John Fay's picks for the MLB Hall of Fame 2016 roster - WCPO CINCINNATI - Voting for the Hall of Fame for me means spending a day on Baseball-Reference.com . I study the numbers — from the old standards (home runs, RBI and average) to new age ones (WAR, OPS+, ERA+). You compare with players already in the Hall of Fame. I did that with everyone I voted for and didn’t vote for, except Ken … [Read more...]

MLB Hall of Fame picks - CBS sports.com (blog) Royals re-sign Alex Gordon The Royals have agreed to re-sign Alex Gordon to a four-year, $72 million contract. Eye on Baseball's Mike Axisa discusses what the deal means for the Royals and the outfield market. MLB Hall of Fame picks Boomer and Carton give their picks as to who is in and who is out of the MLB Hall of Fame. Top Hall of Fame … [Read more...]

Rumor buy or sell: D-Backs not willing to surrender another draft pick - CBSSports.com Welcome to Eye On Baseball's Rumor Buy Or Sell. With a nod to our friends at Eye On Soccer, we'll crib their approach and break down the various trade and free agency rumors that come your way this offseason. Rumor: The Diamondbacks are not willing to forfeit another high draft pick to sign a qualified free … [Read more...]

Five Rule 5 Draft picks worth paying attention to this season - MLB.com For many players, the only thing they want is a real opportunity, a chance to show off their skills instead of being relegated to the bench or the Minors before their best years are up. Thursday's Rule 5 draft is an attempt to rectify that. Any players not on their team's 40-man roster that have played for four years and were … [Read more...]

MLB Picks Tampa Bay Rays to Play Possible Exhibition in Cuba - New York Times By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT November 13, 2015 WASHINGTON — If a major-league baseball team plays a spring training game in Cuba next year, it will be the Tampa Bay Rays. Commissioner Rob Manfred chose the Rays by picking a ball out of a bin at baseball’s offices on Park Avenue in Manhattan on Friday afternoon. So many … [Read more...]

Biggest snubs, best picks among MLB Gold Glove selections - ABC News Following the Kansas City Royals' World Series victory and consecutive AL pennants, it's more clear than ever that excellent defensive play can have a major impact on overall team success. The challenge then is in recognizing it.When Lorenzo Cain makes a diving catch to rob a hitter of extra bases, it's obvious he made a great … [Read more...]

Biggest snubs, best picks among MLB Gold Glove selections - ESPN Following the Kansas City Royals' World Series victory and consecutive AL pennants, it's more clear than ever that excellent defensive play can have a major impact on overall team success. The challenge then is in recognizing it. When Lorenzo Cain makes a diving catch to rob a hitter of extra bases, it's obvious he made a great play. … [Read more...]