MLB’s possible comeback teams in 2022 include the Rockies, Phillies, and Mariners. They are hoping to be more competitive this year. On paper, all three are good teams that have a lot of talent and potential. This has been a quiet offseason with the lockout and pandemic halting things. Despite that clubs are looking forward […]
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The Remaining free agents in MLB include some big names. There is potential for long-term deals worth a lot of money, especially with possible new salary cap rules. Here are some of the best remaining free agents in baseball. There will be some big stars hitting the market this winter like Trevor Story, Kenley Jensen, […]
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The MLB offseason updates include a lockout, free agency frenzy, and other business. They are a month into the lockout and there is still so much work to do before spring training starts in February. Its hopeful MLB and MLBPA will sign a new Collective Bargaining Agreement soon so they can be back to work. […]
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The MLB’s pre-lockout offseason feeding frenzy was a sight to behold. For all the bad implications of a work stoppage, this short, insane period of signings a la the NBA offseason is something fans have hoped for in the past. We finally got a big rush of players signing on with teams like there’s no […]
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The second weekend in December has been a fun one for fans of the Cleveland franchises. The Browns win Sunday, the Cavaliers won Friday and Saturday. Plus, the Guardians added pitching to the squad in Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 Draft. It’s safe to say that Clevelanders in the 216 and beyond are excited to […]
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The legendary Minnie Miñoso has finally gotten his due. After years in limbo with his fate decided by MLB’s Golden Days Era Committee, the Cuban Comet is a Hall of Famer. He joins a group including Buck O’Neil, Gil Hodges, and Tony Oliva finally getting the call. It’s a bittersweet moment given his recent death […]
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Free agency has kicked off across MLB. While the action so far hasn’t necessarily been furious, some of the top 50 eligible players have come off the board. Another high-profile name has re-signed for well over $100 million. MLB Top 50 Free Agents: Who’s signed and where? Eduardo Rodriguez ———–>Detroit Tigers 5-yr., $77M Brandon Belt […]
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The 2021 MLB season has finally drawn to a close. Now world champions, the Atlanta Braves ride off into the sunset while the Houston Astros head home. All is quiet and settled in the baseball world, but a storm still looms on the horizon: CBA discussions. With the offseason officially beginning, the clock is rapidly […]
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For me, the baseball offseason begins in earnest with the release of MLB top 50 free agents lists. The Sports Illustrated Top 50 list is one I always look forward to. Ben Reiter, the author of Astroball: The New Way to Win It All, was once the author of these lists. He’s since moved on […]
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After another long season, the World Series is finally here! It’s a somewhat surprising matchup. In one corner a battle-tested, experienced team (Astros) against a retooled Braves squad perhaps a year ahead of schedule. Sure, Atlanta has been knocking on the door. They won the NL East four years straight and came within one game […]
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If there’s ever an argument to make check swings and judgment calls reviewable in MLB, this is it. The Giants and Dodgers gave us an all-timer last night that came down to the wire. Following Cody Bellinger‘s big clutch hit in the ninth, the Giants were in miracle mode. Down one with an offense that […]
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When the Houston Astros polished off the Chicago White Sox Tuesday afternoon, it sealed the ALCS matchup. A matchup many baseball fans are tearing their eyes out just thinking about. A matchup no one wanted. The Astros, you may remember, captured the 2017 World Series amidst the sign-stealing scandal. They made it back to the […]
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How can you not get romantic about baseball? The early part of Fall gifts us with sweater weather, the changing of the leaves and, MLB playoffs! With respect to the parent actors in those Staples commercials, this is truly the most wonderful time of the year. I made an appearance on the Sports Stove on […]
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Much like a Stanton single off of the Green Monster, the Yankees season was extremely disappointing. With the second highest payroll in baseball, the “Evil Empire” was back, and it was World Series or bust. Unfortunately, they paid Gerrit Cole $324 million to pitch two innings in a do or die game, and the Bronx […]
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