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- 10 hours ago Curt Schilling says he would represent Diamondbacks, not Red Sox, in Baseball Hall of Fame
rssfeeds.azcentral.com We now know which team Curt Schilling would represent in the Baseball Hall of Fame should he receive enough votes for inclusion.
10 hours ago - 13 hours ago Curt Schilling narrowly misses election to Baseball Hall of Fame in year when no one voted in
rssfeeds.azcentral.com In a year when no one was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, former Diamondbacks pitcher came closest in his next-to-last year of eligibility.
13 hours ago - 14 hours ago Looking at the Diamondbacks 2021 outfield
AZ Snake Pit Photo by John McCoy/ Two positions appear largely locked in. But there are still questions to be answered. As mentioned when we looked at the infield, we’re going round the four section of the roster in turn. We’re doing so in increasing order of concern, based on the poll we carried out at the end of the year - since there have not since been any moves affecting the 40-man roster, those numbers still likely seem an accurate reflection of fan concern. Ranked third of the four areas, with 7% of the vote, was the outfield. Overall, in 2020 this was one of the...
14 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Snake Bytes: 01/25 - Purple And Teal
AZ Snake Pit Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo-Pool/ Bring back a championship to Arizona was not among the first executive actions. Diamondbacks news [Twitter] VP and FLOTUS are ready for Throwback Thursday [mlb.com] These are baseball’s 10 best 1B prospects Seth Beer on 4, Pavin Smith on 9. Around the MLB [CBS Sports] Nationals, Brad Hand agree to one-year, $10.5 million deal, per reports Brad Hand gives 30 MLB teams a slap in the face and signs a “bigger” deal than the $10.0 million waiver every team could have claimed a couple of months ago. [Sports Illustrated] MC Hammer Honors...
Jan 25, 2021
- 14 hours ago Atlanta Braves ink a utility infielder to minor league deal
Tomahawk Take The Atlanta Braves continue to do the little things in tinkering with depth and versatility pieces today in signing Ehire Adrianza. Atlanta signs IF Ehire Adrianza to minor-league deal, as @JonHeyman reported. He will get $1.5 million if he makes their MLB roster. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 26, 2021 Dave O’Brien is hearing that […] Atlanta Braves ink a utility infielder to minor league deal - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community
14 hours ago - 16 hours ago JT Realmuto Goes Back to Phillies — What Now for Braves?
Tomahawk Take The Atlanta Braves watched another big-time free agent come off the board this week, and this one returned to the NL East. After several reports indicated the Atlanta Braves had some interest in free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, he ultimately ended going back to the Philadelphia Phillies on a 5-year deal worth $115.5 million. If you […] JT Realmuto Goes Back to Phillies — What Now for Braves? - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community
16 hours ago - 21 hours ago One Month Prior to Spring Training, MLB Remains A Mess
Tomahawk Take It’s really frustrating as a fan seeing what the owners and the players are doing to the game I love. MLB is in a rough place, and we’re less than a month away from spring training. We’re less than a month away from when the MLB season is supposed to start and yet there are […] One Month Prior to Spring Training, MLB Remains A Mess - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community
21 hours ago - 22 hours ago Atlanta Braves 2021 payroll projections: How much is left
Tomahawk Take The Atlanta Braves have roster needs with only a month left until pitchers and catchers report. Do they have enough payroll space to sign a high-dollar player or two? Like every MLB team, the Atlanta Braves lost money in 2021. While we won’t know the exact amount for a couple of months, it safe to […] Atlanta Braves 2021 payroll projections: How much is left - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community
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- 45 mins ago Orioles count on Galvis to bring stability to shortstop
BaltimoreBaseball.com The Orioles have had a strong tradition of shortstops over the years. Luis Aparicio, Mark Belanger, Cal Ripken Jr., Mike Bordick, Miguel Tejada and J.J. Hardy have combined for 47 of the Orioles’ 68 Opening Day starts at shortstop. In the team’s early years in Baltimore, Willy Miranda and Ron Hansen started seven straight openers. […]
45 mins ago - 46 mins ago Five takeaways from the Orioles’ signing of shortstop Freddy Galvis
Baltimore Sun Galvis, 31, brings plenty of experience to an Orioles team that still lacks it, especially in the infield. Here are five things about the signing that make it an interesting one.
46 mins ago - 13 hours ago Orioles sign shortstop Freddy Galvis to one-year contract
BaltimoreBaseball.com The Orioles have their 2021 shortstop, and it’s Freddy Galvis. On Tuesday night, they announced they’ve signed Galvis to a one-year contract. Galvis, a 31-year-old, has played nine years in the majors with Philadelphia, San Diego, Toronto and Cincinnati. He has a lifetime average of .247 with a .647 OPS. In 2020, Galvis played 47 […]
13 hours ago - 13 hours ago Orioles fill shortstop void, sign infielder Freddy Galvis to one-year deal
Baltimore Sun With spring training weeks just weeks away and a hole atop their shortstop depth chart, the Orioles signed veteran infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.
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- 46 mins ago Daily Red Sox Links: Frank German, Ron Johnson, Guerin Austin
Over the Monster Photo by Maddie Meyer/ The trade the Red Sox made on Monday with the Yankees will likely be known as the Adam Ottavino trade, at least in the short term, but Frank German was a big part of the deal as well and he shouldn’t be ignored. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston) FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski provided his take on the deal. (Dan Szymborski; FanGraphs) Ron Johnson tragically passed away this week. Johnson spent a chunk of his long coaching career in the minors and at the MLB level for the Red Sox. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive) We found out on Tuesday that Guerin Austin...
46 mins ago - 21 hours ago The Red Seat Podcast: Red Sox awake from offseason slumber
Over the Monster Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/ In this episode Jake and Keaton discuss the recent signings and trades by Chaim Bloom and the team. Well, after a long, cold winter of nothingness the Red Sox have finally shown some life. In the past week the team has done much of its offseason work by signing Enrique Hernández and Garrett Richards while also trading for Adam Ottavino. The bulk of this show is spent assessing how exactly these players fit onto this roster. We answer questions like: Will Hernández get the bulk of the playing time at second base? Will Hernández play...
