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Rockies Troy Tulowitzki Shoulder Strain Brings Sigh of Relief
For Troy Tulowitzki, his presence represents more than just that of a starting shortstop. “Tulo” is Colorado. As the face of a franchise, his bat in the lineup and glove in the field represents the present and future of... More of this article »
Orioles’ Dylan Bundy Avoids Surgery, Shut Down for Six Weeks
Dylan Bundy will not be able to resume baseball activity for six weeks, but the Orioles are likely relieved the number two prospect in baseball will not require surgery. Bundy made his major league debut in 2012 for the Orioles, throwing... More of this article »
Struggling Braves Handle Nationals Again
Slumping teams always need to find a formula to start winning again, and the Atlanta Braves may have found one in the form of their division rivals. The Braves recovered from a rough 10 game road trip to beat the Washington Nationals,... More of this article »
Perception Vs. Reality: Yankees’ Season Starting Differently Than Predicted
The New York Yankees were scrutinized for the moves they didn’t make as much as for the players they acquired. Spring Training received failing grades by most “experts” because needs weren’t addressed. Now,... More of this article »
Zack Cozart Catches Break, Back in the Reds’ Lineup
When Reds’ starting shortstop, Zack Cozart tried bunting only to be hit in the finger with a pitch, he thought he was going to be out awhile. The finger area is mostly just bone and it’s always dangerous to bunt for that... More of this article »
Mark Trumbo to Take Over First Base For Ailing Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols is dealing with a painful foot injury and will be the DH for the foreseeable future in Los Angeles. Mark Trumbo, a promising middle of the order bat, will take over all defensive duties until Pujols is feeling better. A... More of this article »
Orioles Demote Jake Arrieta, Add Depth to Overworked Bullpen
Jake Arrieta has yet to figure it out at the Major League level and now he’s left the Orioles with some decisions to make. Arrieta has yet to have a full season or an ERA under 4.66 for Baltimore and his biggest woes of his... More of this article »
Nationals Turn to Anthony Rendon to Fill in for Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman‘s latest injury consists of a hamstring strain but the DL stint presents an opportunity for Washington’s top prospect. At 22-years-old, Anthony Rendon is being relied on as the full-time replacement at the... More of this article »
Chien-Ming Wang Dazzles in AAA Debut, Hopes to Provide Depth to Yankees
Chien-Ming Wang threw his first 74 pitches since re-joining the Yankees organization and was dominant, tossing 5.1 scoreless innings in his AAA debut. Scranton won the game over the Syracuse Chiefs, 5-3, fueled by home runs for Corban... More of this article »
Derek Jeter’s Injury Opens Numerous Contract Possibilities
Eduardo Nunez is all of a sudden one of the most important players in the Bronx. The previously defensively-challenged shortstop was supposed to be a short-term solution with upside in 2013. Though his defense has improved, it’s... More of this article »
New York Yankees “Big Three” Hold Key To AL East Crown
It’s about as diverse as it gets when it comes to the front of the Yankees’ rotation. CC Sabathia, enjoying his fifth season as the New York Yankees’ uncontested “Ace” delivered another solid outing and... More of this article »
Mariano Rivera is a Reminder of the Greatness Behind Jackie Robinson
The number “42” has always been a weird little subtlety of the game of baseball for a Yankees’ fan. In late 1993, I started following the Yankees. The first season I can remember in any detail from start to finish... More of this article »
Jorge Soler, Cubs’ Cuban Prospect, Suspended Five Games
Jorge Soler was the second fiddle in the summer of Cuban prospects and still signed a nine year, 30 million dollar deal with the Chicago Cubs last season. While Yoenis Cespedes has emerged as a potential star for the Oakland Athletics,... More of this article »
Rockies Trade Aaron Harang to Mariners for Minor League Reliever
For the second time in a week, Aaron Harang has been traded. The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with eight major league starters and were widely speculated to be trading one not soon after the start of the regular season. Last... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Greinke Breaks Collarbone in Brawl, Tigers Crush Jays, Nats Sweep White Sox
The Dodgers and Padres share a state and a division and on Thursday, they shared ejections too. Leading off the top of the sixth inning, Carlos Quentin, who was hit by a pitch on Tuesday and sat out on Wednesday, was hit again, this... More of this article »
Yankees Castoffs Off to a Solid Start, Will Determine Season
This year’s version of the Yankees may be one of the most complicated rosters of all time for a supposed playoff contender. It’s so confusing, critics have chosen the defending AL East champs to finish anywhere from first... More of this article »
NL Scores: Nats Sweep Marlins, Cliff Lee Dominant, Cubs Hold On
Jordan Zimmerman went six strong innings and Jayson Werth‘s home run and three RBI was enough for the Nationals to finish a sweep of the Marlins with a 6-1 victory. Widely considered the best and worst NL teams respectively headed... More of this article »
Yankees Salvage Final Game Over Red Sox
Andy Pettitte has made a career of winning games after a Yankees’ loss. On Thursday, he threw eight innings of one run ball in a 4-2 win over the Red Sox, staying true to form. Pettitte’s win was the Yankees’ first... More of this article »
New York Yankees Robinson Cano Fires Scott Boras, Extension Likely?
