Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Capps wasn’t expecting to return to the Twin Cities. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound closer didn’t think it would be his decision. After finishing 2011 with a 4-7 record and a 4.25 ERA, most pitchers would be run […]
We’re just under three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about your fantasy baseball draft. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll rank the best nine (nine, of course […]
The New York Yankees are getting even better – like usual. The team continues to make moves on and off the field this offseason to bolster an already impressive lineup and front office. Tuesday they hired former Chicago Cubs General […]
Don’t look now but September Baseball is about to be less exciting. Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand the playoffs this season. To the baseball purist, it’s a sham. To the baseball fan, it’s overdue. To baseball, it’s already […]
One weekend earlier – that’s when you can expect to see Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith lead the two teams in the Hall of Fame Classic. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will host Hall of Fame Classic […]
There were a couple crimes in professional sports this weekend. No, your friendly neighborhood athlete didn’t get arrested following torrential downpours of Jackson’s, Grant’s and Franklin’s. No notable police blotter at least from general knowledge. The crimes were committed on […]
As the Seattle Mariners standout outfielder, Ichiro Suzuki, beings – what could be – his final season in the Emerald City, he might not be hitting in the leadoff spot. Somewhere he has been for the past decade. Seattle manager […]
In the past decade, Jamie Moyer has become as famous for being “old” as he has for being a quality southpaw pitcher. Well, the legend of Old Jamie Moyer only grows longer as the 49-year-old pitcher has agreed to terms […]
During the mid 1990s Randy Johnson and Dan Wilson combined for some memorable wins. The long-armed hurler and the sure-handed catcher played in Seattle together from 1994-1998. They will be the fifth and sixth members of the Mariners Hall of […]
The Seattle Mariners have started putting together their 2012 roster. The team announced Tuesday it has agreed to terms with Brandon League, Shawn Kelley and Jason Vargas. Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik […]