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Kansas City Royals: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Jul 22, 2019

Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Kansas City Royals look poised to be sellers before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, as they're 37-64, which warrants fourth place in the American League Central, and in rebuilding mode. They've al...

There’s Nothing Like a Great Base Stealer

David ben David

Apr 12, 2018

Features, Opinions & Predictions

About a year ago, I attended a game in Goodyear, Arizona. At one point, the medium-sized crowd suddenly became electric. No, the game didn't count -- it was just a spring training game. But Billy Hamilton had j...

MLB’s Top Stolen Base Threats: A Dying Breed

Adam Piede

Apr 21, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

Gone are the days of Rickey Henderson annually racking up over 100 stolen bases. As baseball transitioned from the pitcher friendly 1980’s, through the steroid era of the late ’90's and early 2000’s, the art of...

Five Burning Questions for the Cincinnati Reds in 2016

Brandon Shrider

Jan 12, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Source: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images North America Barring some herculean performances from myriad unheralded players, the Reds and their fans know their place in 2016: Near and maybe at the bottom. Now see...

Could Cincinnati Be A Good Fit For Jackie Bradley Jr.?

Gabriel Bogart

Nov 12, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Cincinnati Reds, Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

The rumor mill is churning away fiercely this week. There's a lot of mouth-watering news for Boston Red Sox fans. At the forefront is the Boston's dogged pursuit of acquiring Aroldis Chapman in trade talks with...

Reds’ Billy Hamilton To Have Shoulder Surgery; Out for Season

Josh Eastern

Sep 22, 2015

Cincinnati Reds, Injuries

The 2015 season has been a lost cause for the Cincinnati Reds and Monday, they got a little bit more bad news as it was revealed that speedy center fielder Billy Hamilton will need surgery on his right shoulder...

The common bond between Paul Owens, Dallas Green, and Danny Ozark

John Pielli

Aug 30, 2015

Baseball History, Major League Baseball, National League, Philadelphia Phillies

If you were a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1970s, the connection between Paul Owens, Danny Ozark, and Dallas Green is probably something you will never forget. If you are not, but are a knowledgeable...

Will Billy Hamilton deliver a 100-steal season?

Joshua Sadlock

Aug 14, 2015

Cincinnati Reds, Features, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions

The full extent of Billy Hamilton's baseball talents was on display last night as the Cincinnati Reds took down the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-3. The Reds' centerfielder went 4-4 with four runs scored, a home run, ...

Why Baseball Should Consider The Stolen Base Again

Kevin Pittack

Feb 14, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

In 2001, at the advanced baseball age of 38, the Yankees “Warrior”, right fielder Paul O’Neill, set a new career milestone perhaps more impressive than his previous career accolades. O’Neill already possessed f...

Ranking Each NL Team’s Best Offseason Move

Michael Husson

Feb 10, 2015

Features, Headlines, National League

Yesterday, we took a look at each American League team's best offseason move and ranked them. Today, we take a look at each National League team's best upgrade and how they stack up against each other. ...

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