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Home Run Derby Takeaways – Fielder, Brett, Trumbo and Booing Cano
Like most fans who watched the Home Run Derby last night, I had a few takeaways. Prince Fielder is a powerful slugger, George Brett is a good interview, Mark Trumbo‘s swing reminds me of a young Mark McGwire, and Kansas City... More of this article »
Matt Cain Will Start For National League Over R.A. Dickey
The San Francisco Giants Matt Cain will start the All-Star game for the National League in Kansas City. Cain will get the nod over the New York Mets R.A. Dickey. Tony LaRussa will manage the National League squad and this decision... More of this article »
Justin Verlander Will Start for AL in All-Star Game
Justin Verlander will start for the American League in Tuesday’s All-Star game in Kansas City. Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, who will manage the American League, had a number of deserving candidates start the game. The... More of this article »
Carl Crawford Injury Woes Continue – Tommy John Surgery Needed
Carl Crawford is an honorable man and he is trying to do the honorable thing. Back in April we reported that Crawford would visit Dr. James Andrews for a diagnosis on his left elbow. As we discussed, visiting Dr. Andrews is never a... More of this article »
Tim Lincecum Rocked – Left Looking for Answers
Whatever is wrong with Tim Lincecum is still wrong. Lincecum was rocked for six runs on seven hits and two home runs in 3 1/3 innings today against the Pittsburgh Pirates. the Pirates beat the Giants 13-2 as Lincecum was bested... More of this article »
Bryce Harper to Replace Stanton In All-Star Game
Bryce Harper fans can rest easy. Harper has been chosen to replace Giancarlo Stanton on the National League roster for the 83rd All-Star game to be held in Kansas City. Earlier we told you that Stanton would undergo surgery on his... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton Leaves Game – Knee Surgery Set
Giancarlo Stanton left the game tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in the third inning with reported right knee discomfort. Earlier this week an MRI revealed loose bodies in his right knee. Stanton had opted to... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Wont Stand Pat With Roster
The Baltimore Orioles have not competed in the American League East since the late 90s. Manager Buck Showalter has them competing in 2012. In what many consider to be the toughest division in baseball, the Orioles are not going to... More of this article »
Carl Crawford Shuts Down Rehab Again
For Carl Crawford, and his injuries, the light at the end of the tunnel may very well turn out to be a train. The Boston Red Sox outfielder was pulled from his minor-league game rehab assignment due to a mild left groin strain. Crawford... More of this article »
Ian Desmond – Another Reason Why The Nats are Winning
The Washington Nationals Ian Desmond hit his 15th home run last night helping to lead the Nationals to a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the San Francisco Giants. He finished the night, 2 for 3 , with the home run coming off of... More of this article »
Red Sox Dustin Pedroia to the DL
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be placed on the 15 day disabled list ahead of the big series that begins on Friday with the New York Yankees. Pedroia jammed his right thumb on Tuesday while trying to make a diving... More of this article »
Ryan Howard May Be Back For Phillies This Weekend
Offensively, the Philadelphia Phillies may be on the verge of getting some help. All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard may be back in the lineup very soon . Howard is expected to play nine innings at first base at Triple-A Lehigh Valley... More of this article »
Injury Bug Bites Dodgers – Dee Gordon Joins Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp On The DL
For the Los Angeles Dodgers April and May must seem like a dream. The Dodgers were off to one of their best starts ever, and then injuries started to come. in bunches. Two more Dodgers joined the growing DL today. Shortstop Dee Gordon... More of this article »
Yu Darvish and David Freese Win The Final Vote For All-Star Game
With all the shameless promotion that is the major league baseball All-Star game, MLB announced today the winners of the Final Vote for the 83rd All-Star game to be played July 10 in Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. After the vote... More of this article »
David Ortiz Was Embarrassed and Humiliated in Off-Season
As is his custom, the Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz never misses an opportunity to turn the focus onto him. That is leadership skill #1 with the Red Sox “leader”. In an interview, before hitting his 400th... More of this article »
Justin Upton Not Making Any New Fans
As we reported in our latest Arizona Diamondbacks update, Justin Upton is mired in a deep slump and after an 0-5 performance yesterday the fans at Chase Field let him know exactly what they were feeling with a loud chorus of boos.... More of this article »
