The Grandy Man Calls It Quits

Scott Castellano - January 31, 2020

Earlier today, Curtis Granderson went to Twitter to announce his retirement from the game of baseball. While not the best baseball player on the planet, hearing that he was going to retire really struck a nerve with me. Granderson has seemingly been playing baseball since I started watching; he put

Astros Try To Leave The Scandal In The Dust(y)

Scott Castellano - January 29, 2020

The Houston Astros are responsible for a great amount of the MLB offseason news after their elaborate cheating scheme went public. Too bad no one warned them about Mike Fiers. Yesterday, they found themselves in the news again as they are finalizing a deal with Dusty Baker to become their

The Reds and Diamondbacks Make Moves

Pat Milano - January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Yesterday, we saw two hopeful playoff contenders make moves to improve their club for the upcoming season and beyond. In the NL Central, the Cincinnati Reds signed free agent OF Nicholas Castellanos to a 4 year/$64 million deal with an AAV of $16 million. The contract includes two opt out

Astronomical Punishment!

Pat Milano - January 14, 2020

On Monday, Commissioner Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball completed the investigation into the Houston Astros electronic sign-stealing scandal during the team’s championship season of 2017. If you haven’t read up on most of the findings, here are some of the more important pieces: Houston bench coach Alex Cora was

Pat’s Moment of the Decade!

Pat Milano - December 31, 2019

Major League Baseball has had its fair share of memories over the last decade. David Freese in the 2011 World Series. Johan Santana tossing the first no-hitter in New York Mets history in 2012. Mariano Rivera, the greatest relief pitcher of all time, calling it quits in 2013, ultimately leading

Yazmanian Devil To The South Side

Pat Milano - November 21, 2019

The first position player chip of the MLB offseason free agent market has fallen. Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a 4 year/$73 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, the highest free agent contract in White Sox history. The 30 year old catcher had a career year as the primary

Lights, Camera, Astros!

Pat Milano - November 15, 2019

Well, this MLB offseason has gotten off to quite the hot start, but not for the reasons we would have thought. If you are reading this post, you know the story. The Houston Astros have allegedly been stealing the opposing teams signs from their catchers through the use of cameras

NL 2019 MVP

Pat Milano - November 8, 2019

Awards season is upon us this MLB offseason. Just last week, we saw the Washington Nationals be crowned World Series champions, but now it’s time for the individual awards. All finalists for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards for both the

NL 2019 Cy Young

Pat Milano - November 8, 2019

NL 2019 Manager of the Year

Pat Milano - November 8, 2019