0 comments by TOC Locker on 1/7/2015
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 […]
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Dust off those old baseball cards in your attic, because they could be worth a fortune. On the most recent episode of the PBS series Antiques Roadshow, a woman brought along her set of cards from 1871 depicting the Boston Red Stockings. Her great-great grandmother had run a boarding house in Boston where the team […]
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)
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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?
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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)
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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 […]
NEW YORK – OCTOBER 07: Darin Erstad #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a double against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2005 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 1/6/2015
There’s always a section of players that gets a courtesy vote or two during the Hall of Fame voting each year that boggles everyone’s mind. This year, long-time Angels outfielder Darin Erstad was the recipient of a vote. The vote for Erstad was so ludicrous that even he can’t believe it. Maybe that sense of […]
28 May 2001: Randy Johnson #51 of the Arizona Diamondbacks winds up during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco, California. Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 2-1.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
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The 2015 induction class for the Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced on Tuesday, and four players will be joining baseball’s immortal’s in Cooperstown: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, and Craig Biggio. Johnson received 97.3% of the vote on his first year on the ballot to coast into Cooperstown. He’ll be the first player to […]
SEATTLE – AUGUST 13: Carlos Delgado #35 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Seattle Mariners during the game on August 13, 2003 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Blue Jays 13-6. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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We’re just hours away from the announcement of the 2015 Hall of Fame class. While there are plenty of worthy candidates on the ballot this year, some have no shot at getting elected. Sure, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez are going to coast in this year, and John Smoltz and Craig Biggio look like they’ll […]
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 23: Johnny Cueto #47 and Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds talk during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on September 23, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Brewers 3-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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What’s going nowhere fast and red all over? The Cincinnati Reds, of course! After a 76-win season, the Reds have seemingly adopted the bold strategy of maintaining the status quo. Their offseason thus far has consisted of just three moves of any note: trading away Mat Latos, trading away Aldredo Simon and trading for Marlon Byrd. […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 19: Aaron Harang #34 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on August 19, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 1/5/2015
Following a bounceback year in 2014 with the Atlanta Braves, veteran Aaron Harang has caught on with Atlanta’s main contender for fourth place in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2014 1/3 innings with the Braves in 2014, Harang had a 3.57 ERA, striking out 161, and walking 71. He’ll turn 37 in May. […]
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 09: Colby Rasmus #28 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches a two run homerun from Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 9, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 1/4/2015
The Baltimore Orioles need an outfielder to replace the departed Nick Markakis, and they’ve been inquiring about two intriguing players – free agent Colby Rasmus and current Dodger Andre Ethier. MASN’s Roch Kubatko reports that Rasmus is the far more likely option, largely because of Ethier’s ridiculous contract with Los Angeles. Manager Buck Showalter met with […]
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: Hiroki Kuroda #18 of the New York Yankees walks off the field during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 19, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 1/3/2015
Before Hiroki Kuroda signed with NPB’s Hiroshima Carp last week, he had an American suitor other than the New York Yankees – the San Diego Padres. Because let’s be honest here, there’s one thing the Padres *haven’t* done during their insane winter – acquire a top-tier starting pitcher. According to Jeff Sanders of the San […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Dan Haren #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on September 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Perhaps the most interesting subplot of last month’s Marlins-Dodgers deal centered around Dee Gordon was the inclusion of Dan Haren. Haren previously had made it known that he had no desire to pitch for a team that wasn’t on the west coast, and would retire if he was traded. Well, the Dodgers traded him to […]
TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 16: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays in action in the fifth inning 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)
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The San Francisco Giants have put together a quiet offseason following their 2014 World Championship. And while the club still needs some help, they won’t be looking at either Max Scherzer or James Shields. However, Ben Zobrist *is* still in play for the team. Giants are out on Shields, never in on Scherzer and still trying […]
ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 03: Jason Grilli #39 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 3, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 1/2/2015
The Atlanta Braves bullpen will look a lot different in front of dominant closer Craig Kimbrel in 2015. Top set-up man Jordan Walden? Traded to the Cardinals. Reclamation project turned fireballer David Carpenter? Traded to the Yankees along with the promising Chasen Shreve. Reliable waiver claim Anthony Varvaro? DFAed and shipped off to Boston. When you […]