21 hours ago - 22 hours ago Red Sox Top Prospect Voting: Jeter Downs runs away with second spot
Over the Monster Kelly O’Connor I couldn’t catch him. We kicked off our top prospect voting last week, and things started off with a bang. In an extremely close vote that actually ended in a tie, Triston Casas took the tiebreaker and with it earned the title of number one prospect in the system by our community rankings. This next vote was, predictably, not so close. The second spot in our rankings goes to Jeter Downs, who had tied Casas in the previous round and won a whopping 74 percent of the vote this time around. Downs was not originally drafted by the Red Sox organization,...
22 hours ago - Jan 26, 2021 Daily Red Sox Links: Adam Ottavino, Chaim Bloom, Jarren Duran
Over the Monster Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ Monday was a pretty shocking day for the Red Sox what with making a trade with the Yankees of all teams. So what exactly was the thought process there for Boston? (Jen McCaffrey and Chad Jennings; The Athletic) There has been some concern about the idea of helping out the Yankees with a salary dump. Chaim Bloom had a good answer for that. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive) Want to watch a highlight reel of Ottavino strikeouts? Of course you do. (ESPN) With this deal, John Tomase writes that there is now some clarity that Bloom does indeed have a plan....
Jan 26, 2021
- 23 hours ago South Side Sox Podcast 20 — Looking Back at the Cooperstown Vote, Ahead to the White Sox Hall
South Side Sox Joe Resis and Chrystal O’Keefe hold court on the Halls of Fame, while Brett Ballantini smiles politely South Side Sox Podcast 20 takes a look back the SSS Cooperstown vote, and ahead to the White Sox Hall of Fame results, which you can vote on right now. Brett Ballantini hosted Chrystal “OK” O’Keefe and “Pretty Good” Joe Resis for all sorts of Hall talk: Chrystal roasts Brett rather well for his past Curt Schilling support; worth the price of admission alone Mark Buehrle safely advanced to next year’s SSS HOF ballot; will he do same with the baseball...
23 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Today in White Sox History: January 25
South Side Sox Could Fergie Jenkins have won his 300th game with the White Sox due to a draft-compensation steal? It almost happened. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via The White Sox outfoxed the Cubs, and forced a huge trade to their benefit 1983 The White Sox and GM Roland Hemond embarrassed the Cubs by hinting through the media that they might select pitcher Fergie Jenkins after the Cubs left him unprotected in the free agent draft. Jenkins, the future Hall-of-Famer, was getting close to the magical 300-win mark in his career, and the Sox were entitled to compensation after losing...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Killer B’s Podcast 5: The Moral and Ethical Gray Area of Baseball Hall of Fame Voting
South Side Sox Tommy Barbee and Keelin Billue discuss Hank Aaron’s legacy of Black excellence and struggle, baseball’s Hall of Fame voting, and the lack of a DH for the White Sox Episode 5 of the Killer B’s podcast takes a on a different tone than past Killer B’s podcasts: What is the place of character in the Baseball Hall of Fame? The recent death of baseball legend Hank Aaron put a spotlight on how sports fans and society talk about our sports heroes who are also people of color. Tommy and Keelin build a conversation around this idea to discuss: Avoiding Erasure: How do we talk...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Cactus League — where the Cubs and White Sox play — asks MLB to delay the start of spring training in Arizona because of COVID-19
Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Pitchers and catchers are slated to report to camps throughout the Phoenix area in less than a month. But Cactus League officials have asked for a delay to the start of spring training because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 25, 2021
- 46 mins ago Baseball history unpacked, January 27
Bleed Cubbie Blue Photo by Jamie Squire/ Scenes from the rich tapestry of the great game. ... on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue brings a you a lighthearted Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along as we review select scenes from the rich tapestry of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history*. Today in baseball history: 1927 - Citing accuser Dutch Leonard’s refusal to appear at the hearings of January 5th, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis issues a lengthy decision clearing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of...
46 mins ago - 8 hours ago Where does the Cubs payroll stand heading into February?
Cubbies Crib It feels like ages ago since the Cubs were in this position. Whether you want to call it rebuilding or retooling, Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer have not done anything to improve this team in 2021. As a fan, I can’t stress enough how frustrating this is. The Cubs won the division last season, and […] Where does the Cubs payroll stand heading into February? - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News and Fan Community
8 hours ago - 11 hours ago Cubs need to lock up Kris Bryant for the rest of his career
Cubbies Crib It’s been a stressful start to the offseason for the Chicago Cubs and little by little we are witnessing a fire sale. With Yu Darvish, Victor Caratini, Jon Lester, Kyle Schwarber, Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood already gone, the question has become ‘who’s next?’ There’s some speculation that it may be Kris Bryant. With the […] Cubs need to lock up Kris Bryant for the rest of his career - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News and Fan Community
11 hours ago - 19 hours ago Chicago Cubs: Carlos Rodon would be the perfect addition to the rotation
Cubbies Crib Throughout the offseason, the Chicago Cubs have lost over half of their 2020 starting rotation. Kyle Hendricks remains on the squad, and will most definitely assume his position as the team’s ace this year as long as he stays with the team and is not traded. However, besides Hendricks, the team greatly lacks pitching depth. Considering […] Chicago Cubs: Carlos Rodon would be the perfect addition to the rotation - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News and Fan Community
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- 58 mins ago Reds rumors: Didi Gregorius’ asking price is worth the risk
Blog Red Machine According to the latest Reds rumors, Didi Gregorius is looking for a two-year deal. Cincinnati has a gaping hole at shortstop, and Gregorius is worth the risk. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Gregorius is looking for a two-year/$30M contract. The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds are thought to be the top two suitors for […] Reds rumors: Didi Gregorius’ asking price is worth the risk - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
58 mins ago - 10 hours ago So it must be Didi Gregorius to the Cincinnati Reds
Red Reporter The shortstop market shrank significantly on Tuesday. After watching Freddy Galvis reach free agency earlier this winter, the Cincinnati Reds became one of several MLB franchises with serious question marks at the shortstop position. Conveniently enough, however, there were a plethora of high-caliber options either in free agency or on the trade market for them to window-shop, the only question being which one they’d choose. Well, Tuesday afternoon helped their decision process significantly. Weeks after Cleveland dumped Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, a pair of the...
