Countdown to MLB Trade Deadline Part 1: The Deals Already Done
As the MLB non-waiver trade deadline is just two days away, I will be doing a three-part series on the lead up to the big day. Today, we are going to look at the deals which have been completed in the...
View ArticleEarly Fantasy Baseball News and Notes
After the first day of games there probably are some fantasy baseball managers freaking out about the status of their players. C.C. Sabathia owners are probably fretting about the pitcher’s poor...
View ArticlePitching Gems, Long Balls, Blown Saves and Poor Yankees
White Sox (5) – Royals (2) Adam Dunn’s homer along with those contributed by Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo and Tyler Flowers helped Jake Peavy cruise to his first win of the season as the Kansas City...
View ArticlePeculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Names (American League East)
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does – I search ad nausea...
View ArticlePeculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Names (American League Central)
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does – I search ad nausea...
View ArticleMLB Draft Review: Astros Take Appel First Overall
Thursday Night saw the first two rounds of the MLB Draft take place at Studio 42 of the MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey. For the second year in a row, the Houston Astros had the 1st pick overall,...
View ArticleMLB Trade Deadline Wrap Up
The Non-Waiver trade deadline has come and gone in MLB, and it was a rather quiet one. There were a few minor deals, but overall less activity then was expected. While there are many possible...
View ArticlePirates Acquire Former MVP Justin Morneau
The long suffering Pittsburgh Pirates, who have not finished a season with a winning record since 1992, seem all but assured to end that streak this season. Entering today’s game they are 78-56 and...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz is One Win Away from the Hall-of-Fame
David Ortiz, “Big Papi”, joined the Boston Red Sox in January of 2003, shortly after being released by the Minnesota Twins. The rest, as they say, is history. With two World Series championships in...
View ArticleTwins Sign Ricky Nolasco to a 4-year $49 million Deal
The Minnesota Twins have made a move to upgrade their pitching staff, signing free agent starter Ricky Nolasco to a 4-year contract. The deal is said to be worth $49 million, and continues a club...
View ArticleTwins Sign Phil Hughes to 3-Year Deal
Just days after inking free-agent pitcher Ricky Nolasco to a 4-year $49 million contract, the Minnesota Twins have signed another starting pitcher in free agency. The Twins came to terms with former...
View ArticleJoe Mauer is Poised for Huge Year at First Base
Over the years that Joe Mauer has played catcher for the Minnesota Twins, he has been a standout hitter and catcher. In 10 seasons with the Twins, Mauer has hit an astounding .323 in the regular...
View ArticleTwins GM Terry Ryan Diagnosed With Skin Cancer
As the clock clicks down for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training across the Major Leagues, one MLB team’s GM will not be attending his club’s camp. Minnesota Twins general manager Terry...
View ArticleMLB Weekly Wrap Up – Michael Brantley and Andrew McCutchen star
I hope everyone had a very nice father’s day yesterday. I surely did spending time with my dad, the man who taught me great values on how to live my life and to treat one another. I hope everyone had...
View ArticleAmerican League Central Race Heats Up
The American League Central race is about to heat up. With all of the teams within five games of each other, anything could happen. Detroit Tigers: The Tigers ship is sinking hard and fast, and their...
View ArticleMLB Weekly Wrap-Up: Sam Fuld and Chris Coghlan
The first half of the 2014 MLB season is officially in the books and this is going down as one of the most memorable seasons to date. We have seen no-hitters, a resurgence of players on second chances,...
View ArticleRed Sox send Jon Lester, Gomes to A’s for Cespedes
The Boston Red Sox have found the trade partner they were looking for in the Oakland Athletics. Boston was looking to trade starting left-handed pitcher Jon Lester for an upgrade in their outfield....
View ArticleJoe Mauer Activated Off 15-Day DL
Some good news for the Minnesota Twins, as Joe Mauer has been activated off the DL and will join the team today. Mauer has been out since July 1st this season with an oblique injury, and his presence...
View ArticleRoyals Acquire Josh Willingham from Twins
The Royals have acquired Josh Willingham from the Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jason Adam, per Darren Wolfson of ESPN. The move represents an upgrade in the power department for Kansas...
View ArticleA Quiet Record-Breaking Season for Phil Hughes
When the Yankees decided not to resign Phil Hughes this off-season, no one in the baseball community batted an eye. Hughes had an up and down career in his parts of seven seasons with New York. He...
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