Six? Call it the tumbling dice.

By Chris DeMatteo | Leave a Comment

Red Sox manager Terry Francona revealed yesterday that John Smoltz will pitch for the big league team next week while Brad Penny and Daisuke Matsuzaka stay with the club. How is this possible? The team will go with a “six-man rotation” for the time being.
This writer calls shenanigans on this six-man rotation. [...]

In Baseball June 22, 2009 

Taking a GED, Not a PED

By Chris DeMatteo | Leave a Comment

After picking fireballer Stephen Strasburg out of San Diego State with the first overall pick in last week’s Major League Baseball amateur draft, the Washington Nationals have more reason not to rush him to the majors or in any other way try to win more games this season: getting the top pick in the 2010 [...]

In Baseball, Draft June 15, 2009 

Harry Kalas dies

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Not sure what to say here other than I’m stunned. Phillies legendary announcer Harry Kalas passed out in the Nationals press box today and was rushed to the hospital. He was later pronounced dead.
The cause of death hasn’t been released at this time, but Kalas did undergo surgery in February which caused him [...]

In Baseball April 13, 2009 

Mets bid to go undefeated falls short

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Oliver Perez gave up eight runs in just 4 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 today.
Many New York Metro area denizens were crushed as the Mets had hopes of an undefeated season not long ago. The loss drops them to 2-1 and speculation is rampant they could slide into [...]

In Baseball April 9, 2009 

Nick Adenhart killed in car accident

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a felony hit-and-run car accident early Thursday morning in Fullerton, CA, according to TMZ.
Hours after the 22-year old finished pitching in a game, police say a minivan blew threw a stoplight and caused Adenhart’s Mitsubishi to hit a light pole, killing three people including Adenhart.
The person [...]

In Baseball April 9, 2009 

Texas Rangers, magic number at 161

By Perry | Leave a Comment

In the first game of the season, the Texas Rangers have already set season highs in hits, homeruns, and extra base hits for a single game.  15, 2, and 6 respectively.
Behind 13-year veteran-rookie pitcher Kevin Milwood, the Rangers defeated the Cleveland Indians 9-1 in front of a sellout crowd of almost 50,000 fans.  That’s more [...]

In Baseball April 6, 2009 

Sabathia takes a huge dump on field

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

CC Sabathia, the big pitcher that the Yankees got a great deal on in the offseason, decided that rather than throw a baseball to a catcher repeatedly, he would just take a big wet dump on the pitchers mound.
The Yankees are currently down 6-3 and Sabathia left in the fifth inning after giving [...]

In Baseball April 6, 2009 

Phillies in NL East basement

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

After falling last night to the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at home, the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies have found themselves in the basement of the NL East. The surprising Atlanta Braves have rocketed to the top and could have an insurmountable lead on the Mets and Phils, both of whom were picked by most [...]

In Baseball April 6, 2009 

Hamels on pace to start April 10th

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Phillies ace and World Champion pitcher Cole Hamels is on schedule to start on April 10th at Colorado. He tweaked his elbow earlier this spring and caused most of the 215 area code to hold their breath.
He pitched Saturday afternoon against the Rays in an exhibition game with mixed results. And when we [...]

In Baseball April 4, 2009 

Ichiro to the DL

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Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been placed on the 15-day DL with a bleeding ulcer.
Still blogging from iPhone. Maybe Perry can post a picture?

In Baseball, Injuries April 3, 2009 

Sheffield to the Mets?

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David Lennon of Newsday reports that the Mets could sign Gary Sheffield as early as tonight. Here is what he wrote:
The Mets have contacted Gary Sheffield directly to gauge his interest in coming to New York and a person familiar with the situation said today that he could sign with a club as soon [...]

In Baseball April 3, 2009 

April Fool’s jokes that weren’t

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Our Twitter buddy Chris Iafolla posted a neat item today regarding April Fool’s Day. Most everyone does the “Donovan McNabb gets traded to Detroit Lions for Calvin Johnson” type crap. But he wrote up some things that should be jokes, but aren’t. Here is his list. And if you are a [...]

In Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey April 1, 2009 

Phils release Geoff Jenkins

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Todd Zolecki reports that he just got word the the Phils have released platoon right fielder Geoff Jenkins.
Jenkins has a lot of pop in his bat but that’s about it.

In Baseball March 31, 2009 

Lackey has cortisone shot in elbow

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Los Angeles Angels ace John Lackey took a cortisone shot to his ailing elbow and looks certain to miss the opener. It’s uncertain when he will pitch again, but he will certainly start the season on the Mark Prior List. That much is certain.
Lackey first felt soreness in his right forearm near the [...]

In Baseball, Injuries March 28, 2009 

Where’s Joba’s fastball?

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Several players and scouts have noted that Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain just doesn’t have his heater working right now. For a guy the touched 98 mph last year, yesterday against the Phillies he hit 94 mph twice.
“His velocity was better [in Tampa on March 16],” said World Champion first baseman Ryan [...]

In Baseball March 28, 2009 

Schilling says he’s done

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Three-time world champion Curt Schilling has announced that he will retire.
“This party has officially ended,” Schilling wrote in an email. “After being blessed to experience 23 years of playing professional baseball in front of the world’s best fans in so many different places, it is with zero regrets that I am making my [...]

