Mariners face baseball's most grueling travel schedule The Seattle Mariners biggest disadvantage won't come on the field this season. As is frequently the case, it will come at about 35,000 feet in the air, as they are once again faced with baseball's most grueling travel schedule. According to Baseball Savant, the Mariners are currently scheduled to travel 43,281 miles during the 2015 … [Read more...]
James Shields introduced by Padres, receives royal welcome
James Shields introduced by Padres, receives royal welcome Your browser does not support iframes. If James Shields wasn't feeling at home already after signing a four-year, $75 million contract with the San Diego Padres — which we've now learned includes a fifth year option worth $16 million — he certainly was after arriving at Petco Park on Wednesday. Prior to his introductory press … [Read more...]
Double-A team to host ‘Brian Williams’ Pants On Fire Night’
Double-A team to host 'Brian Williams' Pants On Fire Night' If there's a major story or scandal in the news, we can always count on at least one minor baseball team turning it into a wacky promotion. The Akron Rubber Ducks — the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians — are the latest team to employ this strategy and strike while the iron is hot, announcing "Brian Williams' Pants-on-Fire … [Read more...]
Jesse Jackson threatens lawsuit in Little League World Series scandal
Jesse Jackson threatens lawsuit in Little League World Series scandal Rev. Jesse Jackson, the polarizing civil rights activist, is calling for Little League International to return the U.S. championship to the 12-year-olds from Jackie Robinson West, mere hours after Little League stripped the team of its title. And if that doesn't happen, Jackson said Wednesday afternoon, he may take legal … [Read more...]
Brewers get bad news: Jonathan Lucroy will miss 4-6 weeks
Brewers get bad news: Jonathan Lucroy will miss 4-6 weeks Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, fresh off a 2014 breakout season in which he finished fourth in NL MVP voting, is already off to a bad start in 2015. Lucroy will miss 4-6 weeks because of a "mild" right hamstring strain. He'll miss a chunk spring training, but the Brewers are hopeful he'll be ready for opening day. Lucroy … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Bullpen Review: AL East
Saves and Steals: Bullpen Review: AL East Last week, we embarked upon the latest Saves and Steals epic journey – a top to bottom analysis of every major league bullpen. We began with the NL East. Today we'll shift leagues to cover the AL East. Over a six week period, we'll cover every major league bullpen by division. It's not a simple job. Any number of potential relievers could emerge during … [Read more...]
88-year-old attempts to charge the mound at Rockies fantasy camp
88-year-old attempts to charge the mound at Rockies fantasy camp Don't pitch up an in on an 88-year-old man. He might just charge the mound. That's how Lew Dunlap reacted after ducking a pitch near his chin at a Colorado Rockies Fantasy Camp in Arizona. The camp is an annual event that lets fan live out their dreams of playing in the pros. Your browser does not support iframes. Dunlap paid … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson West stripped of U.S. Little League title for cheating
Jackie Robinson West stripped of U.S. Little League title for cheating After months of staying mum while cheating allegations circled U.S. champs Jackie Robinson West, Little League International has finally taken action and stripped the Chicago-based team of its title. Jackie Robinson West, an all-black team that became a feel-good story of the summer and was celebrated from the White House … [Read more...]
Tigers get good news on Victor Martinez’s health
Tigers get good news on Victor Martinez's health The Detroit Tigers couldn't have asked for a better prognosis following Victor Martinez's left knee surgery. Martinez went under the knife to repair a torn meniscus on Tuesday and the timeline for his return is four to six weeks, which is on the quick side of the expected recovery times for the procedure he underwent. The 36-year-old … [Read more...]