MLB

Teixeira’s Return Nears; but Granderson put back on the Shelf

Just when it appeared that the New York Yankees were finally getting healthy, its one step forward and one step back for the club. Despite missing Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Alex...
Cards press Young Guns into Action, Is another Vet Needed?

As I write this, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to have the best record in baseball at 30-16 on the year. This record has largely been built on a starting rotation...
Blue Jays: Coming Into Their Own Against Tampa Bay

The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays squared off recently in an exciting set that would have nothing less than fireworks throughout. The Toronto Blue Jays started their three game...
Woe is Me…My Roto Team Stinks

I’m back!!! I apologize for the absence, but real life has taken priority over my “fantasy” baseball career. After spending a majority of my day in meetings, writing memos and planning...
Yankees take Two in Rain Shortened Series with Jays

The Blue Jays faced the New York Yankees again in the Bronx for a 3 game series this past weekend. The Jays came into the series on a four game winning...
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...