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Yu Nearly Had Perfection

Yu Nearly Had Perfection

Nicholas Medina April 4, 2013 Comments Off

As a grounder zipped between his legs and past second base into the outfield, Yu Darvish saw his perfect game slip away Tuesday night. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Houston

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Atlanta Braves Could Lose Jonny Venters for at Least a Month

Atlanta Braves Could Lose Jonny Venters for at Least a Month

Greg Mitchell April 3, 2013 Comments Off

The Atlanta Braves are in serious limbo regarding the sprained left elbow of Jonny Venters. He was examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday, ajc.com reports, but stories differ on the diagnosis. Dave O’Brien

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Detroit Tigers sign Justin Verlander to contract extension worth $28mil per year

Detroit Tigers sign Justin Verlander to contract extension worth $28mil per year

Greg Mitchell March 30, 2013 Comments Off

The Detroit Tigers ace pitcher Justin Verlander has let it be known that he’d like to spend the rest of his baseball career with the American League team. On March 29 his wish might

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San Francisco Giants sign catcher Buster Posey to historic $167 million contract

San Francisco Giants sign catcher Buster Posey to historic $167 million contract

Greg Mitchell March 30, 2013 Comments Off

Top baseball players are still raking in the big bucks and the trend continued on March 29 when the San Francisco Giants announced they had signed Buster Posey to an eight-year extension valued at

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OF Vernon Wells Now Officially A New York Yankee

OF Vernon Wells Now Officially A New York Yankee

Greg Mitchell March 28, 2013 Comments Off

The New York Yankees have added some outfield depth by acquiring 34-year-old Vernon Wells from the Los Angeles Angels. The trade for Wells had been rumored for some time and it’s now been made

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2013 MLB Preseason Power Rankings

2013 MLB Preseason Power Rankings

Don Phan March 27, 2013 Comments Off

30. Houston Astros Trying to lose fewer than 100 games won’t be easy playing in the AL this season. 29. Colorado Rockies Unless it just got easier to pitch, don’t expect much from the

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Kyle Lohse Signs 3-Year Deal with Milwaukee Brewers

Kyle Lohse Signs 3-Year Deal with Milwaukee Brewers

Greg Mitchell March 27, 2013 Comments Off

Breaking News - The Milwaukee Brewers and free agent starting pitcher Kyle Lohse has come to terms on a three-year, $33 million deal. Signing the contract after passing a physical, Lohse joined a Milwaukee

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Yuniesky Betancourt Released; Phillies Walking a Very Tight Rope

Yuniesky Betancourt Released; Phillies Walking a Very Tight Rope

Greg Mitchell March 27, 2013 Comments Off

Despite a superb spring, Yuniesky Betancourt has been released. In his contract, March 24th was designated as the deadline for the Phillies to either keep him on the big league roster or let him

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Juan Francisco, Chris Johnson to Platoon at Third Base for Atlanta Braves

Juan Francisco, Chris Johnson to Platoon at Third Base for Atlanta Braves

Greg Mitchell March 23, 2013 Comments Off

With both Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson raking during Spring Training, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has decided what most people expected – that the pair will start the 2013 season as a platoon

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New York Yankees Ace C.C. Sabathia Works Six Innings in Minor League Contest

New York Yankees Ace C.C. Sabathia Works Six Innings in Minor League Contest

Greg Mitchell March 22, 2013 Comments Off

As Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia continues to work towards the overall goal of being on the hill on Monday, April 1, when the American League East rival Boston Red Sox make the trip down

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