The Baltimore Orioles have come out of the gate in 2016 like gangbusters. Predicted by many, including myself, to be in the AL East cellar, the O’s have grasped first place firmly. While their pitching is still ironing out the kinks, the offense has been humming along smoothly. Home runs are leaving the park regularly… Continue reading Macho Manny Machado
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Sacrificing the Sacrifice Fly
Bottom of the ninth, less than two outs, runner on third poised to score the tying or winning run on something so simple as a pop fly hit just deep enough for the runner to tag-up and race home. If you’re a fan of the team manufacturing this cheap, run-scoring play, you’re happy enough. It… Continue reading Sacrificing the Sacrifice Fly
The Baltimore Orioles Are Here To Stay
When someone talks about the AL East, you often hear things about how the New York Yankees are the biggest team in all of baseball, or about why the Boston Red Sox remain as one of the most iconic franchises even if their present is not as shiny as it was a few years ago.… Continue reading The Baltimore Orioles Are Here To Stay
The Braves Could Be Historically Bad
Coming into 2016, Braves management and fans alike knew they were in for a rough year. The club was in the midst of a complete overhaul. They had made several dual layered trades that were geared towards future contention at the expense of being really bad right now. However, through a week’s worth of games,… Continue reading The Braves Could Be Historically Bad
Kenta Maeda Makes History in Dodgers’ Debut
Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda must have been one of the most hyped free agents to ever jump from Asia to the MLB in recent years. With the exception of Masahiro Tanaka, no other foreign pitcher drew as much attention as Maeda did before sealing a move stateside. The numbers certainly caught the eye of the… Continue reading Kenta Maeda Makes History in Dodgers’ Debut
The Never Ending Trevor Story
The Colorado Rockies’ winter was lackluster. While the teams in their division continued to bolster their ranks, the Rox continued to try to shed payroll. They traded promising outfielder Corey Dickerson to Tampa Bay. Trades for Carlos Gonzalez were widely bantered about, but none came to fruition. Pretty much every person in the Rockies organization… Continue reading The Never Ending Trevor Story
Boston Red Sox are making a smart call at third base
The positional battle over who gets the starting job at third base has been one of the hottest debates in the Boston Red Sox’s camp over the course of Spring Training. Pablo Sandoval seemed to be the starter after signing a massive deal before the start of the 2015 season, and even though he wasn’t… Continue reading Boston Red Sox are making a smart call at third base
More Even Year Magic For The San Francisco Giants?
Baseball is one of the most superstitious sports in the world. From players that refuse to touch the baselines to pre-pitch and pre-at bat routines that are on the border of OCD status, baseball is one sport where trends and numbers are treasured. One trend that has developed during this decade has revolved around the… Continue reading More Even Year Magic For The San Francisco Giants?
The Detroit Tigers Are Roaring Back
From 2011 to 2014, the Detroit Tigers were the class of the American League Central. They made it to the ALCS three times and to the World Series once. However, they were never able to produce a championship under former manager Jim Leyland or current one Brad Ausmus. Their inability to take home the title… Continue reading The Detroit Tigers Are Roaring Back
End of an era: Alex Rodriguez to retire after 2017 season
One of baseball’s most polarizing figures will retire in the near future, as Alex Rodriguez has announced he’ll stop playing once the 2017 MLB season comes to an end. The New York Yankees’ designated-hitter will see his 10-year, $275M contract run out after two more seasons and he has openly stated his desire to not extend it… Continue reading End of an era: Alex Rodriguez to retire after 2017 season