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College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Vanderbilt vs Louisville Preview
The rivalry between the Louisville Cardinals and Vanderbilt Commodores will come full circle on Saturday afternoon, as both teams face off in the first game of super regionals at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Commodores. Although... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Virginia vs Mississippi State Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers and Mississippi State Bulldogs have never captured the NCAA championship title in Omaha, but following impressive showings in regional play, both teams are eager to capture that firs title as they square off... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Florida State vs Indiana Preview
Coming off of regional sweeps, the Florida State Seminoles and the Indiana Hoosiers look to their match-up in super regional play, which commences on Saturday afternoon at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft – First Round Draft Tracker
The MLB First-Year Player Draft is finally upon us as all 30 big league clubs are set to select the future of their respective franchises. Beginning at 7:00 PM (EST), first round selections will kick off with the Houston Astros, as... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Paul Goldschmidt IS That Good
Paul Goldschmidt has been one of the premier sluggers in the National League this season, putting up numbers that are more than MVP-worthy for the NL West division leading Arizona Diamondbacks. In just five games this month, Goldschmidt... More of this article »
Jason Castro, Carlos Pena Lead Houston Astros Hot Streak
In moving to the American League this season, the Houston Astros have primarily been faced with much of the same, a team that has failed to pull it together and become a legitimate contender. Before May 27, the Astros held onto an... More of this article »
Cameron Maybin Reinstated from DL, Rejoins Padres
San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin will be reinstated today from the disabled list after missing the last 45 games due to a right wrist impingement. Maybin was placed on the 15-day DL on April 18 after injuring his right... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Cal State Fullerton vs UCLA Preview
Cal State Fullerton and UCLA will face each other in the super regionals on Friday evening, the fourth time in seven seasons that the Titans and Bruins have met in the NCAA Tournament. Cal State Fullerton had the upper hand in 2007... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: LSU vs Oklahoma Preview
LSU and Oklahoma cruised through their respective regionals with relative ease and are ready for their match-up in super regional play, wherein the Tigers will host the Sooners on Friday at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: NC State vs Rice Preview
Following a dominating regional series that saw NC State allow a combined three runs from their opponents, the Wolfpack will host the Rice University Owls to begin super regionals play this Friday at Doak Field in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rice... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: North Carolina vs South Carolina Preview
Following North Carolina’s dramatic extra innings victory over Florida Atlantic on Monday, the Tar Heels will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in an “all-Carolina” match-up to kick off super regional play this Friday... More of this article »
2013 MLB Mock Draft 3.0 – First Round Prospects and Projections
The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft is upon us as all 30 big league clubs ready themselves for tomorrow’s first-year player draft, which will commence at 6:00 PM (EST). For the most part, the majority of the top 15 selections remain unchanged... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Domonic Brown Earns NL Player of Month Honors
By remaining patient over the past few seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have cashed in heavily on Domonic Brown who was named the National League Player of the Month for the month of May. Brown emerged onto the national scene by... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera Named AL Player of the Month
Miguel Cabrera is at it again this season, putting up masterful offensive numbers in a season that could very well result in a second straight Triple Crown, a feat that has never been accomplished in major league history. The Detroit... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Outfielders and Projections
