The Boston Red Sox Search for an Ace
The one thing, besides hiring a new GM, Dave Dombrowski needs to do this off season is to get an Ace for the staff. Realistically, he only has two ways to do this seeing that there currently isn’t an internal option. He can either trade for the new Red Sox ace or sign one of […]
Boston Red Sox 2016 Holes to Address in the Infield
First off, let’s just say right up front that the Red Sox are all set at the middle infield positions with Dustin Pedroia at 2B and Xander Bogaerts (his 2015 numbers can be seen below) at SS! That leaves question marks at 1B, 3B and Catcher, not because they don’t have guys to play all […]
Joe Maddon to win NL Manager of the year
The NL Manager of the Year Award is a tribute given yearly since 1983 to the best managers. A number of managers have won the award in a season when they guided their team outstandingly well to more wins. In this year, managers such as Joe Maddon of the Cubs, Terry Collins of the Mets, […]
Can These Diamondbacks Contend In 2016?
Given that we haven’t quite hit September yet, it feels a little bit early to start baseball offseason speculation. But with the Diamondbacks a few games under .500 in a competitive NL West and well outside of a Wild Card shot, it’s time for Arizona to look ahead. But before we get into some potential […]
The greatest mid season acquisition the Mets ever had?
Yoenis Cespedes has performed better than anyone could have imagined since his trade to the New York Mets from the Detroit Tigers. For a better part of the last calendar year or so, talk has been about the Mets need to add a franchise star caliber bat to their lineup. Comparisons were made to the […]
Handicapping the NL Central: Playoff Odds and Perspective For Every Team in 2015’s Toughest Division
There are plenty of great division races going on in baseball right now, but none of them are quite as exciting as the ongoing contest in the National League Central. Baseball’s toughest division includes the best team in baseball (the St. Louis Cardinals, 76-43, .639 win percentage) and the third-best team in baseball (the Pittsburgh […]
What Dave Dombroski Needs to do to Fix the Boston Red Sox
Ben Cherington had a heck of a ride as GM of the Boston Red Sox. He came into an organization that was in shambles in 2011, acquiesced when ownership insisted on hiring Bobby Valentine to replace fired manager Terry Francona, booted Valentine after a horrific 2012 season, set out to rebuild the team in 2013, […]
The Top 10 World Series Contenders
The MLB season is a long, sometimes-slow journey. Often by the time we’re approaching the postseason, it’s almost strange to recall the beginning of the season. Similarly, preseason predictions and projections can often be almost comical by the time teams are 100-plus games in and trades, call-ups, and injuries have impacted the picture. Heading into […]
BASEBALL HOF VOTING – SOME WRITERS DON’T DESERVE THE PRIVILEGE
As it happens every summer, for one weekend in July, the eyes of the baseball world will turn to Cooperstown, New York, for Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. After the ceremonies, thoughts will turn to next year’s candidates and Ken Griffey, Jr., who was elected to Major League Baseball’s All-Century team in 1999, […]
Can Anyone Stop the Surprising Houston Astros?
It’s been a strange season in baseball. The aging Yankees are actually pretty good. The Nationals are, for some reason, pretty mediocre. The Mets are good. The stacked Padres roster can’t get it done on the field. The Tigers are lousy. And, most unbelievably of all, the Houston Astros are finally good. Yes, those […]
Handicapping the AL East Race: Playoff Percentages and Keys for the rest of the Season
Now that the All-Star break and the trade deadline are both in the rear view mirror, the baseball season finally is getting serious. And as the division races heat up, there’s no better place to find the action than in the storied American League East. Even with the Yankees–Red Sox rivalry all but out […]
Is Nolan Arenado Ready to be the Next Face of the Colorado Rockies?
