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Just Spitballin’ Episode 8: Talking “The Game” with Author Jon Pessah

Jun 17, 2015

Features, Just Spitballin' with Jeff and Josh, Podcasts & Radio Shows

In Episode 8 of Just Spitballin', Jeff and Josh talked with Jon Pessah, author of the book The Game: Inside the Secret World of Major League Baseball's Power Brokers. The interview, which begins at 13:25, cover...

Rays Sign Jonny Venters to Minor League Deal

Joshua Sadlock

Mar 11, 2015

American League East, Breaking News, Tampa Bay Rays

Despite the fact that much of their collective brain trust will be leading different organizations in 2015, the Tampa Bay Rays remain a team on the hunt for high upside, low risk bargains. Their most recent fo...

Breaking Down the Cause of Chris Davis’ 2014 Slump

Joshua Sadlock

Mar 3, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

To the best of my knowledge, there has not yet been an advanced metric created to define being lost at the plate. Unfortunately for Orioles fans, it would not take advanced statistical analysis to tell you tha...

This Day in Baseball: Pop Culture Edition

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 20, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History

A happy Friday readers! Today, we will take a detour into the world of pop culture. On this day in 1992, The Simpsons aired one of my all-time favorite episodes, "Homer at the Bat." This was The Simpsons first...

New York Yankees Hold Secret Workout with Yoan Moncada

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 19, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

The New York Post is reporting that the Yankees have held a second, "secret" workout with Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada. The workout took place early Wednesday morning at the Yankees spring training facility. The...

Orioles “Close to Deal” with Everth Cabrera

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 18, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Breaking News, Headlines, Offseason

Orioles insider Eduardo Encina is reporting that the team is closing in on a one year deal with former All-Star shortstop Everth Cabrera. The deal will be in the $2.4 million range and is pending on Cabrera pa...

Why Jason Giambi Will Be A Major League Manager

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 17, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Yesterday, Jason Giambi announced his retirement after 20 Major League seasons spent with the Athletics, Yankees, Rockies and Indians. The past two seasons spent with the Indians saw the former AL MVP take on a...

Five Developing Stories to Watch for Baltimore Orioles

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 15, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball

The four greatest words in the English language are open for debate, but I would like to throw my own nomination into the running. "Pitchers and catchers report." The Orioles will kick off Spring Training thi...

Harvey, Alvarez Highlight Orioles Invitees

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 13, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles

With Spring Training right around the corner, it is time to examine the non-roster invitees to major league camp. This year, the Orioles will have at least 15 invitees on minor league contracts hoping to make a...

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