10 hours ago - 12 hours ago It’s Didi Gregorius or bust for the Cincinnati Reds’ front office
Blog Red Machine With Marcus Semien having inked a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and rumors of Andrelton Simmons to the Philadelphia Phillies intensifying, the Cincinnati Reds best chance to upgrade the shortstop position is signing Didi Gregorius to a multi-year deal. This is the only move the Reds front office needs to focus on. Marcus […] It’s Didi Gregorius or bust for the Cincinnati Reds’ front office - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
12 hours ago - 12 hours ago Reds news: Game of musical shortstops continues with Freddy Galvis deal
Blog Red Machine According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Baltimore Orioles signed former Cincinnati shortstop Freddy Galvis to a one-year deal, assuring that the Reds will have a new Opening Day shortstop on April 1st versus the St. Louis Cardinals. For the past year-plus, the Cincinnati Reds have run out Freddy Galvis as the team’s starting shortstop. The […] Reds news: Game of musical shortstops continues with Freddy Galvis deal - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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- Jan 21, 2021 Cleveland Indians: Position Preview for 2021, Starting Pitching
Believeland Ball Cleveland Indians Position Preview for 2021, Starting Pitchers The turnover that has happened this offseason with the roster of the Cleveland Indians has changed the outlook of nearly every position and the starting pitchers unit was no exception. While the group was expected to be among the top in the league, the trade of Carlos […] Cleveland Indians: Position Preview for 2021, Starting Pitching - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 21, 2021 - Jan 20, 2021 Cleveland Indians: Updated Projected Opening Day Lineup
Believeland Ball With Francisco Lindor gone, here’s an updated look on what the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Lineup figures to look like. The Cleveland Indians expectedly broke the hearts of their fan base by trading superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets instead of giving the 27-year-old a much deserved long-term deal. Now, the Indians […] Cleveland Indians: Updated Projected Opening Day Lineup - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 20, 2021 - Jan 20, 2021 Cleveland Indians: Three surprising prospects who could debut in 2021
Believeland Ball Three surprising prospects who could debut in 2021 for the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians have been few moves this offseason, but the ones they have made have rocked the fan base and the organization to its core. The hidden gem free agent find from a year ago is still without a contract on the […] Cleveland Indians: Three surprising prospects who could debut in 2021 - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 20, 2021 - Jan 18, 2021 Cleveland Indians need help versus right-handed pitching
Believeland Ball The Cleveland Indians’ offense can’t hit right-handed pitching, and the best solution is adding a platoon bat or two that fits into their tight budget and doesn’t hurt the long-term future of the club. This weekend I talked about how Amed Rosario could be a key piece for the Cleveland Indians. His ability to hit […] Cleveland Indians need help versus right-handed pitching - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 18, 2021
- 20 hours ago Colorado Rockies: Cactus League, local Arizona government request delay of Spring Training
Rox Pile On Monday, the Cactus League and local government officials in Maricopa County, Arizona requested that MLB delay the start of Spring Training in three weeks. The Colorado Rockies and 14 other teams have their Spring Training facilities in the county. Commissioner Rob Manfred received the letter signed by the Cactus League’s executive director, the mayors […] Colorado Rockies: Cactus League, local Arizona government request delay of Spring Training - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
20 hours ago - 20 hours ago Top 10 Rockies baseball cards
Purple Row Breaking down Colorado cardboard classics Who doesn’t love a Top 10 list? Well, we do! So welcome to Top 10 Tuesday, where every week we will dive into a different Rockies-related topic. These lists will not be scientific. They are 100-percent opinion (a “Mountain Viewpoint” so to speak) and — more importantly — they are 100-percent debatable. We encourage the banter in the comments (keep it respectful), and feel free to offer up some future topic ideas! ★ ★ ★ Dig out those dust-covered cardboard boxes in your basement, because it’s time to party like it’s...
20 hours ago - 22 hours ago Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 16, Julio Carreras
Purple Row Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ The infielder wasn’t a flashy signing in 2017, but is quietly making waves in the Rockies’ system 16. Julio Carreras (148 points, 10 ballots) Unlike some of the other Latin American prospects that have been or will be covered in this process, Julio Carreras didn’t make headlines with a big signing bonus. In fact, the just turned 21-year-old infielder wasn’t signed until he was 17 — in February 2017 — for a $15,000 bonus. For players who came without that initial scouting report upon signing, it’s difficult to get any information...
22 hours ago - 23 hours ago The Colorado Rockies have created a Trevor Story problem
Rox Pile The Colorado Rockies have to figure out what to do with their All-Star shortstop, Trevor Story, before time runs out. But has the clock already struck midnight on their relationship? There are three paths the Rockies can choose to take when it comes to Story, who has blossomed into one of Major League Baseball’s elite […] The Colorado Rockies have created a Trevor Story problem - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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- 1 hour ago Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum enters 2021 with one goal: 'My focus is just hitting'
Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum said the word "hit" seven times in a row to emphasize his priorities.
1 hour ago - 1 hour ago Detroit Tigers: Christopher Ilitch’s lack of spending is not helping the rebuild
Detroit Jock City The Detroit Tigers‘ offseason signings have been lackluster, to say the least. Is Christopher Ilitch to blame for this? It is no secret that Mike Ilitch’s passing has changed the way the Tigers organization functions at the top, with his son Christopher at the helm. Ilitch’s efforts after taking over for his father have been that […] Detroit Tigers: Christopher Ilitch’s lack of spending is not helping the rebuild - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog
1 hour ago - 9 hours ago Tigers sign catcher Wilson Ramos to a one-year deal
Bless You Boys Photo by Michael Reaves/ The Tigers found their veteran catcher, presumably bringing in the 33-year-old for a starting role. The Detroit Tigers have found their veteran catcher for the 2021 season. Tuesday evening, news broke that Wilson Ramos inked a one-year, $2 million contract to play in Detroit, first reported by José F. Rivera of WOW DEPORTES and confirmed later by his agent. The 33-year old Ramos became a free agent in late December when the New York Mets declined his $10 million team option. The 2020 season was not a triumphant one for Ramos, who had one of the...
9 hours ago - 9 hours ago Detroit Tigers sign catcher Wilson Ramos to one-year, $2 million contract
Detroit Free Press Catcher Wilson Ramos is the third MLB player signed by the Detroit Tigers this winter, following righty Jose Urena and outfielder Robbie Grossman.
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- 1 hour ago Astros: What would a Carlos Correa extension look like?
