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MLB Commissioner: New Rule for Pace-of-Play in 2018
Once again, another offseason and another topic taking center stage, with this year’s being the pace of play. Major League Baseball wants to cut the time to play each game to make them more exciting. They don’t like batters taking... More of this article »
Major League Baseball’s Regular Season Ended Sunday
The last day of baseball’s regular season is good for the 10 teams that move on to the postseason but leaves the other 20 teams wondering about next year. Postseason play is exciting and tense, but the day to day happenings of the... More of this article »
New Home Run Record Reached in Major League Baseball
Alex Gordon of the Kanas City Royals broke the single season home run record in Major League Baseball with home run No. 5,694 with 12 days still to play in the 2017 regular season. The tiebreaking home run by Gordon was off Ryan Tepera... More of this article »
Pitching Prospects Key to Blue Jays Future
As the Major League Baseball season reaches towards the July 31st trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays remained in the hunt for their first playoff berth since claiming back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. The Jays... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Flexing Offensive Muscle
Despite several injuries to the pitching staff, the Los Angeles Dodgers own a 21-10 record, the second best mark in baseball behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodger offense has carried them, as the club is showcasing the embarrassment... More of this article »
Joey Votto is Healthy and off to a Blazing Start
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto struggled with injuries in a 2014 campaign that lasted just 62 games. After playing in all 162 games in 2013 and slugging 24 home runs with a .435 on-base percentage, Votto hit just six longballs... More of this article »
Yankees Need to Remember Own History
The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships spread out across 92 years. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Joe Dimaggio: The team in pinstripes has no shortage of greatness from greatest to simply “Hall of Famer”.... More of this article »
New York Yankees Made the Smartest Decisions This Winter
With pitchers and catchers due to report this weekend and James Shields firmly planted on the Padres’ roster, the majority of the heavy and impactful lifting is complete for the 2015 winter. The New York Yankees used the past... More of this article »
Yankees Defense Good Enough for Playoff Contention, The Rest?
If there’s one underlying theme to the New York Yankees’ winter, it’s been improving the defense. Whether that means addition by subtraction with Derek Jeter‘s retirement, keeping together another strong bullpen... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Five Possible Outcomes in 2015
It seemed like such a dismal failure, but the New York Yankees actually finished as the second best team in the American League East last season. We discovered: Masahiro Tanaka, Dellin Betances and what Brett Gardner‘s power... More of this article »
Pitchers Under Pressure in 2015: Red Sox Clay Buchholz
As we head into Spring Training there are always questions when it comes to your favorite Major League Baseball team. Today I want to begin to take a look at some pitchers that are going to be under the microscope this spring because... More of this article »
Bud Selig’s Last Day as MLB Commissioner, Game in Better Shape Now
Today is the last day in the reign of the Commissioner of Baseball. Like all leaders there are those that love him and those that hate him. Believe me in the beginning of his tenure the easiest day in sports talk radio was to open... More of this article »
New York Yankees Prospects Who Could Have an Immediate Impact
The New York Yankees have had issues developing offensive farm talent for the better part of two decades, at least in using that talent to help its own roster. Much has been written about the potential prospect battle at second base... More of this article »
Washington Nationals on the Rise, Detroit Tigers Window Closing?
The Washington Nationals have their man, Max Scherzer. Scott Boras has done it again. Just when you thought Scherzer was going to be cooling his heels while everyone else was reporting to spring training, he signed a contract... More of this article »
Texas Rangers get Yovani Gallardo from Milwaukee Brewers
The Texas Rangers acquired pitcher Yovani Gallardo from the Milwaukee Brewers. In exchange the Brewers received a group of young players, infielder Luis Sardinas and right-handed pitchers Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan. Milwaukee... More of this article »
Red Sox Should Stay the Course With Jackie Bradley Jr.
