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Mike Matheny Given Three-Year Extension

Nov 4, 2016

As the playoffs come to a close and the Winter Meetings approach, teams have already started making moves. One team we surprisingly didn't see this postseason was the St. Louis Cardinals. It was actually the fi...

Homer Bailey Set To Make Season Debut Sunday

Tyler Milliken

Jul 29, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that starting pitcher Homer Bailey has been activated from of the 60-day disabled list and is scheduled to make his season debut against the Padres on Sunday. It's been a toug...

Cubs Running Away With NL Central

Robert Villarreal

Jun 20, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

To say they're on a tear is most assuredly an understatement. The Chicago Cubs are simply decimating opponents and leaving little to nothing in their wake. The Cubs, now 46-20 in the midst of their 2016 campaig...

Does Randal Grichuk Need Time At Triple-A?

Jake Hasan

May 6, 2016

Features, Headlines, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

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The St. Louis Cardinals' record currently stands at 15-14, far below what is expected of a team fresh off a 100-win 2015. Some of the blame can go to the sub-par pitching, especially that of Mike Leake and Adam...

Oakland Athletics Acquire Khris Davis

Daniel Sherriff

Feb 12, 2016

American League West, Breaking News, Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, National League Central, Oakland Athletics, Offseason, Transactions

Spring training might be less than a week away, but the hot stove is still sizzling. The Oakland Athletics have announced that they have acquired left fielder Khris Davis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange ...

5 Burning Questions for the St. Louis Cardinals

Jake Hasan

Jan 27, 2016

Features, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America The St. Louis Cardinals won 100 games in 2015, which may lead one to believe that the Redbirds are a sound team without many worries heading into the 2016 season. ...

The Case for Trading Khris Davis

Patrick Brewer

Jan 9, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, National League Central, Offseason

At this point in the offseason, it is pretty clear where each team is at for 2016. We have the teams looking like contenders, and those looking like pretenders. Beyond that, there are the teams that are general...

Brewers Having Active, Yet Lackluster December

Robert Villarreal

Dec 29, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, National League Central, Transactions

The Milwaukee Brewers had an abysmal 2015 finishing 68-94, 32 games out of first place in a division that saw three of its teams reach the playoffs. Only three teams had a worse season than the Brew Crew, the C...

Grading Each Team’s Offseason (So Far): National League

Patrick Brewer

Dec 22, 2015

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Credit: AP Photo While it is still only December, there has already been plenty of action this offseason around Major League Baseball. Some teams have been busier than others. There have been good moves made,...

Cardinals Seeking Rays’ Odorizzi as Trade Target

Zain Pyarali

Dec 19, 2015

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports, the St. Louis Cardinals have taken interest in Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching, and Jake Odorizzi could be their target. The 25-year-old right-hander grew up in the St. L...

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