The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft is just two days away and teams are busier than ever, making last minute adjustments to their draft boards and reassessing each of their potential draft day selections. Although this year’s draft is not... More of this article »
North Carolina Advances to Super Regionals With 12-11 Win Over FAU
The North Carolina Tar Heels, after falling to Florida Atlantic 3-2 on Sunday evening, would stave off a hard charging Florida Atlantic team in dramatic fashion, advancing to Super Regional play in a 13 inning marathon that saw the... More of this article »
MLB Draft Prospect Jonathan Gray Tests Positive for Adderall
University of Oklahoma ace Jonathan Gray tested positive for Adderall at a pre-draft screening as part of MLB’s pre-draft drug testing program, as reported by ESPN’s Keith Law. According to sources with MLB, Gray’s... More of this article »
College Baseball Super Regionals 2013: Match-Ups, Previews, and Bracket
The NCAA Tournament began this past Friday with 64 of the top seeded teams in the nation, split into 16 regional groups of four for the start of regional tournament play. This year’s regionals were highlighted by surprise day... More of this article »
Top Seeds North Carolina and Vanderbilt Face Elimination in Regionals
After breezing through their first two games of regional tournament play, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Vanderbilt Commodores (the top two national seeds coming into the NCAA Tournament) face elimination following losses on Sunday... More of this article »
Clay Buchholz Leads Red Sox in Rain Shortened Victory
The skies would open up in the sixth inning and after three weather delays, the Boston Red Sox would be declared the victors in a 3-0 victory against the New York Yankees on Sunday night. Boston was led once again by Clay Buchholz... More of this article »
College Baseball Regionals 2013: Day 3 Scores and Highlights
Regional tournament play entered its third day on Sunday, where teams facing double elimination would have their final shots at remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Those teams would have little rest, having to play the number one seeded... More of this article »
Cliff Lee Ks 11, Domonic Brown Homers to Lead Phillies to Victory
Coming off of three straight losses and a stretch in which they lost six of nine games, the Philadelphia Phillies rebounded on Sunday afternoon in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies were led by a strong pitching... More of this article »
NC State Carlos Rodon Future First-Overall Pick in MLB Draft
If NC State ace Carlos Rodon was eligible for the draft this year, we would more than likely be looking at a three-way battle for first-overall pick along with Oklahoma’s Jonathan Gray and Stanford’s Mark Appel. In his... More of this article »
College Baseball Regionals 2013: Day 2 Scores and Highlights
Following a Friday that saw a number of upsets, blowouts, and surprise performances, it is safe to say that the NCAA Tournament will be one to watch closely. One of the strongest conferences in college baseball, the SEC saw all five... More of this article »
Marlins Jose Fernandez Dominates Mets in 8-1 Victory
Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez did it all for his club on Saturday afternoon, providing offense and superb pitching in an 8-1 victory over the New York Mets. Fernandez pitched seven scoreless innings, surrendering just three... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Corner Infielders and Projections
The corner infield is perhaps one of the most important regions on the diamond, both in terms of offense and defense. Defensively speaking, first basemen are not typically thought of as wielding a flashy glove, but still relied upon... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Leaves Game Early with Injury
The unthinkable occurred for the Washington Nationals in the second inning of Saturday night’s game between the Nationals and Atlanta Braves. After throwing a changeup to Brian McCann with one out in the second, Nationals starter... More of this article »
Chris Dickerson Walk Off Homer Caps Comeback for Orioles (Video)
Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde took the mound in the bottom of the ninth, looking to close out the game and cement a 5-3 victory. However, Baltimore’s offense had other plans on Friday night. On the third pitch of the inning,... More of this article »
Josh Beckett to See Specialist, Career in Jeopardy?
