Confessions of a Baseball Jinx
I'm no scientist, but I know enough to know that baseball jinxes aren't real. An announcer saying the phrase "no-hitter" does not mysteriously impart added skills to the struggling hitters. No player ever got w...
Analyzing Arizona’s Acquisition of J.D. Martinez
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...
Stunner: Dodgers Steal Darvish at Finish Line
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...
Can Justin Turner Win NL MVP?
This season it is easy to spot who the top candidates for National League MVP are. Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Bryce Harper are easy choices as they have pedigrees of MVP-level success.
Often the MV...
Houston Astros Should Pursue Johnny Cueto At Trade Deadline
Earlier this week, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported that San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto will likely opt out of the remaining four years and $84 million of his massive contract signed after 2015.
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Most Versatile Player: Paul Goldschmidt Should Win NL MVP
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
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
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
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
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...