Oakland starter Sonny Gray OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 18: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Oakland Athletics

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Every winter, we always get one or two “What the hell is Beane doing?” moments. This offseason, we had even more of those. In selling off key pieces of what has been a playoff team for three consecutive years, Billy Beane raised no shortage of eyebrows. Some questioned if he was already punting the year […]

Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 03: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a a double in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 3, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Dodgers will have a tough time dumping Andre Ethier

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There’s no place in the Los Angeles Dodgers outfield for Andre Ethier, even after the trade of Matt Kemp. Los Angeles has reportedly been looking to move Ethier all offseason, and according to CBS’s Jon Heyman, they’re willing to eat half of the $56 million over three years left on his deal. Naturally, they’ve had […]

The Diamondbacks will be selling a churro dog this year

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking ridiculous ballpark food to the next level. Check out their newest creation – the churro dog. So, what’s *in* that delicious looking creation? Good question! Darren Rovell, take it away… The Churro Dog is a warm cinnamon churro sitting inside a Long John chocolate-glazed donut, which is then topped with […]

An anti-Mets billboard has gone up in Port St. Lucie

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It’s no secret that the New York Mets ownership group is loathed by Mets fans. But a group of Mets fans raised a significant amount of money on Kickstarter to show their displeasure with the ownership on billboards, and one of those billboards went up today near the Mets Spring Training home in Port St. Lucie […]

Mariners stars Felix Hernandez and Robinson Cano OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 03: Felix Hernandez #34 and Robinson Cano #22 of the Seattle Mariners walk off the field during their game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on September 3, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Seattle Mariners

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For two consecutive seasons, the Seattle Mariners have made splashy free agent signings to show that they are serious about making a run in the American League West. With the signing of Robinson Cano, they paid a huge price for the prime years of a player that could fall off at any point. With the […]

MESA, AZ – FEBRUARY 28: Pitcher Pat Venditte #74 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during the spring training photo day at HoHoKam Stadium on February 28, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The switch pitcher, Pat Venditte, baffled the Giants

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During Tuesday’s Giants-Athletics Spring Training game, the A’s used Pat Venditte in the third and fourth innings against a pair of Giants hitters. On the surface, there’s nothing special about this…until you realize that Venditte pitches with both his left and his right arm. Venditte is unfortunately not on Oakland’s 40-man roster, so it doesn’t […]

Chris Rock rips Jackie Robinson biopic ’42’ in deleted scene from ‘Top Five’

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The Jackie Robinson biopic 42 was generally a crowd pleaser. It earned a 79 percent positive rating from film critics on Rotten Tomatoes. (Here’s our review from 2013.) Baseball fans seemed to enjoy the film, as did those who follow the game’s history and one of its most important figures. But Chris Rock apparently didn’t […]

poses for a portrait on photo day on February 26, 2015 at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida.

Jung Ho Kang homered in his second at bat of the spring

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Jung Ho Kang came to the Pittsburgh Pirates this winter surrounded by a cloud of mystery. How would the Korean infielder’s prodigious power translate to the major league game? Well, we can’t make much of Spring Training statistics, but this homer that Kang launched off of Marco Estrada on Tuesday was pretty impressive. Now that’s […]

HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 21: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros gets caught stealing at second base during the sixth inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on September 21, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Houston Astros

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The days of giving young players tryouts to see if they can develop into major leaguers are over in Houston. The likes of Jonathan Villar and Robbie Grossman had their chance, but the Astros could no longer wait. General manager Jeff Luhnow signed veterans like Jed Lowrie, Luke Gregerson, Pat Neshek and Colby Rasmus to […]

FUKUOKA, JAPAN – MARCH 06: Outfielder Alfredo Despaigne #54 of Cuba celebrates after hitting a home run during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group A game between Japan and Cuba at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome on March 6, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Cuban player makes David Ortiz’s home run trots look brisk

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This is one of the most amazing things I’ve seen this morning. Check out Cuban slugger Alfredo Despaigne in these two clips. Despaigne homered twice on Tuesday for Alazanes de Granma, and he didn’t exactly rush his trots around the bases. He’s not even at first base before the ball lands on each homer! Can […]

DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 02: Victor Martinez #41 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a three-run home run to center field scoring Ian Kinsler #3 and Miguel Cabrera #24 (not in photo) during the fifth inning of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park on August 2, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Victor Martinez tore his meniscus while playing catch

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Earlier this offseason, the Tigers announced that freshly re-signed DH Victor Martinez would be undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus. He’ll likely be ready for Opening Day, but at 36 and coming off the best season of his career, this wasn’t the news that Detroit wanted to hear. But how did Martinez tear his […]

MARYVALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 27: A baseball with Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred Jr.’s signature is seen during Photo Day on February 27, 2015 at Maryville Baseball Park in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)

What other Rob Manfred ideas can piss off baseball fans?

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Eliminating shifts. Shortening the season. Pace of play rules… Rob Manfred has said that “he’ll listen” on nearly every way to improve the game of baseball during his tenure as commissioner. Naturally, the fact that he’s even brought up the previous three topics (despite not even coming close to acting on the first two) has […]

BRADENTON, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Corey Hart #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait on photo day on February 26, 2015 at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Corey Hart cut his foot getting into a whirlpool

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New Pirates first baseman Corey Hart has already gotten injured in camp…and he’s in the running for “most ridiculous injury of Spring Training”. Dammit, Corey. The cut was also serious enough that it required stitches! But given Hart’s injury history, I’m sure the Pirates are thrilled that he “only” suffered a cut foot. Imagine if he […]

Rangers celebrating ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 27: Adam Rosales #9 of the Texas Rangers congratulates Robinson Chirinos #61 for hitting a two run home run driving in Jake Smolinski #20 in the seventh inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Texas Rangers

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The Texas Rangers would like to forget 2014 ever happened. Coming into last season with big expectations based on the additions of Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo, Texas was decimated by injuries throughout the lineup and starting rotation, and it was too much to overcome. New manager Jeff Banister could be the new voice this […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 07: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park May 7, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Ten players ready to make the leap in 2015

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Trying to find a player due for a breakout season is fun, especially if: a) it’s a player from your favorite team and you tell other fans you’ve found a player to watch, or b) you play fantasy baseball and like rubbing it in to your friends that you know way more than they do. […]

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