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5 Bold Predictions for the Remainder of the Boston Red Sox's Season
We’re one quarter of the way through the season, and the Boston Red Sox have been one of MLB’s most pleasant surprises. A combination of excellent starting pitching and some timely hitting have pushed the Sox to a 23-17 mark, 2.0 games out of first in the AL East. Show More Summary
2013 MLB All-Star Game: Why Starting Mariano Rivera Is a Foolhardy Enterprise
There has been an increasing movement on social media to urge Jim Leyland to select famed Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera as the starter for this summer's All-Star Game. Most of the push is coming from Yankees supporters in the gargantuan New York media market. Show More Summary
Cardinals trying to change history? Humbug!
I know I shouldn't be surprised by this sort of thing any more, but yet I am perpetually surprised by this sort of thing, so now I will share with you and maybe you will be surprised also:
The @mets, needing a victory to avoid their first-ever 4-game sweep at St. Show More Summary
Jim Leyland holds court on the shift
The Tigers, like most teams these days, employ some kind of defensive shift when they feel it's called for. The Astros do, too. And after a game between the two teams, Astros starter Lucas Harrell mentioned a few hits he gave up that...Show More Summary
MLB's One-Quarter Mark All-Star Team for Each League
While we are still roughly two months away from the 84th MLB All-Star Game, held this year at New York's Citi Field, it's never too early to start speculating about how each league's roster might look for the midsummer classic. The first...Show More Summary
Comic Book Guy is living a lie
Something smells funky in the town of Springfield and no one has the guts to say it.
We notice it every week and then conveniently forget it. It's the elephant in the room, the balrog in Moria, the gagh in the Rokeg blood pie, the organic webbing in Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man. Show More Summary
Exposing the Impact of Shortened Fences on MLB Home Run Totals
Contrary to popular belief, the best way to get from Point A to Point B is not, in fact, a straight line. The best way is to shorten the distance between the two points whenever possible. Which it is in this case, where Point A is home plate and Point B is the outfield seats. Show More Summary
Full MLB Award Predictions at the One-Quarter Mark
Amazingly, the first quarter of the Major League Baseball season has flown by in front of our eyes. From the disappointments in Los Angeles and Toronto to surprise underdogs in New York, the start of the 2013 baseball marathon has been a whirlwind. Due to the long nature of a baseball season, opinions can change with extra context and time. Show More Summary
MLB Power Rankings: Re-Ranking All 30 MLB Rotations at the One-Quarter Mark
Let's briefly travel four months into the future. It's the last week of September. Your team is in a three-way tie for the final playoff spot with five games left to play. Based on what we've seen through one quarter of the season, which...Show More Summary
Ranking MLB's 10 Biggest Divas
Successful MLB players amass more power and wealth than they're mature enough to handle, which transforms them into obnoxious divas. Carlos Zambrano and Alex Rodriguez are among the biggest, most difficult personalities to deal with....Show More Summary
Predicting Trade Deadline Buyers, Sellers at the One-Quarter Mark
With one-quarter of the Major League Baseball season now complete, things are slowly starting to take shape. Some teams are where everyone thought they would be in the standings, while others are a big surprise. Last year's Miami Marlins...Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox crush Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 – MLB News
Boston Red Sox crush Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 – MLB News Boston Red Sox continued to impress the critics as they outclassed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday, May 15 in Game 2 of their threeShow More Summary
Detroit Tigers beaten by Houston Astros 5-7 - MLB News
Detroit Tigers beaten by Houston Astros 5-7 - MLB News Detroit Tigers were beaten by the Houston Astros 5-7 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, May 15 in the finale of their three match series of the 2013 Major League...Show More Summary
5 Bold Predictions for the Remainder of the Yankees' Season
Last night's 12-2 loss to the Mariners notwithstanding, the first quarter of the Yankees' season has gone better than most probably expected. They are 25-15, on pace for 100 wins, and sit alone in first place in a crowded American League East. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox: Daniel Bard Continues to Be Minor League Laughingstock
The Daniel Bard rebuilding project continues to be an absolute disaster for the Boston Red Sox. Ever since the Red Sox experimented with the idea of transitioning Bard from a relief pitcher to a starter last season, nothing has gone right for the right-hander. Show More Summary
New York Yankees overcome Seattle Mariners 4-3 – MLB News
New York Yankees overcome Seattle Mariners 4-3 – MLB News New York Yankees continued to impress the critics as they edged past the Seattle Mariners 4-3 at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY on Tuesday, May 14 in the opening game of their three match series of the 2013 Major League Baseball regular season. Show More Summary
Houston Astros lose to Detroit Tigers 2-6 – MLB News
Houston Astros lose to Detroit Tigers 2-6 – MLB News Houston Astros took an embarrassing 2-6 loss against the Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, May 14 in Game 2 of their three match series of the 2013 Major League Baseball regular season. Tigers, once again, showed the stuff they are capable of. Show More Summary
Seattle Mariners lose to New York Yankees 3-4 – MLB News
Seattle Mariners lose to New York Yankees 3-4 – MLB News Seattle Mariners continued to disappoint their fans as they took another embarrassing 3-4 loss against the New York Yankees at the Yankee Stadium in New York, NY on Tuesday, May 14 in the opening game of their three match series of the 2013 Major League Baseball regular season. Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft Prospects: Scouting Top Talents in This Year's Class
The 2013 MLB draft is just around the corner, slated to kick off on June 8. This year's draft boasts plenty of high-caliber young talent, whether it be a flame-throwing right-hander or a dangerous power hitter. Several prospects will be battling to be selected in the top five picks. Show More Summary
Shin-Soo Choo and the Cincinnati Reds 2014 Outfield Dilemma
When the Reds sent Drew Stubbs to Cleveland and Didi Gregorius to Arizona in a three-team deal that brought Shin-Soo Choo to Cincinnati, it was assumed the team would let Choo walk into free agency after the season ended. After all, in 2014 they would have Ryan Ludwick in left, speedy prospect Billy Hamilton in center and Jay Bruce manning right. Show More Summary
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