Usually agent, Scott Boras, adds high caliber Free Agents throughout the season. On Tuesday, he lost his biggest one. Robinson Cano fired the super agent and has hired CAA. Reportedly the Yankees’ superstar has been searching... More of this article »
Energized Red Sox Best Sabathia And Yankees
Perhaps more than any other team, the Yankees faced the most criticism this off season. On Monday, it was an opportunity to prove the critics wrong, if even a little bit, in a sample size of one game. Instead, it was the Red Sox,... More of this article »
Yankees Release Juan Rivera, Offense Appears Set for Opening Day
Perhaps the most heavily evolving offensive roster may finally have found its completion on Thursday. Juan Rivera, vying initially for the back up left field, then starting left field, then back up first base and finally starting first... More of this article »
New York Mets Johan Santana May Need Shoulder Surgery
The New York Mets have been searching for luck since Endy Chavez made a catch in the 2006 NLCS. That search will continue longer as ace, Johan Santana, may have re-torn his throwing shoulder on Thursday. Santana, threw 199 innings... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Option Bruce Rondon, Closer By Committee?
The Detroit Tigers will face at least one shaky situation heading into the American League title defense this season. Bruce Rondon, the heir apparent to the ninth inning role, was demoted from Spring Training on Thursday and will begin... More of this article »
Blue Jays Extend J.A. Happ Shortly After Naming Him Fifth Starter
J.A. Happ made the Major League roster, the rotation and received an extension all in one week. The former Phillies and Astros pitcher perhaps best known for breaking Curtis Granderson‘s arm with a pitch earlier this spring,... More of this article »
St.Louis Cardinals Extend Adam Wainwright: Five years $97.5 Million
Adam Wainwright will stay in St. Louis through 2018. The 31 year old right-handed ace was inked to a five year extension reportedly worth $97.5 million. By signing Wainwright through his age 36 season, the Cardinals do not assume too... More of this article »
Yankees Sign Lyle Overbay, Increase Roster Competition
The New York Yankees wasted no time signing another released infielder. The latest invite, Lyle Overbay, was released by the Red Sox on Tuesday to avoid paying a $100,000 retention fee and signed by New York the same day to compete... More of this article »
Yankees News: Derek Jeter to Start Season on DL
Wide speculation was confirmed on Sunday and Yankees’ shortstop, Derek Jeter, will begin the regular season on the Disabled List. Jeter is not injured, but is currently battling back from ankle surgery which kept him immobile... More of this article »
New York Yankees Nearing Deal to Acquire Vernon Wells from LA Angels
The Yankees added another player to the revolving door of outfield options on Sunday when they agreed to acquire Vernon Wells from the Angels. The deal itself is still being worked out, but early reports indicate New York will pay... More of this article »
Dodgers Carl Crawford Will Make Defensive Debut on Saturday
If the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to justify the blockbuster trade it made with the Boston Red Sox last August, Carl Crawford is going to have to stay healthy. Crawford is one step closer to that goal today, returning to left field... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Adam Eaton Sprains Elbow, to Miss Two Months
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had one complicated off-season when it comes to the outfield and now it’s about to get a little more confusing. Adam Eaton, projected to be the starting center fielder for the Snakes this season,... More of this article »
New York Yankees Sign Chien-Ming Wang, Add Depth to the Rotation
In a move widely speculated most of the offseason, the New York Yankees agreed to a minor league contract with Chien-Ming Wang on Friday. The deal makes sense on multiple levels. Wang looked solid pitching in the World Baseball Classic,... More of this article »
Yankees Injuries Continue: Mark Teixeira Out 8-10 Weeks
The Yankees were considered injury prone ever since Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki and Kevin Youkilis were signed. The concept was older age would contribute to higher injury risks and represented a major roadblock in winning the American... More of this article »
Yankees Are Not Using Brett Gardner to His Full Potential
Brett Gardner has always posted first rate results and been treated like a second rate player. When the New York Yankees called Gardner up, they batted him ninth and save for brief stints, he has remained there in the major league... More of this article »
