American League West

Marwin Gonzalez is Not to be Overlooked in 2018-19 Free Agent Class

Feb 26, 2018

Marwin Gonzalez would be an All-Star and everyday starter on any other team in the big leagues. For now, the 28-year-old routinely shifts from left field, to right field, to first base, to second base, to third...

Los Angeles Angels: Thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s Spring Training Debut

Chris Northrop

Feb 25, 2018

Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani took the mound on Saturday and fans all across baseball took notice. The spotlight was already on as he turned in what critics viewed as a so-so spring training o...

The Red Sox Blew it on Adrian Beltré

Robby McKittrick

Feb 22, 2018

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

Adrian Beltré cemented his ticket into the Hall of Fame last season after recording his 3,000th hit on a Sunday afternoon in July.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkU4NiTaDiYAs a Red Sox fan, there can o...

Angels’ Trade of C.J. Cron Opens the Door For Shohei Ohtani

Tom Dorsa

Feb 19, 2018

Headlines, Los Angeles Angels

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Angels traded first baseman C.J. Cron to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later. Cron suffered an off year in 2017, hitting a career low .248 and striking out 96 ...

Rays Acquire C.J. Cron, DFA Corey Dickerson

Ryan Thoms

Feb 18, 2018

Breaking News, Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

The Rays had a busy Saturday evening as they traded away Jake Odorizzi for a prospect. Along with that move, they acquired 1B/DH C.J. Cron from the Halos for a player to be named later and, to many people’s sur...

In Hindsight, Rangers Should Have Gotten More for Darvish

Tom Dorsa

Feb 12, 2018

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers, Transactions

Six years and $126 million for a pitcher who lost all control in the World Series seems hefty at first, but Yu Darvish deserves it. The Japanese pitcher and the Chicago Cubs inked a deal with those terms and po...

Astros and Realmuto: A Match Made in Heaven

Joe Orsatti

Feb 12, 2018

Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

If you have been living under a rock all winter, don't worry, you haven't missed too much. One thing that you may want to know, however, is that the Miami Marlins are rebuilding -- again -- but they're going al...

Astros, Copycat Nature of MLB Responsible for Slow Offseason

Tom Dorsa

Feb 2, 2018

American League, American League West, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason

As the Major League Baseball offseason stumbles into early February, with spring training soon beginning, some of baseball's most valuable players in 2017 are left without a ballcap to wear. It's sad to see thi...

Athletics Acquire Brandon Moss, Ryan Buchter from Royals

Alex McKeon

Jan 29, 2018

American League, American League Central, American League West, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Transactions

According to press releases from both teams, the Oakland Athletics have acquired first baseman Brandon Moss and relief pitcher Ryan Buchter from the Kansas City Royals. In return, the Royals have acquired pitch...

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Jake+Diekman

Free from Ulcerative Colitis, Jake Diekman is Poised to Have a Big 2018

Justin Birnbaum

Jan 26, 2018

American League, American League West, Features, Major League Baseball, Texas Rangers

Seattle is no stranger to the pouring rain. And as it continued to come down hard, Jake Diekman stood on a stage just behind second base at Safeco Field. Speaking to over 900 faces in the crowd, with his new wi...