Team-wins over/under analyis: AL East
The subraction of A.J. Burnett and the acquisition of Michael Pineda adds up to a positive season for the Yankees. (Photo by Brian Blanco) This is the first of a six-part series reviewing the seasonal over/under for each team by division, starting with the AL East. Some of the typical terms I’m using are “comfortably,” “clear,” More...
Breakout candidate 2012: Tampa Bay Rays’ Matt Moore
The Tampa Bay Rays seem to always have standout talent stashed away in the minors just waiting for an opportunity to shine. After just two starts in the big leagues last season, Matt Moore showed he is next on the More...
The Tampa Bay Rays are the Rudy of MLB
"Me? AL Manager of the Year?" Yes, Joe Maddon. Yes, indeed. (Brian Blanco/AP) Okay, let’s see a show of hands: Who thought the Tampa Bay Rays were toast in 2011? Anyone thought they actually had a chance More...
The Heat Index: Top Rookies of 2012
Ryan Lavarnway could break camp as the Red Sox starting catcher for 2012. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images) I realize the World Series is being played this week, but I am already looking ahead to next year, much like More...
Unpredictability is predictable in MLB playoffs
Jorge "no triples in the regular season" Posada hitting a triple in the postseason is as unpredictable as it gets. (Ron Antonelli/News) People follow sports for so many different reasons – the More...
Rangers one win from repeat trip to ALCS
Matt Harrison and the Rangers look to close out the Rays in Game 4 of the ALDS. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images) As Mike Napoli walked to the plate Monday night, the Texas Rangers trailed the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 with the More...
Managers put faith in youngsters for ALDS
Matt Moore, the Rays' 22-year-old rookie fireballer, was an imposing figure on the mound during game one of the ALDS against the Rangers. (AP/Tony Gutierrez) It was a tumultuous ending to the regular season, More...
Halo fans can bask in sweet, sweet schadenfreude
Red Sox fans know exactly how Jarrod Saltalamacchia felt after last night's debacle in Baltimore. Angels fans, however, are feeling quite joyous today. (AP/Patrick Semansky) Um … wow. It’s the day after More...
2011 playoff preview: Baseball with the stars
The Phillies did everything they could to prevent the Braves from making the postseason. They started all starters, brought in Hamels from the bullpen and finished with their closers when the games didn't mean More...
Mike Trout named Minor League Player of the Year? What’s wrong with Julio Teheran and Matt Moore?
Matt Moore has got to be thinking "What the hell?" (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Want to know what irks me? Even in the minor leagues, awards are garnered by popularity. Just because Mike More...
