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HR Derby standout Joc Pederson: Beyond the Batting Average

Jul 14, 2015

Watching the Home Run Derby yesterday, we saw Todd Frazier put on an absolute show, but Frazier was the runner-up last year. I think this year's runner-up Joc Pederson, who hit 13 homers in the first round to a...

Which Managers Are Feeling the Heat Already?

Derek Crawford

Mar 15, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Job security is a wonderful thing to have. For Major League managers, however, tomorrow isn’t always guaranteed. If you’re winning, all praises are to the players. If you’re losing, all blame falls on your shou...

The Butterfly Effect: Luke Hochevar

Jeff J. Snider

Feb 21, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers

“Some of God’s greatest gifts are (unsigned Hochevars).” — Garth Brooks *** In the 2005 draft, the Dodgers did not have a true first-round pick, having lost their pick (number 26 overall) to the Boston Re...

This Day in Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 19, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League

2/19 On this day in 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player in baseball history to be awarded over $1,000,000 through the arbitration process. The Los Angeles Dodgers young Mexican pitcher had tak...

Betting the Over/Under of Each National League Team

James B. Terry

Feb 17, 2015

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

Spring Training is right around the corner and baseball fans everywhere are excited for the thought of the sport returning. Right now, teams have expectations on how good or bad they will do in 2015, and the...

A Decade of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball: Is It Really Always Red Sox/Yankees?

Cespedes Family

Feb 16, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, New York Yankees

"In this world nothing can said to be certain, except death, taxes, and Red Sox vs. Yankees on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball" - Benjamin Franklin It's a familiar refrain. Every Sunday night during the baseball ...

Orioles Have Discussed Trading for Andre Ethier

Jack McNeil

Jan 4, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League West, Offseason

The Baltimore Orioles have appeared to be asleep at the wheel this offseason, but to be fair, they appeared that way last offseason as well, before swooping in late to grab Nelson Cruz on a one-year deal. That ...

Every Team’s Offseason in One Sentence

Jack McNeil

Dec 29, 2014

American League, Headlines, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

This offseason has been a historic one. From superstars being traded for lesser packages than expected, to the Yankees being left out on all major free agents, excuse me as I attempt to sum up every team's offs...

Dodgers Release Brian Wilson

Niklas Jarvinen

Dec 20, 2014

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

The Brian Wilson era in Los Angeles is officially over. The Dodgers released Wilson and his beard on Friday and ate the last year of his contract. He would’ve made $9.5 million in 2015. Wilson came to LA dur...

Reports: Matt Kemp Trade Will Get Done

Jack McNeil

Dec 18, 2014

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League West, San Diego Padres

Earlier today, the baseball world suffered from shock. The holdup in Matt Kemp trade is because the physical revealed arthritis in both hips. The #Padres continue to consult medical experts. — Bob Nightenga...

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