0 comments by Joe Lucia on 5/6/2015
Following two straight NL Wild Card berths, expectations were high for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015. But thusfar, those expectations haven’t been realized. Through the first month of the season, the Pirates are 12-14, eight games back of the white-hot St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central. But because of how top-heavy the National League […]
DUNEDIN, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Coach Brook Jacoby #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses on photo day on February 28, 2015 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 5/5/2015
MLB has suspended Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Brook Jacoby a whopping 14 games for “postgame conduct toward the umpire crew”. The incident reportedly occurred after Toronto’s game in Boston on April 29th. Jacoby and other members of the Blue Jays weren’t pleased with the umpiring crew following their loss to the Red Sox last […]
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 22: Gordon Beckham (L) of the Chicago White Sox, Jose Abreu (C) and Geovany Soto (R) celebrate their win against the Cleveland Indians on April 22, 2015 at U. S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Indians 6-0. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 5/4/2015
We’re coming up on the 20% mark of the 2015 MLB season (already?), and while it’s still quite early, fans of some teams are losing hope. The Rangers are eight games under .500 and 9.5 games out of first place. The Brewers are 11 under, 11.5 back of the Cardinals, and just fired their manager. The […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 5/2/2015
The Houston Astros are on fire, and not even a damn hill in center field can get in their way. In the sixth inning of Saturday’s game with the Mariners, center field Jake Marisnick climbed Tal’s Hill to rob Logan Morrison of extra bases. Houston would go on to win the game 11-4, with Marisnick […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 5/1/2015
Have you ever wondered *why* a hitter waggles his bat at the plate? What’s the significance of where they’re waggling the bat Well, as MLB Network’s Pedro Martinez and Harold Reynolds explain, the reasoning is simple – that’s usually where hitters like the ball. My mind was actually blown when they rolled out the heat […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 23: Homer Bailey #34 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 23, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Homer Bailey
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Another day, another prominent pitcher down with Tommy John surgery. Today’s victim? Cincinnati Reds starter Homer Bailey. The Reds signed the 28-year old (29 on Sunday) Bailey to a six-year, $105 million contract extension in February of 2014. He’s still owed $86 million (including a $5 million buyout on a $25 million mutual option in […]
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 26: Adam Jones #10 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 26, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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The first month of the 2015 MLB season is in the books, and it’s time to resurrect one of our favorite features – the best and worst players of the month! These choices are purely subjective, though statistics are obviously taken into account. Agree or disagree with any choices? Good, let us know what you […]
PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 28: David Peralta #6 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with teammate Mark Trumbo #15 after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on April 28, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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There wasn’t much change on our season-long list this week, but there were still some majestic blasts over the past seven days. Let’s take a look. 1. Mark Trumbo vs Kyle Kendrick, 451 feet (April 28th) We have a lot of fun with Mark Trumbo here at TOC, but the man can hit the bejeezus […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/30/2015
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and closer Huston Street desperately tried to blow what was a 6-0 lead to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon. Mike Trout had other ideas, making this great leaping catch at the warning track to rob what would have been a game-winning hit from Ike Davis. That Trout guy…he’s […]
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 29: Alex Wood #40 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after allowing a base-clearing double during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on April 29, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
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The Atlanta Braves have a well-earned reputation of an organization that consistently churns out solid starting rotations. The names Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz all immediately come to mind, but while those were the biggest names on those dominant 1990s staffs, don’t forget about guys like Steve Avery, Denny Neagle, and Kevin Millwood. The reputation is still […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/27/2015
A torn UCL claims another prominent pitcher – Dodgers starter Brandon McCarthy will miss the rest of this season because of the injury, which will require Tommy John surgery. Brandon McCarthy is out for the year with a UCL tear, according to Don Mattingly. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 02: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers stands in the dugout before their game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on October 2, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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The deal is done – the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have dealt outfielder Josh Hamilton back to the Texas Rangers. Hamilton signed a massive five-year, $125 million contract with the Angels prior to the 2013 season, but never seemed to be a fit with Anaheim. He played just 240 games over two seasons, hitting […]
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 19: Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Miami Marlins runs into the dugout between innings against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on September 19, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
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The Jarrod Saltalamacchia era in Miami is already over. The Marlins designated the veteran catcher for assignment today, less than halfway through a three-year, $21 million contract signed last offseason. The 29-year old Saltalamacchia (who turns 30 on Saturday) was a disappointment in 2014, his first year in south Florida. Over 114 games, he hit […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/26/2015
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon is one hell of an outfielder. His defense is simply incredible. On Sunday, Gordon demonstrated his defensive prowess by leaping into the crowd to make this catch and retire Micah Johnson of the White Sox. But Gordon can’t do it all – Chicago scored five runs in the inning after […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 25: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals is helped off the field after his at bat in the fifth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 25, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
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According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season following a leg injury suffered during Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Brewers. How did Wainwright get hurt? Why, he slipped coming out of the batter’s box, of course. Yet […]
