Remembering Rico Carty
His full name was Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (September 1, 1939 – November 23, 2024), nicknamed “Beeg Boy”, was a Dominican professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1963 to 1979, most prominently as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Where he was a teammates with future Hall of […]
Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Betting on Florida MLB Teams
Major League Baseball (MLB) is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the United States. With 30 teams across the country, MLB games draw large crowds of fans who enjoy the game as well as the opportunity to place bets on their favorite teams. Florida is home to two MLB teams: the Miami […]
NL East 2023 Free Agent Guide
Atlanta Braves Notable FA’s: SS Dansby Swanson (5.7 WAR), OF Robbie Grossman (0.8 WAR), OF Adam Duvall (-0.1 WAR), OF Guillermo Heredia (-0.3 WAR), IF Ehire Adrianza (-0.4 WAR), RHP Kenley Jansen (0.9 WAR), RHP Jay Jackson (0.1 WAR), RHP Darren O’Day (0.1 WAR), RHP Jackson Stephens (0.0 WAR), RHP Silvino Bracho (-0.1 WAR) […]
If the MLB Season Ended Today:
With approximately 125 games played so far this season, what would happen if the MLB playoffs began this week? Who would be a definite lock-in for the postseason, who would be on the bubble and which teams would be watching the playoffs on television? American League: Division Leaders: Houston Astros-West, Cleveland Guardians-Central, New York Yankees-East […]
The Phillies have their sights on the Postseason
After the end of this past April, if anyone in the baseball world mentioned the Philadelphia Phillies and the playoffs in the same sentence, people would think that they were crazy or living in an alternate baseball universe. Under the leadership of now-fired manager Joe Girardi, the Phils sat at 22-29 early in the 2022 […]
If the baseball season ended today: NL playoff predictions
It’s almost hard to believe but the 2022 MLB season is heading towards the final stretch and with the trade deadline looming, it’s time to take a hard look at which teams are in the driver’s seat heading into the postseason and which teams are sitting on the bubble to keep their playoff hopes alive. […]
Top Teams in Each Division of MLB 2022
MLB, or Major League Baseball, is a professional sports organization and the oldest league globally. As the league kicked off last April, 30 teams are now going toe to toe to have the best record in the season and secure spots for the playoffs. Throughout the years, many teams have made history and won one […]
Kyle Schwarber: Heating up the Summer for the Phillies
Within Major League Baseball, there are really three distinct seasons: the first two months which seem like extended winter, after Memorial Day to the 4th of July and most importantly after the All-Star break. For Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber, the second season has been an appropriate time to show why the Phillies picked him up […]
Mark Appel: Patience truly is a Virtue
We’ve all heard the old adage that ‘good things come to those who wait.” For Phillies relief pitcher Mark Appel, the wait, struggles, grief and frustration all vanished in a simple moment on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Ballpark. The first thing that really jumps out is simply saying Phillies relief pitcher Mark Appel. Appel’s […]
Philadelphia Phillies: Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
We all know the drill about moving forward and when things are going great, we stumble and fall back and have to start over again. Just as the Philadelphia Phillies were building up momentum with interim manager Rob Thomson (who may be in the running for NL Manager of the Year if he keeps this […]
What is going on with the Phillies Bullpen?