In Major League Baseball, producing difference-making young players is crucial to building an annual contender. Even the big market teams cannot fill every position with premium names carrying salaries north of $20 million a year.... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Positioned as Early Favorites in AL West
In 2014 the Seattle Mariners notched 87 wins, their highest total since 2009. It marked a 16 game improvement on the previous season. Still, the Mariners were unable to end their playoff drought, which has continued since they won... More of this article »
New York Yankees from 2014 to 2015: Position by Position
Finishing 2014 with an 84-78 record meant a distant second place in the American League East for the Yankees. It also meant four games back from playing in a one game playoff which produced a team who would finish two runs from a World... More of this article »
Giants’ Buster Posey Still Looking for his First Extra-base Hit
Heading into a three-game stretch at home, the San Francisco Giants are tied at one game apiece with the Kansas City Royals. Giants catcher Buster Posey, the best player left in this postseason, has struggled to provide punch to... More of this article »
Royals Salvador Perez Bouncing Back in the World Series
Salvador Perez helped propel the Kansas City Royals to victory over the San Francisco Giants Wednesday night. His two-run double off Hunter Strickland helped the Royals break open a 3-2 game. The next batter, Omar Infante, slammed... More of this article »
Alcides Escobar’s Reemergence Key for Royals
After earning a Wild Card berth, the Kansas City Royals have gone on a tear. They bested the Oakland Athletics in a dramatic comeback, and have proceeded to sweep the Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles. The bullpen has... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: Lorenzo Cain’s Star Shining in ALCS
With a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night, the Kansas City Royals have taken a 3-0 series lead on the Baltimore Orioles. Seven games into the postseason, the Royals have yet to lose a game. Outfielder Lorenzo Cain has emerged as a star... More of this article »
St Louis Cardinals: Matt Carpenter’s Big October
The St. Louis Cardinals downed the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Sunday night, knotting up the NLCS at one game apiece. Once again Matt Carpenter played a huge role in a Cardinals postseason victory. After hitting eight home runs in... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins Phil Hughes’ Record-Setting Season
2014 has been another rough year for the Minnesota Twins, who will miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Still, there were some bright spots. Brian Dozier emerged as a solid all-around player, Trevor Plouffe had a nice... More of this article »
Little Jose Altuve’s Big Season for Houston Astros
It’s been a season of controversy for the Houston Astros. They showed some real promise in June, with rookie right fielder George Springer making a big splash, and pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh posting ace-like numbers.... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Victor Martinez’ Fantastic Season
The Detroit Tigers have endured several bumps in the road during the 2014 season. Nevertheless, they have a one game lead on the Kansas City Royals with six games remaining, and are virtually assured of at least a wild card berth.... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Lineup Makes Them Favorites in the NL
Despite some injury-fueled early season struggles, the Washington Nationals are sitting pretty. With a 91-64 record, they own the best record in the NL, and will rest their starters as they head into the postseason, where they will... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Youth Movement – Largely Disappointing
A year ago the Boston Red Sox had the oldest roster in the major leagues. That season ended with them winning the World Series. Then, they allowed center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury to depart in free agency, Stephen Drew went unsigned... More of this article »
AL Cy Young Candidates: Chicago White Sox Chris Sale
Pitchers have dominated in 2014. The average ERA for a major league starting pitcher is just 3.86, and strikeout rates are just a shade under 20 percent. A host of pitchers are having excellent seasons, including Felix Hernandez, Corey... More of this article »
Jose Bautista Keeping Blue Jays in Wild Card Race
The Toronto Blue Jays got off to a hot start in the 2014 season. One June 6 they owned a 38-24 record and enjoyed a six game lead in the American League East. As late as July 2 they were in sole possession of first place. However,... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense Is Carrying Them Towards the Playoffs
After enduring a difficult start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have fought their way back into the second Wild Card spot. At 75-68, they have a 1.5 game lead on the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers for the last... More of this article »
Buster Posey Riding Extended Hot Streak for Giants
