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Most Versatile Player: Paul Goldschmidt Should Win NL MVP

Jun 20, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

When Paul Goldschmidt trotted onto the field in his August 1, 2011, major-league debut, fans and experts denoted the 6'3" righty as potentially the next Jeff Bagwell. Goldschmidt shares a position with the form...

Dodgers option Julio Urias to Triple-A

Jeff J. Snider

May 22, 2017

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

On Sunday morning, the day after his second straight poor start, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Julio Urias was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Josh Ravin to take Urias...

Cody Bellinger is Trying to Force the Issue

Jeff J. Snider

May 2, 2017

Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

After his first three games in the big leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Cody Bellinger looked like he wasn't ready for prime time. He was hitting .100/.250/.100, with his lone hit a squibber to thi...

The Colorado Rockies’ Sudden Emergence Came At The Right Time

Tom Dorsa

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado Rockies

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Baseball experts all across the country have long been awaiting a sense of legitimacy from the Colorado Rockies. This comes mostly in part to their undeniable mediocrity since their sensational run 10 years ago...

Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Cody Bellinger

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 25, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Cody Bellinger from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The corresponding move(s) to make room on both the 25- and 40-man rosters have not yet been announced. Bellinge...

Clayton Kershaw Starts Are Simply Must-Watch Games

Tom Dorsa

Apr 21, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

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Nowadays, appreciating Hall of Fame-caliber talent is a must, as we never know who and what the voters in Cooperstown will be thinking. Only a few of the active players in Major League Baseball are surefire ele...

Dodgers Begin the Year of Tough Roster Decisions

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 13, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

The 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers were not built around a 25-man roster. That team, due mostly to a record number of disabled list trips, had 55 different players (including 31 pitchers) make at least one appearance...

Report: Rays’ Forsythe Traded for Dodgers’ De Leon.

Marvin Oliva

Jan 24, 2017

Breaking News, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays finally pulled the trigger on a trade. The The Rays will receive right-handed pitcher Jose De Leon in exchange for second baseman Logan Forsythe. Forsythe is co...

Padres, Wil Myers Agree To Long-Term Extension

Matt Wojciak

Jan 14, 2017

Breaking News, Contract, Offseason, San Diego Padres

On Friday afternoon, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the San Diego Padres and 26-year-old first baseman Wil Myers were close to agreement on a contract extension worth roughly $80 million over the next s...

Cubs Still Looking for a Starter, Ross on Short List

Robert Villarreal

Jan 12, 2017

Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres

With their convention coming up at the end of this week and spring training a meager 34 days away, the Chicago Cubs are still looking for ways to improve their squad in 2017. One specific way on the current rad...