Results tagged ‘ Orioles ’
Discover: Monday Around the Horn
- Dodger Insider recaps Monday’s homer outburst against a former teammate.
- Zack Greinke’s return to LA definitely didn’t go as he’d planned, explains cat.
- Drei is counting down the Dodgers’ magic number, currently sitting at 22.
- The Mets and Bartolo Colon overcame fatigue to win, says Hot Sauce Committee.
- The Cutoff Man notes the logjam in the AL East with the Yankees lurking.
- Jerad Eickhoff found his groove and ground out a win, writes Phillies Insider.
- The Canuck Cubbie hails Kyle Hendricks as a rock star after latest outing.
- The Rockies won and One Time Zone, One Team shares notes on the victory.
- Birds of Eutaw St. offers up some thoughts Ubaldo Jimenez’s complete game.
- Here’s today’s Pitch or Ditch from the fantasy gurus at MLB.com Fantasy 411.
- The Brewer Nation looks at the final piece in the Jonathan Lucroy trade.
- These AL postseason predictions are courtesy of The Major League Blog.
- Peplums and Pitches reviews an eventful month of August for the Rangers.
- Which players are most underrated? Here are The Unbiased MLB Fan‘s picks.
- The Wayniac Nation believes Indians prospect Yandy Diaz is ready to shine.
- Revisit the birth of the American League with John Thorn’s Our Game blog.
- The Pastime bids a fond farewell to “The Voice of Summer,” Vin Scully.
- Was Phil Rizzuto’s induction speech the funniest? Dennis Corcoran explores.
Discover: Three for Thursday
1. Ichiro’s 4,257th. Bullpen, Baseball & Sock Talk posted videos of the historic hits in San Diego yesterday, while The Unbiased MLB Fan wrote about the achievement and On Cloud Conine highlighted an Ichiro doppelgänger. Bleacher Boy asks the question: Who is the real “hit king”? The Wayniac Nation discussed the debate and The Miller Sport Update says it’s still Pete Rose.
2. Playoff previews? Wednesday saw potential October matchups in both leagues. The Metssiah was overjoyed at the Mets’ offense breaking out in a rout of the Pirates, as Bitty’s Gumband argues it’s time for Pirates starters to step up. Despite the walk-off victory by the Nationals, The Canuck Cubbie still enjoyed Wednesday’s extra-inning affair in the nation’s capital as two of the NL favorites locked horns. Following a tough defeat in an AL Central showdown with the Royals, Cleveland Sports Perspective wonders whether Terry Francona is loyal or stubborn. Steven Wright pitched the Red Sox into a first-place tie, and The Loyal Bostonian says it’s not too late to hop on the knuckleballer’s bandwagon. Baltimore Sports Today‘s latest podcast looks at the Orioles’ bullpen highs and rotation lows.
3. Vote! Overtime takes a stab at predicting the American League All-Star Game starters, as Daily Law Sports checks in where Red Sox players stand in the fan voting. Cait Covers the Bases and Dodger Insider posted updates on a couple of their players cracking the Top 5 at their positions, while Redleg Nation stumps for a couple of Reds. If you haven’t already voted, you have until June 30th, so submit your ballot and blog about it!
What’s in your Three for Thursday? Tell us about it in the comments!
Discover: Wednesday Wonderings
- Have you seen the video of Albert Almora Jr’s big hit? Born on Third has it.
- The Canuck Cubbie says the Cubs are proving the kids are all right. Agree?
- How great has Ichiro been? Today’s Sports Update takes a look at his career.
- Above The Mendoza wants to see the Mets offense score without the home run.
- Are you excited about the Pirates’ Jameson Taillon like The Wayniac Nation is?
- Rays Radio has postgame audio if you want to hear what Kevin Cash had to say.
- Looking for great images from Tuesday’s game? Head to Dodgers Photog Blog.
- Gamer Babes asks whether anyone was breathing when the Giants won a thriller.
- How did the Brewers fare in last week’s MLB Draft? The Brewer Nation recaps.
- Around the Horn Talk takes a closer look at the suddenly resurgent Cardinals.
- How are the Orioles doing it? With smart buys, says The Game of Redemption.
- Bleacher Boy marvels at the emergence of Jonathan Villar for the Brewers.
- Is the Yankees’ short-term answer at first base in AAA? Elizabeth Seryak thinks so.
- CL TAKES explores just how unlikely Mookie Betts’ recent power surge was.
- Is this James Paxton’s last chance, as BBST believes it very well could be?
- Overtime projected the NL All-Star Game starters. Have you been voting?
- Want to hear Bill DeWitt III on artifact collecting? Cardinals Insider has video.
- Thrivenationblog examines whether Trevor Hoffman belongs in the Hall.
- Who were the best-hitting pitchers of all time? Baseball with Matt lists five.
- Need a laugh today? Better Off Red is here to help with “Funny Pages.”
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- Opening Day is just two days away now, and Rays Radio has Kevin Cash’s lineup.
- The Baseball Sociologist‘s countdown to the Orioles opener is at Billy Ripken.