Marlins Trade For Astros Carlos Lee
Earlier this week Houston Astros first baseman Carlos Lee declined a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lee was within his rights, as permitted by his limited no-trade clause. Today Lee accepted a trade to the Miami Marlins and was... More of this article »
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates Are Contenders
The Pittsburgh Pirates are eight games above 500. The Pirates have not been eight games above 500 since 1992. For Pirates fans it has been a long time coming. Fans have suffered through 19 consecutive losing seasons, the longest such... More of this article »
Chipper Jones Named to Replace Matt Kemp In All-Star Game
In his final season the Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones is an All-Star one more time . Jones was in the All-Star team today by National League manager Tony LaRussa to replace Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp. Jones was... More of this article »
Selig – More Instant Replay Not What People Want
Bud Selig has heard from the proponents of implementing more instant replay in Major League Baseball. it has to be assumed that Selig has heard from opponents of implementing more instant replay. His decision is in. “People in our... More of this article »
Matt Kemp To Begin Rehab Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to getting outfielder Matt Kemp back in their lineup. Kemp will begin a rehab assignment with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Tuesday. The Dodgers are hopeful that they will get Kempback into... More of this article »
Rays Squeak By Yankees Late
ST. PETERSBURG – Mark Teixeira made his first error of the season to help the Tampa Bay Rays to come back and beat the New York Yankees 4-3. Sean Rodriguez walked with one out in the seventh inning, and was doubled home by... More of this article »
Cole Hamels Trade May Trigger More Trades for Pitching
Are the Philadelphia Phillies going to trade Cole Hamels ? For that matter, will the Phillies trade Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay or Ryan Howard? It is early July and it is officially MLB trade rumors season over the next few weeks you can... More of this article »
Reds Brandon Phillips and Johnny Cueto Get All-Star Snub
The Cincinnati Reds will be well represented at this year’s All-Star game in Kansas City. First baseman Joey Votto, reliever Aroldis Chapman and outfielder Jay Bruce will represent the Reds. However, according to Reds manager... More of this article »
Orioles Deal Prospects For Jim Thome
It’s that time of year when teams add or subtract players depending on where they are in the standings, and where they think they might finish in September. Buyers and sellers. Add the Baltimore Orioles to the buyers list. The... More of this article »
Madison Bumgarner One-Hitter Leads Giants to 4th Straight Shutout
SAN FRANCISCO – Madison Bumgarner pitched a one-hitter, only allowing a 6th inning single to Ryan Hanigan and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0. It was the fourth consecutive shutout victory for the Giants... More of this article »
Dodgers Reach Agreement With Cuban Defector Yasiel Puig for $42 million
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement with Cuba outfielder Yasiel Puig. The agreement is for seven years and $42 million as expected to be signed by Friday. Pending a physical exam, the deal would be... More of this article »
Andy Pettitte Follows CC Sabathia to DL With Ankle Fracture
NEW YORK – Earlier today we reported that the Yankees placed starter CC Sabathia on the disabled list. The Yankees starting rotation was dealt another blow in today’s game against the Cleveland Indians when Andy Pettitte... More of this article »
Phillies Activate 2B Chase Utley From Disabled List
The Philadelphia Phillies have activated second baseman Chase Utley from the disabled list, and Utley is expected to make his 2012 season debut Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies optioned infielder Michael... More of this article »
Yankees Lose Sabathia Until After The All-Star Break
NEW YORK – CC Sabathia was placed on the disabled list with a Grade 1 strain in his left leg. Sabathia is expected to miss two starts. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that he does not expect Sabathia back until after... More of this article »
Yankees Dewayne Wise Non-Catch Ruled an Out
NEW YORK – The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 the New York Yankees to move 17 games over 500. The Yankees are 18 and five in the month of June. When a team is 17 games over 500 in June, it gets a lot of breaks,... More of this article »
Should the Rays Replace Jose Molina
ST.PETERSBURG – When the Tampa Bay Rays signed José Molina this past November many believed it would be a good acquisition. After further review, that doesn’t appear to be the case. With a career batting average of .238... More of this article »
He’s Back – Jose Bautista Leads MLB In Home Runs
José Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays got off to a very slow start this season. On Monday night Bautista hit his major league-leading 24th home run against the Boston Red Sox to help the Blue Jays to a 9-6 victory. Bautista has... More of this article »
Anthony Rizzo to Make Chicago Cubs Debut
CHICAGO – Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs top prospect will join the team and make his 2012 debut Tuesday night against the New York Mets. The power hitting first baseman will likely start and face Mets starter Dillon Gee. Rizzo... More of this article »
Jamie Moyer Lands Minor League Deal With Blue Jays
When Jamie Moyer was released on Saturday by the Baltimore Orioles his future plans were tentative at best. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have a need for starting pitching and Moyer signed a minor-league deal with the team. Moyer... More of this article »
Arizona Wildcats Win 2012 College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. – The Arizona Wildcats starting pitcher James Farris pitched into the eighth inning, pitched well, and the Arizona Wildcats are the 2012 college World Series Champions. Farris pitched 7 2/3 innings giving up one... More of this article »
Arizona Takes Opener In College World Series Finals from South Carolina
OMAHA, Neb.- If South Carolina wants to three-peat as College World Series Champions, they will have to beat the Arizona Wildcats two straight games. Backed by a complete game by Konner Wade and timely hitting of Robert Refsnyder... More of this article »
Youkilis Changes Sox – Traded to Chicago
BOSTON – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says he spoke with Kevin Youkilis and apparently Youkilis understood about his lack of playing time. . Youkilis said there was no such talk. It doesn’t matter now as Youkilis was... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Release 49-Year-Old Jamie Moyer
BALTIMORE – Jamie Moyer may have some major league baseball left in the tank, but it won’t be with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles released the 49-year-old Jamie Moyer at his request. Moyer began the season with the... More of this article »
Jim Thome Walk-Off Home Run Nets 5K Bonus From Papelbon
PHILADELPHIA – Jonathan Papelbon signed a $50 million dollar deal in the off-season with the Philadelphia Phillies. After blowing his first save of the season in 18 attempts against the Tampa Bay Rays, Papelbon decided to... More of this article »
Yankees Borrow Rays DNA to Lead American League East
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon likes to say we can’t run away from our DNA when talking about his team. Pitching and defense are the Rays DNA. That was until we got 60+ games into the 2012 season, and the defense came up missing.... More of this article »
Roy Oswalt To Make His Rangers Debut Against the Colorado Rockies
Tthe Texas Rangers are already one of the best teams in the American League. Friday night three time All-Star Roy Oswalt is scheduled to make his Rangers debut against the Colorado Rockies. Oswalt was signed by the Rangers last month... More of this article »
Rockies Lose Troy Tulowitzki For 8 Weeks
The Colorado Rockies will be without the services of Troy Tulowitzki for at least eight more weeks. Tulowitzki is scheduled for surgery Thursday on an area around his left groin. Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd confirmed... More of this article »
Joe Maddon vs Davey Johnson – Pine Tar Debate
It’s a shame that the Washington Nationals and the Tampa Bay Rays are only going play each other three times this year. Managers Davey Johnson and Joe Maddon can talk smack with the best of the WWE superstars. Today Johnson said... More of this article »
Phillies Rookie Freddy Galvis Suspended for Postive PEDs Test
Freddy Galvis the Philadelphia Phillies rookie second baseman has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a metabolite of Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance, a violation of MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Brandon Beachy To Visit Dr. Andrews
Atlanta Braves starter Brandon Beachy is scheduled to visit orthopedist Dr. James Andrews to get a second opinion on a partial tear in his right elbow. As we have said before, visiting Dr. Andrews isn’t always a good thing. Beachy... More of this article »
Ichiro Gets 2500th Hit as Mariners Beat Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – Ichiro Suzuki collected his 2500th career hit and finished the night 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBI to lead the Seattle mariners to a 12-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. over his 21 year career in the... More of this article »
Joel Peralta and Glove Ejected from Rays-Nationals Game
WASHINGTON – David Price pitched seven strong innings. Carlos Pena hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays lead the Washington Nationals 5-4 heading into the eighth inning. Rays manager Joe Madden had his bullpen set up... More of this article »