The New York Yankees are not operating like they have in the past. The change in thinking, however, has not come overnight. New York has scaled back its spending the past couple of seasons, something ownership and general manager Brian Cashman publicly stated was being done to help the organization avoid paying the massive luxury tax… Continue reading Yankees Taking New Approach to Playoffs in 2015
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Adrian Beltre Making Strong Case for Hall of Fame
Adrian Beltre likely isn’t the first name that comes to your mind when you think of future MLB Hall of Famers, but the Texas Rangers’ third basemen definitely deserves your attention. The 36-year-old has continued to add to his already-impressive resume this season, most recently becoming just the fourth player ever to hit for the cycle three… Continue reading Adrian Beltre Making Strong Case for Hall of Fame
Despite Poor Start, San Diego Padres Can’t Surrender Now
The San Diego Padres have proven they are one of the most dysfunctional organizations in all of baseball in 2015, but this isn’t the right time for management to give up on the team. This past off-season, San Diego looked to transform from a basement dweller into a playoff contender in just one year — a monumental challenge for… Continue reading Despite Poor Start, San Diego Padres Can’t Surrender Now
International Expansion Is First Move for Preserving MLB’s Future
Major League Baseball could use a facelift. Baseball may be America’s pastime, but if it wants to be more than the grumpy old guy at the table of the major professional sports leagues, changes need to be made to increase the game’s appeal — both domestically and internationally. Embed from Getty Images The NFL, the most popular… Continue reading International Expansion Is First Move for Preserving MLB’s Future
American League East Division Race Is Not Ugly At ALl
Embed from Getty Images The American League East is not the flock of ugly ducklings some baseball analysts are calling them. While the division has been labeled as the worst in baseball due to its lack of a runaway favorite, the standings don’t suggest there’s as large of a gap as advertised between the AL East and… Continue reading American League East Division Race Is Not Ugly At ALl
Grady Sizemore Puts an Exclamation Point on his Remarkable Return to MLB
As he rounded the bases at Tropicana Field Monday night, you couldn’t help but feel like this is the way it always should have been for Grady Sizemore. In the seventh inning of the Tampa Bay Rays’ matchup with the Cleveland Indians, Sizemore smacked a 1-2 pitch from Indians pitcher Cody Anderson a couple rows over the right field… Continue reading Grady Sizemore Puts an Exclamation Point on his Remarkable Return to MLB
Dodgers and Giants Are Fighting for the NL West
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are at it again. With roughly 70 games in the 2015 season completed, the old rivals are separated by just one game for the lead in the National League West, setting the stage for a captivating summer battle for bragging rights. Or, in other words, more of the… Continue reading Dodgers and Giants Are Fighting for the NL West
Byron Buxton’s Early Arrival Solidifies 2015 as The Year of the Rookie
Embed from Getty Images The year of the rookie is in full swing. The invasion of baseball’s future stars on today’s active MLB rosters officially came to a peak this past weekend when the Minnesota Twins called up Byron Buxton, a five-tool center fielder who is either the first or second-best prospect depending on who you get… Continue reading Byron Buxton’s Early Arrival Solidifies 2015 as The Year of the Rookie
Twins’ Unlikely Start Boils Down to Clutch Hitting, But Can it Last?
Everyone is trying to figure out the Minnesota Twins’ surprising hot start. As Tom Schreier of Twins Daily writes, a smoke machine and bad dancing has helped the team loosen up and relax. Jason Feldman at The Post-Bulletin points to the possible impact new head coach Paul Molitor has had on the club. Veteran Torii Hunter’s second… Continue reading Twins’ Unlikely Start Boils Down to Clutch Hitting, But Can it Last?
The Yankees Are Building An Incredible Farm System
The New York Yankees’ last dynasty was forged by stars nurtured and raised through their farm system. Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams—all members or soon-to-be members of the team’s Monument Park—were home-grown. Embed from Getty Images A foundation built from within is a structure that has worked well for many World… Continue reading The Yankees Are Building An Incredible Farm System