2 Teams Improve to 4-0
There were just six games on the schedule on Monday. The day started in Milwaukee for the Brewers homer opener
Aces Take a Hit on Opening Day Part 2
Opening Day Part 2 was a tough day to be an ace. In Cleveland, Indians ace Fausto Carmona lasted into the fourth inning, while allowing ten runs on 11 hits.
Can these veterans help teams get to the playoffs?
This week there were a few moves made that could impact playoff contending teams (and that is precisely why these moves were made). Derek Lee of the Chicago Cubs agreed to be traded to the Atlanta Braves, who are currently in first place in the National League East.
Monday’s full of home openers
Monday was another day full of home openers. In Minnesota, Kirby Puckett Jr. was the first fan admitted inside Target Field for the official opening of the ballpark Monday afternoon. He and his mother unveiled the Kirby Puckett statue on Target Plaza just outside one of the gates prior to entering the ballpark. He also Read the Rest…
Top arms make professional debuts
Sunday was an anticipated day for big names to make their professional debuts. Stephen Strasburg made his debut for Double-A Harrisburg. Strasburg was the overall number one pick in the 2009 draft out of San Diego State (Washington Nationals). Aroldis Chapman made his debut for Triple-A Louisville. Chapman signed this offseason with the Cincinnati Reds Read the Rest…
Friday home openers and late inning heroics
Friday was a big day for home openers. It started in Detroit as the Cleveland Indians traveled to a packed Comerica Park. The game was all about pitching early on between the Indians David Huff and the Tigers Rick Porcello. With the bases loaded of Tigers in the fifth, Magglio Ordonez hit a sharp grounder Read the Rest…
First series of the season end as weather changes to cold
The talk around baseball has been that the Toronto Blue Jays do not have a chance to compete in the American League East, especially if highly paid centerfielder Vernon Wells continues his trend of subpar seasons. Well 2010 is a new year and Wells became the first player in Blue Jays history to homer in Read the Rest…
Jason Heyward opens the season with a bang
The talk of the spring has been about rookie sensation Jason Heyward. The 20 year old is wise above his years and everyone who meets him and his teammates comment on his maturity. Heyward was Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year in 2009 and the Atlanta Braves were going to give him every Read the Rest…
Opening Day brings warm weather and great games
Opening Day for Major League Baseball had beautiful weather across the entire country. This was something completely different than in years past when players, umpires, and fans were constantly watching the Weather Channel to see if rain or snow will impact the game and how cold it will be at game time. Outside of the Read the Rest…
NL ROY watch
The National League is full of Rookie of the Year candidates and two of the favorites, Aroldis Chapman and Stephen Strasburg, will start the season in the minors. Since the favorites do not always win the award, let’s take a look at some of the rookies who have made their big league club’s Opening Day Read the Rest…
Cubs 5th starter’s spot
The Chicago Cubs, like a lot of other teams, have a competition for the fifth starter’s spot. They have four pitchers competing: Jeff Samardzija, Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall, and veteran Carlos Silva. A decision is expected by the end of the week. The left-handed Gorzelanny does not have any options, so he could slide into Read the Rest…
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