MARIANO RIVERA: ALMOST PERFECT!
“Without question we’re talking about the best reliever in the history of baseball. This guy has become branded with the Yankee logo. People are going to remember this man for so long for what he’s done.” Brian Cashman Mariano Rivera quite deservedly is the first to become a unanimous choice slotted to be inducted into […]
Cuba wins the 2015 Caribbean World Series!
FIRST TIME IN 55 YEARS!CUBA WINS THE 2015 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES! BY ISMAEL NUNEZ It took 55 years! Of course they had to put up with politics yet that made them more determined to win. On February 8th, 2015 their opponent for the championship was the defending champs of the 2014 Caribbean World Series Mexico. […]
PANAMA WINS 2013 SENIOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
BY ISMAEL NUNEZ It was the battle of the P’s Saturday August 17th 2013. Panama vs. Pennsylvania for the Little League Senior Little League Championship which took place at Bangor, Maine, that afternoon team Panama became victorious defeating Pennsylvania by a score of 2-1. The game ball belonged to Team Panama pitcher Javier Garcia who […]
The King of Closers
This guest post was written by Chris from Blogging from the Bleachers, an online magazine about baseball. Mariano Rivera says he is “Rusty, but will be ready by opening day.” Even though he is coming off an ACL reconstruction that kept him out all of last season, he will get the benefit of the […]
Valentines day is a day for lovers <3
Valentines day is a day for lovers. You’re single like me? No problem, I’ve got your solution. Think about this holiday as a celebration of the things/people/events.. really anything you love. I love my family, my friends, my passions. There’s a whole lot of love in your life, it just depends on how you look […]
Closers: Where have all the cowboys gone?
Photo Taken from Zimbio This article was written by Brian Jones & provided by Feed Crossing. One of my favorite baseball memories was several years ago when I was taking a group of high school students on a mission trip to Mexico. We flew into San Diego and on our layover we caught a […]
Angst in the ’Pen: Why It’s Time to Reconsider the Modern Bullpen
At a recent family meal, I became embroiled in a baseball debate with my uncle. A staunch Yankee fan like myself, he stated that Mariano Rivera was the Yankees’ best pitcher prior to his freak ACL injury, emphasizing Mo’s unparalleled success in the postseason. While I have nothing but respect for the all-time saves leader, […]
Disaster Relief: Fantasy Baseball Closers on the Waiver Wire
In the wake of the Mariano Rivera injury, we are reminded just how volatile the closer position is in fantasy baseball. No other position is the sole contributor of an entire fantasy category (saves) and no other position sees as much turnover. With the recent demotion of Carlos Marmol, along with a rash of injuries […]
Are Closers Overrated?
When the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano last year to a three year $35 million contract, it raised an interesting question: do productive set-up men deserve as much pay as closers? Traditionally, the resounding answer has been “no”, as most believe there is some intrinsic value in a closer that no set-up man could ever […]
Mariano Rivera Talks About His First Baseball Glove
Mariano Rivera talks with Brandon Steiner of Steiner Sports…
Baseball’s Record Setting Pace…Here and To Come
It’s been a busy year in the big time record breaking (and setting) department around Major League Baseball. Derek Jeter became the 28th member of the 3,000 hit club in July, and is rapidly climbing up the list still (he currently sits at 20th all-time in total hits). Jim Thome hit his 600th home run in August with the Minnesota Twins, and […]
“Saved by the Bell”. Heath Bell, That is.
“Don’t pay for saves”. We’ve all heard it. Going into any fantasy season, there are always reasons to avoid taking closers early. After all, they only contribute in one category, right? They can’t be depended upon to hold onto their jobs. Injuries are a risk, etc etc etc. These are facts that also affect each […]
2011 Yankees Preview From a Lady Who Loves Pinstripes
From messy negotiations with the Captain; to ace Cliff Lee choosing brotherly love over the big apple; to waving goodbye to one of the Core Four; the New York Yankees off-season seemed to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. The only legit move was signing reliever Rafael Soriano, but even that became […]
Teaching Hitters to Make Adjustments and How to Hit Mariano Rivera
I must admit that I would not make a very good major league hitting coach, even though I played at that level and even though I have been teaching hitting ever since retiring from pro ball twenty two years ago. The reason is simple – big league hitters would not make the hitting adjustments that […]
2010 MLB Trade Deadline Fantasy Baseball Impact
With MLB’s non-waiver Trade Deadline in the rear-view, there were several moving parts which altered the value of players, created a number of opportunities for young players to fill holes at the Big League level – and also reduced the roles of others. Here is a look at some of the players who stand to […]
The New York Yankees: Brains Behind the Brawn?
Ah, hating the Yankees. This is a passion that even the most hated division rivals will share. If you’ve never heard someone say “All they do is buy championships,” you must not be from this continent. Buying championships? I think that undersells the fantastic job that GM Brian Cashman has done. Since From 1973 until […]
Top 8 Free Agent Relief Pitchers This Hot Stove Season
Image via Wikipedia For many teams, especially teams that are successful in the postseason, success is predicated on a solid bullpen. However, while stalwarts like Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman grab headlines and notoriety, as a whole, bullpen arms are significantly more volatile than the two legendary closers. Bullpen arms, especially middle relievers, tend to […]
Yankees’ Ten Most Pivotal Postseason Performers
As the New York Yankees bask in the afterglow of their unprecedented 27th World Championship, let’s take a look back at the ten biggest contributors to that title. Without these men, the Yankees’ postseason might have ended a lot earlier: 1. Alex Rodriguez: After the Yankees won the World Series, A-Rod looked to be the […]
The Secret of Mariano Rivera’s Success
Image via Wikipedia He’s A Christian! But he wasn’t always a Christian, people never are…not from birth anyway. Furhtermore, there is a moment in every Christian’s life where they have made a choice to follow the path God has planned for them. For some, it’s as clear as day, but for others, it’s a gradual […]
New York Yankees Are Sailing, But Not Coasting
As the New York Yankees head down the stretch towards the end of the season, they’re in even better shape than they were in July. And that’s really saying something, given that they went 18-9 in that month. In August, the Yankees went an incredible 21-7 (a .750 winning percentage). They ended the month – […]
2009 Yankees: (Almost as) easy as pie
It’s not just a new stadium for the Yankees this year. It’s a new team atmosphere. In recent years, the Yanks have acted more like ultra-serious businessmen than giddy schoolboys. But the corporate era is over with the club this season, thanks to spirited new teammates like A.J. Burnett, CC Sabathia and Nick Swisher. This […]
Pitching Wins in the MLB
In my opinion, pitching is probably the most important aspect of the game of baseball. This fact is highlighted by the dominance of Josh Beckett in the playoff both as a Marlin and as a member of the Red Sox. The same holds true for Curt Schilling, too. When the Angels won the World Series, […]