Climbing Tal's Hill What should fans expect from a prospective extension between the Houston Astros and Carlos Correa? Unlike a number of other players these days, Carlos Correa isn’t afraid to say what he thinks and to show loyalty to the only professional franchise he’s known. We’ve long suspected he would at least be open to discussing a […] Astros: What would a Carlos Correa extension look like? - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
1 hour ago - 17 hours ago Astros Crawfish Boil: January 26th, 2021
The Crawfish Boxes Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Kuno’s gone, so no clever DEK today Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Astros News How Should We Feel About the Astros in 2021? It’s Complicated. SI.com Smith: Will Carlos Correa’s contract extension be this easy for Astros? Texas Sports Nation Offseason checklist: Astros’ needs & moves. MLB.com Around the League Best...
17 hours ago - 20 hours ago Examining how Joakim Soria would fit in the Houston Astros bullpen
Climbing Tal's Hill How would Joakim Soria fit with the Houston Astros? The Houston Astros are still in need of an effective closer to round out the bullpen, and while general manager James Click has said the team will not spend much going forward, the Astros could be looking at someone with less experience to fill the closing […] Examining how Joakim Soria would fit in the Houston Astros bullpen - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
20 hours ago - 21 hours ago Astros Rumors: Houston talking to Carlos Correa about extension
Climbing Tal's Hill The Astros and Carlos Correa have mutual interest in completing a deal. Carlos Correa has made it clear that he wants to play with the Houston Astros “for life.” But what has not been made clear, however, is how the Astros have felt about re-signing Correa. Until now. Speaking to reporters, Astros general manager James […] Astros Rumors: Houston talking to Carlos Correa about extension - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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- 18 hours ago Which pitchers have Royals hitters loved to face?
Royals Review Photo by Ron Schwane/ And who has bested them? Can a hitter own a pitcher? Pitcher/hitter matchup statistics have generally been derided by the analytics community due to typically small sample sizes. In 20 plate appearances, anything can happen - a light-hitting utility infielder like Enrique Wilson can dominate a Hall of Fame pitcher like Pedro Martinez. What has happened in a handful of at-bats is not necessarily predictive of what will happen in the future. But research by Russell Carleton at Baseball Prospectus suggests that perhaps pitcher/hitter matchup data...
18 hours ago - 20 hours ago Kansas City Chiefs: A Dynasty Awaits at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay
KC Kingdom The Kansas City Chiefs can officially become the next NFL dynasty with a victory over the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. The NFL is, and always will be a “what have you done for me lately” league. Seasons three years ago may as well be three decades in the past because the changing landscape of […] Kansas City Chiefs: A Dynasty Awaits at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay - KC Kingdom - KC Kingdom - Royals, Chiefs, Jayhawks, Kansas State, Mizzou & More
20 hours ago - 21 hours ago KC Royals: Dayton Moore’s top first round draft picks
Kings of Kauffman As Dayton Moore’s 15th full season with the KC Royals nears, his best draft picks merit review. KC Royals General Manager Dayton Moore seems to have a split following among fans of the team. Despite back-to-back World Series appearances, many people have issues with the amount of losing that has bookended that success. With the […] KC Royals: Dayton Moore’s top first round draft picks - Kings of Kauffman - Kings of Kauffman - A Kansas City Royals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
21 hours ago - 21 hours ago Who could the Royals have drafted in the 60s and 70s?
Royals Review Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via We look at “what could have been”. What if the Royals had a perfect draft? Of course, we all know that is impossible. Drafting baseball players is notoriously hard and unpredictable. In fact, I think baseball is the hardest of the major four sports to evaluate talent and draft. If baseball were as easy as say, football, Albert Pujols would have been the unanimous #1 pick in the 1999 draft. Instead, as you’ve read many times before, Pujols lasted until pick #402, in the 13th round. Pujols will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer...
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- 18 hours ago Kobe Bryant Made Lasting Impact On Dodgers
DodgerBlue.com A somber mood has set in over Los Angeles as the city mourns the one year since Kobe Bryant, his daughter...
18 hours ago - 22 hours ago Dodgers News: Arlo DeKraai Becomes Part-Owner Of Double-A Tulsa Drillers
DodgerBlue.com Dale and Jeff Hubbard, majority owners of Los Angeles Dodgers' Double-A affiliate Tulsa Drillers, recently...
22 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Used Kobe Bryant Quote For Inspiration
DodgerBlue.com The Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series last year was touted as a championship not only for the...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Arizona officials ask MLB to consider delaying the start of spring training because of COVID concerns
www.ocregister.com The Angels and Dodgers are set to start spring training in Arizona in about three weeks, but government officials in that state have asked MLB to delay spring training for all 15 Cactus League teams because of the state of COVID-19 in that area.
Jan 25, 2021
- 12 hours ago Former Angels outfielder Torii Hunter to remain on Hall of Fame ballot
OC Register Hunter was selected by 9.5 percent of Hall of Fame voters in his first year on the ballot, passing the 5 percent threshold to remain on the ballot next year.
12 hours ago - 13 hours ago Torii Hunter gets to stay on the Hall of Fame ballot a little longer
Halos Heaven Former Angels OF received 9.5 percent of vote in first year on the ballot Torii Hunter got 9.5 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers Association of America in his first time through the Hall of Fame process, meaning he gets to stay on the ballot for at least one more year. Hunter received 38 of 401 votes from the BBWAA (9.5 percent), surpassing the five percent required to remain on the ballot. Nobody was elected by the BBWAA this year, with Curt Schilling coming the closest at 71.1 percent, falling 16 votes short of the 75 percent required for induction to...
13 hours ago - 23 hours ago How to watch: MLB Hall of Fame announcement
Halos Heaven CBSSports There are five former Angels on the ballot It’s already that time. Today is the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame ceremony. You can catch all the coverage on MLB Network starting at 12:00 p.m. PT, with the results coming in around 3:15 p.m. PT. There isn’t a lot of excitement surrounding former Angels players this year, as no former Angels players are expected to make it in. There are five former Angels on the ballot, including Torii Hunter, Bobby Abreu, Dan Haren, LaTroy Hawkins and Shane Victorino. With the exception of Abreu, the other four players are making...
23 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Judge rejects former Angels employee’s defamation lawsuit against team
OC Register Brian Harkins sued the Angels and MLB in the wake of publicity surrounding his dismissal as the team's visiting clubhouse manager last March. Harkins was fired for providing materials pitchers used to doctor baseballs, a violation of MLB rules.
