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Madison Bumgarner Gem Leads Giants In Rout of Mets
San Francisco Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner twirled a two-hit gem and Hunter Pence homered twice to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-0 rout over the New York Mets. Bumgarner struck out 10 and walked one in his second career shutout,... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Send Asdrubal Cabrera to Nationals
The Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals agreed on a deal that will send infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and cash from the Indians in exchange for minor-league shortstop Zach Walters. Cabrera, 28, is batting .246/.305/.386 (96 OPS+)... More of this article »
The San Francisco Giants are Cruising
The San Francisco Giants are owners of the best record in baseball as they sit in first place in the NL West with a 42-21 record and a 9.5 game lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that cushion, Cool Standings gives them a 97... More of this article »
Pirates’ Liriano, Cole to Provide a Genuine Top of the Rotation
Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Francisco Liriano would be the team’s Opening Day starter for the 2014 season. “[Liriano] is another guy that models the behavior we want to instill in others,” Bucs manager Clint... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds, Homer Bailey Agree on Extension
The Cincinnati Reds and Homer Bailey have come to terms on an extension covering six years and $105 million with a $25 million mutual option that contains a $5 million buyout, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Earlier this offseason,... More of this article »
Carlos Marmol, Chaz Roe Sign with Marlins, Pat Neshek with Cardinals
Relievers Carlos Marmol and Pat Neshek have signed with the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. Marmol received a one year major league deal worth $1.25, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com. Neshek agreed... More of this article »
What is A.J. Burnett Worth to the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Once A.J. Burnett stated that he will be putting off retirement for at least another year, he became the best available pitcher on the free agent market. Typing that sentence seems a little odd considering that it was only two years... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Will Again Lead Loaded Nationals Rotation
The Washington Nationals had a disappointing 2013 season. After winning a major-league best 98 games in 2012, they missed out on the playoffs. Late season surge notwithstanding, they finished 86-76, ten games back of the Atlanta... More of this article »
Comparing Masahiro Tanaka With Yu Darvish, Daisuke Matsuzaka
On Christmas Eve, the Rakuten Golden Eagles finally decided to post ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. After weeks of negotiations, the MLB and the NPB agreed on a posting system that set a limit of $20 million. Previously there had been... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds Sign Chien-Ming Wang To Minor League Deal
The Cincinnati Reds signed righthanded pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training according to a news release by Wang’s agency, Octagon. Wang would earn $1.25 million upon making... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement With Roberto Hernandez
The Philadelphia Phillies reached an agreement with right-hander Roberto Hernandez according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly. The deal is pending a physical. Hernandez spent 2013 with the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched to a 4.89 ERA... More of this article »
Is Shin-Soo Choo Worth a $140 Million Deal ?
With the signing of Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury, Shin-Soo Choo is the best hitter available in the free agent class. The 31 year-old outfielder is looking for a big deal, something in the range of seven years at $20 million... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Retire With Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays has announced a one day contract for right-hander Roy Halladay in which he will announce his retirement from Major League Baseball. Halladay, 36, missed the majority of last season after undergoing shoulder... More of this article »
Jonathan Papelbon Trade Won’t Come Easy for Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have made no secret they are looking to trade closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon, 33, is coming off a 2013 season in which he pitched to a 2.92 ERA in 61 2/3 innings of work and is in the category for elite... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sign Nate McLouth to Two-year Deal
The Washington Nationals signed veteran outfielder Nate McLouth to a two-year deal worth $10.8 million with a third-year option. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reported the deal. McLouth revitalized his career with the Baltimore... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement with Ryan Vogelsong
