The baseball season is grinding towards the playoffs. But while October will only see two handfuls of teams play, the month prior will see rosters expand. September is when most clubs will see their favorite prospects trotted out for the first time. Even a few will make playoff rosters and play a huge role in… Continue reading MLB September Call-Ups That Must Happen
Tag: Washington Nationals
Playing For Second In The NL
We are in the middle of the All-Star Break right now. I should really be enjoying the festivities. The Home Run Derby is always a good show. The game itself didn’t go as I wanted (Thanks, Wade Davis), but it was still a good display of pitching prowess. Nevertheless, if you know me in any… Continue reading Playing For Second In The NL
Ryan Zimmerman’s Renaissance?
The 2017 MLB Draft began last night, and it got me thinking. Each year teams go into the process looking towards the future. In 2005, the former Montreal Expos turned Washington Nationals staked theirs in Virginia third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. The All-American was meant to be the face of the new team in America’s capital.… Continue reading Ryan Zimmerman’s Renaissance?
Who Is The Next Mr. October?
The playoffs are nearly upon us. MLB’s second season will get underway over the next few days, with the Wild Card games and the Divisional Series shortly thereafter. Dreams will be dashed. Legends will be made. But who will step up when their club needs them the most? Some years it has been the usual… Continue reading Who Is The Next Mr. October?
Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Every August big name players become available. Whether it be an outright release or placement on waivers, these players are in that position for a variety of reasons. Some teams need some financial relief from a troublesome contract. In certain instances, the player has become surplus to requirements, either by a trade or call-up from… Continue reading Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Nationals Redemption Story
The Washington Nationals were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2015 season. They started off as preseason World Series favorites, yet ended up missing the playoffs entirely. Manager Matt Williams got his walking papers shortly thereafter. There were some high points in the season. Bryce Harper won the NL MVP and Max Scherzer threw… Continue reading Nationals Redemption Story
2016 Breakout Candidates: National League
The American League has already got its due, now the National League takes the stage. The Senior Circuit has a different brand of baseball than its DH-possessing counterparts, but they are no different when it comes to having players break out. Constant in game maneuvering makes roster construction much more important in the National League,… Continue reading 2016 Breakout Candidates: National League
Waiting Game Now Fruitful For Free Agents
It used to be the case in Major League Baseball that the closer it came to Spring Training, the less value you had as a free agent. The fact that you were still around come mid-to-late January meant you had some wart that scared teams off. Whether it be a rigid agent or a glaring… Continue reading Waiting Game Now Fruitful For Free Agents
Top Free Agents: Infielders
While the starting and pitching markets have been plundered, and outfielder Jason Heyward got a huge payday from the Cubs, the infielders contingent remains a relatively untapped market this winter. New Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist is the lone big free agent signing from the MLB ranks. Korean first basemen Byung Ho Park got a… Continue reading Top Free Agents: Infielders