The San Francisco Giants have a three game lead on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first Wild Card spot. With 19 games remaining, their playoff odds sit at a cool 94 percent. Buster Posey has been instrumental in helping to lead... More of this article »
AL Cy Young Candidates: Cleveland Indians Corey Kluber
Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber turned in a dominant performance Saturday night, hurling a complete game against the Chicago White Sox. Kluber registered eight strikeouts without issuing a walk, and allowed one unearned run... More of this article »
Josh Donaldson Solid AL MVP Candidiate
The Oakland A’s have hit a bit of a rough patch after dominating the American League West for most of the season. At six games behind the Los Angeles Angels, their sights appear to be set on the first Wild Card spot. While... More of this article »
Kyle Seager Having a Career Year for Seattle Mariners
At 76-63, the Seattle Mariners entered play Friday just a half-game behind the Detroit Tigers for the second Wild Card spot. If they can squeeze in, this would be their first playoff appearance since 2001, when they won 114 games.... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Returns to Rotation for Cardinals
After missing nearly three months with a shoulder injury, Michael Wacha returned to the St. Louis Cardinals rotation on Thursday night. He was limited to three innings, over which he allowed one run on three hits with one walk and... More of this article »
NL MVP Candidates: Andrew McCutchen
Last season, Andrew McCutchen led the Pittsburgh Pirates to their first playoff appearance in 21 years. The Pirates centerfielder produced a .317/.404/.508 batting line, drilled 21 home runs, stole 27 bases, and played excellent... More of this article »
AL MVP Candidates: Mike Trout Leads Deep Angels Lineup
Photo By Keith Allison Following a four game sweep of the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Angels own a commanding 4.5 game lead in the American League West with 26 games to play. A season-ending injury to ace pitcher Garrett Richards... More of this article »
American League Cy Young Candidates: Jon Lester
Jon Lester couldn’t have asked for a better year heading into free agency. The 30 year-old workhorse enjoyed a phenomenal 2013 postseason, as he helped lead the Boston Red Sox to a World Series title. Despite Lester expressing... More of this article »
Adam Jones Leads Baltimore Orioles Towards October
2014 wasn’t supposed to be the Baltimore Orioles year. The Boston Red Sox were coming off a year in which they won the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays returned a very strong roster, and the New York Yankees went on a... More of this article »
Alex Gordon Leading Surging Royals in Hunt for October
The Kansas City Royals last playoff appearance occurred in 1985, when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series. That gives them the longest active playoff drought among the four major American sports. As of... More of this article »
Rick Porcello Is Helping to Stabilize a Detroit Tigers Rotation in Flux
Thanks to a post All-Star break skid and a surge by the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers playoff odds are in jeopardy. Their rotation is missing Anibal Sanchez and Justin Verlander only just returned from the disabled list.... More of this article »
MVP Candidates: Miami Marlins Giancarlo Stanton
Despite losing pitching phenom Jose Fernandez to season-ending elbow surgery, the Miami Marlins are still hanging around the fringes of the National League Wild Card hunt. At 64-65, they are just four games behind the San Francisco... More of this article »
Chris Archer Stepping up for the Tampa Bay Rays
It’s been something of a lost season for the Tampa Bay Rays. They got off to a terrible start, and at one point owned the worst record in baseball. A mid-season tear gave them a distant shot at playoff contention, but they went... More of this article »
Jhonny Peralta is Having a Career Year for the Cardinals
Thanks to a recent surge, the St. Louis Cardinals are in position for the first wild card spot. They sit in second place in the National League Central, 2.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. Though the team has the fewest home... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels’ Garrett Richards Emerges as an Ace
Entering play on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels are locked in a tie with the Oakland Athletics for the best record in the American League East and all of baseball. Mike Trout captures most of the headlines for the Angels, and the... More of this article »
Carlos Gomez, Jonathan Lucroy Keeping Brewers atop NL Central
In one the season’s biggest surprises, the Milwaukee Brewers are enjoying a three game lead in the National League Central division. While 2014 was supposed to be the St. Louis Cardinals‘ year, Milwaukee’s convincing... More of this article »
Dodgers Yasiel Puig Can’t be Stopped
A year ago, Yasiel Puig took baseball by storm. In his first month in the big leagues, the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder collected 44 hits, the second most for a new big leaguer behind Joe DiMaggio. Of course he cooled off from... More of this article »