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Author Ryan Thoms

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I am a nineteen year old college student that attends the University of Virginia.

Twins Shortstop Jorge Polanco Suspended 80 Games for PEDs

Ryan Thoms
Mar 20, 2018
Breaking News, Minnesota Twins, Spring Training
Jorge Polanco informed the Twins on Sunday that he would be serving an 80-game suspension due to the presence of Stanozolol in his body. Polanco was informed that he violated Major League Baseball’s drug policy...

How the Texas Rangers Will Use Tim Lincecum to Start 2018

Ryan Thoms
Mar 10, 2018
Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers
With the Tim Lincecum comeback experiment in full stride, the Texas Rangers have some decisions to make about how they will utilize the two-time former Cy Young Award Winner and World Series champion. As it ...

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...

Phillies Ink Francisco Rodriguez To A Minor League Deal

Ryan Thoms
Jan 29, 2018
Breaking News, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions
Francisco Rodriguez has been advocating for a comeback and now it appears a team is willing to take a flyer on the former elite closer as the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to bring him on through a minor le...

Top 10 Power-Hitters for 2018

Ryan Thoms
Jan 14, 2018
American League, American League Central, American League East, American League West, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Statistics, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
In a year which saw the single-season total home run record shattered, the new rookie home run record accomplished, and the first true chase to 60 home runs in a few years, 2017 was truly a season defined by po...

Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates

Ryan Thoms
Jan 13, 2018
Breaking News, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Transactions
After what seemed like a never-ending saga, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally parted ways with right handed starter Gerrit Cole. The Houston Astros will be the team receiving Cole, and will be sending four pl...

Report: Yankees, Pirates Talks Regarding Gerrit Cole Have ‘Cooled’

Ryan Thoms
Dec 20, 2017
American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors
After making a huge splash prior to the Winter Meetings in acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees stayed busy during the meetings especially in the starting pitcher department. While the Yankees have resigned...

Giants Acquire Evan Longoria from Rays

Ryan Thoms
Dec 20, 2017
American League, American League East, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions
In a very shocking turn of events, it has been confirmed by the teams that the Tampa Bay Rays have parted ways with their franchise third baseman, Evan Longoria. The team on the receiving end will be the San Fr...

Blue Jays Acquire Aledmys Diaz from Cardinals

Ryan Thoms
Dec 2, 2017
American League, American League East, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions
The Toronto Blue Jays made a splash on Friday evening by acquiring former All-Star shortstop Aledmys Diaz from the St. Lous Cardinals. In the process, they parted away with minor league outfielder J.B. Woodman ...

Phillies Designate Former First Overall Pick Mark Appel For Assignment

Ryan Thoms
Nov 20, 2017
Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions
As a part of a series of moves to cut down on the team’s 40-man roster, the Phillies decided to designate for assignment right-handed pitcher Mark Appel. Mark Appel was the Houston Astros’ first-overall pick of...
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