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Sorry, Blake Snell, But You Weren’t Snubbed
First, I should disclose: I like Blake Snell. I think he’s good, man. He checks nearly all of the boxes for a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher. Good fastball? Above average velocity for a left-hander at 96 MPH: check. Nasty off-speed pitches? Elite curveball and …
No AL Wild Card Race This Year
The wild card is one of those things that probably drives baseball purists mad. After all, if a team can’t win its divisional title, why should it make it into the postseason? When the creation of a wild card was …
What Teams Need Manny Machado?
We’re coming up to Major League Baseball’s trade deadline and while there is sure to be a flurry of activity, the one player that’s drawing the most attention is the Baltimore Orioles’ Manny Machado. He’s in line to make a …
This Week in Baseball – Machado Rumors, Nationals Losing, Gomez Cooler, Boras Gibberish, Future Game
Eight Is Enough… Rumor has it that the Orioles are chatting with eight teams that are interested in All-Star shortstop Manny Machado. He will be a free agent after this season and will have an asking price for his services …
Meme-O-Random: Abolish the Designated Hitter
Lot of protesters out there these days trying to make a difference. Some people love the designated hitter and others do not… Check out more funny baseball memes in Off Base. Or like our Facebook page: The Baseball Memes
This Week in Baseball – Kris Bryant DL, Jackson Returns, Kingpin Hanley, Phillie Phanatic, Dead Body
First Time for Everything… The Chicago Cubs star slugger Kris Bryant has shoulder inflammation and was sent to the 10-day DL for the first time in his career. Cubs manager Joe Maddon doesn’t believe the injury is serious. He expects …
Meme-O-Random: Yankees Clobbered by Rays
After sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the Bronx, the Yankees took a trip down to Tampa Bay. And got swept by the mediocre Rays. Check out more funny baseball memes in Off Base. Or like our Facebook page: The Baseball Memes
Jesus Aguilar’s Long and Winding Road
Sometimes, all we really need is a change of scenery. Jesus Aguilar was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in late 2007 at the age of 18. For the next nine seasons, he rode buses and played in front of paying …
This Week in Baseball – Kelvin Herrera Trade, Astros Streak, Brandon Morrow’s Pants, Bryce Harper’s Beard, MLB Attendance
How Do You Spell Relief… The Washington Nationals have made a move to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring closer Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor league prospects. A day after putting reliever Brandon Kintzler on the disabled list, …
How to Predict Your Fantasy Baseball Standings
As we meander roughly halfway through the baseball season, no matter where your fantasy team is at in the standings, there is always more work to be done. Keeping with the theme of overcoming life’s malaise, sometimes you just need to sit …
