0 comments by TOC Locker on 8/18/2014
Michael Cuddyer hit for the second cycle in his career on Sunday night, capping off the Rockies doubleheader sweep of the Reds with a little bit of history. It’s been a lost year for Cuddyer, as the 35-year old has played in just 33 games in 2014 while dealing with both a strained hamstring and […]
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This weekend, several contenders squared off across baseball. And at the end of action on Sunday, we learned…well, nothing. Baltimore lost two out of three in Cleveland. Seattle won two out of three in Detroit, with the Tigers scoring just seven runs over the three game series. The Blue Jays lost two out of three […]
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If I didn’t know any better, I would’ve thought ‘fanny pack’ is how Bostonians say ‘Fenway Park.’ Nope, it’s Matthew McConaughey discussing the fanny packs. Alright, alright, alright.
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 8/17/2014
We all expected the first ever matchup between Felix Hernandez and David Price to be an epic clash of two of the game’s best pitchers. It didn’t exactly go according to plans. Price kept his end of the bargain, allowing just one run in eight innings, but he walked three and struck out seven, numbers […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 8/16/2014
This is incredible. It’s baseball, not bowling. But let’s be honest – based on how many pitchers the Rangers have used this year, she would fit in perfectly. Congratulations, 50 Cent. You’re no longer the worst!
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We are dangerously close to the worst nightmare for the Oakland Athletics – the Los Angeles Angels surpassing them in the AL West standings. The Angels are just a game behind the A’s, and while Oakland has the benefit of playing a sad looking Braves team this weekend, the Angels will be battling a Rangers […]
0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 8/15/2014
The Colorado Rockies are no longer the only MLB team that’s messed up on promotional items this season. In the Detroit Tigers’ defense, at least Miguel Cabrera’s name was spelled correctly — unlike Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado — on the bobblehead given out before Friday night’s game against the Mariners. But there was one […]
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While the way it happened was actually related to baseball, the reason that Hyun-Jin Ryu was placed on the disabled list on Friday is one that’ll make some fans giggle like children – he was two strained muscles in his right buttock. From ESPN LA: Ryu was injured while pitching Wednesday night in Atlanta. He […]
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I’m going to be scrutinizing this video like it’s the Zapruder film. Back, and to the left. Back, and to the left. At least dude didn’t fall flat on his face. Besides, it’s an Aaron Hill home run ball. Not exactly Giancarlo Stanton, guy.
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The king has returned. Long live the king.
“Right now, we’re trying to win as many games as possible,” Amaro said. “At the same time, at some point, we’re going to have to start looking to the future. And once we’re ‘eliminated’ … listen, is it a long shot to get back into this Wild Card race? It is. Numerically it’s not impossible, but right now obviously I’d be foolish to say it’s something that’s probable.
“And at some point, we may be looking more at what we have to do for 2015 as far as what’s going on, on the field. But until then, we’ll make the decision when it’s the appropriate time, when it’s time to start to looking to 2015 and beyond. We’re not quite there yet.”
-Phillies GM Ruben Amaro, discussing his last place, 53-68 Phillies. (via MLB.com)
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We’re getting close to the point where we can begin to feel very confident about playoff teams. The A’s have been a lock for awhile, and even though their lead over the Angels is only two games, they’re still 7.5 games clear of the Mariners for the second Wild Card spot. I’m also feeling confident about those Angels, 5.5 games […]
0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 8/14/2014
Just over two weeks remain until MLB’s Aug. 31 waiver trade deadline, and a few contenders still have some glaring needs that can be addressed before a September playoff drive and October postseason run. For some of those clubs, this is a second chance to make a deal that didn’t get done before the July […]
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When you read the headline of this post, you’re probably thinking “oh great, another silly hot take. OF COURSE Tulo is a franchise player!” And while I agree that Troy Tulowitzki is a fantastic player when he’s on the field, I don’t think he’s a guy that you can build your franchise around, like the […]
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One of the most baffling things we’ve seen in the second half of the 2014 season is the San Diego Padres, who looked like a truly wretched team over the season’s first three months, playing competent baseball and actually making some rumbles in the National League playoff picture. Obviously, the Padres won’t be putting themselves […]
