0 comments by Joe Webb on 8/4/2015
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t exactly where they want to be as they gear up for an important August, but at 53-54, they’re still just 7.5 games back from the AL East-leading New York Yankees. Perhaps more importantly, they find themselves just two games out of an AL Wild Card spot, with plenty of time […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 8/3/2015
Adrian Beltre became just the fourth player in baseball history to hit three cycles in his career on Monday night – and he completed his cycle in the fifth inning with a home run off of new Astros pitcher Mike Fiers. After homering, his teammates (and *especially* Elvis Andrus, as usual) removed his helmet and […]
TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 28: Cody Asche #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run in the fifth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 28, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joseph Coblitz
There has been a lot of talk lately about the Mets, Blue Jays, and Royals as they compete with other top teams around the league for one of the 12 available playoff spots, but that is ignoring the other half. While there are six AL teams that still believe they are in contention for a […]
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 13: Lucas Duda #21 of the New York Mets follows through on a eighth inning RBI base hit against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on July 13, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
0 comments by Derek Harvey
Welcome to Week 16 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. This week features an interesting mix. We have one hitter and one pitcher that each belong to different clubs that made some of the biggest acquisitions at the traded deadline helping their clubs to the postseason. We […]
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 26: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim follows through on a grand slam home run in the sixth inning during a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 26, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia
The month of July is now in our rear-view mirror, and we begin the look ahead to August. Which players reigned supreme in July? Without any further ado… AL Best Hitter of the Month: Mike Trout. Oh, it’s *this* guy again. In July, Trout took his game to a ridiculous level, hitting .367/.462/.861 with 12 […]
0 comments by Joe Webb
The 2015 MLB season has been a struggle for the Miami Marlins, but in August, it could slowly start to turn around. The playoffs may be out of reach, but the return of masher Giancarlo Stanton (hand) will lift Miami’s spirits and competitiveness, potentially giving the club a happy ending to what has been a […]
TORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 2: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is held back by teammates as both neches clear in the eighth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 2, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Salvador Perez
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 8/2/2015
It’s a day that ends in -Y. The Kansas City Royals are pissing teams off by throwing at players once again. Sunday’s situation in Toronto started in the first inning when Edinson Volquez hit Josh Donaldson with the first pitch of his at bat. (video here because MLBAM is stupid) Note that home plate umpire […]
HOUSTON, TX – JULY 31: Rubby De La Rosa #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch in the first inning during their game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 31, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rubby De La Rosa
0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 7/31/2015
Well, that was a fun week. While the final day before the 4 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline may not have been quite as exciting as last year’s (though the Mets hit a nice buzzer-beater), there were plenty of exciting rumors flying around. Besides, the week leading up to July 31 was as busy as […]
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 28: Lucas Duda #21 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on July 28, 2015 in Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia
Trade deadline, schmade deadline. LET’S WATCH SOME DINGERS! 1. Lucas Duda vs James Shields, 462 feet (July 28th) This thing was just TANKED by Duda. This is what happens when James Shields hangs a fastball on a warm night in New York. 2. Troy Tulowitzki vs Jerome Williams, 460 feet (July 29th) I don’t think […]
SEATTLE, WA – JULY 07: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-tying solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on July 7, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia
The New York Mets couldn’t get a trade done for Carlos Gomez. They didn’t get one done for Jay Bruce. But they DID end up picking up a legitimate power bat in the outfield – Yoenis Cespedes. New York did NOT deal Zack Wheeler to the Tigers in the Cespedes deal. They ended up giving up […]
:MIAMI, FL – JULY 30: Dan Haren #15 of the Miami Marlins looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on July 30, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker
Three years ago, the Cubs thought they had a deal for Dan Haren. But a trade with the Angels involving Carlos Marmol cratered at the last minute and the veteran starter’s option was declined, leaving him free to sign with the Nationals as a free agent. Now, under a new administration at Wrigley Field, Haren […]
TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 28: Ben Revere #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies jumps but cannot catch a double hit by Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning during MLB game action on July 28, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker
The Philadelphia Phillies have moved another player following the trade of Cole Hamels to the Rangers earlier this week. Outfielder Ben Revere is getting dealt to another busy team this week – the Toronto Blue Jays. The 27-year old Revere was acquired by the Phillies from the Twins prior to the 2012 season. 2015 has been […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – JUNE 26: Jonathan Broxton #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins during the Interleague game at Miller Park on June 26, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Broxton
0 comments by TOC Locker
The Milwaukee Brewers have made their third trade of the last….oh, 16 hours or so, sending reliever Jonathan Broxton to the St. Louis Cardinals. Broxton has an ugly 5.89 ERA this season, but his underlying peripherals are solid, as Broxton has pitched to a 3.65 FIP and 3.07 xFIP. On the year, Broxton has struck out 37 […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – JULY 30: Gerardo Parra #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after a single against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Miller Park on July 30, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)
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A year after being dealt from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looks like Gerardo Parra will be on the move again. The Baltimore Orioles are closing in on a deal for the outfielder, who has played all three positions this season for the Brewers. Typically known for his defense, the 28-year old […]
of the Chicago Cubs against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 20, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The New York Mets still want an outfielder after their deal for Carlos Gomez fell apart (for whatever reason), and the name they’ve been tied to today is Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds. Via Jon Heyman of CBS Sports… The Mets and Reds continue to talk about star outfielder Jay Bruce, who seems like […]
