0 comments by Derek Harvey on 12/28/2015
Add the Yankees to an ever growing list of teams attempting to emulate the Royals’ uber-bullpen approach to building a pitching staff. With the
PHOENIX, AZ – JUNE 01: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 1, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Reds won 4-3. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
The New York Yankees have added some heat to the bullpen. Aroldis Chapman is a New York Yankee according to multiple reports from baseball’s finest reporters on Monday. Chapman, a four-time all-star with the Reds, had a 1.63 ERA and 1.146 WHIP this past season along with a 15.7 K/9 ratio working in his favor. […]
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 6: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds walks to the dugout after making a fly ball catch to end the top of the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on September 6, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Milwaukee 6-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joseph Coblitz
It has been a recurring theme since last July that not only do the Reds need to be rebuilding now if they would like to post a winning record at some point within the next decade, but that they are doing it all wrong. At the trade deadline, only Mike Leake and Johnny Cueto were […]
during Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
0 comments by Cordell Oberholtzer on 12/22/2015
In 2003, Bill James released the paperback version of his classic The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract. In short, it’s the ultimate bathroom book. Nugget upon nugget of statistical gold that only the Father of Sabermetrics can give you. In the 1,000+ page book, there is a single page which is of great interest to […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SEPTEMBER 19: Mike Leake #13 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the first inning at AT&T Park on September 19, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire
The St. Louis Cardinals and former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake have agreed to a five-year deal worth $80 million reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal has a mutual option that could push the deal in the $93-94 million dollar range. Rosenthal reports the deal also includes a full no-trade clause. Leake was the […]
TORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 2: Mark Shapiro speaks to the media as he is introduced as president of the Toronto Blue Jays during a press conference on November 2, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 12/21/2015
Once again, it’s been a busy offseason in the AL East. Well, Most of the AL East, that is. The Boston Red Sox signed top free agent pitcher David Price to a stunning mega deal worth $217 million over seven years, and traded four good prospects for closer Craig Kimbrel. The New York Yankees filled holes, added […]
in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 12/18/2015
MLB offseasons generally aren’t “won” or “lost” in the span of a few weeks to close out the year. Hell, the Nationals “won” the offseason last winter when they signed Max Scherzer on January 21st. But make no mistake about it – what’s gone on, or hasn’t gone on, in Los Angeles this offseason has […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 31: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds waves to the crowd during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on October 31, 2014 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals to win the 2014 World Series. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
0 comments by Alex Putterman
Earlier this month, the Miami Marlins hired former steroid-user Barry Bonds as their hitting coach, accepting him into their organization the way the Cardinals, Dodgers and now Padres have accepted Mark McGwire and the Cubs have accepted Manny Ramirez. The way the Orioles and Mariners have accepted Nelson Cruz, the Cardinals have accepted Jhonny Peralta, […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 8: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on September 8, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 5-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
0 comments by Cordell Oberholtzer on 12/17/2015
Well, it took four seasons of mediocrity and dreadful play, a new manager, GM, and president of baseball operations, along with a Jonathan Papelbon crotch grab, but the Phillies appear to be finally ready to break it all down and start from scratch. The Phillies’ deal with the Astros last week that sent young star […]
at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 30, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.
0 comments by Joseph Coblitz on 12/16/2015
The Indians have had two primary goals this off-season; to improve the offense and find three adult human beings, preferably with experience in Major League Baseball to play the outfield. They accomplished one of those goals on Wednesday with the addition of first baseman Mike Napoli to a one year, $7 million deal. It was widely known that […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire
The Cincinnati Reds have traded Todd Frazier to the Chicago White Sox in a three-team deal which saw them acquire infielder Jose Peraza, outfielder Scott Schebler, and infielder Brandon Dixon. The Los Angeles Dodgers were the third party in the deal, and they landed pitcher Frankie Montas, infielder Micah Johnson, and outfielder Trayce Thompson. Jeff […]
GOODYEAR, AZ – MARCH 3: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during a spring training game against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on March 3, 2015 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
0 comments by Derek Harvey
The Nationals were arguably baseball’s biggest disappointment in 2015. They had built a super rotation that included Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Gio Gonzalez, and Doug Fister – with competent starting option Tanner Roark pushed to the bullpen. They had young superstar Bryce Harper headlining an equally impressive offensive core that included the likes of Jayson […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 28: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Kansas City Royals fields a ground ball in the first inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 28, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
0 comments by Randy Holt on 12/15/2015
With the signings of Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist, the Chicago Cubs not only improved a team that won 97 games and reached the National League Championship Series, but established a starting nine that has a chance to be among the very best lineups in the league. While it’s easy to look at the lineup […]
0 comments by Dave Tobener
If you had to take a guess at which team would be the first in history to give out two $90 million-plus contracts to pitchers in one offseason, the Giants probably wouldn’t be your first choice. Or your second. Or, probably, your twentieth. And yet, here we are. The Giants gave Johnny Cueto a $130 […]
0 comments by Joseph Coblitz
Heading into each baseball season, there are essentially three different types of teams – those who are legitimate contenders (I count about 12 for 2016 as of now), fringe teams (another nine), and those with almost no chance (about nine). While teams with even the lowest of expectations can surprise any season (think Houston last year), that […]