In Baseball March 23, 2009 

Phillies screwed

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Cole Hamels has a sore elbow, which is awesome news for Phillies fans. They probably won’t need a staff ace anyway. I mean, this is a team game, right? So yeah…he has a sore elbow and it’s not on his right arm.
“We do not think it is serious, at least [...]

In Baseball, Injuries March 16, 2009 

Mike Bohn talks fantasy baseball

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

This is from our buddy Mike Bohn, who makes great pulled pork and follows baseball more than we do:
It is getting to the point where fantasy baseball players have some choices to make. Your draft is fast approaching, and you have options to weigh. I know you have a lot of questions running [...]

In Baseball, Fantasy March 15, 2009 

Papelbon calls Manny a “cancer.”

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

In an upcoming Esquire article that was published on the Esquire website yesterday, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon compared former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez to cancer.
“He was on a different train! And you saw what happened with that. We got rid of him, and we moved on without him,” Papelbon said.
“So Manny was tough [...]

In Baseball March 12, 2009 

Cole Hamels updates his status

By Micah Warren | 3 Comments

Cole Hamels pitched 42 pitches in 2 2/3 innings on Monday and gave up two runs on two hits. But he’s itching to increase his workload.
“I wish I could go more,” Hamels said after Monday’s 8-4 Grapefruit League loss to Cincinnati. “But I know that’s not the name of the game. Mentally, you want [...]

In Baseball March 10, 2009 

Pelfrey to return Saturday

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

With injuries to Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey, the Mets should be slightly worried about the early-season health of their rotation. Pelfrey strained his calf in a bullpen session on Friday, which is never good. But according to the NY Post, Pelfrey will make a start this Saturday against the Washington Nationals. [...]

In Baseball, Fantasy, Injuries March 9, 2009 

Jon Lester signs $30 million deal

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

The Red Sox and pitcher Jon Lester have agreed to a five-year, $30 million deal, a source tells Yahoo! Sports. The deal includes a $13 million club option for 2014.
Lester, who overcame cancer to resume a successful baseball career, got the most money ever by a pitcher with around two years of service. [...]

In Baseball, Signings, Transactions March 8, 2009 

Top 10 A-Rod foot-in-mouth moments

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Thanks to our buddy Tiffy for showing us this link on Twitter. She is one of our twitterpeeps. The NY Daily News has compiled A-Rod’s Top 10 foot-in-mouth moments:
10. “The timing came from God. The first time I was there for 2 1/2 hours of pushing. This time it was 10 minutes after [...]

In Baseball March 5, 2009 

A-Rod out 10 weeks?

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Joe Rodriguez, older brother of Alex Rodriguez, tells ESPNDeportes that A-Rod will be out 10 weeks to recover from the surgery to remove a cyst from his hip.
“It’s a big blow for the whole family. Alex is destroyed,” J-Rod told ESPNdeportes.com. “We were all very excited to see him play with the Dominican [...]

In Baseball, Injuries March 5, 2009 

Manny Ramirez and Dodgers close to a deal?

By Perry | Leave a Comment

Conflicting reports are surfacing about the status of the Manny Ramirez-Los Angeles Dodgers negotiations.
Early Tuesday afternoon Enrique Rojas from ESPNdeportes.com reported that an agreement had been reached between both sides.  However, agent Scott Boras told ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick “while there is communication there is no deal in place.”
ESPN.com’s Jason Stark then told ESPN’s Steve Levy, [...]

In Baseball March 4, 2009 

Lidge feeling better

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been experiencing some tightness in his forearm recently, but says he’s starting to feel better. He threw a bullpen session today and hopes to throw live batting practice before throwing in a game.
“It went really good,” he said. “I felt for the first time this spring like I [...]

In Baseball, Injuries March 2, 2009 

Santana to miss opener?

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Mets ace Johan Santana is in danger of missing the start of the MLB season on April 6th due to an irritated triceps tendon.
“We have 162 games,” Santana said on Saturday. “What we have to accomplish takes 162 games. Everything starts April 6, if it’s going to be me or somebody else. It’s tough to [...]

In Baseball, Injuries February 28, 2009 

Giants won’t get into Manny war

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

San Francisco Giants president Larry Baer acknowledged that he had traded some voicemails with Manny Ramirez’ agent Scott Boras, but that they never made any offer. Baer fully expects the slugger to re-sign with the Dodgers shortly.
Meanwhile, Dodgers GM Ned Coletti confirmed that the team made a new offer that is a [...]

In Baseball February 26, 2009 

Phillies ink Ruiz

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Thanks to our friends at PhilliesNation.com for tipping us off on Twitter.
The Phillies have signed catcher Carlos Ruiz to a one-year, $475,000 deal.
Much like last year, Ruiz will again be asked to hit for a very low batting average, hit into frequent double plays and not be able to throw anyone [...]

In Baseball, Signings, Transactions February 25, 2009 

Kyle Kendrick traded to Japan

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Did you see this last year? I’m sure we’ve posted it before, but we have so many new readers we wanted to share it again.

In Baseball February 24, 2009 

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