Jan 25, 2021
- 31 mins ago Offishial news, 1/27/21: J.T. Realmuto returns; spring training status
Fish Stripes Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports At least in terms of established starpower, the Marlins look like they’ll be a distant fifth behind every other NL East team in 2021. Real difficult division As first reported by Craig Mish, J.T. Realmuto is staying with the Phillies. His new contract, which guarantees $115.5 million over five years (with $10M of that deferred), ekes the former Marlin past Joe Mauer for the highest average annual value in MLB history for a catcher. J.T. Realmuto's 5-year, $115.5M contract breakdown:2021: $10 million ($10 million deferred)2022:...
31 mins ago - 46 mins ago All-Time Marlins Countdown: Chapter 102
Fish Stripes Photo by Nick Laham/ Three pitchers head up today’s edition of the All-Time Marlins Countdown. Today’s All-Time Marlins Countdown features three pitchers. Today’s group of three are in the final bracket—of players to total more than 800 PA/BF with the Marlins. Players are ordered in ascending bWAR value divided by PA/BF. Our heroes today all finished slightly below replacement level in their time with the Marlins. 117. Vic Darensbourg Left-handed pitcher Vic Darensbourg started his professional career in 1989, when the Kansas City Royals chose...
46 mins ago - 17 hours ago Who Should Get The 9th?
Fish Stripes Photo by Mark Brown/ The Marlins have brought in Anthony Bass as their highest-paid reliever. Should he get the ball in the 9th inning? Ethan Budowsky says not so fast. This past Friday, the Miami Marlins and reliever Anthony Bass reportedly agreed to a 2-year, $5 million contract with a 3rd-year team option. It’s the biggest acquisition the Marlins have made so far this offseason and it bolsters a bullpen that the Marlins themselves have said needs a lot of work. Bass has a 4.32 career ERA, 4.12 FIP, 1.32 WHIP and 6.42 K/9, but the last three years Bass has been...
17 hours ago - 19 hours ago Marlins’ spring training tickets available beginning Monday, offered in phases
Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel With limited seating, Miami Marlins’ spring training tickets will go on sale starting Feb. 1.
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- 9 hours ago Milwaukee Brewers listening to trade inquiries on Josh Hader, again
Brew Crew Ball Photo by Michael Hickey/ The price for Hader would have to be “overwhelming.” I know everyone in the BCB community will be surprised, but it seems the Milwaukee Brewers are listening on trade inquiries regarding Josh Hader. You will be even more surprised by the fact that sources indicate that the price for Hader is “overwhelming.” Brewers continue to listen to trade inquiries on Josh Hader, according to league sources. The asking price is “overwhelming” for Hader, who the Brewers believe is the best left-handed reliever in baseball.— Robert Murray...
9 hours ago - 10 hours ago Milwaukee Brewers showing interest in Eddie Rosario, per report
Brew Crew Ball Photo by Hannah Foslien/ Rosario would be a significant power threat from the left side of the plate. In one day the Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored to be in on Marcus Semien (reports are that he is signing with Toronto), Justin Turner, and now Eddie Rosario. The Brewers have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, sources said. Unclear how Rosario would defensively in Milwaukee with deep outfield and no clarity on universal DH.— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 26, 2021 David Stearns has never shied from the aspect of having a lot of...
10 hours ago - 11 hours ago Brewers Rumors: Could A Josh Hader Trade Still Happen This Offseason?
Reviewing the Brew Well, it’s been quite the busy day for Brewers rumors. They’ve been connected to several free agent position players and now there might be life in the Josh Hader trade market. According to Robert Murray, who also reported the Crew’s interest in Eddie Rosario earlier on Tuesday, the Brewers are still listening on Josh Hader. […] Brewers Rumors: Could A Josh Hader Trade Still Happen This Offseason? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
11 hours ago - 12 hours ago Milwaukee Brewers are a “mystery team” in Justin Turner sweepstakes, per report
Brew Crew Ball Photo by Tom Pennington/ He’d be a high-impact bat at the hot corner. The Milwaukee Brewers have apparently missed out on one of their rumored targets, as current reports have Marcus Semien — who was connected to the club for the first time just earlier today — signing a one-year pact with the Toronto Blue Jays. But Semien is not the only upper echelon free agent that the club was linked to on Tuesday, as Jon Heyman broke the news that the Cream City Nine is one of the “mystery teams” in on third baseman Justin Turner: The Brewers are one of two mystery...
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- 46 mins ago Torii Hunter remains on Hall of Fame ballot; Cuddyer, Hawkins drop off
Twinkie Town The October for Red Hunter. | Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via And Johan Santana still shouldn’t have been one-and-done. By nearly all measures, the nominees for the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 made for a weaker ballot than previous years. Those measures were validated Tuesday night when the Hall announced that no players were elected by the BBWAA, the highest vote-getter, Curt Schilling, missing out on election by 16 votes. Three former Twins were on the ballot, and only one received enough votes to advance to the ballot next year: outfielder Torii Hunter,...
46 mins ago - 9 hours ago Minnesota Twins: Grading the Signing of Andrelton Simmons
Puckett's Pond There it is. The big deal for Minnesota Twins fans has finally rolled around, as the team inked former Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons. This is huge news for the team, and a far bigger signing when compared against the likes of Hansel Robles and J.A. Happ. Simmons is a four-time Gold Glove winner […] Minnesota Twins: Grading the Signing of Andrelton Simmons - Pucketts Pond - Pucketts Pond - A Minnesota Twins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
9 hours ago - 10 hours ago Twins, Simmons ink one-year, $10.5 million deal
Twinkie Town It’s really difficult typing your name, Mr Simmons, but welcome to Minnesota! | Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/ THE TWINS DID SOMETHING Many Minnesota Twins fans have been waiting on a big-splash signing by the front office this season. They’ve signed deals with J.A. Happ and someone else, not quenching the thirst of fans in an otherwise quiet winter in most of the MLB world. Tonight, Twins fans can rejoice. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.— Jeff...
10 hours ago - 10 hours ago Twins sign four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop Andrelton Simmons
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Bringing in Andrelton Simmons likely will send All-Star shortstop Jorge Polanco to second base, and make Luis Arraez a utilityman.
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- 7 hours ago NYY News: It’s a bold move Cotton, let’s see if it pays off
Pinstripe Alley Photo by Tom Pennington/ The Yankees are taking a new, high-risk strategy to rotation building; the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame class will be empty; court case on illegal ball-doctoring substances has been thrown out MLB.com | Mike Lupica: The acquisitions of Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon represent a “bold new strategy” for the Yankees’ pitching staff. Rather than trying to steer clear of players with injury history, the team has instead embraced uncertainty, hoping for significant contributions from four guys who combined for one inning last season: Kluber, Taillon,...
