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Analyzing Arizona’s Acquisition of J.D. Martinez

Jul 31, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Transactions

The National League West has been referred to as (arguably) the best division in baseball this season. As of this writing, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks all have records th...

Blockbuster: Sonny Gray Shipped to Yankees in Four-Player Deal

Ryan Waterman

Jul 31, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Transactions

Sonny Gray is heading east, as the Oakland Athletics announced earlier this afternoon that their staff ace has been dealt to the New York Yankees. RHP Sonny Gray traded to NYY with $1.5M in int'l bonus slot ...

Stunner: Dodgers Steal Darvish at Finish Line

Ryan Waterman

Jul 31, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Transactions

It took me some time to process before writing this, but Yu Darvish is no longer a Texas Ranger. With approximately 20 minutes remaining before the deadlines, Jeff Passan tweeted out that Darvish would be st...

Relax Philadelphia, Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Ryan Waterman

May 30, 2017

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

If you're a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, the past month has been absolutely brutal. Through their first 20 games, Philadelphia seemed to be living up to the expectations that many fans had for this seas...

Shohei Otani Plans to Sign With MLB Club After Season

Ryan Waterman

Apr 8, 2017

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

We're not even a full week into the start of the season, and this offseason is already guaranteed to be among the most interesting we've seen in some time. In an interview with "60 Minutes" that will air thi...

Swing For the Fences: Ranking Fantasy Baseball’s Top 10 Overall Players

Ryan Waterman

Jan 19, 2017

Fantasy, Features

It's that time of year again, baseball fans! First off, let me welcome you to the first edition of "Swing For the Fences." I am Ryan Waterman, and I will be bringing you all a weekly fantasy column from now ...

Phillies To Sign Michael Saunders

Ryan Waterman

Jan 16, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

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Michael Saunders has reportedly reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. MLB Network's Jon Morosi first reported that the sides were nea...

Red Sox to Sign Mitch Moreland

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines, Offseason, Transactions

When Dave Dombrowski gets rolling, it's hard to stop him. Sources: #RedSox in agreement with free agent Mitch Moreland on one-year deal, pending physical. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2016 ...

Report: Dodgers Interested in Todd Frazier

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

This is the time of year where it's vital for teams to have all of their proverbial "ducks in a row." A lot can happen, plans can (and will..) change, and it's important for teams to prepare for all possible si...

Kansas City Shopping Wade Davis; Cubs, Dodgers Expressing Interest

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Offseason, Rumors

The closer market continues to get more interesting by the minute. As noted, the San Francisco Giants plucked former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon off the market with a record four-year, $62 millio...

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