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Just how early is it for the Yankees?
Spare me the gloom.Derek Jeter is old, until he hits a single and a double, providing the team's only offense and raising his batting average ten points.The 2B/3B platoon is barely hitting, but the...
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The Suddenly Interesting Juan Francisco
When the Blue Jays signed Juan Francisco, it was thought to be a trivial roster depth move, but when pressed into action Francisco has turned heads.On April 1st 2014 the Toronto Blue Jays signed 1B/3B...
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Don't Freak Out About Early Cole Hamels Suckiness
Cole Hamels has never done well at the start of the season. This ain't a new song, guys.Cole Hamels didn't look too dang good in the Phils' 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.In his third...
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Game #34 Preview: Blue Jays vs. Phillies
Those last two games count as a sweep right? After the Blue Jays won two games in Philadelphia, the teams took the same plane (not really) back to Toronto last night to finish this four-game set....
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Jeff Hoffman injury: Top draft prospect to undergo Tommy John
A potential candidate for the top selection in next month's draft has succumbed to Tommy John surgery. Another promising young arm went down Wednesday, as it was announced that East Carolina University...
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My Bad: Blue Jays 10, Phillies 0
The Phillies and Blue Jays were cruising through 6.5 innings . . . and then I turned on the TV.I'm more than happy to take the blame for things I'm responsible for. Giving my students too much work....
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Hector's Wild Wednesday Loses Series
A record below .500 is here once again.Final score in Anaheim, Game 3:Yankees 9, Angels 2WP: Vidal Nuno / LP: Hector SantiagoHector Santiago just did not bring it tonight (or so far this season). On...
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Jays Shut Out Phillies, Score 9 Superfluous Runs In The 7th
Jays win 10-0, climb back to .500So that was some 7th inning. Nine runs, eight hits, three homers, a walk, a batter reaching base on a bounced strike 3, and the slowest double play ever turned....
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Game #35 Preview: Blue Jays vs. Phillies
This team was supposedly toast last week and now they're going to the playoffs. I can't keep up! The Blue Jays look to really stick it to the Phillies tonight and win the best-of-seven series in only...
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Blue Jays activate Adam Lind
The Blue Jays activate Adam Lind from the DL, and send Chad Jenkins back to Buffalo. I'm sorry for Chad, I figured the team was trying to decide whether the put Dioner Navarro on the DL or not.Welcome...
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A four game sweep. Or is that two two game sweeps?
Phillies 6 Blue Jays 12Now that was a fun series of baseball. Over the 3 games we outscored the Phillies 31 to 11. Nice to be above .500 again. Tonight was a home run derby night, we had 5 home runs. 2...
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Series Preview: @ Toronto Blue Jays
The return to .500 may be short-lived. Two of the more promising arms in the rotation start and end the series in Toronto for this weekend.ANGELS (16-17), BLUE JAYS (18-17)May 9 4:07pm (57, chance of...
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MLB news: Nolan Arenado sets franchise record with 28-game hitting streak
The Rockies' young third baseman joined exclusive company upon breaking the Rockies' record for consecutive games with a hit.Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado singled in the third inning of...
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Comparing the A.L. East offenses
Through the first month-plus of the season, how do the Orioles measure up to their division rivals?We're just over a month into the season, and the five teams of the American League East are tightly...
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Game #36 Preview: Blue Jays vs. Angels
The Blue Jays welcome the Angels to the Rogers Centre tonight to start a four-game weekend series. Garrett RIchards gets the start for Anaheim against Dustin McGowan who is always one bad start away...
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The Mets' plan for Rafael Montero
The Dominican prospect may see time in the big league bullpen soonIn an article today at the Daily News, Andy Martino said the Mets will promote Rafael Montero to the big league in the near future. The...
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Winning streak ends
Angels 4 Blue Jays 3I'm at a nice dinner (with lots of wine), so this is just a space saver for the recap.Brett Cecil gave up a run on a bases loaded sac-fly in the 9th to take the loss.I'll add to...
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Angels Friday Night Win Earned Late, 4-3 Final In Toronto
Hello .500! With Dino Ebel at the helm for the tonight, the Halos secure a win.Final score in Toronto, Game 1:Angels 4, Blue Jays 3WP: Joe Smith / LP:Brett Cecil / S:Ernesto FrieriMike Scioscia is...
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After Last Night, I Miss Enrico Pollatzo May 10, 2014 Weekend Links
Not the start to the weekend any of us were hoping for. On the bright side, the BP only imploded for 2 runs in a tie game and Jose Reyes hit a game typing HR. On the dark side, the Angels won and the...
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Game #37 Preview: Blue Jays vs. Angels
The Blue Jays look to get back to their winning ways this afternoon as they once again go up against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. J.A. Happ toes the rubber for Toronto, facing off with Tyler...
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