Second to None: Fantasy Baseball Second Basemen for 2013
When it comes to depth (or lack thereof) at a position in fantasy baseball, second base ranks right up there in terms of scarcity. It used to be that catchers were the bane of fantasy owners (and they still are a thorn in the side of the Fantasy Doctor). However, second base is a position that […]
An Interview with Curt Schilling (the “Schilling-shot”)
Hey baseball fans! I have another great interview for you today! This interview is with the should-be Hall of Famer……Curt Schilling! You probably already know who Curt is, but in case you don’t, let me tell you a little bit about him. The Alaska-born Schilling played from 1988-2007 with the Phillies, Astros, Diamondbacks and Red […]
Potential trade options for Mets OF, if interested
It would not be a surprise if the Mets move to acquire OF Collin Cowgill was the only one made to address the team’s putrid OF. More than likely though, the Mets will make at least one move to improve what has to be considered, at this point, the worst OF in MLB. The Astros, […]
Who Mets best free agent option is for back of the rotation starting pitcher
After the trade of Cy Young Award winner RA Dickey, the New York Mets should, and are, in the market for another starting pitcher. Ideally they would want to bring in a pitcher that can accumulate a lot of innings and keep the team in most games they pitch. Additionally, they would like to keep […]
Reasons Mets should take a chance on Jair Jurrjens
There is very little that can explain what has happened to former Braves RHP Jair Jurrjens. It was only 2011 when Jurrjens was an All Star pitcher and some could make the case that he could have started the game. He struggled in three of his last four starts that season, before his season was […]
An Interview with Babe Ruth (Sort of)
Hey baseball fans! I’m back with another blog. The Greatest Pitchers You’ve Never Heard of Part 2 can wait, because I have just received answers to the questions I sent via email to baseball great Babe Ruth! I know what you’re thinking: How in the world could you get in touch with the Sultan of Swat? […]
From Concept To Reality
This article comes to us via… DRSEA INFORMER Volume V, Issue 4: A Publication For Your Reading Enjoyment The Dominican Republic Sports & Education Academy is now scheduled to open in January 2013, bringing the dream to reality. It has taken a lot of effort, an enormous amount of blood, sweat and tears, and […]
What To Watch For At Winter Meetings
By SBRForum.com The Toronto Blue Jays have already made a massive splash this offseason and it will be hard for anyone to top their moves after they pillaged the Florida Marlins roster. However, the MLB winter meetings are coming up and you can expect a number of hot stove conversations to start taking […]
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 […]
As Kuroda Returns, Yankees Await Big Decision from Pettitte
Guest post by Dan Benton via FeedCrossing… With Hiroki Kuroda returning for the 2013 season, the New York Yankees will hope to get a key component for their starting rotation as they await the decision of Andy Pettitte. The importance of Pettitte’s decision might be even greater now that Kuroda is back, and it would be […]
Pittsburgh Pirates: Who is to blame? Part 1 of 3
A guest post by Robert White via FeedCrossing… In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates set a Major League baseball record for the worst finish by a team that was in 1st place in their Division as late in the season as they were. The club finished 72-90, for their 19th straight losing season. Here in 2012, the Pittsburgh […]
Released Dominican Players Offered Educational Opportunity
Volume V, Issue 3: A Publication For Your Reading Enjoyment Major League Baseball has announced it will provide released Minor League players from the Dominican Republic an opportunity to enroll in educational programs through its new Educational Initiative Program for Latin America. Major League Baseball signed an agreement to create and support an educational […]
The curse of the Triple Crown title
By Ismael Nunez Miguel Cabrera just won the Baseball Triple Crown: (which means he led the AL) in Home-Runs, RBI, Batting; yet in the 2012 World Series he did not have the same type of production. One Home-Run in Game Four and struck out to end the Series. Yet it’s not the first time a Triple […]
Between “Sugar” and “Pelotero”….. lies the truth
Volume V, Issue 3: A Publication For Your Reading Enjoyment I finally got a chance to see “BALLPLAYER: Pelotero,” the controversial documentary that bills itself as a gritty look inside the world of baseball in the Dominican Republic. As someone who first documented that world a dozen years ago, and presented a report to […]
The 1922 New York Giants, 1954 New York Giants and 2012 San Francisco Giants sweeps…see the resemblance?