The San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement Ryan Vogelsong and will the re-sign free agent to a one-year deal worth approximately $5 million but through incentives can earn $6.5 million. The deal is pending a physical. Vogelsong,... More of this article »
Reds Reach Agreement With Manny Parra
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with left-hander Manny Parra on a two-year deal worth $5.5 million. The deal calls for Parra to earn $2 million on 2014 and $3.5 million in 2015. Parra... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Reach Agreement with Jhonny Peralta
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with Jhonny Peralta. The four-year deal is worth slightly more than $52 million. The deal is pending a physical. Peralta, 31, hit .303/.358/.457 with 30 doubles, 11 homers and... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Send David Freese to Angels in Four Player Trade
The St. Louis Cardinals sent former World Series MVP third baseman David Freese and pitcher Fernando Salas to the Los Angeles Angels for center fielder Peter Bourjos and outfielder Randal Grichuk. Freese, who was an All-Star in... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants Reach Agreement with Tim Hudson
According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle News the San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with right-hander Tim Hudson. Hudson suffered an ankle injury and missed the final two months of the... More of this article »
Phillies Re-sign Carlos Ruiz to three-year, $26M Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent catcher Carlos Ruiz on a three-year $26 million deal. There is a fourth-year option on the deal worth $4.5 million with a $500,000 buyout and includes a limited... More of this article »
Pirates Andrew McCutchen Wins National League MVP
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named the NL Most Valuable Player after leading his team to the postseason for the first time in two decades. He received 28 of 30 first place votes to beat out second place... More of this article »
Marlon Byrd, Phillies Reach Agreement on Two-year Deal
Marlon Byrd turned in a career year at age 36 and parlayed that performance into a two-year, $16 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to published reports. Byrd started he season with the New York Mets before being... More of this article »
Pirates, Burnett Pass on Qualifying Offer Deadline
Monday’s 5 PM deadline to issue qualifying offers to pending free agents passed without an offer being made to Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. Pittsburgh has a number of veteran players set to hit free agency... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Felix Doubront’s Quality Outing
Yet another crazy game. Last night ended on a walkoff obstruction call, this one ended on a pickoff play. Never before had a playoff game ended on one of those plays. Horrible decision making once again played a big role. St. Louis... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Slam Cardinals for 8-1 in Game 1
For the fourth time in history, the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals will square off in baseball’s fall classic. For the third time in those matchups, the Red Sox would grab a victory in Game 1, as Boston took an easy 8-1... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox’ Quintin Berry Is a Speed Demon
Boston Red Sox pinch runner Quintin Berry is playing for his third different team in 2013. On Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers sent Berry down to Triple-A. After putting up a .168/.278/.234 line, he was designated for assignment... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Relievers Bringing Heat in NLCS
Despite posting a .134/.190/.175 batting line through the first four games of the NLCS, the St. Louis Cardinals have a 3-1 series lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their bullpen has played a large role in the series. They have surrendered... More of this article »
Michael Wacha, Cardinals Take 2-0 Series Lead in NLCS
Michael Wacha pitched into the seventh, and the St Louis Cardinals bullpen combined to shutout the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second straight day and winning 1-0 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series. Relievers Randy... More of this article »
Cardinals David Freese’s Homerun Off Pirates Gerrit Cole
The St. Louis Cardinals downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 Wednesday night. The biggest play of the game was third baseman David Freese hitting a two-run homer off of Pirates starter Gerrit Cole in the second inning to give... More of this article »
Pirates Take 2-1 Series Lead With Late Rally Over Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates used back-to-back RBI singles by Pedro Alvarez and Russell Martin in the eighth inning to snap a tie and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at PNC Park Josh Harrison... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Gerrit Cole’s Devastating Slider
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie hurler Gerrit Cole will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals. The rookie hurler posted a 3.22 ERA in 117.1 innings, with a 21.3% strikeout rate and a 6.0% walk rate. His FIP of 2.91... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager Dusty Baker
