Mock 2014 MLB draft 1.0: No time like the present
First off, I realize how ridiculous this is. The 2013 MLB draft is still resonating in our brains, especially those who sat through 40 rounds over three days. A lot of us, however, are turning the page on the 2013 class. We wish them well, but it’s time to move on. This isn’t to be taken too seriously More...
2013 MLB draft: First round picks and analysis
The first round of the 2013 MLB draft is in the books. Aside from a couple of surprises, it went pretty much as expected. Heck, even I had 28 of the 33 picks in the first-round in my final mock. Here is a rundown of how it unfolded along with my analysis: The Astros took the best player available in More...
2013 MLB draft: 30 Chicago Cubs targets for day three
With the Chicago Cubs selecting a lot of college pitchers in the first 10 rounds of the 2013 MLB draft, it appears they could have a good amount of their bonus-pool money left over. They have a chance to throw some money at players who are considered tough signs, and thought to be honoring their college More...
2013 MLB draft: Plenty of upside left for Chicago Cubs on day two
After a thrilling first day of the 2013 MLB draft that, for the most part, went as expected, there is still a ton of talent left over as we head into rounds 2-10 today. The Chicago Cubs added some serious power with their first selection in San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant. I did a write-up on the More...
2013 MLB draft: Cleveland Indians select slugger Clint Frazier
Clint Frazier may have the best power in the 2013 MLB draft. Few were able to captivate an audience quite like Clint Frazier did this year. The legend was growing already, but on March 12 of this year, it reached epic levels. It actually started before the main event did. In a much anticipated game More...
Fantasy Daily: Max Scherzer, Zack Wheeler, Chris Davis
Taking a look around the league, here’s a recap of last night’s action and suggestions for your..
Fantasy Daily: Corey Kluber, Colby Rasmus, Wil Myers
Taking a look around the league, here’s a recap of last night’s action and suggestions for your fantasy baseball team. Mr. Clutch (pitcher) – Corey Kluber was simply fantastic for those that...
Fantasy Daily: Felix Hernandez, B.J. Upton, Anthony Rendon
Taking a look around the league, here’s a recap of last night’s action and suggestions for your fantasy baseball team. Mr. Clutch (pitcher) – Felix Hernandez was brilliant last night, tossing 7.0 scoreless...
Manny Machado is baseball’s newest superstar
Thanks to his red-hot first half, Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is staking a claim as baseball’s best..
Detroit Tigers hope pitching picks pay off
When the 20th pick in the first round rolled around on June, there was no doubt the Detroit Tigers would use it to grab...
Red Sox score a bargain with Mike Carp
In their quest for outfield depth after injuries forced Bobby Valentine to use about a bazillion outfielders last year, the Boston Red Sox got Mike Carp for next...
Are the Phillies moving Cliff Lee again?
Carlos Marmol is as Carlos Marmol does
In the Rockpile: Can the Rockies survive without Troy Tulowitzki?
Fantasy Daily: Adam Wainwright, Robinson Cano, Starlin Castro
Life is about to get Brandon Beachy for Braves fans!
This Chicago Cubs fan is taking a Stanley Cup break
Airplane! alert: “The fog is getting thicker” at Wrigley Field
MLB’s motive in PED scandal: Token gesture or integrity movement?
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Are the Phillies moving Cliff Lee again?
The Philadelphia Phillies have played mediocre baseball so far this season, and that has Philadelphia’s favorite gossip mill revving up again. The...
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Chase Headley to receive long-term extension
Will the San Diego Padres finally extend their most coveted player in third baseman Chase Headley? According to sources familiar with the Padres,...
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The Hot Corner: Dodgers Brawl, Derek Jeter, Kim Kardashian
Contributors: Eliza Bayne, Jon Sender, Zach Pennington, Atman Thakrar, Glen Hentz The hottest topics for the week of June 16,... -
Latinos and PED scandal: It’s all about chasing the dream
Let me tell you something that really makes me angry about professional sports these days, and more specifically, modern day baseball.... -
Texas Rangers and the decisions that cost two big-time arms
The Texas Rangers should have known better. I remember when I first heard the organization was planning to move young...
The Hot Corner: MLB Draft, Alex Rodriguez, Chad Gaudin, Tim Tebow
Contributors: Eliza Bayne, Zach Pennington, Stephen Arenholtz, Atman Thakrar, Glen Hentz The hottest topics for the week of June 9, 2013 … MLB draft Mac daddy: The Houston Astros drafted Mark Appel. Who wants...
The NHL is fine, but Chicago’s a baseball town
On Wednesday, May 28, thousands of Chicagoans will crowd their neighborhood taverns, living rooms..
Odds against baseball re-joining 2020 Olympics
It is without doubt that the Olympic Movement and baseball maintain a tumultuous relationship. It can be..
May the Chicago Cubs some day turn the billy goat curse on its head
If you’re a Chicago Cubs fan, you have to live with “the curse.” And I..
40th anniversary of MLB’s designated hitter “experiment”
He was a gifted Jewish multi-sport athlete from Atlanta and a former first-round draft choice..