PECOTA Still Favors Yankees to Win American League East
Take them as a grain of salt or treat them as reassurance to a personal claim, but either way PECOTA projections, (Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test) were released on Monday for the 2013 baseball season. By no means... More of this article »
Team USA Tabs Dickey as Starter for WBC Opener
R.A. Dickey will be opening more than just one season this year. The NL reigning Cy Young winner is almost certainly going to pitch Opening Day for the Toronto Blue Jays, his new team after he was acquired along with personal catcher,... More of this article »
Cardinals News: Furcal Elbow Pain Increases, Shortstop Position Unclear
Rafael Furcal has been battling elbow pain in his right elbow this spring. Up until recently, he had been playing through it, but even with limitations all month, Furcal will not continue baseball activity. The Cardinals’ starting... More of this article »
A-Rod Allegedly Using Non-Profit Charity for Mostly Profit
The gift who keeps on giving to the New York Yankees is in headlines again. Injured third baseman and multiple times, accused PED abuser, Alex Rodriguez, is now being accused of profiting just under 99% of “non-profit”... More of this article »
Mets’ Zack Wheeler Debut Delayed by Strained Oblique
The story line set to showcase Mets’ top pitching prospect, Zack Wheeler, against the player he was traded for, the Cardinals’ Carlos Beltran, will have to be shelved for now. Wheeler strained his oblique muscle on the... More of this article »
Diamondbacks News: Brandon McCarthy Impressive in First Start Since Head Injury
Brandon McCarthy would like nothing more than to move on from the horrific line drive to the head injury which shut down his season in 2012. His first spring appearance is a step in the right direction. Almost six months after taking... More of this article »
Yankees News: Phil Hughes’ Back May Delay Start of His 2013 Season
Phil Hughes is no stranger to injuries and rotation competitions. This Spring, he’s experiencing both of them all over again. Though Hughes is a front-runner to land in the New York Yankees’ rotation behind: CC Sabathia,... More of this article »
Red Sox News: Will Middlebrooks To Miss Time With Sore Wrist
Long-time Boston fan-favorite Kevin Youkilis is in Yankees’ pinstripes, and his replacement might be missing some time this spring and possibly into the season. Will Middlebrooks, the promising third baseman in Boston, came out... More of this article »
Angels News: Josh Hamilton Goes Hitless in Spring Debut
Josh Hamilton will have to wait another day to find his first hit of the spring with his new Los Angeles Angels team. The former Texan Ranger had a busy offseason, trading the grassy centerfield in Arlington for the Caves in... More of this article »
Giants News: Lincecum Struggles in First Spring Start
Tim Lincecum is trying to put his long hair and his long season in 2012 behind him. While the former two-time Cy Young award winner was dominant out of the bullpen in the postseason, Lincecum is trying to regain his elite starting... More of this article »
Cubs Spring Training : Edwin Jackson Hurls Two Scoreless Innings
Fresh off a four-year, $52 million dollar deal, Edwin Jackson seemed comfortable in his Chicago Cubs‘ debut.The right-handed pitcher was added to the southside for a few different reasons this spring. Jackson will join Jeff Samardzija... More of this article »
Jeffrey Loria is the Worst Owner in Sports
Forget about just baseball owners. Jeffrey Loria is the worst owner in all of sports. In fact Loira is such a bad owner it seems fair to draw conclusions he’s a bad person too. How else can he be so comfortable spending everyone... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers: Mattingly Will Use Spring Training to Determine Leadoff Spot
The players in the lineup won’t be the issue. In Los Angeles, the Dodgers will have players like Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier and Hanley Ramirez to adorn the batting order, one which should be formidable throughout.... More of this article »
Blue Jays Trade Charles for Schwimer, Look to Add Bullpen Depth
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Art Charles to the Philadelphia Phillies for Michael Schwimer on Saturday. The trade is a logical, low-end deal for both sides. Charles is a 22 year old first baseman who bats lefty and had been playing... More of this article »
Marlins Lose Jeff Mathis for the Rest of Spring Training
Remaining fans of the Miami Marlins will not be pleased with the opener in Jupiter this spring. Despite an 8-3 victory over the Cardinals, the only long-term repercussions on Saturday equaled bad news for Miami. Backup, veteran catcher,... More of this article »