The 411 on Baseball Prospectus’ Top 20 Prospects: #’s 11-20
The following list of players are from Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 prospects that have already joined the MLB club: ranked # 34 – Wade Davis SP with the Rays, # 49 – Austin Jackson OF with the Tigers, # 57 – Scott Sizemore 2B with the Tigers, # 58 – Josh Reddick OF recently called […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @robneyer: Jim Edmonds‘ swing looks great. Maybe more 39-year-old guys should take a year off, then come back and burnish Hall of Fame credentials. @JaneMLB: #Athletics place Travis Buck on DL & OF Matt Carson called up from Triple-A. @injuryexpert: RT @JoelHenard talked with @ctrent from CNati […]
DRSEA INFORMER: Volume III, Issue 7
Baseball Continues Global Affair – Major League Baseball continues to reflect an international flavor as 27.7 percent of the 833 players on 2010 Opening Day rosters and disabled lists were born outside the United States. The foreign-born players represent 14 countries and territories, with the Dominican Republic leading the way with a contribution of 86 […]
A Conversation with Nicole L. Burdett, Stats Supervisor at MLBAM
Thanks to LinkedIn, which has been a great source finding contacts for previous interviews, writers, etc., we have the pleasure of interviewing Nicole L. Burdett, Stats Supervisor at MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM). I started out asking Nicole what she did for work before being employed by MLB and how she got the job. She said, […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Wednesday Afternoon Edition @PeteAbe: New blog post: News and Notes from Minnesota – Jacoby Ellsbury will likely not play until the team returns to Bosto… http://ow.ly/174fxX @MLB & Alyssa_Milano: Happy 60th Anniversary to @TommyLasorda and his wife Jo: http://twitpic.com/1fkeeg & Major League Baseball’s #earthday announcement: http://shar.es/mtXCF | http://is.gd/bsvTB #mlb @espn_durrett: […]
Boston Sports Blogapalooza at The Baseball Tavern
Calling ALL Boston area sports bloggers, calling ALL Boston area sports bloggers! Com one, come all to a first ever event (that I know of) of Boston area sports bloggers all in one place. If you’ve heard of a Tweetup, this is like that, but for bloggers. This one is for Boston Sports Bloggers or […]
BBA Announces Formation of Goose Gossage Award
Contact: Daniel Shoptaw E-mail:[email protected] 11 A.M. EDT, March 30, 2010 Baseball Bloggers Alliance Announces Formation of Goose Gossage Award The Baseball Bloggers Alliance is pleased to announce the formation of the Goose Gossage Award. Starting with the 2010 Major League Baseball season, the Goose Gossage Award will be a postseason award given to the top […]
IS HANLEY THE MARLINS’ FIRST FRANCHISE PLAYER?
The most ominous reminder is right along the rafters of Sun Life Stadium. Decorating the ballpark are tributes to countless athletes who’ve graced Miami with their greatness. There’s Dan Marino, Bob Griese, Paul Warfield, Dwight Stephenson, and on and on. They all have one thing in common. Not a single one of them played for […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Wednesday Afternoon Edition @mlbtraderumors: Phillies Claim Nelson Figueroa http://bit.ly/c0g7Bo #mlb & RT @jorgearangure: Agent says SS Hechavarria’s visa has been approved and he should be traveling to US this week to take physical with Jays @alexspeier: Here’s more from Francona on the #Ortiz situation, which has surprising legs after but […]
Baltimore Orioles 2010: What Will Define Success?
With the start of the 2010 baseball season now upon us, those around the Baltimore Orioles are cautiously optimistic that after more than a decade of decay, the team is ready to turn things around. The big question, given their current streak of 12 consecutive losing seasons, is what would be considered a successful season […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
Key Transactions Acquired Pos. Adam LaRoche 1B Kelly Johnson 2B Edwin Jackson SP Ian Kennedy SP Bob Howry RP Aaron Heilman RP Rodrigo Lopez SP Departed Pos. Max Scherzer SP Doug Davis SP Yusmeiro Petit SP Eric Byrnes OF Alex Romero OF Trent Oeltjen OF Daniel Schlereth RP Scott Schoeneweis RP Chad Tracy 1B Joshua […]
A Baseball Card Artist: What he Does & Why
Baseball cards have been a part of “America’s national pastime” since the late 1800s. In a sport that loves it’s past as much as it’s present, baseball cards have become a big part of recording the game’s history and traditions. What’s more American than a kid collecting baseball cards? Riding your bike to the store […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition @PeteAbe: In today’s Globe: Red Sox notebook: No room for Lowell in Texas – http://b.globe.com/bB7m9e & Atchison, Schoeneweis get the bullpen call – http://su.pr/1OTcQS @MLB_Monster: Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte makes his big-league spring debut (source: About): At this point, he’s a curiosity. Bu… http://bit.ly/aFPBze & KC’s Gordon, Fields […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Monday Afternoon Edition @ mlbtraderumors: Chris Coste Placed On Waivers http://bit.ly/9F4KyP #mlb & Phillies Release Brad Wilkerson http://bit.ly/94L2PC #mlb @ JCRMarlinsbeat: Florida #Marlins: Logan Morrison sent down, giving Gaby Sanchez first base job – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com http://shar.es/mpUs2 & RT @MarlinsMedia: #Marlins 3/29 move: Hayden Penn claimed off waivers by […]
Wiffle Ball is All About the Right Bat
I wrote an article yesterday about the beauty of Wiffle ball, but I ignored a very important point in my discussion. In fact, it is such an important point that it deserves its own article. I would like to talk about a very special bat. I am 31-years-old and play Wiffle ball nearly every day […]
