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Report: FOX Sports to Name John Smoltz Lead Analyst

Dec 22, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media

According to a published report by Andy Martino of the New York Daily News and confirmation from a FOX spokesman, Joe Buck will have a new broadcast partner next season for the Saturday Game of the Week and the...

2015 Roberto Clemente Award nominees announced

Nick Delahanty

Sep 14, 2015

Breaking News

On Monday afternoon, Major League Baseball announced the thirty nominees for the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award. Each year, all thirty teams are allowed to nominate one player for the award Each season, Major L...

Defending Detroit in the Doyle Alexander-John Smoltz deal

Joshua Sadlock

Aug 12, 2015

Atlanta Braves, Baseball History, Detroit Tigers, Features, Major League Baseball

On August 12, 1987, the Detroit Tigers, hunting an American League East title, made a trade with the Atlanta Braves. The Tigers received veteran right-hander Doyle Alexander. Going back to the Braves, was a 20-...

Mike Hessman Sets Minor League Home Run Record

Gershon Rabinowitz

Aug 3, 2015

Baseball History, Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Milestone, Minor League Baseball

There are certain moments in baseball history that remain etched in our minds. We can quickly recall where we were when it occurred and its historical significance. Events such as Mark McGwire’s 62nd home run, ...

A Look Inside The Mind Of An Atlanta Braves Fan: A Terrifying Prospect

Gabriel Bogart

Jul 29, 2015

Atlanta Braves, Baseball History, Features, National League East, Opinions & Predictions

About a month ago, I interviewed a friend of mine who is a Baltimore Orioles fan. My hopes are to make this a series of articles, that, with a touch of humor and levity, can illuminate some of the similarities ...

VIDEO: Hall of Famers gather around for Cooperstown golf outing

Aaron Cornielle

Jul 25, 2015

Features, Hall of Fame, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, Video

COOPERSTOWN, NY – On Saturday morning, Hall of Fame inductees dating back to the 1980’s got together for a friendly golf outing and allowed for brief questions from members of the media. Tom Glavine got the mo...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #31: Jeff Idelson

Brian Wright

Jul 23, 2015

American League East, American League West, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Features, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Media, Milestone, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, Podcasts, Radio

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony isn’t just a special time for those honored. It’s a focal point of the baseball calendar – when the sport has its eyes on Cooperstown and when many fans of the game make trek...

Red Sox To Retire Pedro’s Number

Liam Skiffington

Jun 22, 2015

Headlines

Pedro Martinez is a legend in Boston. No doubt about it. He's a guy that's recognizable almost anywhere. The vocal Dominican right hander was beloved by Red Sox fans long before he helped win the 2004 World Ser...

Curt Schilling Moves Up in Voting, But Not Elected to Hall of Fame

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 6, 2015

Hall of Fame, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Today, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2015 was just announced. An unprecedented four worthy candidates received their rightful call to the hall. Over the next several months, a ton of praise wi...

Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz, Biggio elected to Hall of Fame

Jack McNeil

Jan 6, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, Milestone, Offseason

A trio of dominant starting pitchers, and a hitter in the 3k club made it into the most abundant class of new Hall of Famers since 1955. This summer, four new players will be in baseball's most prestigious hall...

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