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VIERA, FL – FEBRUARY 21: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Montreal Expos poses for a portrait during Media Day at Space Coast Stadium on February 21, 2003 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Vladimir Guerrero would like to enter the Hall of Fame as an Expo

We’re still a couple of years from talking about Vladimir Guerrero’s Hall of Fame chances, but Guerrero stated on Monday that if elected, he’d prefer to go in as a member of the dearly departed Montreal Expos. Vladimir Guerrero: “Si me tocara elegir la gorra para ir a Cooperstown, seleccionaría a la de los Expos […]

Colby Rasmus, last savior of offense TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 19: Colby Rasmus #28 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning during MLB game action against the Texas Rangers on July 19, 2014 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Still need offense? Your options are limited

As free agency begins to slow and the market dries up, one thing is becoming abundantly clear – teams that didn’t try to fill holes on offense early are pretty much screwed now. Look at the list of the remaining free agent hitters. The only every day players left are Nori Aoki, Colby Rasmus, and […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Dan Haren #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on September 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Dan Haren will report to Marlins Spring Training

The Dan Haren/Marlins saga has been rolling on for about a month now. If you’re not familiar with the situation, here’s a brief recap – the Dodgers traded Haren to the Marlins in the Dee Gordon trade, Haren has said he won’t play for a team that isn’t on the west coast, and wants a […]

Bryce Harper of the NL East champion Nationals SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 07: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks on during batting practice prior to Game Four of the National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 7, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The NL East could be baseball’s least compelling division

We’re still more than a month away from Spring Training. And even though we’re still weeks away from pitchers and catchers even reporting, one thing is becoming clear to be – the NL East hasn’t been compelling at all this winter, and likely won’t be all that exciting during the regular season. What makes me […]

18 Aug 1998: Sammy Sosa #21 of the Chicago Cubs swings at a pitch during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Stockman /Allsport

Sammy Sosa is still persona non grata at the Cubs Convention

Each year, the Chicago Cubs put on an event called Cubs Convention that draws an inordinate amount of fans and draws a ton of media attention. 39 current Cubs players and 25 former players will be at the event, including Jon Lester, Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo, and Starlin Castro. For a full list, check out […]

TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 16: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after scoring during the game four of Samurai Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 16, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Yasiel Puig vows not to be a distraction in 2015

One of the most common gripes about Dodgers All-Star outfielder Yasiel Puig is that he’s a major distraction for the team in their aspirations to contend for a World Championship. Puig posted a satirical cartoon on Instagram on Thursday night, vowing to not be a distraction this year. I will not be a distraction #lmao […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 09: Rick Ankiel #24 of the Washington Nationals reacts after getting doubled off of first base on a fly ball in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on September 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Rick Ankiel will serve as the Nationals’ “life skills coordinator”

Former MLB pitcher and outfielder Rick Ankiel has a unique new role in the Washington Nationals organization – life skills coordinator. Now, what exactly *is* a life skills coordinator? Here’s how the Nationals explained the position. Washington also welcomes back to the organization Ankiel, who will serve as the Life Skills Coordinator. Ankiel retired in […]

Yankees prospect Ty Hensley “brutally attacked” over holidays

A shocking story involving New York Yankees prospect Ty Hensley emerged on Wednesday. According to a statement released by Hensley’s attorney, Rob Martin of ICON Sports, Hensley was hospitalized after being “brutally attacked” over the holidays in Oklahoma City. SBNation initially posted the statement. “On behalf of Ty Hensley and his family, we are able […]

ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 5: Pitcher Pedro Martinez #45 of the Boston Red Sox watches from the dugout during the American League Division Series with the Anaheim Angels, Game One on October 5, 2004 at Angels Stadium at Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Boston won 9-3. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Pedro Martinez would like his Jheri curl on his Hall of Fame plaque

Aside from his dominant pitching one of the things that Pedro Martinez was most known for during his career was his fantastic Jheri curl. And while Pedro is likely going to be going into the Hall wearing a Red Sox cap on his plaque, he’d love it if his Jheri curl was featured. We agree, […]

PHOENIX, AZ – MAY 18: Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson waves to fans during a ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of his perfect game before the start of a MLB game between the Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on May 18, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Randy Johnson’s alias in Cooperstown? Eddie Plank

When celebrities travel, they often use aliases when they’re staying at hotels. New Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is no exception to the rule, though a 6’10, mulleted man would stand out a bit in rural Cooperstown, New York. However, Johnson still did use an alias while staying in Cooperstown, and his alias was […]

The four new Hall of Famers presented the Late Show Top Ten

On Wednesday night’s edition of the Late Show with David Letterman, Letterman’s presenters of the evening’s top ten list were the four new inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and John Smoltz read off the list, which was “the top ten things things I said when I learned […]

Rockies, Diamondbacks will play Spring Training game in Mexico

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies will be playing a Spring Training game in Hermosillo, Mexico on March 29th. Hey, at least it’s not a regular season game, and at least the teams don’t need to take a flight across the Pacific! Phoenix is only 350 miles from Hermosillo, which is much closer than Denver […]

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez walks on the field after being inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame before a game between the Red Sox and the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Pedro Martinez’s classic reaction to Hall of Fame election

On Tuesday, Pedro Martinez was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Red Sox had cameras with Pedro when he received the phone call informing him, and during the announcement on MLB Network. His reaction was absolutely classic. Exactly what you’d expect from him, right?

Minor league team is confused about poetry

The Kannapolis Intimidators (A-ball affiliate of the Chicago White Sox in the South Atlantic League) are trying to sell tickets for their 2015 season, but are having some issues. Their home season begins on April 16th against the Hickory Crawdads, and the Intimidators want a packed house. There’s just one problem… I love it. Not everyone […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 22: Stephen Drew #33 of the New York Yankees throws to first base for an out after making a diving stop of the ball against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Yankees rescue Stephen Drew from free agent purgatory one winter late

One winter after he dangled in the wind until late-May because of the qualifying offer tendered to him by the Red Sox, Stephen Drew has finally signed with the team that it looked like he’d sign with all along – the New York Yankees. The 31-year old Drew ended up heading back to Boston for $10.1 million in […]

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