7 hours ago - 15 hours ago Checking up on the state of the Yankees’ bullpen
Pinstripe Alley Photo by Sarah Stier/ With a nearly untouched selection of arms from last year’s club, the Yankees are ready to run it back with a couple of minor changes. The Yankees spent the bulk of their free agent slush fund retaining DJ LeMahieu and edifying the starting rotation. Now, however, that’s left the club with a top-heavy bullpen that has been somewhat neglected. Assuming the Yankees refrain from making a significant addition, the 2021 edition of the bullpen is basically 2020’s roster with one Adam (Ottavino) likely swapped out for another (Warren). The injured...
15 hours ago - 17 hours ago Why the Yankees decided Adam Ottavino was expendable
Pinstripe Alley Photo by Omar Rawlings/ A better use of resources explains the Yankees’ thinking here. Despite what had been a painfully slow offseason to this point, the Yankees have actually been quite busy recently. Re-signing DJ LeMahieu, adding Corey Kluber and trading for Jameson Taillon were necessary moves for the club, but they also used almost all of the Yankees’ supposed budget space. For the team to address its remaining holes in the bullpen and on the bench while remaining under their self-imposed limits, someone’s contract was going to have to be dumped. Yesterday,...
17 hours ago - 19 hours ago This Day in Yankees History: New York re-signs Andy Pettitte
Pinstripe Alley Photo by Focus on Sport/ Pettitte would prove to be a key signing as he pitched the clinching games in both the 2009 ALCS and World Series. Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us! ★ ★ ★ This Day in Yankees History (January 26) 59 years ago Yankees superstars Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle...
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- 1 hour ago Mets: Six things the 1986 team had that the 2021 roster lacks
Rising Apple When comparing New York Mets teams of the past to the present composition of players, it comes with certain caveats. For example, the game today is different than it was back in 1986 when greater importance was placed on wins by a pitcher, launch angle wasn’t in the lexicon, and home runs weren’t as lauded as they […] Mets: Six things the 1986 team had that the 2021 roster lacks - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
1 hour ago - 11 hours ago Where the Mets really stand with Trevor Bauer
New York Post In their attempt to build a championship-caliber rotation, the Mets await an answer from Trevor Bauer. The Mets’ interest in last year’s National League Cy Young award winner is substantial — Bauer received an offer from the team “weeks ago,” according to an industry source — but will it be enough to secure the right-hander,...
11 hours ago - 16 hours ago Mets in talks with Jackie Bradley Jr. after losing out on George Springer
New York Post Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t George Springer, but he’s available as the best remaining option on the center field free-agent market. The Mets, in search of improved defense at the position, have continued talks in recent days with Bradley’s camp, according to multiple sources, after Springer’s decision last week to accept a six-year offer from the...
16 hours ago - 21 hours ago Mets: Chatting with beat writer Deesha Thosar from the Daily News
Rising Apple During the thick of the season, New York Mets fans turn to the team’s various beat writers for game recaps, player profiles, and injury updates. In the off-season, fans look to the beat writers for trade news, free agent rumors, and in the Mets’ case, information on how the sale of the team to a […] Mets: Chatting with beat writer Deesha Thosar from the Daily News - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
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- 46 mins ago The Offseason: 1/27/2021
www.thegoodphight.com Photo by Mitchell Leff/ At last.... J.T. Realmuto is back. That’s it. On to the links. Phillies links: Perhaps you heard about a re-signing yesterday? J.T. Realmuto re-signed with the Phillies on a deal that will make him the highest paid catcher per AAV in history. Realmuto got to this point, the best catcher in baseball, through a lot of hard work and it has finally been rewarded ($). The Phillies did it the right way and got the player they wanted all along ($). The team also added to their pitching depth, getting Ivan Nova to sign a minor league deal that...
46 mins ago - 9 hours ago Powder Blue Podcast 2.1: Phillies #SignJT, Search For Shortstop
Sports Talk Philly: Philadelphia Sports News and Rumors Frank Klose and Geoff Mosher discuss J.T. Realmuto's reported five-year, $115.5 million deal with the Phillies, the shortstop position and whether or not the Phillies can land Didi Gregorius and what is next.
9 hours ago - 10 hours ago Phillies might have found their 5th starter on MiLB deal
That Balls Outta Here Lost in Tuesday’s news that the Philadelphia Phillies re-signed star catcher J.T. Realmuto to a five-year deal and are now shifting focus to finding a new starting shortstop, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and general manager Sam Fuld also made another notable free-agent signing. As first reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the team […] Phillies might have found their 5th starter on MiLB deal - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
10 hours ago - 12 hours ago Phillies lose Freddy Galvis, Marcus Semien shortstop options
That Balls Outta Here Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski recently identified the catcher, shortstop, and bullpen positions as the top three areas the team needed to address this offseason. With the exciting recent signings of catcher J.T. Realmuto and reliever Archie Bradley — as well as the trade acquisitions of fellow bullpen arms Jose Alvarado from […] Phillies lose Freddy Galvis, Marcus Semien shortstop options - That Balls Outta Here - That Balls Outta Here - A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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- 22 hours ago Pittsburgh Pirates: Analyzing New Prospect Canaan Smith
Rum Bunter Sunday afternoon the nuclear winter continued for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the third major trade of the offseason for the Bucs, they sent starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees. In exchange for Taillon, the Pirates received four prospects. One of the four prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates got in return for Taillon was […] Pittsburgh Pirates: Analyzing New Prospect Canaan Smith - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
22 hours ago - Jan 26, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates: What to Expect the Rest of the Offseason
Rum Bunter The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their third big trade in less than a month by sending right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees for a four prospect package. This comes just days after trading Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres for a five prospect package. Before that, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Josh […] Pittsburgh Pirates: What to Expect the Rest of the Offseason - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 26, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Rum Bunter Radio Episode 40: Breaking Down the Pittsburgh Pirates Trade of Jameson Taillon
Rum Bunter The market is hot! This past week the Pittsburgh Pirates sent their top two starting pitchers to San Diego and New York in exchange for nine prospects. First, it was Joe Musgrove returning to his hometown in a trade that was headlined by outfield prospect Hudson Head. On Sunday, news broke that former ace Jameson […] Rum Bunter Radio Episode 40: Breaking Down the Pittsburgh Pirates Trade of Jameson Taillon - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates: Travis Swaggerty Looking to Make an Impact
