Opening Day Archives - Page 2 of 3

Should David Ross Catch the Cubs’ Season Opener Against the Angels?

Feb 24, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The answer to the question posed in the title is, of course, probably not, since it's likely that Jake Arrieta will be pitching, but consider this. The two pitchers projected to top the Los Angeles Angels rotat...

Chip Hale Names Zack Greinke the Diamondbacks Opening Day Starter

Tyler Milliken

Jan 16, 2016

Arizona Diamondbacks, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason

Who would have ever thought at this time last year Zack Greinke would be starting opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016? I'll be the first to admit it, if you gave me 10 tries I still would have been...

Five Reasons to be Thankful for Opening Day

Kyle Gehler

Nov 26, 2015

American League, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason

Thanksgiving is upon us. Millions of Americans will celebrate the day by spending time with family, eating turkey, watching the Detroit Lions find creative ways to love, and saying what they are thankful fo...

Previewing Tuesday’s MLB Matchups

Isaac Barrow

Apr 7, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With the first day of games in the books, we can officially look forward to tonight's matchups. Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins, 7:10 pm The Braves, seen as a team without much hope, had a bright Opening D...

Oakland Athletics Opening Day: What We’ve Learned

Idalia Topete

Apr 7, 2015

American League, American League West, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics finally snapped their 10-year long Opening Day losing streak "curse" with an old fashioned beat-down of the Texas Rangers, final score of 8-0. The A's delivered in every facet of the game ...

Weirdest Opening Day Starting Pitcher Facts

Cespedes Family

Apr 7, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Yesterday was Opening Day. No, not for your cousin’s art exhibit at the new gallery down by the wharf. It was Opening Day for baseball. Rounders. America’s game (America’s game is really obesity, but that’s an ...

Mariner’s Opening Day Notes: Seth Smith Is A God

Gabriel Bogart

Apr 6, 2015

American League West, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

Seth Smith is a God among men. At least for the duration of April 6th, 2015 he is. Smith became the first player in Seattle Mariners history to collect three extra base hits on Opening Day (thanks to Ace of MLB...

Baltimore Orioles: Three Keys to Victory on Opening Day

Joshua Sadlock

Apr 6, 2015

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

Credit: Rob Carr / Getty Images North America This afternoon, at 3:10, live from decrepit Tropicana Field (move already, Tampa Bay!), the Baltimore Orioles begin their quest to bring a second consecutive AL...

Phil Hughes looks to continue success vs. Detroit Tigers

James B. Terry

Apr 6, 2015

American League Central, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers are the last two teams that claimed victory in the American League Central, but it's still been a while for the Twins. Detroit has dominated the division in recent memory...

MLB Preview: Opening Day

Isaac Barrow

Apr 6, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Major League Baseball

At Wrigley Field, Adam Wainwright and Jason Heyward led the way in a 3-0 Cardinals win. In an offseason not without hype, the opposing Cubs looked relatively mediocre in the Opening Night of baseball, and $156-...

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