By Ismael Nunez In 1922, Hall of Famer John McGraw managed the New York Giants, the team’s opponent for the Fall Classic was the New York Yankees who featured Babe Ruth and Hall of Fame manager Miller Huggins. The result was that the Giants swept the Yankees in Four games. Ruth’s batting average in the series was […]
Why Dodger Fans Leave Early
Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on Huffington Post by Baseball Blogger and Novelist Jeff Polman. Adrian Gonzalez, his new home Dodger whites practically glowing against the brilliant green turf, jogged back to the dugout after clubbing a pitch from Miami’s Josh Johnson deep into the right field stands. It was his very first […]
Apps for Baseball Fans
A guest post by Whitney Adams Many people live, eat, and breathe baseball. They go to every home and away game, they track player’s stats, they have their own fantasy leagues, and they are forever faithful to their home team. While there are some people who don’t understand this, there are others who do and […]
Biking for Baseball to the city of “Brotherly Love”
Biking for Baseball [www.bikingforbaseball.org] is a youth mentoring organization that cycled 11,000 miles to each MLB stadium this summer to raise funds and awareness for youth mentoring programs across the country. One of the riders, Chase Higgins @chaser_racer32, is a blogger who writes about baseball games they’ve been to and general MLB throughout the trip. […]
Biking for Baseball to PNC Park
Biking for Baseball [www.bikingforbaseball.org] is a youth mentoring organization that cycled 11,000 miles to each MLB stadium this summer to raise funds and awareness for youth mentoring programs across the country. One of the riders, Chase Higgins @chaser_racer32, is a blogger who writes about baseball games they’ve been to and general MLB throughout the trip. […]
Factor 12 Leaders: 2012 Final Ratings
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander is the 2012 Factor12 Champion. The 2011 AL Cy Young winner finishes the season with a MLB-best 31.422 F12 Rating, 238.33 IP, 239 SO, and 6 CG. […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 25
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander retains the number one spot following his latest outing (8IP/2ER) against the Kansas City Royals. The 2011 AL Cy Young leads MLB with 231.33 IP. (2) Felix Hernandez […]
Mets Visit Braves For Weekend Set
By SBRForum.com The New York Mets have had a rough year but a strong finish would give them some optimism heading into the offseason. They’ll try to accomplish that when they head out on the road to Atlanta for their final weekend series of the year. The Mets haven’t played well against Atlanta […]
Top Fantasy Baseball Keepers for 2013
It’s never too early to start looking at your fantasy baseball keepers for 2013. Once the season is over, many leagues require you to report your keepers as soon as possible. If that is the case in your league, you have no doubt already started to consider who the best of the best are at […]
Before the Monster Seats…
Celebrating 100 Years of Fenway Park From One Fan’s Perspective: A Retrospective Look Editor’s note: This was a college paper written by the author (aka “Pete’s Rose”…aka my wife) during either her junior or senior year in college (either 1996 or 1997). It was transcribed by our 2nd oldest daughter, Alicia Rose, who is now […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 24
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander regains the number one spot following his latest outing (6IP/0ER) against the Oakland Athletics. The 2011 AL Cy Young leads MLB with 223.33 IP. (2) Felix Hernandez retains […]
Mets vs. Marlins; pitching preview
By SBRForum.com It has been a second half to forget for the Mets, and although they are out of playoff contention, they can still use the last few games of the season to play young guys, and possibly knock another team out of playoff contention. MLB odds favor the Mets in Game 1 […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 23
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Clayton Kershaw is the new F12 Rating leader. The 2011 NL Cy Young Award winner currently paces the Senior Circuit with 206.67 IP, 206 strikeouts, and 1.016 WHIP. (2) […]
Mets vs. Brewers pitching preview
Written by SBRForum.com The Brewers are slowly climbing out of the basement, and their playoff hopes are still alive. A three games series with the Mets will be basically a win or go home scenario, and the Mets will not role over, despite being basically out of playoff contention. Milwaukee sits just 3 games […]
Biking for Baseball to Camden Yards
Biking for Baseball [www.bikingforbaseball.org] is a youth mentoring organization that is currently cycling 11,000 miles to each MLB stadium this summer to raise funds and awareness for youth mentoring programs across the country. One of the riders, Chase Higgins @chaser_racer32, blogs about baseball games they’ve been to and general MLB throughout the trip. Oriole […]
Biking for Baseball All the Way to Nationals Park
Biking for Baseball [www.bikingforbaseball.org] is a youth mentoring organization that is currently cycling 11,000 miles to each MLB stadium this summer to raise funds and awareness for youth mentoring programs across the country. One of the riders, Chase Higgins @chaser_racer32, blogs about baseball games they’ve been to and general MLB throughout the trip. Nationals Park […]
