0 comments by TOC Locker on 3/25/2015
A few years ago, I was at a ballgame when my friend inexplicably lost control of the nachos he was holding, and they went all over the back of the guy sitting in front of him. It was a bit awkward watching the last few innings behind a guy who had cheese and onions on […]
HOUSTON, TX – JULY 26: Jarred Cosart #48 of the Houston Astros sits in th dugout after being removed from the game against the Miami Marlins at Minute Maid Park on July 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Garrett Wilson
According to the Miami New Times, Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart may be in hot water after a private Twitter exchange was leaked indicating that Cosart is heavily into sports gambling of some sort: Cosart’s troubles started last night with a gambling expert on Twitter alleging he’d direct messaged a colleague asking for betting advice. Cosart later deleted […]
0 comments by TOC Locker
It probably sounded like a fun idea for fans of the Fresno Grizzlies, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Astros were deemed 2017’s World Series champions by Sports Illustrated last June, touting the young talent that the organization had stockpiled and developed. With potential stars like George Springer, Jon Singleton, Collin McHugh, Mark […]
The center field timer in Goodyear Ballpark. Photo by Joseph Coblitz, BurningRiverBaseball.com
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This spring, some teams are showing off recently improved rosters while others are going the other way. But all teams have made one similar addition: A clock in center field and another behind the plate. These pace of play clocks are among a few new rule enforcements that aim to speed up the game of baseball […]
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0 comments by Ian Casselberry on 3/24/2015
Signing Cuban infielders hasn’t worked out terribly well for the Dodgers in recent years, as neither Alexander Guerrero nor Erisbel Arruebarrena has developed as hoped. Perhaps the third time will be the charm. The Dodgers are obviously hoping so, banking $62.5 million on infielder Hector Olivera, winning the latest bidding for a Cuban import. According […]
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Drew Stubbs #13 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated in the dugout after he hit a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park September, 23, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
0 comments by Dave Tobener
The Colorado Rockies knew changes were needed after their fourth straight losing season, one that saw them drop 96 games and barely avoid a third straight last place finish in the NL West. But rather than trading the high salaries of Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez and rebuilding, the Rockies instead dumped GM Dan O’Dowd […]
GOODYEAR, AZ – FEBRUARY 26: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during Photo Day on February 26, 2015 at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)
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So I guess this is why Brandon Phillips doesn’t go by “@DatDudeOBP” on Twitter. (That Twitter handle is already taken, as I was informed Monday night.) When asked if he was down with OBP, the Reds second baseman basically said, “No, you know me.” While talking to USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale, Phillips spoke out against […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 3/23/2015
Among Cuban prospects, right-hander Pablo Millan Fernandez has not drawn as much buzz as some of his fellow countrymen. The Dodgers apparently aren’t concerned about that, as they reached a minor league agreement with the 25-year-old pitcher on Monday worth $8 million. The deal was first reported by Baseball America‘s Ben Badler. However, Fernandez won’t […]
PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 07: Paul Goldschmidt #44 and David Peralta #6 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the second inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on July 7, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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In 2011, the Arizona Diamondbacks won 94 games and the NL West division crown before falling just short in the division series. They looked like a team on the rise with a roster full of young, exciting players set to come into their primes together. Fast forward three seasons later and the D-backs haven’t won […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 13: Kyle Kendrick #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 2-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
0 comments by Garrett Wilson
Last week, the Colorado Rockies announced that their Opening Day starter, a prestigious assignment typically reserved for the best and/or most respected pitcher on the staff, would be Kyle Kendrick. As in Kyle Kendrick, quite possibly the worst starting pitcher in baseball in 2014. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2015 Colorado Rockies! Get excited! Upon seeing this news, it […]
0 comments by Dave Tobener on 3/20/2015
Every year, both major and minor league baseball teams think of new, exciting ways to clog our arteries. Forget ballpark giveaways; instead, everyone wants to know about the totally insane food items making their debuts in ballparks around America. The 2015 season is still a few weeks away, but there have already been some amazing […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 15: The Kansas City Royals celebrate their 2 to 1 win over the Baltimore Orioles to sweep the series in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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No, it wasn’t a dream (or nightmare depending on your perspective). The Kansas City Royals are the defending AL pennant winners. Was their 2014 run a Cinderella story or is this team finally ready to be a power in the AL Central? Depth Chart (as of 3/20) C: Salvador Perez 1B: Eric Hosmer 2B: Omar Infante 3B: Mike Moustakas […]
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – MARCH 06: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves swings at a pitch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium on March 6, 2015 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Yesterday, we brought you five teams that seem to be getting too much credit and attention this spring. After a suggestion on Twitter, we thought that maybe it would be a good idea to provide you with the flip side of the coin and look at five teams we may be underrating before the 2015 […]
0 comments by Tim Livingston on 3/19/2015
The Tigers have experienced a time of prosperity as good as any in the history of the franchise the last few years. World Series appearances, division championships, MVPs, and Cy Young Awards have all been brought to Detroit, but the thing that has unfortunately alluded the team is baseball’s most prized possession: A World Series […]
0 comments by Joe Lucia
As Spring Training winds down and the 2015 season comes closer and closer, we’re starting to see some teams stand out from the pack in terms of mainstream predictions. Sure, everyone is pretty sure the Nationals and Dodgers will be awesome, but there are a few teams that are getting plenty of love that don’t appear […]