Right now, the million-dollar question in Major League Baseball isn’t whether or not the Yankees will make the playoffs (unless a meteor takes out our planet, yes, they will) or if the A’s are moving out of Oakland (when and where, not if) but what is going on with the Phillies bullpen? In a season […]
Willson and William Contreras: A tale of Two Baseball Brothers
Major League Baseball has been interwoven into the DNA of American culture for well over the past hundred years. While being seen as our national “pastime,” the game of baseball provides us with uplifting stories that are a breath of fresh air in our current divisive society. This past weekend, a special treat unfolded at […]
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins Recap
In a match of two teams trying to turn their seasons around to run for a National League Wild Card spot, the Washington Nationals squared off against the Miami Marlins. The Marlins’ power bats made their presence felt in this game, and they trampled the Nationals 12-2 in South Florida. In the National League East […]
Lindor Sends Mets to First Walk-off Win of ‘22
Francisco Lindor gave the Mets a first walk off win in the tenth inning against a red hot in form Giants in Citi Field. The reigning National League West-champion Giants were a hard test for Mets but Lindor conjured what they needed to win. Mets Early Season Test The Mets vs Giants showdown was game […]
Top Choices to Win 2022 World Series
The 2022 MLB season isn’t even a sure thing due to the lockout currently in place, and little or no discussion between the warring factions. But that doesn’t mean we can’t assume a positive outcome and talk about the top choices, according to the MLB odds, to take home the World Series hardware in October. […]
Early Look at 2022 Cy Young Races
Last year we had several outstanding Cy Young Award candidates hailing from the National League with Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes getting the well-deserved nod in a race that included Zack Wheeler, Max Scherzer, Walker Buehler, Brandon Woodruff, Kevin Gausman, Adam Wainwright, Julio Urías, and Jacob deGrom. However, the American League was more like picking the prettiest […]
MLB News: Offseason Movers & Shakers
The MLB lockout is in full swing and whether the sides can negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement in the near future is anyone’s guess. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t some major signings before the owners padlocked the stadium gates. Below we will discuss which players are changing uniforms this season and who will have […]
2018 League Division Series
As we inch towards the 2018 Fall Classic, we have already experienced historic events! Before we could even get to the Wild Card games, the National League gave us something to talk about … not one, but two teams tied for first place in the Central and West divisions causing a game 163 for all […]
The Not So Amazin’ Mets
The first run they ever scored came on a balk. They lost the first nine games they ever played. Rumor has it they picked the name of the best pitcher (Tom Seaver) in their history out of a hat on April Fools’ Day. They were supposed to be the replacement for the Brooklyn Dodgers and […]
Giancarlo Stanton Meet George Herman Ruth
By Harvey Frommer The stunning news that Giancarlo Stanton, one of baseball’s best sluggers is now a member of the powerful New York Yankees, It is almost like a flashback to the World newspaper headlines of January 6, 1920. “YANKEES BUY RUTH AND HOME RUN BAT FOR OVER $100,000.” “Pay Highest Price […]
Book Review: Free Byrd
Paul Byrd was a journeyman Major Leaguer who played 14 seasons for 7 different teams, but just like everyone, he has a story to tell. This story is told in his book Free Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life. This 219-page work details the life of the major leaguer as well as how his […]
Former New York Mets players representing most projected 2017 postseason teams
To say the 2017 season has been a disappointment for the New York Mets baseball team, its players and coaching staff, its fans, and the media is an understatement. Past season success and expectations had the ball club competing with the likes of the Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers for supremacy in […]
Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals MLB Odds, Betting Pick & Analysis
In what might have given rise to a probable preview of the World Series, the Washington Seals team (at 74 – 48) will make a stopover at the Houston Astros squad (at 76 – 48) for the initial lot of three sessions on last week of August as strong road contenders embarking on major sports […]
World Series Odds as we enter September
It just so happens, every year I am asked at about this time in the season who I think will make the playoffs and what are the odds of those teams making it to the World Series. So without further ado, here are my predictions entering September … The American League In the American League […]
The top 3 MLB Championship picks for 09/02/17
As the most part of the tournament is over, there are still quite some matches left for the baseball lovers which cannot be missed. with a lot of great matches in the ongoing week, another Sunday is coming where you can actually witness some of the greatest matches of this tournament. More than anything, you […]
Can the New York Mets overcome their current controversies?
It has been 31 years since the New York Mets last won the World Series but only a couple since they played in the Fall Classic, with a 4-1 loss to Kansas City in the 2015 showpiece. The long-suffering fans will be hoping for return to the season finale this term but, even at such […]
Giancarlo Stanton Heavily Favored for 2017 MBL Home Run Title Despite having Never Reached 40 HR
Giancarlo Stanton is the favorite to win the MLB Home Run Title this year. If you know nothing about baseball, then that probably doesn’t mean anything to you. If you know your sports, however, then it should be obvious why that outcome is so difficult to believe for some pundits. But that doesn’t make it […]
Nine Innings/Questions with Mets Hot Corner
If you like what you read below, check out more from Mets Hot Corner at thier site, http://wwe.metshotcorner.com: Mets blog giving opinions and unique views about the latest news concerning the NY Mets, as well as team nostalgia. This is a continuation of our series of articles where I ask fellow bloggers from the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) 9 […]
Configuring the New York Mets 2016 roster
As spring training is about to start in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the New York Mets have to deal with expectations that are as high as they have been in years. Not just because they are coming off their fifth National League Pennant, but the fact that they are expected to do very well this […]
The Miggy Trade: Did the Marlins Get the Better Deal?
Eight years ago from December 4th, Miguel Cabrera was traded to the Detroit Tigers from the Florida Marlins. The trade didn’t just involve Miggy, however. There was a slew of players in the exchange, but who got the better deal: Tigers or Marlins? Tigers’ Acquisitions: Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis Miggy has had some very productive […]
