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Rays Place David Price on Disabled List

There is some cause for concern today in Tampa concerning the status of Rays’ staff ace and 2012 American League Cy Young Award winner David Price. The star pitcher was forced...
Astros Name Reid Ryan, son of Nolan Ryan, Team President

After Team President George Postolos announced his resignation on Monday, the Houston Astros began their search for his replacement. That search has ended with the Astros reaching into their past (sort...
Jays turn into Giant Killers

The Blue Jays started a two game series against the reigning World Series Champs the San Francisco Giants. Before the series started, a private ceremony was held where the Giants presented...
The Greats who wore #27, Baseball’s Best

Last week you saw my top NHL players who wore the number 27 on their backs, this week it is baseball! Keep in mind the guys picked are all players who...
Unexpected Contributions Help Jays take 2 of 3 at Fenway

Going into the Jays’ first series in Boston this season they have started to hit the pitching injury bug. JA Happ, Josh Johnson and possibly Brendan Morrow are out for a...
Could Chris Carpenter be Solution to Cardinals Bullpen Woes?

At 22-12 the St. Louis Cardinals have the best record in baseball, early in this major league season. The Cardinals are doing it again with their high powered offence, strong defence,...
Jays Split 4 Wild Games with The Rays

The week began with a four game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 1 on Monday was a crazy game to say the least. Mark Buehrle was on the mound...
Peculiar Side: Origins of MLB Teams’ Names (NL West)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Peculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Teams’ Names (National League Central)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Peculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Team Names (National League East)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Jays season Quickly Slipping Away

Sorry for the delay folks, had some computer issues. Let’s get it started shall we? Coming off the Yankee four game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, the blue birds were...
Peculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Names (American League West)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Peculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Names (American League Central)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Peculiar Side: The Origins of MLB Names (American League East)

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
1947: The Most Important Year in Baseball History?

On April 15, 1947, the sports world stood still. History was made at Ebbets Field as a player emerged from the Brooklyn Dodgers dugout that not only changed sports, but changed...
How are Nick’s Preseason Picks Fairing?

A month of baseball is coming to a close and it has been an interesting first month. The Jays are not winning like they should be, the Astros are losing like...
1920: The Most Important Year in Baseball History?

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Swept Away: Jays lose all Four in New York

The last time Hiroki Kuroda faced the Jays he went 7.1 innings and allowed only 1 run and 3 hits with 7 strikeouts. The second time around did not start the...
Expos Fans to be Seen and Heard in Toronto

Watch out Blue Jays, here come the Expos fans! On July 20th a few hundred-baseball fans from Montreal will enter the Rogers Center in Expos gear. This is the second year...
1869: The Most Important Year in Baseball History?

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...