- The end of Spring Training is great news to Women Who Love Cardinals Baseball.
- Deep Thoughts by Tom wants everyone to slow down and enjoy a baseball game.
- Here are some final Red Sox Spring Training thoughts from Degenerate Fanatics.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan writes about Pablo Sandoval losing his starting job.
- Reminisce about three memorable Mets openers along with subwaybaseball.com.
- Stlcardinalsminimo put together these lessons from Cardinals Spring Training.
- Dodgers Photog Blog and The Halo Way posted great Freeway Series images.
- Cat loves the dodgers was at Dodger Stadium, and Dodger Insider talks Motas.
- For the Giants, it’s good to be home, says Gamer Babes from Half Moon Bay.
- The Canuck Cubbie recaps the Cubs’ win in Kris Bryant’s home town of Vegas.
- BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD shared his AL and NL predictions for 2016.
- Major League Bastian gazed into his crystal ball for his own prognostications.
- The Pastime thinks it knows how the National League will shake out this season.
- Wondering who will break out in 2016? BBST has five promising candidates.
- Read up on the Cardinals with this preview from St. Louis Baseball Talk.
- The Royal Stew takes a look at the Royals as they mount their title defense.
- Did you fall for A blog (mainly) about Dutch baseball‘s April Fools’ Day joke?
- From the Corner of Edgar & Dave profiles Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz.
- Preview the April edition of Yankees Magazine over at Homestand Blog.
- Cait Covers the Bases highlights a very cool new feature coming to Miller Park.
- See the menus of the 12 new Progressive Field restaurants thanks to TribeVibe.
- Better Off Red details all of the new features at Great American Ball Park.
- This is a great guide to field construction and maintenance from BTF Today.
Discover: Three for Thursday
1. Opening Day. With the first pitch of the 2016 regular season just days away, The Wayniac Nation barely can contain his excitement. TribeVibe posted a photo gallery of the preparations at Progressive Field, and in a sure sign of baseball season, Roof Report is back advising on the roof status at Minute Maid Park. The Baseball Sociologist‘s countdown to the Orioles’ opener on Monday is down to four, as THE BLOG projects what John Farrell’s lineup card will look like on Monday and The Jailhouse puts forward four names to watch for on Opening Day. Meanwhile, mascots are converging on New York City for a morning show segment, and Cait Covers the Bases has the details.
2. Breaking camp. Teams are heading home after wrapping up Cactus and Grapefruit League action, with some final exhibition matches taking place at Major League ballparks and in some interesting other locales. Phillies Insider puts a bow on the team’s time in Clearwater, while Gamer Babes from Half Moon Bay is pumped to see the boys back in SF. Friar Wire has one final address from Padres manager Andy Green in Peoria, and Rays Radio and Major League Bastian cover the latest roster moves as teams look to trim down to 25.
3. Crystal ball time. This is the time for weighing in with prognostications. The Sports Analytics and Business Group at IU runs through their picks in the American League, as Unedukated Opinions focuses on the extremely competitive AL Central. Stlcardinalsminimo looks at the various projections for the Cardinals in 2016, and Second City Sports Report lists five reasons why the Cubs will win the World Series — and five reasons they won’t.
What’s in your Three for Thursday? Tell us about it below!
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- The Baseball Sociologist is counting down to Opening Day for the Orioles on April 4.
- Who’s been standing out this spring? Sons of ’84 has a list of the statistical leaders.
- Friar Wire shares Andy Green’s comments on preparations for Opening Day.
- How do pitchers deal with rain in Spring Training? The Rainout Blog has the answer.
- BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD‘s tour of camps visits the reigning world champions.
- Here’s a photo gallery from Thursday’s Reds-Rangers game from Better Off Red.
- The Zo Zone delves into Phillies manager Pete Mackanin’s unique system of fines.
- Ben Zobrist is key to the Cubs’ 2016 championship aspirations, says Cubs Rants.
- The Distinguished Grizzly believes this is the best Cubs lineup he has ever seen.
- The Rockies are giving Colorado Alert a reason to believe they could surprise.
- The Billerica Blowhard wants to see the Travis Shaw hype ease up a little bit.
- These are five fearless player predictions for the Mets from subwaybaseball.com.
- Random Thoughts‘ countdown of his 25 favorite Tigers has reached Cecil Fielder.
- Look back at an infamous incident from 15 years ago with @TheBallIsOrange.
Discover: Wednesday Wonderings
- Yankeebiscuitfan writes about the Rays playing in Cuba. What was your take?
- What did The Baseball Sociologist make of the game? Have a look for yourself.
- In terms of the actual game on the field, Rays Radio has postgame notes.
- What’s gone right and wrong for the Cardinals this spring? WWLCB goes in depth.
- Who exactly is left in Reds camp? Mark Sheldon runs through the full list.
- What will the Orioles’ final roster look like? Jake McDonnell makes his guess.
- BBST wonders how the A’s bullpen would hold up without Sean Doolittle.
- Is Jeremy Hazelbaker ready for the big leagues? Cardinal Red Baseball discusses.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan gazes into his NL crystal ball. Do you agree with him?