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett will meet with a nerve specialist on Monday following nearly a month long battle with numbness in the fingertips of his pitching hand. Beckett was placed on the DL on May 14 and was... More of this article »
Red Sox Prospect Anthony Ranaudo Has Returned to Dominance
In the months preceding the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, LSU star pitcher Anthony Ranaudo was the consensus top pitching prospect in the country, baffling college bats with a blazing fastball and plus curveball. However, an elbow injury... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Catchers and Projections
One of the most difficult positions on the diamond is often considered to be that of the catcher. Not only is a catcher expected to understand his pitchers, opposing hitters and their respective strengths and weaknesses, and endure... More of this article »
Chris Davis Outduels Ryan Zimmerman in Slugfest
The Baltimore Orioles would get the best of the Washington Nationals in a game that witnessed eight home runs, grabbing a 9-6 victory. Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman would launch three home runs Wednesday evening, a solo shot... More of this article »
Domonic Brown Continues Power Surge with 2 Homers
After struggling to find his groove in his first three seasons in the big leagues, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown has tuned in this season and has quietly become one of the leading sluggers in the game. On Wednesday... More of this article »
Dioner Navarro Slugs 3 Homers in Cubs Win
Over the course of the past three seasons, Dioner Navarro has played in no more than 64 games in a season. Now healthier, Navarro reaffirmed his presence by slugging three home runs in the Chicago Cubs‘ 9-3 victory over the Chicago... More of this article »
Mariano Rivera Blows Save in Subway Series Match-up
In the final season of his storied career, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has pitched one of his best seasons to date. However, Tuesday night’s match-up against crosstown rival New York Mets would serve as the first major... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Homers Twice, Kevin Gausman Struggles in Nats Win
In his second career start on Tuesday, Baltimore Orioles rookie Kevin Gausman was met with an offensive barrage by the Washington Nationals, led by Adam LaRoche. Gausman would surrender a total of three home runs in his outing, accounting... More of this article »
Tyler Lyons Continues to Impress in Cardinals Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals have displayed the strength of their farm system’s starting pitching this season, namely with Shelby Miller, Tyler Lyons, and soon enough Michael Wacha come Thursday. On Tuesday evening, part of that young... More of this article »
Michael Wacha to Make Big League Debut For Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Michael Wacha will be called upon to make his big league debut on Thursday, May 30 against the Kansas City Royals. A first-round (19th overall) draft pick in the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out... More of this article »
Michael Cuddyer Drives in Troy Tulowitzki in 9th, Rockies Win 2-1
In a game that saw little offense from either team, the Colorado Rockies would edge the Houston Astros in the ninth inning on a Michael Cuddyer RBI single, cementing a 2-1 victory. Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa and Astros starter... More of this article »
Brian McCann Lifts Braves with 2 Homers
Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann was the hero on Tuesday afternoon, slugging two home runs in the Braves’ 7-6 win in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. McCann would go 2-for-5 with two solo home runs and two RBI, the... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Pitchers and Projections
Although the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft will not compare to past drafts in terms of overall talent, the strength of pitching (especially that of college pitching) will sustain the June 6th draft. Stanford University’s Mark Appel and... More of this article »
Tyler Skaggs Baffles Rangers in 2013 Debut
Following an inconsistent spring training, Arizona Diamondbacks top pitching prospect Tyler Skaggs was denied a spot on the starting rotation and reassigned to Triple-A Reno. A former first-round (40th overall) draft pick out of Santa... More of this article »
Yadier Molina Slugs Cardinals Past Royals
Yadier Molina, the St. Louis Cardinals’ all-star catcher, led the charge on Monday in the Cardinals’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Molina went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI while drawing two walks. Molina... More of this article »
Jeff Samardzija Pitches 2-Hit Shutout Against White Sox
Chicago’s north and south sides would convene at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday, the first contest of a four-game series for the cross-town rivalry. Chicago Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija would get the call and pitch a complete-game... More of this article »
Justin Verlander Rebounds with 13 Ks in Tigers Victory
The Detroit Tigers and their fans can breath a little easier following Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Tigers ace Justin Verlander rebounded from two straight “uncharacteristic” starts. Verlander... More of this article »
Aaron Harang Surprises with Shutout of Padres
A rather mediocre, gloomy season saw a glimpse of brightened sunlight on Monday for Seattle Mariners starter Aaron Harang, who tossed a complete-game shutout against the San Diego Padres in a 9-0 victory. Following two straight quality... More of this article »
Dusty Baker, Johnny Cueto, Matt Garza Should All Grow the Hell Up
In Sunday afternoon’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, Reds starter Johnny Cueto threw a pitch over the head of Cubs second baseman David DeJesus in the sixth inning. A warning was issued to both clubs, as... More of this article »
Bartolo Colon Turns Back Clock with Dominant Win
As the old adage goes, age is only a number. Such can be said of Oakland Athletics starter Bartolo Colon‘s pitching performance on Sunday in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros. After celebrating his 40th birthday on Friday,... More of this article »