On Tuesday night, Giants starter Chris Heston threw the first no-hitter of the 2015 season, blanking the Mets 5-0 at Citi Field. The 27-year old rookie had a 4.29 ERA on the season coming into the start, but was dominant against New York. In his start, Heston struck out 11 and walked none, tacking on 14 […]

Toronto Blue Jays Alex Anthopoulos general manager isn’t afraid to make a risky move when it comes to using his first-round draft picks. Last year, he took Jeff Hoffman, one of the most talented pitchers in the draft with the ninth overall selection. The 6’4″ right-hander threw pure filth, while touching the high 90’s with his fastball. […]

The first two rounds of the 2015 MLB Draft are in the books and as always, there were a few surprises and a few potential superstars. If anything, this particular draft will likely be remembered as the year of the shortstop with the first three players taken overall playing the key position and six of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks select – Dansby Swanson – SS – Junior at Vanderbilt The 2015 Draft is stocked with shortstop talent and the best of that group was Swanson, who most expected would be taken by the Diamondbacks with the first overall pick. He projects to be remain at shortstop unlike many who will be […]

On May 1st, the AL Central looked surprisingly set. What was supposed to be the most competitive division in baseball was close for one and two (1.5 games), but the third place Twins were 3.5 games behind that and the two trendy picks to win the division, the Indians and White Sox sat at the bottom […]

The MLB Draft is today, and expectations are high for some fanbases, hoping their team drafts the next Bryce Harper or Buster Posey with a high draft pick. And while having a high draft pick usually works out pretty well for a team, it’s not a lock. Last week, we looked at the five worst […]

Less than a week after the Rangers brought up their top prospect, Joey Gallo, their cross state rivals have taken a similar turn by promoting 2012 first overall pick Carlos Correa. Ranked third best prospect in all of baseball by Baseball Prospectus coming into the season (also third by MLB.com and fourth by Baseball America), […]

Following the horrific injury suffered by a Red Sox fan, now identified as 44-year old Tonya Carpenter, on Friday night at Fenway Park, the cries to extend the netting behind home plate at all 30 MLB ballpark are growing louder. But what we didn’t know is that inside the game, the cries had been growing […]

A week ago, LA Times columnist Bill Plaschke wrote an article that in essence contended that the Dodgers do not need Yasiel Puig to be successful.  If that main premise doesn’t stop you in your tracks something is wrong with you.  Puig is vital for the Dodgers’ success this season and the idea that they […]

When the Oakland A’s acquired Ben Zobrist from the Tampa Bay Rays, it seemed like a perfect fit for him. He was a Billy Beane type of player. He played multiple positions – both infield and outfield, posted a consistently solid OBP and could be slotted anywhere in the lineup. Now, just 1/3 through his first […]

Rafael Soriano inexplicably remains on the free agent market unsigned after failing to agree to terms with any teams this offseason. It’s bizarre. Soriano is coming off a season with the Nationals where he posted 30 saves, a healthy 3.19 ERA and 8.6 SO/9 against just 2.8 BB/9. He’s still a pretty good relief pitcher, […]