Royals botched situation with White Sox, Tim Anderson
April 19, 2019
First of all, the fact Tim Anderson got ejected by Joe West might be the most ridiculous part of this
Category: MLB
The Braves Need to Sign Craig Kimbrel ASAP
April 19, 2019
The Braves bullpen is in desperate need of help, holding a 5.17 ERA, allowing almost six walks per nine, and allowing a .297 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) in 62.2 innings pitched this season. The Braves have also lost their closer, Arodys Vizcaino, to season-ending shoulder surgery, which opens the door even more for them to look internally and externally for improvements on the bullpen. What’s an external option, you might ask? Well, it couldn’t be the guy who saved 42 games last year while pitching to a 2.74 and striking out 96 at the age of 30, could it? No way that guy is still a free agent, right? Someone had to have signed him by now, three weeks into the regular season. Well no one has, and Craig Kimbrel is still a free agent, and now is the perfect time for him to return to the team he started with and won the Rookie of the Year with.
Stream Machine: April 19-21
April 19, 2019
After some time away to reconfigure the Stream Machine for in-season matchup data (as well as taking some time off for personal reasons), I’m ready to roll out some new streaming options for the weekend matchups. As I promised earlier, I will do a check in at the end of the month in order to show the kind of stats you can get from your streaming starters. It’s important to remember that this is a season-long project, and early season streaming options are hard to figure out, as we don’t have a representative sample of in-season data until later on. Regardless, here are my picks for the weekend matchups.
Week 2 In Review: Buy Low, Sell High, Cut Bait
April 19, 2019
Not to say that pitching sucks, but pitching has kinda sucked this year. With more rumors of a rebirth of the juiced baseball, more elite pitchers are getting shelled and leaving their starts earlier than expected, while elite names and young prospects are flourishing. The following point totals are from a standard head to head CBS points league.
Dodgers @ Brewers Series Preview
April 18, 2019
The NLCS rematch will take center stage for a second straight weekend.
Throwback Thursday – Willie Stargell
April 18, 2019
Every Thursday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats.
Team History- Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (A's)
April 17, 2019
Every Tuesday or Wednesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Athletics, better known as the A’s, who have moved around a few times in their 118-year history.
Pete Alonso may be the Mets Best Homegrown Hitter since Wright or Reyes
April 16, 2019
Not too long ago Dominic Smith was a first-round draft pick by the New York Mets. In 2013 the Mets selected him 11th overall. In six seasons in the minors, Dom slashed .296/.361/.426. He and the Mets both expected him to take over the first base job for the Mets on a daily basis. Then reality hit, Dom struggled, and the Mets were again left with a question mark for an everyday productive first baseman.
7&7: 7 Hottest Hitters of The Week
April 16, 2019
Austin Meadows
If you were to ask anyone which team would have the best winning percentage almost three weeks into the season, would you guess it was Tampa Bay Rays? Not you didn’t, don’t lie. The recently have won six of their last seven and Meadows was a significant contributor.
Could German Marquez’s One Hit Complete Game Against the Giants Turn the Tide for the Rockies?
April 15, 2019
With one out in the 8th inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, German Marquez came set and threw to the plate against Evan Longoria. Longoria hit a ground ball to the left side of the infield, and despite a diving effort from third-baseman Nolan Arenado, the ball made its way into left field, breaking up Marquez’s no-hit bid.
Dodgers vs. Reds Series Preview
April 15, 2019
Clayton Kershaw is BACK! Yasiel Puig will be back in LA for the first time since being traded to the Cincinnati Reds, along with Matt Kemp, Kyle Farmer, and Alex Wood.
Player Spotlight: Clayton Kershaw
April 15, 2019
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in this generation and possibly can become the greatest pitcher of All-Time once it’s all said and done.
MLB
Royals botched situation with White Sox, Tim Anderson
First of all, the fact Tim Anderson got ejected by Joe West might be the most ridiculous part of this whole situation. He might’ve sparked
April 19, 2019
The Braves Need to Sign Craig Kimbrel ASAP
The Braves bullpen is in desperate need of help, holding a 5.17 ERA, allowing almost six walks per nine, and allowing a .297 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) in 62.2 innings pitched this season. The Braves have also lost their closer, Arodys Vizcaino, to season-ending shoulder surgery, which opens the door even more for them to look internally and externally for improvements on the bullpen. What’s an external option, you might ask? Well, it couldn’t be the guy who saved 42 games last year while pitching to a 2.74 and striking out 96 at the age of 30, could it? No way that guy is still a free agent, right? Someone had to have signed him by now, three weeks into the regular season. Well no one has, and Craig Kimbrel is still a free agent, and now is the perfect time for him to return to the team he started with and won the Rookie of the Year with.
April 19, 2019
Stream Machine: April 19-21
After some time away to reconfigure the Stream Machine for in-season matchup data (as well as taking some time off for personal reasons), I’m ready to roll out some new streaming options for the weekend matchups. As I promised earlier, I will do a check in at the end of the month in order to show the kind of stats you can get from your streaming starters. It’s important to remember that this is a season-long project, and early season streaming options are hard to figure out, as we don’t have a representative sample of in-season data until later on. Regardless, here are my picks for the weekend matchups.
April 19, 2019
Week 2 In Review: Buy Low, Sell High, Cut Bait
Not to say that pitching sucks, but pitching has kinda sucked this year. With more rumors of a rebirth of the juiced baseball, more elite pitchers are getting shelled and leaving their starts earlier than expected, while elite names and young prospects are flourishing. The following point totals are from a standard head to head CBS points league.
April 19, 2019
Dodgers @ Brewers Series Preview
The NLCS rematch will take center stage for a second straight weekend.
April 18, 2019
Throwback Thursday – Willie Stargell
Every Thursday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats.
April 18, 2019
Team History- Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (A's)
Every Tuesday or Wednesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Athletics, better known as the A’s, who have moved around a few times in their 118-year history.
April 17, 2019
Pete Alonso may be the Mets Best Homegrown Hitter since Wright or Reyes
Not too long ago Dominic Smith was a first-round draft pick by the New York Mets. In 2013 the Mets selected him 11th overall. In six seasons in the minors, Dom slashed .296/.361/.426. He and the Mets both expected him to take over the first base job for the Mets on a daily basis. Then reality hit, Dom struggled, and the Mets were again left with a question mark for an everyday productive first baseman.
April 16, 2019
7&7: 7 Hottest Hitters of The Week
Austin Meadows
If you were to ask anyone which team would have the best winning percentage almost three weeks into the season, would you guess it was Tampa Bay Rays? Not you didn’t, don’t lie. The recently have won six of their last seven and Meadows was a significant contributor.
April 16, 2019
Could German Marquez’s One Hit Complete Game Against the Giants Turn the Tide for the Rockies?
With one out in the 8th inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, German Marquez came set and threw to the plate against Evan Longoria. Longoria hit a ground ball to the left side of the infield, and despite a diving effort from third-baseman Nolan Arenado, the ball made its way into left field, breaking up Marquez’s no-hit bid.
April 15, 2019
Dodgers vs. Reds Series Preview
Clayton Kershaw is BACK! Yasiel Puig will be back in LA for the first time since being traded to the Cincinnati Reds, along with Matt Kemp, Kyle Farmer, and Alex Wood.
April 15, 2019
Player Spotlight: Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in this generation and possibly can become the greatest pitcher of All-Time once it’s all said and done.
April 15, 2019
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