0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/9/2015
We already know that Adrian Beltre has a tremendous sense of humor, as demonstrated by how he’s reacted over the years to teammates and colleagues rubbing his head. The Rangers third baseman again displayed his (un)willingness to laugh at himself after spinning himself to the ground on a swing-and-miss at an Evan Scribner curveball. Swinging so […]
0 comments by TOC Locker
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of MLB’s opening week and make grand declarations that completely lack perspective. But the diving catch Adam Eaton made in Thursday’s game between the White Sox and Royals has a damn good chance of being viewed as the best catch of the 2015 season. Yes, the […]
:LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 08: Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
0 comments by Ian Casselberry
Yes, it’s early. The 2015 MLB season hasn’t even completed its first week yet. As of this writing, no team has played more than three games. But if MVP awards were handed out before teams have finished their opening series of the year, Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez would probably hoard all the votes. In his […]
0 comments by Joe Lucia
Now that the 2015 season is underway, you might be looking for another app to use while watching games. Well, have no fear – Topps has released the 2015 version of their Bunt app, allowing users to collect virtual cards and compete in a fantasy-style game to earn points. The 2015 edition of Bunt is similar to […]
MILWAUKEE, WI -APRIL 8: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers smiles in the dugout against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Miller Park on April 8, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/8/2015
During Wednesday’s Rockies-Brewers game at Miller Park, Carlos Gomez’s plate appearance in the bottom of the first inning was interrupted after two pitches by an unlikely source – fireworks. Yeah, that’s the last thing you expect when you’re in the box getting ready to take some hacks. Those fireworks weren’t a sign of things to […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – JUNE 29: Josh Harrison #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores on a RBI double in the first inning against the New York Mets during the game at PNC Park on June 29, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
0 comments by Derek Harvey
Last season was Josh Harrison’s fourth season in the majors though just his first full season. It was also the best season of his entire career at any level. In 550 plate appearances he hit 315/347/490 (.365 wOBA, 137 wRC+) with 13 home runs and 18 stolen bases. He also played 3B, 2B, SS, LF, […]
PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 27: Cody Ross #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 27, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phillies defeating the Diamondbacks 2-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia
The much-maligned tenure of Cody Ross with the Arizona Diamondbacks came to an abrupt end this past weekend when the Diamondbacks released Ross, eating the final $9.5 million remaining on his three-year, $25 million contract. Ross hooked on with the Athletics this week, but looking back, his tenure in Arizona was doomed to fail from the […]
0 comments by TOC Locker
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA affiliate of the Phillies) generally have some of the best promotions across Minor League Baseball. These Hump Day jerseys they’ll be wearing this season are pretty amazing, and par for the course for the Pigs. After the game on July 1st, the jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds heading […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 06: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the New York Mets in the top of the first inning at AT&T Park on June 6, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
0 comments by Cordell Oberholtzer
The San Francisco Giants are one of the most remarkable stories of the past 6 years in baseball. In 2010, the Giants won their first world series since moving to San Francisco from New York in 1958 and first championship since 1954. They followed that campaign up with two additional championships in 2012 and 2014. […]
BOSTON, MA – MAY 17: Rick Porcello #21 of the Detroit Tigers reacts in the fifth inning after a putout against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 17, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 4/7/2015
The Boston Red Sox surely didn’t acquire pitcher Rick Porcello last December with the intention of him being a one-year rental for them. Even if general manager Ben Cherington traded a surplus piece in outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who was unlikely to re-sign with Boston, a 26-year-old starter with six MLB seasons on his résumé looked […]
0 comments by TOC Locker
On today’s edition of MLB Network’s The Rundown, MLB.com’s Brittany Ghiroli was giving an on camera report…when Orioles outfielder Adam Jones bounced through the background. You’ve still got three hours until first pitch, Adam. Calm down.
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 05: Starting pitcher Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the Opening Night game at Wrigley Field on April 5, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 3-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
0 comments by Randy Holt
The wait finally came to an end on Sunday night, as the Chicago Cubs and their fans were finally able to watch their $155 Million Man go to work, as Jon Lester was on the bump against the St. Louis Cardinals at bleacher-less Wrigley Field. The start didn’t work out the way anyone would have […]
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 19: Terry Collins #10 of the New York Mets looks on during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 19, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Garrett Wilson
The season literally just started, but it is never to early to take a look at some managers entering the season on the hot seat. In a season where it seems that just about every team is hoping to contend, there could be a lot of teams with a hair trigger ready to fire their manager […]
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 15: National League All-Star Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the American League All-Stars during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 4/6/2015
The internet typically rewards the quickest reaction. Had I written about the San Diego Padres trading for Craig Kimbrel in the hours immediately following that news breaking, I would have said that the Pads and general manager A.J. Preller made a great deal. Actually, I did say something like that on Twitter.
ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 8: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Atlanta Braves prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 8, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Lucia
When the Atlanta Braves traded dominant closer Craig Kimbrel (and roster dead weight Melvin Upton Jr) to the San Diego Padres on Sunday night, baseball fans were shocked. Many Braves fans had a meltdown, seemingly in disbelief that a team projected to finish fourth in the NL East this season would want to trade the […]
