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Crash Course: Round-Up for July 10 and 11

Jul 12, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The MLB Trade Deadline is like a puzzle with 1,000,000 pieces spread out over the Twitter-sphere. While it is easy to find the pieces, finding places that piece the puzzle together is nearly impossible, especia...

Giants Sign Austin Jackson

Joe Orsatti

Jan 22, 2018

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, San Francisco Giants, Transactions

One week after acquiring Andrew McCutchen, the Giants added another outfielder in Austin Jackson, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Jackson will earn $6 million over the next two years in S...

No Buyer’s Remorse for the White Sox

Casey Boguslaw

May 12, 2016

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox' offseason was as busy as any other team, but if you listened to sports radio in mid-March, you would have heard many complain about the moves that weren’t made. There was an outfield hole...

Two Late Offseason Acquisitions Have Led to Early White Sox Success

Casey Boguslaw

Apr 15, 2016

Chicago White Sox, Features

Believe it or not, the Chicago White Sox' season is already 1/18th complete (at least the regular season…). The 7-2 start has the south side of Chicago nearly as excited as their neighbors to the north. Unlike ...

Chicago White Sox Lineup Analysis – Is There a Fit for the Second Spot?

Casey Boguslaw

Mar 31, 2016

Chicago White Sox, Opinions & Predictions

The Chicago White Sox made many roster moves Wednesday, and the Opening Day roster is almost fully revealed. The 25th spot is the only item left in question and it seems that it will come down to Travis Ishikaw...

Stock Report on the Final Spots on the Chicago White Sox Roster

Casey Boguslaw

Mar 10, 2016

Chicago White Sox, Opinions & Predictions, Spring Training

With the Austin Jackson signing, the White Sox appear to be done with their offseason. Anything can happen, but it does seem like that move was the bow on the very busy package that was this offseason. The move...

Austin Jackson Signs with the Chicago White Sox

Casey Boguslaw

Mar 6, 2016

Breaking News, Chicago White Sox, Transactions

In a move that may eventually be considered better late than never, the Chicago White Sox have signed Austin Jackson to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to Jon Heyman. The White Sox were seemingly...

The Curious Case of Austin Jackson

Patrick Brewer

Mar 1, 2016

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

With the signing of Ian Desmond by the Texas Rangers on Sunday, the last qualifying offer free agent found a home. While the majority of the heavy lifting has already been completed this offseason, there are st...

What are the Orioles’ Options for Right Field After Fowler Debacle?

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 27, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Credit: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images North America I sat down early Wednesday morning to write a post evaluating the likely Opening Day lineup for the Baltimore Orioles. Dexter Fowler would have been penc...

Report: Josh Hamilton Will Start the Season on the Disabled List

Joe Jacquez

Feb 25, 2016

Headlines, Texas Rangers

Health concerns and injuries have unfortunately defined Josh Hamilton's time in the big leagues, a career that was supposed to be filled with superstar accolades and a potential Hall of Fame resume. The form...

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