby

Your browser does not support iframes. From tonight's Braves-Cubs game, a ball is fouled off down the right field line. A Braves fan cradling a baby in his right arm snags the foul ball with his left hand while managing to not drop the baby (dressed in Cubs gear). Perhaps more impressive is that the […]

A’s minor league hitting instructor suspended for intentional balks

Oakland A's roving hitting instructor Todd Steverson was suspended for a year by the California League for his actions during the Stockton Ports game on June 23rd against the Modesto Nuts. What did Steverson do that was so egregious? He ordered the pitcher on the mound to commit three intentional balks in the 17th and […]

Home Run Derby teams announced

Captains Matt Kemp and Robinson Cano have announced their teams for next Monday's Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game. Representing the National League along with Kemp will be Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins, Carlos Beltran of the Cardinals, and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies. Representing the American League along with Cano will be Mark […]

Trade Deadline Primer: AL East

Time for the second piece in our trade deadlline primer, this time exploring the AL East. Baltimore Orioles 42-26, second place, six games out of first, second wild card leader The Orioles have been a huge surprise this season, and have already made a move, picking up Jim Thome from the Phillies to solidify a […]

Trade Deadline Primer: NL East

As we've now entered the month of July, a new part of the season is upon is: trade season. Over the rest of the month, teams will look to upgrade their rosters or sell off their assets and look to improve their teams for the future. Each team has a different philosphy this month…so first, […]

The cost of an ace

There are two top-notch, front of the line starting pitchers on the trade market this July: Zack Greinke of the Brewers, and Cole Hamels of the Phillies. Neither the Brewers or the Phillies are in much of a spot to contend this year. The Brewers are seven out in the NL Central and six games […]

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