Rum Bunter Travis Swaggerty is hoping that in 2021 his career can take a big leap forward. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2018 first-round draft choice has a lot to be excited about as he has earned his first ever non-roster invite to spring training. The 23-year-old Louisiana native spent last season at the Pirates alternate training site in […] Pittsburgh Pirates: Travis Swaggerty Looking to Make an Impact - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 25, 2021
- 11 hours ago Hall of Fame: Gary Sheffield sees huge jump in support
Friars on Base For the first time since 1960, no one will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) decided that not one of the 25 eligible players, including 14 holdovers from 2020 and 11 new players were worthy of Cooperstown. Still, Padres fans got a pleasant surprise with […] Hall of Fame: Gary Sheffield sees huge jump in support - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
11 hours ago - 22 hours ago Padres roster review: Trent Grisham
sandiegouniontribune.com Sizing up the Padres' 40-man roster heading into the 2021 season: Trent Grisham finished his first year in San Diego as a Gold Glover and the answer the team had been searching for in center field and atop the batting order
22 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Padres could look at Keone Kela as a buy-low bullpen option
Friars on Base Pitching depth will be critical across the league this year as guys reacclimate themselves with the grind of a 162 season (hopefully) after the abbreviated 60-game regular season we saw in 2020. The San Diego Padres are clearly aware of that fact, having spent much of the offseason adding a plethora of high-quality depth to […] Padres could look at Keone Kela as a buy-low bullpen option - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 Padres could be World Series-bound if Dinelson Lamet stays healthy
Friars on Base Look, when your team goes out and acquires a trio of guys capable of fronting a big league rotation, it only makes sense they garner a bulk of the attention and hype. But while the San Diego Padres did just that, trading for Blake Snell, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove this offseason, they’re also bringing […] Padres could be World Series-bound if Dinelson Lamet stays healthy - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jan 25, 2021
- Jan 19, 2021 Opinion: Should Giants owner Charles B. Johnson have to sell his shares after Republican donations?
SFGate Charles B. Johnson bestowed upon us two separate nighttime news dump statements.
Jan 19, 2021 - Jan 17, 2021 Here's how to fix the San Francisco Giants — and keep them competitive with Dodgers, Padres
SFGate Padres, Dodgers are having monster offseasons. The Giants don't have to give up on 2021, though.
Jan 17, 2021 - Jan 16, 2021 Christine Pelosi feared for her mother’s life and wants the SF Giants to take a stand about that
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee Christine Pelosi, a big deal in California politics and daughter of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, is poised to quit the board of the San Francisco Giants …
Jan 16, 2021 - Jan 15, 2021 Not just Boebert: Giants owner Charles B. Johnson maxed out donations to a dozen others on far right
SFGate It wasn't just pro-QAnon Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Jan 15, 2021
- 12 hours ago Mariners manager Scott Servais: ‘We’re all systems go’ for on-time spring training
The Seattle Times Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais expressed optimism that spring training will start on time despite the Cactus League sending a letter to MLB to ask for a delay.
12 hours ago - 18 hours ago 40 in 40: Juan Then
Lookout Landing Photo by Abbie Parr/ Hot Juan Summer If there’s one literary trope for which I have an unabashed weakness, it’s the boarding school story. Perhaps it stems from not having a ton of friends as a kid and living on a remote street full of older couples peppered with the occasional young, child-free professional; how beguiling was the idea of built-in friends, of people inclined to be your friend through the power of sheer proximity. But what also tempted was the clear arc of the boarding school story: a character would go away, and return home changed in some...
18 hours ago - 20 hours ago Why it doesn’t make sense for the Mariners to spend money
Lookout Landing Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Not a lot, anyway. Yesterday, my colleagues published an eloquent, well-thought-out argument for why the Mariners should spend money in free agency this offseason. I recommend you give it a read if you haven’t already. What I’m going to do in this piece is look at what “spending money” might actually look like in concrete terms. I’m loathe to call this a “rational look”, as those who most often appeal to rationality seem to be the most blind to their own emotions. Rather, this will be a differently structured and admittedly...
20 hours ago - 21 hours ago Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/26/21: Shed Long, Adam Ottavino, and Masahiro Tanaka
Lookout Landing Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Tuesday links! In Mariners News... Shed Long elegantly expresses his gratitude for Hank Aaron and the impact Aaron had on his career and early years of his life. Dear Hammerin Henry 'Hank' Aaron,For you to perform the way that you did in the midst of the hate letters, the death threats, the segregation, and the unfairness just shows how special you were. #SincerelyYours, @SLONG895 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/sS9AiwWWiG— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 26, 2021 Around The League... After remarks yesterday afternoon from the...
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- 1 hour ago Cardinals: Why Yadier Molina’s market may soon come into focus
Redbird Rants Could Yadier Molina sign soon? With J.T. Realmuto signing a five-year, $115.5 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, the market for free-agent catcher Yadier Molina should soon come into focus. What teams are all involved on Molina besides the St. Louis Cardinals is unclear. The teams that pursued him at the beginning of the winter […] Cardinals: Why Yadier Molina’s market may soon come into focus - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
1 hour ago - 1 hour ago Cardinals Rumors: Kolten Wong’s market heating up
Redbird Rants Kolten Wong could be the next free-agent infielder to come off the board. The market for free-agent second baseman Kolten Wong is beginning to heat up and the St. Louis Cardinals remain involved, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, who lists the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies […] Cardinals Rumors: Kolten Wong’s market heating up - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
1 hour ago - 21 hours ago News: Cardinals and Marlins are first to announce spring training tickets
Redbird Rants One of the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming 2021 MLB season is the topic of fans. While cardboard cutouts are great, 2020 proved that there is no way to replace the atmosphere and energy that thousands of fans bring. St. Louis Cardinals fans know this well. Busch Stadium didn’t feel the same in 2020, but […] News: Cardinals and Marlins are first to announce spring training tickets - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
21 hours ago - Jan 26, 2021 As Arizona officials urge MLB to delay spring training, Florida-bound Cardinals prep for on-time start, ticket sales
Cardinals have worked with city officials to author a plan allowing a limited number of fans at the home opener, hope to learn from ticket sales in Jupiter.