Wiffle Ball: The Perfect Game
With Spring Training officially underway and the regular season of baseball right around the corner, I thought this was the perfect time to discuss one of the best games in the entire world: Wiffle ball. It has been a long, long winter for most of us, but just thinking about Wiffle ball gets me ready […]
Advertising & Product Reviews on Baseball Reflections
Image by shannonkringen via Flickr For those of you who do not already know, Baseball Reflections is looking to replace some of the affiliate ads on the site with YOUR text linked or image linked ads! The ads that must go (or get bumped below the fold) are Amazon, EA Sports, Fan Duel, & Lids. […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Wednesday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Wednesday Afternoon Edition @MLB_Monster: Maddon still supporting Burrell (source: CBS News): Rays manager Joe Maddon says he isn’t concerned about DH Pat B… http://bit.ly/cdNV6H & Butler not letting up this spring (source: CBS News): Royals 1B Billy Butler, who broke out with a .314 batting av… http://bit.ly/alEKR1 & MLB — […]
An Intro to a Baseball Book: “Beating About the Bushes”
Minor League Baseball in the ’60’s by Tim Sommer Tim Sommer highlights an almost-forgotten era in American baseball. He gives the reader a candid look at a time when professional baseball players were motivated by the love of the sport and of the simplicity of professional baseball in the 60s and 70s. He tells how […]
Diamondbacks Reflections: Fantasy Angle 2010
For a team that won 70 games last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks certainly had a lot of impact fantasy players. If your squad had Dan Haren, Justin Upton, Mark Reynolds, Miguel Montero, and Chad Qualls, you probably had a pretty solid 2009 season. On the other hand, if you drafted Brandon Webb in the third […]
The Lineup, a New Original Series and Interactive Fantasy Game
“The Lineup: New York’s All-Time Best Baseball Players” will premiere on Tuesday, March 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET on MSG Network with “Catchers,” the first of ten weekly episodes. Each 30-minute episode of “The Lineup” will present a number of nominees for consideration at each position, from the Yankees, Mets, New York Giants and Brooklyn […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Monday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Monday Afternoon Edition This one is BIG scary news for the Red Sox…@PeteAbe: In today’s Globe: Concern evident for Sox’ Westmoreland – http://b.globe.com/bOw5Ya @alexspeier: Ellsbury trying to become 1st AL LF since ’81 to win Gold Glove. Ellsbury ‘not losing any sleep’ about UZR +/-. http://bit.ly/b8kDK0 #redsox @PeteAbe: New blog […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More…Thursday pm
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Thursday Afternoon Edition <!–[if gte mso 10]> @ESPN_baseball: Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly says team has discussed him eventually replacing Joe Torre – http://tinyurl.com/yjbux24 @MLB_Monster: LaRoche eyes more power in 2010: LaRoche eyes more power in 2010 http://bit.ly/9NdS29 & Rockies, Todd Helton Agree To Extension: The Rockies and first […]
Aaron Bates Having A Productive Spring Training with the Red Sox
One week into spring training and Red Sox first base prospect Aaron Bates is among the team leaders in games played and hitting. The right handed 26 year old has a .300 batting average after appearing in six of the teams first seven games. He is pleased with his strong start, and is enjoying camp […]
Nomar Garciaparra Signs with Red Sox, Quickly Announces Retirement
Nomar Garciaparra signed a minor league deal this morning with the Boston Red Sox, then promptly announced his retirement at a 10:30 AM press conference. Joining Nomar at the press conference were President/CEO Larry Lucchino and Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein. Several friends and family members of Garciaparra were on hand, including wife Mia […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More…Monday, am
Monday Morning Edition You don’t see this everyday! From an MLB Tweets: Watch Omir Santos‘ inside-the-park grand slam http://is.gd/9XeYT – “He gets an ice cream after the game” #Mets & PLAY BALL | Chapman debut today http://is.gd/9Xg4A | Broadcast schedule http://is.gd/9XgCq | Report to http://MLB.TV #MLB A Tweet from SABR: First female pro baseball player […]
Baseball Reflections Weekly Mailbag
Here’s our weekly (we hope) mailbag. This is where YOU, the Baseball Reflections readers, get to ask questions of the Baseball Reflections staff (me and probably one or two others depending on the question) on any baseball related topic of your choosing. It can be on Fantasy Baseball, sabermetrics, specific team related or just baseball […]
Why Are There So Many Pitching Injuries?
(Excerpt from book CHARACTER IS NOT A STATISTIC: The Legacy and Wisdom of Baseball’s Godfather Scout Bill Lajoie) This is a topic that fascinates me and one I was sure to discuss with Bill Lajoie before writing our book. For those who don’t know Mr. Lajoie, he is considered by many to be the greatest […]
How To Preserve An Autographed Bat
This is a video that tells you how to preserve a signed baseball bat. How to Preserve Autographs on a Baseball Bat — powered by eHow.com Was this helpful to you? Yes or No?
Baseball Reflections Weekly Mailbag
Here’s our weekly (we hope) mailbag. This is where YOU, the Baseball Reflections readers, get to ask questions of the Baseball Reflections staff (me and probably one or two others depending on the question) on any baseball related topic of your choosing. It can be on Fantasy Baseball, sabermetrics, specific team related or just baseball […]
