The Arizona Diamondbacks select – Dansby Swanson – SS – Junior at Vanderbilt The 2015 Draft is stocked with shortstop talent and the best of that group was Swanson, who most expected would be taken by the Diamondbacks with the first overall pick. He projects to be remain at shortstop unlike many who will be […]

On May 1st, the AL Central looked surprisingly set. What was supposed to be the most competitive division in baseball was close for one and two (1.5 games), but the third place Twins were 3.5 games behind that and the two trendy picks to win the division, the Indians and White Sox sat at the bottom […]

The MLB Draft is today, and expectations are high for some fanbases, hoping their team drafts the next Bryce Harper or Buster Posey with a high draft pick. And while having a high draft pick usually works out pretty well for a team, it’s not a lock. Last week, we looked at the five worst […]

Less than a week after the Rangers brought up their top prospect, Joey Gallo, their cross state rivals have taken a similar turn by promoting 2012 first overall pick Carlos Correa. Ranked third best prospect in all of baseball by Baseball Prospectus coming into the season (also third by MLB.com and fourth by Baseball America), […]

Following the horrific injury suffered by a Red Sox fan, now identified as 44-year old Tonya Carpenter, on Friday night at Fenway Park, the cries to extend the netting behind home plate at all 30 MLB ballpark are growing louder. But what we didn’t know is that inside the game, the cries had been growing […]

A week ago, LA Times columnist Bill Plaschke wrote an article that in essence contended that the Dodgers do not need Yasiel Puig to be successful.  If that main premise doesn’t stop you in your tracks something is wrong with you.  Puig is vital for the Dodgers’ success this season and the idea that they […]

When the Oakland A’s acquired Ben Zobrist from the Tampa Bay Rays, it seemed like a perfect fit for him. He was a Billy Beane type of player. He played multiple positions – both infield and outfield, posted a consistently solid OBP and could be slotted anywhere in the lineup. Now, just 1/3 through his first […]

Rafael Soriano inexplicably remains on the free agent market unsigned after failing to agree to terms with any teams this offseason. It’s bizarre. Soriano is coming off a season with the Nationals where he posted 30 saves, a healthy 3.19 ERA and 8.6 SO/9 against just 2.8 BB/9. He’s still a pretty good relief pitcher, […]

The Houston Astros may be in the hunt for a frontline starter, and Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports the club may have a match with Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels. The Phillies’ overt willingness to significantly pay down the money on Hamels’ deal also could aid Houston’s chances, as the Astros aren’t inclined to pay […]

We have a new leader on the yearly chart, and a new player is breathing down the neck of reigning king Giancarlo Stanton on THE LIST. Who is it? Young Joc, of course. 1. Joc Pederson vs David Hale, 480 feet (June 2nd) Dead center at Coors Field. Yeah, it’s Coors Field, but…that’s insane. 2. Joc […]