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Rumor: Nationals to decline option on Adam LaRoche

Oct 18, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors, Washington Nationals

It has been rumored that Washington Nationals will decline the $15 million option on Adam LaRoche’s contract. The Nationals will likely opt to buy out his contract for $2 million. The plan for Washington is to ...

The State of MLB Managers

Kevin Pittack

Oct 17, 2014

Opinions & Predictions

It has become a trend over the course of the last few NBA seasons for teams with head coaching vacancies to hire players just wrapping up their playing careers regardless of the fact that they lack any coaching...

Opinion: Why the Royals are destined to win it all

Baseball Essential

Oct 16, 2014

American League, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Milestone, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

Kansas City is on their way to their first world series since 1985, and by the way they haven't lost a postseason game since 1985. This team has not only captured the hearts and minds of baseball fans everywher...

State of Baseball

Baseball Essential

Sep 28, 2014

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Postseason, St. Louis Cardinals

It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year. Not because the NFL season has started back up again, but rather it’s the season in which baseball fans come together as a community and watch teams light up an...

Opinion: Kershaw NL MVP Talks “Absurd”

Baseball Essential

Sep 20, 2014

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

Clayton Kershaw has been "The Man" for the Los Angeles Dodgers--posting a 19-3 record with an ERA of just 1.70 (at the time this article was written). He also has 219 strikeouts with just 28 walks. There's no d...

‘NO NO: A Dockumentary’ is a grand slam, and then some. (Interview with Director Jeff Radice and Dock’s agent Tom Reich)

Steve Benko

Sep 10, 2014

Interviews

Very rarely do we see successful documentaries on baseball, or really any documentaries on baseball for that matter. In recent years, baseball has become more of a niche sport. It’s rare to find ‘casual basebal...

Russell Martin Will Receive Big Money This Offseason

Baseball Essential

Sep 2, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

Russell Martin is arguably the best catcher in all of Major League Baseball. I don't say that because he plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates and they are my hometown team. I don't say that because I want to start ...

Before doing the Ice Bucket Challenge, remember that Lou Gehrig is the reason you can

Steve Benko

Aug 20, 2014

Opinions & Predictions

Amidst the ever so popular Facebook and Instagram videos of, ‘The Ice Bucket Challenge,’ there are some people who are losing sight of what is really important, and that is funding the foundation for ALS. ALS ...

Career Home Run Record, Will a Veteran Break It?

Baseball Essential

Aug 7, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The all-time home run record is one that has always been cherished. For years Babe Ruth was thought as the best player in baseball because he led the majors in home runs. Hank Aaron was also thought of as the b...

The Truth About MLB Prospects

Baseball Essential

Aug 6, 2014

Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

We all understand how difficult this game can be; this isn't a sport that only physical ability can get you through. You need hand eye coordination, plate discipline, you need to be thinking on every single pla...