Recent News

MLB Playoff Changes Likely in 2012

Filed: January 28, 2012 12:52 PM CST by Chris Hengst
Filed under: MLB
Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE

The playoff format in Major League Baseball was slated to change in 2013 with the addition of two Wild Card teams. Bud Selig, apparently feeling like a boss with his new extension, expects the alterations ready for the 2012 postseason. Though logistics aren’t yet complete, there’s  no reason to believe scheduling is a hindrance. By [...]

Where Should The Detroit Tigers Play Miguel Cabrera?

Filed: January 27, 2012 3:45 PM CST by Mark Hock
Rick Osentoski - US Presswire

After the shock of the Prince Fielder signing wore off, the biggest question for the Detroit Tigers was how Jim Leyland would manage to give all of his players enough at bats over the next few seasons. The concerns were focused on Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. And rightfully so, given that when [...]

Instant Replay: The Problem

Filed: January 27, 2012 3:19 PM CST by d.j. Stockton
Filed under: MLB
Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE

On the morning of July 26, 2011 the Pittsburgh Pirates were in a first place tie in the National League Central with a record of 53-47.  The day before they had beaten the Atlanta Braves in a nationally televised game on ESPN to put them in that top spot but later that night and in [...]

The 10 Best Shortstops Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: January 27, 2012 3:16 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Sabermetrics, Slideshows

Are The Miami Marlins Capable Of Winning the NL East?

Filed: January 26, 2012 4:10 PM CST by Mark Hock
Debby Wong - US Presswire

The Miami Marlins made a huge splash back in December, signing reliever Heath Bell, shortstop Jose Reyes and starter Mark Buehrle. The addition of these veterans, plus the return to health of Josh Johnson and the recent trade for Carlos Zambrano has given the Marlins hope that they can compete in the NL East. After [...]

A Roaring Lion, Er, I Mean a Tiger

Filed: January 26, 2012 3:44 PM CST by d.j. Stockton
Filed under: MLB
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

So the Detroit Tigers signed Prince Fielder for a lot of money which will guarantee that they will field a team for the upcoming season.  Not that it was never in doubt but you can never be too sure.  I don’t think it was a great signing but it was a huge signing that makes [...]

Indians pitcher “Fausto Carmona” banished to restricted list

Filed: January 26, 2012 1:30 PM CST by Kris Hughes
David Richard-US PRESSWIRE

Baseball’s restricted list is a special place for players who have somehow managed to do something egregious enough to be sent into exile by their current team. I guess that falsifying your identity is a good enough reason. Cleveland Indians pitcher “Fausto Carmona” (AKA Roberto Hernandez Heredia) has been moved to the team’s inactive list [...]

The 10 Best Third Basemen Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: January 25, 2012 7:27 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Sabermetrics, Slideshows

Tim Lincecum Reaches Verbal Agreement with San Francisco Giants

Filed: January 25, 2012 8:16 AM CST by Michael Terrill
Cary Edmondson-US PRESSWIRE

Tim Linceum has reached a verbal agreement with the San Francisco Giants on a deal that will pay him $40.5 million over two years. Lincecum will be paid $18 million this season and $22 million next year and will receive a $500,000 signing bonus. The Giants previously offered him $17 million, the highest in arbitration [...]

The 10 Best Second Basemen Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: January 24, 2012 9:55 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Sabermetrics, Slideshows
Page 1 of 5012345...102030...Last »