By the mid-1990s, Fred McGriff seemed destined for enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. When “the Crime Dog’s” contract was purchased by the upstart Tampa Bay Devil Rays in November of 1997, more than four months before the franchise played its first Major League game, the tall first baseman with the helicopter follow-through boasted one of the most prolific resumes in baseball.
In the ongoing series focusing on MLB Hall of Fame candidates this year, let’s focus on Jeff Kent. He was one of the best hitting second basemen ever. So what has kept him from getting close to induction?
Reports are coming everywhere that the Indians have had discussions with many teams, including the Dodgers and Yankees about potentially parting ways with two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and noted twitter warrior, Trevor Bauer.
It’s awards season for the MLB, and it is a rare year where a fierce debate is not required as
It is difficult to be a fan of Major League Baseball and not know the name Larry Walker. If you talk to the Colorado faithful about the name, it is an aspect of Denver sports legend. The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame nominee list includes Walker for the ninth time. It means because of the reduction in eligibility, from 15 years to 10 years, Walker has only two total attempts to be inducted. Will his chances continue to grow this year?
In a crowded field of 1st-timers on the ballot that includes Mariano Rivera and Roy Halladay, can Todd Helton become the first Rockie enshrined in Cooperstown? Or is the Coors Effect too much to overcome?
With Mike Mussina inching closer to Hall of Fame glory, will 2019 be the year he finally scores those revered bragging rights?
How did 2017’s Class A Advanced Most Valuable Player’s perform in their 2018 campaign? In this week’s installment of ‘What Have You Done For Me Lately’ I’ll take a look.
There has been a ton of discussion over the American League Rookie of the Year voting. While Shohei Ohtani won pretty easily, many fans, especially Yankee fans, are up in arms that Miguel Andujar didn’t get the award. Let’s take a look at the numbers and why Ohtani won.
Narrowly missing out on his election to the Hall of Fame this past year, Edgar Martínez is likely the top name for the 2019 ballot for voters to consider. Is this the year he finally reaches the pinnacle of greatness?
On the ballot for the first time, does Andy Pettitte have a Hall of Fame resume? Does his PED use hurt him and are his numbers and postseason performances enough to get him in?
How did 2017’s Double-A MVP’s fare in their 2018 campaign? In this week’s installment of ‘What Have You Done For Me Lately?’ I’ll take a look.
By the mid-1990s, Fred McGriff seemed destined for enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. When “the Crime Dog’s” contract was purchased by the upstart Tampa Bay Devil Rays in November of 1997, more than four months before the franchise played its first Major League game, the tall first baseman with the helicopter follow-through boasted one of the most prolific resumes in baseball.
In the ongoing series focusing on MLB Hall of Fame candidates this year, let’s focus on Jeff Kent. He was one of the best hitting second basemen ever. So what has kept him from getting close to induction?
Reports are coming everywhere that the Indians have had discussions with many teams, including the Dodgers and Yankees about potentially parting ways with two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and noted twitter warrior, Trevor Bauer.
It’s awards season for the MLB, and it is a rare year where a fierce debate is not required as to who was the best
It is difficult to be a fan of Major League Baseball and not know the name Larry Walker. If you talk to the Colorado faithful about the name, it is an aspect of Denver sports legend. The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame nominee list includes Walker for the ninth time. It means because of the reduction in eligibility, from 15 years to 10 years, Walker has only two total attempts to be inducted. Will his chances continue to grow this year?
In a crowded field of 1st-timers on the ballot that includes Mariano Rivera and Roy Halladay, can Todd Helton become the first Rockie enshrined in Cooperstown? Or is the Coors Effect too much to overcome?
With Mike Mussina inching closer to Hall of Fame glory, will 2019 be the year he finally scores those revered bragging rights?
How did 2017’s Class A Advanced Most Valuable Player’s perform in their 2018 campaign? In this week’s installment of ‘What Have You Done For Me Lately’ I’ll take a look.
There has been a ton of discussion over the American League Rookie of the Year voting. While Shohei Ohtani won pretty easily, many fans, especially Yankee fans, are up in arms that Miguel Andujar didn’t get the award. Let’s take a look at the numbers and why Ohtani won.
Narrowly missing out on his election to the Hall of Fame this past year, Edgar Martínez is likely the top name for the 2019 ballot for voters to consider. Is this the year he finally reaches the pinnacle of greatness?
On the ballot for the first time, does Andy Pettitte have a Hall of Fame resume? Does his PED use hurt him and are his numbers and postseason performances enough to get him in?
How did 2017’s Double-A MVP’s fare in their 2018 campaign? In this week’s installment of ‘What Have You Done For Me Lately?’ I’ll take a look.
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