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Tommy La Stella went from 0-100, real quick

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

Baseball Essential

Jun 17, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

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

Baseball Essential

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

Baseball Essential

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

Baseball Essential

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,...

On The Bump: Eddie Butler

Baseball Essential

Jun 5, 2014

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

As the season progresses (and sadly, as more and more starters succumb to Tommy John surgery), many a young pitcher will be called up to make his ML debut. To introduce some of the more intriguing fir...

2014 MLB Mock Draft

Niklas Jarvinen

Jun 5, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The MLB Draft happens later today, so here's how I'd pick if I were each team, and the likely top 10. Pick Team Prediction 1 HOU SP Carlos Rodon 2 MIA SP Brady Aiken 3 CHW SP Tyle...

When Do Celebrations Go Too Far?

Baseball Essential

Jun 4, 2014

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From bat-flipping to staring at fly balls as they soar out of the ballpark, celebrating is a part of the game of baseball. Sometimes, it gets out of hand and even becomes responsible for benches-clearing brawls...

Many Happy Returns: Finally, Some Players Make it Back!

Baseball Essential

Jun 3, 2014

Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Fantasy, Headlines, Injuries, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals

If there has been one overarching theme to the 2014 MLB season so far, it's been players missing time. Whether it's been because of (asinine) draft pick compensation rules, attending the birth of one'...