Johnny Damon Has No Business In Hall of Fame

Eric P. Mull-US PRESSWIRE

Johnny Damon believes he belongs in the Hall of Fame even if he doesn’t surpass 3,000 hits. He says his high ranking on the all-time runs and doubles lists as well as the fact that he’s been a clean player in the steroids era make him Hall worthy. Can you picture it? You’re walking through [...]

New York Mets likely to offer David Wright long-term deal

Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

The New York Mets are taking the necessary steps in getting an offer together to the face of their franchise, David Wright. A possible long-term extension offer could be coming Wright’s way in the summer. This is being quietly prepared since Wright was not talking to the Mets about an extension three weeks ago. Wright [...]

New York Yankees Pitcher Andy Pettitte Makes His Return To The Mound

Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

New York Yankee legend Andy Pettitte is known for being the god of the playoffs, they will hopefully get to see what he has left in the tank this year in the playoffs. That is because the pitcher who retired after the 2010 season, made his much anticipated return to the mound Sunday, mother’s day, [...]

Wilson Ramos Out for the Season: What This Means for the Washington Nationals

Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE

This is starting to get downright absurd. Washington Nationals’ catcher Wilson Ramos tore his ACL last night when his cleat got stuck in the dirt, costing him for the rest of the season. This is the 374,393,303 National player to be hurt this season. Ok, not really, but it is their fifth starter that has [...]

Washington Nationals Outfielder Bryce Harper Delivers ‘Forceful High-Five’ And Worsens Mark DeRosa’s Injury

Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Bryce Harper has hurt his first major-league victim, says manager Davey Johnson via the Washington Post: Mark DeRosa‘s progress returning from a strained left oblique muscle was stunted in an odd way, Johnson said. As Bryce Harper came into the dugout Sunday night after he stole home against the Philadelphia Phillies, DeRosa aggravated [...]

Josh Hamilton : Can The Texas Rangers Centerfielder Win The AL Triple Crown?

Jim Cowsert-US PRESSWIRE

ARLINGTON – Even in defeat, Texas Rangers centerfielder Josh Hamilton continues to amaze. Hamilton would continue his early-season rampage by belting his 18th home run—a solo shot—off of former teammate—and current Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson—in a 4-2 loss Saturday evening. Hamilton who currently leads the American League in home runs (18), runs batted [...]

Josh Hamilton Is The Most Dangerous Hitter In Baseball

Joy R. Absalon - US Presswire

A few weeks ago my colleague Bryan Lutz suggested that Matt Kemp would win the Triple Crown. In order to win the Triple Crown, a player must lead their league in runs, homers and RBI. Kemp has slowed down a bit, as he’s tied for the National League lead in home runs (12) with Carlos [...]

Rant Sports MLB Power Rankings For Week Six

Joy R. Absalon - US Presswire

It is time to continue our MLB Power Rankings for the 2012 season, which will continue to focus on the top 10 teams in the majors. Texas Rangers (This Week: 1, Last Week: 2) - So last week I asked a silly question about whether the Texas Rangers could afford to keep Josh Hamilton. After this week, [...]

Albert Pujols and 10 Other Players Who Shouldn’t Panic About Their Slow Start

Josh Beckett Golf Story: The Media Got It Wrong

Mike DiNovo-US PRESSWIRE

In his last start, Josh Beckett did not pitch well for the Boston Red Sox and he was booed, loud and long. He deserved that booing. The Red Sox highest paid pitcher has been terrible this season. He has a 5.97 ERA and that isn’t the result of bad luck; his FIP is 5.78. His [...]