Jered Weaver used to be known as “the reluctant one.” There was nothing reluctant about his gem Wednesday night as he threw a no-hitter against the Twins and further solidified his place atop the rotation. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 5/3/2012: Jered “Dream” Weaver Throws No-Hitter”
Late edition of my weekly power rankings this weekend after a packed weekend. The Rangers, Nationals, Braves and Dodgers continue their recent stretches of great baseball, the Boston Red Sox have shown new life, and one team takes a nosedive. On to it!
It was an unfortunate turn of events that saw a city’s collective heart skip a beat. The reigning NBA MVP lay on the floor, with just over a minute left and his team up by 14 points over the eighth seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Continue reading “NBA Playoffs 2012: Eastern Conference May Lack Intrigue After Derrick Rose Injury”
Throughout the 90’s and into the 2000’s the Atlanta Braves perched atop the National League East (and the old National West) was as common as the sequence of months on the calendar.
An organization known primarily for pitching, they are displaying something not recently seen in a Braves team and it is as important a part of their recent surge atop the division in 2012 as anything else discussed. Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Employing A New (Old) Key To Success”
Bryce Harper is set to make his Washington Nationals debut on Saturday. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/27/2012: Bryce Harper Set For Debut Saturday”
It’s April 27th and the Florida-Joe-Robbie-Stadium-Miami Marlins sit at an underwhelming 7-11. For those of you keeping track of the National League East standings that would be the record of a last place team.
I’ll give you this moment to scream “its early” before I continue. Feel better? Continue reading “Are The Marlins Underachieving, Or Did We Fall Victim To The Hype Machine?”
The big fish in the Yankees offseason trade with the Mariners will have to wait until at least 2013 to provide a return. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/25/2012: Yankees Get Bad News On Michael Pineda”
Jamie Moyer has been defying the odds since 1995. Some odds, however, are longer than others. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/24/2012: Jamie Moyer Has Had An Impressive Career, But He’s Not A Hall of Famer”
Week three power rankings see the Rangers on top for the second consecutive week. Braves and Nationals are rising fast after solid weeks.
It was a special day in the Pacific Northwest for Philip Humber. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/23/2011: Philip Humber Throws 21st Perfect Game In MLB History”