- Are 41phillysports and stlcardinalsmino correct about the AL East and NL Central?
- Do you see the 2016 awards going the way Sideline Champ sees them going?
- From the Rafters shares bold predictions with a fantasy twist for the 2016 season.
- Looking for Opening Day tickets at Dodger Stadium? Dodger Insider has the scoop.
- Cait Covers the Bases tells you how to bid on Uecker Seats for Opening Day.
- What’s it like on the Cubs’ season ticket waiting list? Cubs Vine Line Blog explains.
- Braves Give visited a local elementary school if you’d like to see the photos.
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- Today is MLB Snapchat Day, and Dodger Insider is getting in on the action.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan examines Bryce Harper’s much-publicized comments.
- This is New School vs. Grumpy Old School according to stlcardinalsminimo.
- Carrie Muskat has an injury update on Kyle Schwarber after Thursday’s early exit.
- Go “Behind the Notes” with the A’s front office blog, Clubhouse Confidential.
- Friar Wire shares excerpts from manager Andy Green’s media address on Thursday.
- Pedro Martinez discussed David Price and 45 Miles from Fenway has the audio.
- Cardinals Insider profiles a 98-year old fan who knows her Cardinals history.
- Here are some great images of Grapefruit League action courtesy of Twins Pics.
- From the Corner of Edgar & Dave introduced a new “Zoning in on…” feature.
- See the latest photos of the Progressive Field renovations thanks to TribeVibe.
- Born on Third is making great use of MLB.com embedded highlight videos.
- Pablo Sandoval has a lot to prove after a rough 2015, writes Degenerate Fanatics.
- FreelanceFuego.com takes a look at the Orioles going into the 2016 season.
- The Giants’ homegrown infield is primed for a breakout season, says The 3rd Sister.
- Welcome back Cardinal Girl, who marks her return with some trademark haikus.
- Take a trip back in time to the standout 1963 season with Dazzy Vance Chronicles.
Discover: Weekend Warriors
- The Canuck Cubbie welcomes back Dexter Fowler after his surprise return.
- The Orioles unveiled Yovani Gallardo and beat writer Britt Ghiroli was there.
- Beck’s Blog has quotes from Ian Kinsler on the recent takeout slide rule change.
- See some behind-the-scenes photos from Angels camp thanks to The Halo Way.
- From the Corner of Edgar & Dave has an update from Day 7 of Spring Training.
- If you don’t speak Francona, here’s a translation guide from Major League Bastian.
- Stlcardinalsminimo wonders if it’s possible for a front office to be too analytical.
- Drinking the Royals Blue Aid looks at the need for lefty arms in the Royals’ bullpen.
- Jarrod Parker is looking to make one of the biggest comebacks ever, writes BBST.
- Nothing But Pinstripes talks about the high expectations for Rob Refsnyder.
- Will the real Jackie Bradley, Jr. please stand up, asks In Wakefield We Trust.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan has shared his blogging plans for the upcoming season.
- Dodger Drei is getting in the mood for rapidly approaching Opening Day.
- If you’re looking to preserve autographed baseballs, Cardinals Insider has tips.
- Blind Baseball Perspective is talking about a global draft and the signing pools.
- Revisit one of the most lopsided trades of all time with Dazzy Vance Chronicles.
Discover: Monday Around the Horn
- Rays Radio has an update from Day 2 of Spring Training, complete with audio.
- Jon SooHoo posted great images from Dodger camp in his Dodgers Photog Blog.
- TribeVibe shared a photo gallery from Indians full squad workouts in Goodyear.
- Baltimore signed Yovani Gallardo and The JailHouse calls it the steal of the offseason.
- Britt Ghiroli provides an update on Gallardo’s timetable for reporting to camp.
- Some big names are unsigned, and Balls and Strikes asks if their careers are over.
- The Canuck Cubbie discusses how the Cubs are getting ready for something special.
- Can the Marlins make the playoffs this fall? The Wayniac Nation isn’t quite sure.
- In Wakefield We Trust has the age-old question for the Red Sox: Who’s on first?
- Will The Even-Year Dynasty strike again? Poste de la Meta looks at the Giants.
- The Unbiased MLB Fan put together a Q&A with the Brewers’ Scooter Gennett.
- Mike Matheny needs to be more flexible with his lineup, argues stlcardinalsminimo.
- Sons of ’84 runs the rule over potential impact youngsters in the NL Central.
- Here’s an all (traded) prospects team, courtesy of MLB Pro Blog Boor on Baseball.
- Cait Covers the Bases explains how to get Brewers single-game tickets early.
- Will Bryce Harper be the first $400 million player? 41phillysports believes so.
- Newberg Report looks back at one of his favorite baseball cards from childhood.
- How do Cubs infielders stack up for fantasy value? Born on Third explores.
- Superfan Pete put together his list of top five long-overdue Brewers bobbleheads.
- Craving some baseball poetry? Our Game shares a sonnet from Mikhail Horowitz.
- The Baseball Sociologist helps spread the word about The Donaldson Project.
- Former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey is the birthday buddy of Baseball with Matt.
