JAPAN WINS 2023 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
BY ISMAEL NUNEZ Well the regular MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL season is right around the corner have you’d been watching/enjoying the the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC 2023? This reporter has been watching, enjoying, and seeing some as the title states “UPS AND DOWNS” Watching Shohei Ohtani SHINES on both the MOUND and at PLATE in this classic […]
MLB Legacies: Mike Trout
Baseball truly is America’s favorite pastime: a fact that has resulted in a recent surge in Major League Baseball (MLB) popularity in recent years. With the rising quality of its players, and its marketability to young and old fans, MLB now houses some of the sporting world’s greatest figures. Ever-changing MLB odds are a testament […]
MLB’s Top 10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Ever
Baseball, America’s beloved amusement for watching, cheering, and betting on best-rated MLB online bookies at Bookmaker-Expert.com, has resurrected interest in the collectibles market. Four baseball cards (at least) have been purchased for record prices in 2021, one record-breaking after another. Who are the renowned faces on those MLB cards, exactly? What other memorabilia is luring […]
MLB Still Has Work To Do To Conquer European Market
History was made in 2019 when a regular season MLB game was played in Europe. The Boston Red Sox hosted the New York Yankees at the London Stadium, the venue used for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The powerhouses of the MLB played two games across a weekend, with the Yankees coming on top in both […]
At What Point Do We Start Believing Trout is One of the Greatest of All-Time?
With Major League Baseball’s 2019 season nearing the two-thirds mark, Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout is on his way to what might well be the best year of his career, barring injury. His is currently batting .298 with 78 runs scored, 33 home runs and 80 RBIs. He also has 8 steals and is […]
MLB’s All 25-and-Under Team
The infusion of young talent in Major League Baseball has made an impact on rebuilding clubs and contenders. From Kris Bryant’s debut in Chicago to Joey Gallo emergence with the Rangers to Byron Buxton in Minnesota, a new generation of stars is on the diamond as we speak. Here’s a look at the best of […]
The Beginning of the 2015 Giants Season
The beginning of a new baseball season always starts with great anticipation, and excitement. Of course, a lot of this also depends on how the past season ended. If it ended with your team on top by winning the whole enchilada, the World Series then, there is nothing left to ask for. The offseason may […]
2014 ALCS Ticket Prices & How They Compare with Past Years
Wow, who would have thought that the 2014 ALCS would come down to the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals as both teams swept their opponents three games to none! It’s surprising that teams with Mike Trout, Albert Pujols & Josh Hamilton (Angels) and Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler & Victor Martinez (Tigers) could be […]
Matt’s Top 5 Predictions for MLB 2020
Hey baseball fans! Given the announcement of Derek Jeter’s retirement after this season, one can conclude that he will be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. Along with that, I believe there could be some other major MLB events in 2020. Here are my top five: #5: Mike Trout Wins his first MVP Award: In […]
5 MLB Managers Who Could be on the Hot Seat with a Slow Start in 2013
MLB managers find themselves on the hot seat all the time. Since an entire 25-man roster can’t be fired for poor play, it falls on the manager who was unable to inspire better play from his team. It is fair? Of course not, but managers are well aware of that risk. Here are five MLB […]
Outfield of Dreams: Fantasy Baseball Outfielders in 2013
When looking at all of the spots on your fantasy baseball roster, outfield is the one position that can deliver stats across the board. In fact, it is very difficult to win your fantasy league without a big contribution from your outfield spots. It’s always a good idea to grab at least one of the […]
The biggest issue with the Hall of Fame voting process
Yesterday was a big day for the BBWAA and the baseball Hall of Fame as we saw several ‘tainted’ names come up on the ballot results. When the results came out we learned that none of the players eligible had been granted entry. Names that include a pitcher with 350+ wins, the all-time home run […]
The Crazy Man Value of Billy Hamilton!
A guest post by Brian Jones via FeedCrossing Billy Hamilton won’t see much major league time in 2013, if any. Zack Cozart plays a solid shortstop and Dusty Baker is notorious in his preference for veterans and misuse of rookies. Hamilton is being played in CF, but the reality is that he needs a little more time […]
An Interview with Fred Lynn 8/29/12
Hey baseball fans! Recently, I put up a blog about Fred Lynn and his All Star Game grand slam. Here’s a video of the grand slam for those of you who were too young to watch it live on TV. Fred was a great ballplayer on the field and is also very generous off the field, helping in the community, Little […]
Finding the true meaning of MVP: Analyzing the 2012 AL MVP
A hotly debated topic among my baseball friends has been the discussion of whether or not Miguel Cabrera is the AL MVP. Interestingly, it almost seems like an overwhelming majority of the public thinks that Cabrera MUST win if he wins the triple crown. I saw a poll on ESPN this morning that shows just how brainwashed […]
Fantasy Baseball Stretch Drive: Rookies or Veterans?
Call it boring if you will, but when it comes to fantasy baseball, slow and steady wins the race. There is no better time of the year for me to put this theory into practise than down the stretch. As fantasy owners start to gear up for the final month, which in many leagues represent […]
MLB Midseason Report
By SBRForum.com We’re past the halfway point of the baseball regular season. Join us as we reflect on the top performers and on which teams have made the most money in MLB odds throughout the first half. In terms of player performances, there’s been one true standout in each league. The AL […]
Dipoto and Moreno bet Angels future on Pujols/Wilson
It was reported two days ago within the course of two hours that the LA Angels had signed both Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson. By doing so, they simultaneously declared themselves favorites to win the AL West and pronounce them the “winners” of the 2011-’12 off-season. The buzz on Twitter the moment of the announced […]
2011 Fantasy Baseball Keeper Conundrum: Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper or Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout?
Last week I received an intriguing e-mail from an avid reader of the site. Essentially, he asked me to choose between Nationals’ right fielder Bryce Harper and Angels’ center fielder Mike Trout in a keeper/dynasty format. My initial reaction was Harper, without question. After a few days of thought, however, my answer became much more complicated… […]
