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Mets May Consider Changing It’s Dimensions Again

Jun 19, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets

With the continued offensive struggles in 2014, the New York Mets may be turning the blame on their stadium, again. The Mets are once more in the bottom of the league in almost all offensive categories and that...

Rangers Beat Writer Passes Away

Jacob Seus

Jun 19, 2014

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Longtime Texas Rangers beat writer Richard Durrett passed away early Tuesday, he was 38. This came as shock to the baseball world and especially for those who were among him for so many years. Durrett has cover...

Let’s Talk About Jason Heyward

Baseball Essential

Jun 19, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East, Opinions & Predictions

Jason Heyward is an excellent player. He's streaky, but a very solid offensive player who gets on base and compiles a ton of extra base hits, a fantastic baserunner, and since the start of the 2010 season (his ...

Clayton Kershaw no-hits the Colorado Rockies

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Jun 18, 2014

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milestone, National League, National League West

Clayton Kershaw no-hit the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night, striking out 15 Rockies in the process, and walking none. His perfect game was lost in the 7th inning due to a Hanley Ramirez throwing error. N...

Tommy La Stella went from 0-100, real quick

Steve Benko

Jun 17, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East

Although it’s only been 17 games, Tommy La Stella has made his presence known with the Braves, and the rest of the MLB has taken notice. In the first 17 games, La Stella has gone 24-62, batting .387 with an OPS...

Tony Gwynn: A Baseball Great

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Jun 17, 2014

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By now everyone close to baseball knows of the passing of Padres legend Tony Gwynn. He died of oral cancer at the age of 54. Gwynn was taken far too young and he will forever be remembered as one hell of a play...

Manny Machado’s literal attempt at the Bat-Flip Royale concept

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Jun 9, 2014

American League, American League East, American League West, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

When I first started writing about the Bat-Flip Royale, detailing individual's attempts to gain entry into a (fictional) season-ending bracket of Bat-Flips, the winner of which would be granted the 2014 belt, i...

White Sox: Keys to Future Success

Louie Penna

Jun 8, 2014

American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

Hello, my name is Louis, and this is my first post with On Base Talk. I just want to start by saying thanks to everybody who has read my work, and thanks to these guys here for trusting me to try and bring some...

The Senior Class: NL Power Rankings – Week 10

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Jun 8, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milestone, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals

Every week throughout the season I’m separately assessing the fortunes of teams in the NL and AL, and ranking them accordingly. Standings aren't dependent on record alone and factor in such elements a...

The Designated 15: AL Power Rankings – Week 10

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Jun 8, 2014

American League, American League Central, American League East, American League West, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Houston Astros, Injuries, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays

Throughout the season I’m separately assessing the fortunes of teams in the NL and AL, and ranking them accordingly. Standings aren't dependent on record alone and factor in such elements as injuries,...