The Cincinnati Reds announced Friday that manager Dusty Baker will be replaced, according to sources. The news comes three days after his team lost the National League wild-card game to Pittsburgh. Reds general manager Walt Jocketty... More of this article »
2013 ALDS: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics Pitching Analysis and Preview
For the second straight year, the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will meet in the American League Division Series. It will be just the third time in postseason history that both teams will face one another, the first occurring... More of this article »
Cardinals Rout Pittsburgh in NLDS Opener
The St Louis Cardinals used a 7 run inning and solid pitching to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 in game one of the NL Division Series. Carlos Beltran‘s three-run homer sparked a seven-run third inning and the St. Louis Cardinals got... More of this article »
Martin, Byrd, Liriano Lead Pirates in WIn Over Reds
Francisco Liriano tossed seven dominant innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates powered past Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the NL wild-card game Tuesday night . The Pirates will now travel to St Louis to face the St Louis Cardinals in the... More of this article »
Phillies Cliff Lee – An Amazing September
Philadelphia Phillies lefthander Cliff Lee had himself quite a September. In 39.0 innings, the 35 year-old hurler had a 1.85 ERA and 1.55 FIP. Most impressively, he tallied 54 strikeouts against just 1 walk, for a 54/1 K/BB ratio.... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Tanner Roark Analysis and Projection
Washington Nationals rookie righthander Tanner Roark has flourished after an August 6 callup. After putting up a 1.19 ERA over 9 games and 22.2 innings in the bullpen, Roark earned his first major league start September 7th. He won... More of this article »
Cardinals Oscar Taveras Set to be Next Best Thing in Baseball
While much of the recent attention has been centered around the Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton, who has propelled himself to status as the premier batting prospect in the game after a remarkable 2013 campaign, he will most likely... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Channels Cliff Lee, Beats Rockies with Arm, Bat
Adam Wainwright channeled his inner Cliff Lee against the Colorado Rockies, using both his arm and his bat to take down the Rockies 4-3. While his two-way performance wasn’t quite as dominant as Lee’s, it deserves recognition... More of this article »
What Can the Phillies Expect from Domonic Brown in 2014?
Domonic Brown had a torrid first half for the Philadelphia Phillies, hitting 23 homeruns. Before the All-Star break, the 25 year-old outfielder had a HR/PA rate of 6.0% and a HR/Contact rate of 8.0%. His HR/FB ratio of 22.5% was 9th... More of this article »
Cardinals Fans Don’t Get Too Excited About Joe Kelly
It’s not outlandish to say that Joe Kelly has been a godsend for a struggling St. Louis Cardinals rotation. In 14 starts he has a 9-2 record and 2.14 ERA. His second-half ERA is more than two runs lower than that of Adam Wainwright.... More of this article »
Cliff Lee Had Himself a Game Against Marlins
If there was ever any doubt Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cliff Lee can still pitch, and he can hit a little too. On Monday night against the Miami Marlins, Lee had three hits, knocked in a career-high four runs and struck out a season-high... More of this article »
Nick Castellanos Called Up By Detroit Tigers
As expected Detroit Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos has been called up to the major leagues along with infielder Danny Worth and pitcher Evan Reed. Castellanos spent most of the season with Triple-A Toledo, hitting .276/.343/.446... More of this article »
Pirates Add More Offense, Acquire Justin Morneau From Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 1992 added another bat to their line-up acquiring Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau in a waiver trade according to multiple sources. Earlier... More of this article »
Tigers Max Scherzer Outpitches Mets Matt Harvey For 19th Win
The Detroit Tigers Max Scherzer outpitched the New York Mets Matt Harvey , striking out 11 and hitting a RBI double that sent the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets. Scherzer (19-1) joined Rube Marquard in... More of this article »
Phillies Charlie Manuel Out As Manager, Ryne Sandberg In
The Philadelphia Phillies Charlie Manuel has been removed as manger and has been replaced by Ryne Sandberg on an interim basis, the team announced Friday. The team informed Manuel that it would not renew his contract and a decision... More of this article »
Cardinals Call-Up Prospect Kolten Wong
The St Louis Cardinals have called up second baseman Kolten Wong, one of their top prospects, from AAA Memphis. He should arrive in time for Friday’s game with the Chicago Cubs. He was hitting .303 in Memphis with 10 home runs,... More of this article »