ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 25: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Miami Marlins receives high fives in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 25, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 10

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Welcome to the tenth week in our ongoing series recapping the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. We were so close to two perfect games last week. Three hit batsmen, one walk, and one base hit that was a silly little blooper was all the stopped it from happening. Oh yeah, and some […]

CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 11: Giovanny Urshela #39 of the Cleveland Indians hits his first career major league home run in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on June 11, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Indians revitalize left side with two rookie promotions

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There has been no question that the Indians have been one of the worst defensive teams in baseball over the past few seasons. In fact, it may have been the largest reason why they were kept out of the playoffs in 2014. According to Fangraphs.com, there was almost a 139 run difference between the Indians’ defense […]

Explaining the futility of the Red Sox in two plays

0 comments by TOC Locker on 6/14/2015

The Boston Red Sox are a disaster right now. A complete and utter disaster. Heading into Sunday’s game with the Blue Jays, Boston had lost five in a row and were looking to avoid their second straight sweep at the hands of an AL East rival. Eduardo Rodriguez held Toronto scoreless through the first three […]

Sean Rodriguez makes incredible diving catch on warning track

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Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Sean Rodriguez, getting the start in right field, made an incredible diving catch on the warning track during the fifth inning of Sunday’s Phillies-Pirates game, robbing Freddy Galvis of extra bases. Rodriguez isn’t an outfielder by nature. Today marked just his sixth start in the outfield for the Pirates this year, […]

We’re entering the golden era of prospects

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The Cleveland Indians announced late Saturday evening that they’ve called up super prospect Francisco Lindor. The shortstop, a consensus top-ten prospect in the league, is the latest of super prospects to be called up to the show. Cleveland wasn’t the only team to call their best prospect up to the show yesterday, as the Twins also […]

ARLINGTON, TX – JUNE 03: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers runs the bases after hitting a homerun against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 3, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Joey Gallo obliterated this JR Graham pitch

0 comments by TOC Locker on 6/13/2015

Texas Rangers rookie Joey Gallo can hit baseballs real far. Minnesota Twins rookie JR Graham can throw baseballs real fast. What happens when Gallo connects with a Graham fastball? Well, this. Huh. Well then. Joey Gallo, your power is intriguing to me, and wish to subscribe to your newsletter. The bomb went 471 feet, in case […]

SURPRISE, AZ – OCTOBER 20: Byron Buxton #2 (Minnesota Twins) of the Salt River Rafters runs to first base during the Arizona Fall League game against the Peoria Javelinas at Surprise Stadium on October 20, 2014 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Twins are calling up top prospect Byron Buxton

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The wait is over, Twins fans – Byron Buxton is coming to the Twin Cities. Buxton was the second overall pick in the 2012 Draft by the Twins, behind just fellow call-up Carlos Correa of the Astros. Since his drafting, Buxton has been one of the top prospects in baseball each year, ranking either #1 […]

CINCINNATI, OH – JUNE 10: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park on June 10, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Phillies 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Nationals apparently want Aroldis Chapman

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The Washington Nationals could use bullpen help. But then again, who couldn’t? Anyway, Washington is sniffing around a reliever that could solve plenty of their problems – Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. Oh lord, hold me. Yes, a deal is nowhere close, and conversations like this happen between teams on a daily basis. But this one…well, […]

Watch: Miguel Cabrera destroys a Danny Salazar pitch to deep center

0 comments by TOC Locker on 6/12/2015

The Tigers have been going through a rough recent stretch, losing nine of their past 12 games and falling four games behind the Royals for third place in the AL Central. But Detroit could get better over its next seven games, playing the Indians and the Reds. Miguel Cabrera got the Tigers off to a […]

BOSTON, MA – June 4: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox stands in the dugout after losing their game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on June 4, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Red Sox running out of time, answers for manager John Farrell

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A glimpse at the current MLB standings tell us that the 2015 season isn’t going well for the Red Sox to this point. With a 27-34 record, Boston holds last place in the AL East, seven games behind the Yankees, with the second-worst winning percentage (.443) in the league. The only team that’s worse is […]

DENVER, CO – JUNE 05: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Miami Marlins hits soft fly for a single against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 5, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The longest home runs for the week ending June 11th

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Last week, Joc Pederson began to full level with Giancarlo Stanton on our year-long totals. Apparently, that wasn’t cool with Giancarlo, because he took back his crown with a vengeance this week. 1. Giancarlo Stanton vs Eddie Butler, 484 feet (June 5th) Coors Field + Giancarlo Stanton = PAIN. 2. Wilin Rosario vs David Phelps, […]

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The Mariners offense needs to turn things around soon

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It seems every offseason the Mariners take risks on stopgap players in hoping it can fix their stagnant offense – and it never seems to work. Over the last two seasons, the club has brought in the likes of Seth Smith, Justin Ruggiano, Corey Hart, Rickie Weekes, Logan Morrison and now Mark Trumbo. None of those […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 7: Mike Pelfrey #37 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of the game on June 7, 2015 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Mike Pelfrey has been everything the Twins wanted

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The Minnesota Twins are somehow eight games over .500 and just one game back of the first-place Kansas City Royals in the tough American League Central. Their offense has been unbelievably clutch and their pitching has exceeded expectations. Much of that has to do with a man named Mike Pelfrey. As soon as the Minnesota […]

It’s going to be a seller’s market at the trade deadline this year

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Hey MLB teams – do you have assets you’re looking to sell come July 31st? I’ve got some good news for you – you’re in the minority! The trade deadline this year likely won’t be all that active simply because of how bunched up the leagues are this season. Case in point, in the American […]

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