The Padres Get Their Manny

Pat Milano - February 20, 2019February 28, 2019

The chips have finally fallen! Manny Machado has reportedly agreed to a 10 year/$300 million contract with….the San Diego Padres! Yep, the same Padres that finished dead last in the NL West in 2018. Yes, the same Padres that have one of the top farm systems in all of baseball.

Is It Time For The DH In The NL

Pat Milano - February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Commissioner Rob Manfred continues his mission to tweak the rules and concepts of Major League Baseball with his proposed rule changes. One change that has been a large topic of discussions in recent years is the concept of the designated hitter being adopted by the National League. Renowned MLB writer

The EOTB Gives Their Stamp of Approval On the HOF

Pat Milano - January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Right off the bat, I just want to say my predictions were right. In my previous article regarding what my mock ballot would look like, it was these four who led the way. I had all the faith in the world that these guys would get in and thankfully, the

The Writers Get The Win, Rivera Gets The Save

Scott Castellano - January 23, 2019

There has never been a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer who received 100% of the vote from the writers. There has also never been another pitcher dominate the most clutch moments like Mariano Rivera. On Tuesday, Rivera solidified his legacy by becoming the first ever baseball player to be

Is Kyler Murray Giving the A’s the Heisman?

Pat Milano - January 11, 2019January 11, 2019

Here’s some potential news that may seem as a shocker to many. According to some reports, Kyler Murray, the 2018 Heisman trophy winning Oklahoma quarterback and 1st round draft pick by the Oakland A’s, may enter the 2019 NFL Draft. For those who are not up to date with his

In Cash We Trust

Scott Castellano - January 5, 2019January 5, 2019

Earlier this week, Brian Cashman made sure the Yankees stayed relevant in the media when they signed Troy Tulowitzki who they hope can be this year’s version of Neil Walker at a much cheaper price. The signing is one that would have been more excited five or so years ago

The HOF Ballot from the EOTB – Part Two

Pat Milano - December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

The HOF Ballot from EOTB-Part 2 The other day, I decided to do what most baseball fans do around this time of the year and put together my own ballot for the 2019 Hall of Fame. Like the actual BBWAA voters, I put together 10 names on the ballot who I

The HOF Ballot from the EOTB – Part One

Pat Milano - December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

As fans of the game of baseball, one thing we look forward to the most, aside from the actual baseball season, is the off season and the selection of the new class of players who are to be enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Every winter, members

Corbin Heads to DC

Pat Milano - December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Free agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin has agreed to a 6 year/$140 million deal with the Washington Nationals. This move adds Corbin to a rotation that already has Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, creating one of the strongest starting rotations in the majors. However, in my honest opinion, Washington definitely

What is Next Brodie?

Scott Castellano - December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

The rumors are finally over; the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners have made the trade official. Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz are heading to New York, while Jay Bruce, Anthon Swarzak, Justin Dunn, Jarred Kelenic, and Gerson Bautista are heading to Seattle. To put it simply, this is a