Nolan Arenado might just be the next face of the Colorado Rockies, but it’s safe to assume that he has no idea. When Arenado was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the second round of the 2009 amateur draft, he was selected two picks after Cincinnati’s Billy Hamilton and four picks before Cleveland’s Jason Kipnis, […]
BRAVES UPDATE
“No matter how good you are, you’re going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you’re going to win one-third of your games. It’s the other third that makes the difference.” — Tommy Lasorda The Braves were 42 and 47 as of July 15, 2015 and on a 5 game […]
Down on the Farm: New York Yankees
For years, the New York Yankees have played with one mindset: winning the World Series. This was mostly fantastic for fans; the team tried its hardest every season to put its premium lineup out on the field season after season. However, that type of playing style takes its toll in other areas. Throughout New York’s […]
The Greatest Historical MLB Second-Half Comebacks
Have no fear, Atlanta Braves. No need to worry, Seattle Mariners. There is plenty of time to come back and make the playoffs. You want proof? As the second half of the baseball season begins, here is just a sampling of some teams that overcame large deficits to get into the postseason. 1951 New York […]
Baltimore Orioles – Home Sweet Home
The defending American League East Champion Baltimore Orioles certainly didn’t get off to the start they wanted in 2015, but thanks to a May to June surge, the team finds themselves right in the thick of the playoff race. As of July 6, the Orioles currently sit second in the division, just one game […]
Early Trade Deadline Predictions
As teams continue to grind through the Major League season, it will become apparent which clubs have a shot at the playoffs, and which clubs are out of it entirely. This evaluation process really picks up near baseball’s trade deadline, which is July 31st. The introduction of the second wild-card team in 2012 has allowed […]
Dodgers and Mets have the excess to make a deal happen
I stay away from the so called “phantom trades” for the simple fact that baseball fans are very shortsighted. The thought behind a trade for most baseball fans is to see their team improved (on paper) at the expense of another team. If this just applied to the mongo fans, I would call it sheer […]
A Look at the American League East
By the start of this month, the race for the American League East title was moving along at a snail’s pace. At one point, the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees shared the division lead with each treading water at 26-25. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that’s the worst record by an […]
Red Hot Orioles and Their All-Star Contenders
If you glance at the standings in the AL East, you may overlook the Orioles due to their third place position. What you may not know, is that Baltimore has been red hot in the month of June, taking 13 of their last 17 games. Last week they took 3 of 4 from Philadelphia, putting […]
Can the Cardinals Make the Playoffs for the 5th Straight Year?
St Louis Cardinals have made the playoffs four times in a row—can they extend this impressive run into a fifth year? There have been some long periods in St Louis Cardinals’ history where they have contrived to miss the playoffs, season-after-season. Eighteen years stood between their World Series from 1946-1964 and the Seventies […]
Who’s a Better Hitter: Cobb, Ruth, or Wagner?
Hey baseball fans! There’s a question on my mind that I, for the longest time, was never able to figure out the answer. The question is who is the best hitter from the first Hall of Fame class? In case you don’t know, in 1936, the first three hitters inducted into the Baseball Hall of […]
Pitchers and Catchers Report: AL East Rotations
The East Division has been a powerhouse in the American League for a majority of the 21st century. Whether it’s Boston and New York hoarding top free agents or Tampa Bay and Baltimore developing their extremely fruitful farm systems, the AL East has consistently produced one if not two of baseball’s top teams year-in and […]
What would Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner & Willie Mays be paid in 2015?
Hey baseball fans! With the offseason upon us, money is a big topic in many of my baseball-related conversations. Should this player be paid more? Should this player be paid less? Should this player sign a bigger contract? I have heard these questions daily for the past couple of months and I’ve answered them differently […]
Romantic Valentine Day Gifts for Baseball Fans
Is the man in your life a baseball fan? Are you stumped on what to get him for Valentine’s Day? Mixing romance and baseball might seem like an unlikely combo, but these 6 gift ideas will win your guy over: 1) His favorite MLB player’s jersey Dim the lights, curl up on the couch with […]
Baseball 101: Impress Your Boyfriend
If your boyfriend loves baseball, but you don’t understand anything he’s saying, don’t worry. The basics of the game are simple and easy to learn. Combine that with a few essential apps and you will impress your man in no time. Here’s what you need to know: Rules There are a few basic rules that […]
The S.F. Giants in the 2014 MLB Playoffs
I find it so hard to believe that I am living in one of the Golden Ages of Giants baseball. Two World Series Championships in three years, and now, the opportunity for a third World Series Championship. What is it about the even years in the second decade of the 2000’s? I think of all […]
2014 World Series
This year’s baseball World Series is nearing its climax, and there are now just four teams with a chance of landing this prestigious title. The 110th edition of Major League Baseball’s premier event will see two of the four remaining sides go head to head in a best of seven playoff, featuring the winner of […]
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 […]
An Interview with Former MLB Pitcher, Jim Abbott
Hey baseball fans!I recently got the chance to interview former MLB pitcher, Jim Abbott! Some of you might know him from his no-hitter with the Yankees, while some might know him from his playing days with the Angels, White Sox, and Brewers. Nonetheless, I’m still going to tell you a little bit about him before I […]
