Results tagged ‘ AL East ’
Discover: Three for Thursday
1. St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone can use a little luck now and then, and across MLB there’s a lot of green on display today and celebrations from fans like The Canuck Cubbie. Phillies Insider shares some St. Patrick’s Day-themed Phils trivia. Speaking of trivia, did you know Jackie Robinson made his Spring Training debut with the Dodgers on this day 70 years ago?
2. Spring Training at the midway point. As The Baseball Addict informs us, we’re halfway done with Spring Training. On Cloud Conine points out something that many have yet to notice about the 2016 Marlins, while Fish On The Farm put together Marlins Spring Training power rankings. The mid-point of Phillies camp is a great time for The Zo Zone to do a roster projection with Opening Day now rapidly approaching.
3. Previews abound. Freelance Fuego examines how the Royals consistently seem to outperform expectations lately, while Sconnie Sports Talk wonders whether the Brewers might do something similar this season. The Metssiah previews the extremely competitive AL East, Carrie Muskat asks where Addison Russell will hit in the Cubs’ lineup and BBST sees 2016 as a make-or-break season for the Angels’ C.J. Cron.
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Discover: Wednesday Wonderings
- Ready for Truck Day? Better Off Red posted photos from load-out at the ballpark.
- What does Truck Day mean for a clubhouse manager? Rays Radio will tell you.
- In the Clutch can’t wait for the return of baseball, blogging about some key dates.
- What does baseball mean to you? Jon Weisman shares thoughts at Dodger Insider.
- How are the Progressive Field renovations coming along? TribeVibe has images.
- Newberg Report looks at what’s happened since the Rangers last went to arbitration.
- Why did the Braves need to rebuild? Allow Sideline Warning Sports to explain.
- Stlcardinalsminimo asks what is the difference between tanking and rebuilding?
- What can Mariners fans can look forward to in 2016? Teal Ball Times has 10 things.
- Stone Cold Sports wonders what impact some key free agents will have this season.
- Which AL East youngsters are set for breakouts? Sons of ’84 lists some candidates.
- In Wakefield We Trust writes that the Red Sox are betting on Mookie Betts.
- How good could Boston’s lineup be in 2019? Pretty good, says the nosebleed section.
- Will the Royals repeat? Boor on Baseball came up with three reasons they could.
- Nothing But Pinstripes believes the Yankees had a quiet but productive offseason.
- Will the A’s have a position battle at first base this spring? BBST investigates.
- The Game of Redemption examines where it went wrong for the Nationals last year.
- Who is Jason Paré? On Cloud Conine introduces the Marlins’ new analytics director.
- Learn more about legendary baseball lifer Connie Mack, thanks to The Winning Run.
- What is MLB.com Fantasy 411‘s “List of 12”? Head over and find out for yourself.
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- Wrestling Sports put together a list of his top five favorite MLB players to watch.
- Here’s a reaction to the Rockies-Rays trade from Daniel Satter Sport Talk.
- Better Off Red shares Marty Brennaman’s recap of Day One of Reds Caravan.
- SoxFest is happening this weekend and Inside the White Sox has all the details.
- TribeVibe posted a photo gallery from a recent player-organized mini-camp.
- How will the AL East shake out this season? Fustor for the People has an idea.
- Stlcardinalsminimo‘s Organizational Review series continues with the Pirates.
- Is it World Series or bust for the Mets in 2016? After the Buzzer Sports says yes.
- Beat writer Alden Gonzalez made an early prediction for the Angels’ depth chart.
- Get ready with “Brewers by the (Jersey) Numbers” from The Brewer Nation.
- Dodger Insider talks about a possible tribute to Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium.
- The Brewers’ new Spring Training look gets a reveal from Cait Covers the Bases.
- The Baseball Sociologist revisits the very first Hall of Fame election 80 years ago.
- Part 9 of David Voigt’s “History of Baseball” series is up now over at Our Game.
- Dazzy Vance Chronicles says goodbye to former player Walt “No Neck” Williams.
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- Around the Horn Talk says that facing a 2-0 deficit, it’s go time for the Mets.
- Tonight’s Game 3 will be crucial for both teams, predicts A View From The Bench.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan recaps the action from the first two games in Kansas City.
- Is Eric Hosmer the new Mr. October? The Locker Room makes the argument.
- Sports Stats ‘on Tapp’ looks at World Series participants who left losing behind.
- Alex Anthopoulos is leaving the Blue Jays and Blue Jays Musings isn’t pleased.
- The change in Toronto should help the rest of the AL East, argues Rays Radio.
- Bullpen, Baseball & Sock Talk looks at the managerial and executive shuffle.
- Will the Cardinals sign Byung-ho Park? Stlcardinalsminimo examines the fit.
- Beck’s Blog has an encouraging update on Daniel Norris’ battle with cancer.
- Vin Scully’s wit was on display in a recent interview, writes Dodger Insider.
- They can’t all be winners, as Twins Pics shows with their Worst of 2015.
- TribeVibe reviews Corey Kluber’s follow-up to his 2014 AL Cy Young Award.