Jan 26, 2021
- 46 mins ago St. Petersburg releases seven proposals to re-design Tropicana Field site
DRaysBay Unicorp National Development All seven plans have a stadium option included. The city of St. Petersburg has released the results of its Tropicana Field Site Request for Proposal — a call for private developers to submit plans to redevelop the 86 acres that include the Rays leased stadium with the following prompt: Spanning 86 acres of publicly-owned land nestled in the middle of St. Pete, Florida, with one of the most vibrant and walkable downtowns in the nation, the Tropicana Field site represents a development opportunity unlike any other in the Southeast. The City...
46 mins ago - 16 hours ago St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman exposes Rays negotiating position for new stadium
DRaysBay Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via The Rays thought they were negotiating in private but Kriseman brought their most recent ask to a press conference in anticipation of unveiling redevelopment plans. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman held a press conference today in anticipation of unveiling proposals for the redevelopment of the Tropicana site. Much of his announcement was pretty pro forma, but there was one surprise: he revealed that the Rays have asked to control, and retain 100% of the proceeds of, 50 acres of land that would include the next Rays stadium....
16 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 SB Nation Reacts: Should MLB keep the DH in both leagues?
DRaysBay Photo by Ronald Martinez/ The answer is yes, lol. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged in Tampa Bay Rays fans, and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts. Despite the baseball season being just a few months away, there are still major decisions left to be made, beyond free agents and spring training start dates. One of those is whether all teams will have the Designated Hitter again this year, with the topic making waves this afternoon: MLB memo says union rejects deal for DH and...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 View from the Catwalk: Signings, trades, and heartfelt tributes to the late Hank Aaron
DRaysBay Photo by Justin K. Aller/ Rays news Our new MLB beat writer Adam Berry has jumped right in, looking at possible additions to the Rays rotation. To answer the question in his title, “could the Rays pursue a boost for their rotation” the answer is...YES they sure could. Old friend alert: Daniel Robertson will join the Milwaukee Brewers: Daniel Robertson Brewers contract: 900K plus 400K incentives.— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 22, 2021 Much stranger old friend alert: it’s possible one of my DRB colleagues covered this in a previous Catwalk post, but...
Jan 25, 2021
- 20 hours ago 2021 ZiPS Over/Under Poll: Dane Dunning
Lone Star Ball Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ Will Dane Dunning put up an ERA over or under the ___ ERA ZiPS projects he will have in 2021? The 2021 Texas Rangers ZiPS projections are out at Fangraphs, and so it is time for our annual series of over/under polls. Over the next few weeks, we will take a Ranger player and ask whether you think he will put up an OPS in 2021 over or under the OPS projected for him by ZiPS, if he is a position player. For pitchers, we will be using ERA. Previous players covered: Nick Solak David Dahl Rougned Odor Jose Trevino Isiah Kiner-Falefa Joey...
20 hours ago - Jan 25, 2021 Evan Carter makes BP’s Breakout Candidate list
Lone Star Ball Photo by Joe Robbins/ Texas Rangers 2020 second rounder Evan Carter is among the players identified by BP as guys who could shoot up the rankings in 2021 Baseball Prospectus has a piece up today that highlights ten prospects who didn’t make the BP top 101 list for 2021, but who they think have the potential to shoot up the rankings and make the list a year from now. Interestingly, the Texas Rangers have a player on the list...and it is one of the most controversial prospects in their system, 2020 second rounder Evan Carter. Carter, you know doubt recall, was a...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 OTD in Rangers History: Texas trades for C/1B Mike Napoli
Lone Star Ball Drink it in. | Steve Russell/Toronto Star via A look back at how the Rangers acquired one of the most beloved players in franchise history. This offseason that we’re currently muddling through represents the 10th anniversary of one of the most hot-stovey offseasons the Texas Rangers have ever been a part of. Heading into the winter of 2010-2011 the Texas Rangers were coming off their first pennant win, and it was one of the rare times in this team’s existence when they were hitting the offseason with the unabashed, deep-pocketed, no-BS goal of winning a World...
Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 2021 ZiPS Over/Under Poll: Kyle Gibson
Lone Star Ball Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/ Will Kyle Gibson put up an ERA over or under the 4.78 ERA ZiPS projects he will have in 2021? The 2021 Texas Rangers ZiPS projections are out at Fangraphs, and so it is time for our annual series of over/under polls. Over the next few weeks, we will take a Ranger player and ask whether you think he will put up an OPS in 2021 over or under the OPS projected for him by ZiPS, if he is a position player. For pitchers, we will be using ERA. Previous players covered: Nick Solak David Dahl Rougned Odor Jose Trevino Isiah Kiner-Falefa Joey Gallo Nate...
Jan 25, 2021
- 46 mins ago Toronto Blue Jays: Potential third base options for the 2021 season
Jays Journal The Toronto Blue Jays continue to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to better the club for the upcoming 2021 campaign. The brain trust have already invested an MLB high $184.5 million on five free agent signings thus far this offseason. Yesterday, Toronto signed free agent shortstop Marcus Semien which definitely muddies the infield […] Toronto Blue Jays: Potential third base options for the 2021 season - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
46 mins ago - 13 hours ago Infielder Marcus Semien signs with Blue Jays, according to reports
Bluebird Banter Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (27) talks with Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) on second base during a stoppage in play in the second inning at Rogers Centre. | John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Toronto signs another free agent to bolster their lineup According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and confirmed by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slussler, and others, free agent shortstop Marcus Semien has signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Marcus Semien is in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays...
13 hours ago - 13 hours ago Blue Jays reportedly reach one-year deal with Marcus Semien
Jays Journal According to former major leaguer Carlos Baerga, the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly reached a one-year deal with free agent shortstop Marcus Semien. Baerga is reporting that the agreement is worth $18 million dollars and that Semien will slide over to second base for Toronto. The 30-year old hit .233/.305/.374 with seven homers in 53 […] Blue Jays reportedly reach one-year deal with Marcus Semien - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
13 hours ago - 15 hours ago Jays 2021 ZiPS Over/Under Poll: Bo Bichette
Bluebird Banter Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ I’m stealing an idea from Lone Star Ball. The 2021 Blue Jays ZiPS projections are out. Over the next few weeks, we’ll put up a series of over/under polls, using the batter’s OPS and the pitcher’s ERA as predicted by ZiPS. Let’s start with Bo Bichette. ZiPS figures Bo to have a .846 OPS in 2021. For referencing sake, last year he had a .840 OPS. Your mission, should you choose to take it, is to tell us if you think his OPS will actually be higher or lower than that. Cast your vote.....
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