Max Scherzer Reaches 300 Strikeouts for the Season (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals superstar Max Scherzer faced Austin Dean of the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game, and with one out, Scherzer struck Dean out on a 3-2 slider to end the 10-pitch at-bat for his 300th strikeout … Continue reading Max Scherzer Reaches 300 Strikeouts for the Season (Giuseppe)
Christian Yelich Hits for his Second Cycle of the 2018 Season (Giuseppe)
Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich made Major League history during Monday night’s 8-0 win in which he hit for his second cycle of the season. Christin Yelich now joins Arizona Diamondback Aaron Hill (2012) and Brooklyn Dodger Babe Herman (1931) … Continue reading Christian Yelich Hits for his Second Cycle of the 2018 Season (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Ty Cobb
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers is designed to connect fans with the game of baseball’s past one player and story at a time. A Doubleday Double Talk Remembers will be published every Friday and will go over the life and legacy … Continue reading Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Ty Cobb
MINOR LEAGUE FLASH: Eugene Emeralds in NWL Championship (Daryll)
UPDATE AT THE END Lefty Gomez of the New York Yankees once said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” That phrase has applied throughout sports history, but perhaps nowhere more pertinent than the 2018 Eugene Emeralds. The Emeralds are the … Continue reading MINOR LEAGUE FLASH: Eugene Emeralds in NWL Championship (Daryll)
Jose Ramirez Joins 30-30 Club (Giuseppe)
In the first inning of a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays, Jose Ramirez stole his 30th base of the 2018 season, making him the first player since Mike Trout (30 home runs, 49 stolen bases) … Continue reading Jose Ramirez Joins 30-30 Club (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Ted Williams
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers is designed to connect fans with the game of baseball’s past one player and story at a time. A Doubleday Double Talk Remembers will be published every Friday and will go over the life and legacy … Continue reading Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Ted Williams
Ryan Howard Officially Announces Retirement (Giuseppe)
Ryan Howard has not played Major League Baseball this year and was in the Minor Leagues last year. While it was generally a foregone conclusion that Howard’s career was over, it was never officially announced, until now. Ryan Howard had … Continue reading Ryan Howard Officially Announces Retirement (Giuseppe)
MLB Payroll versus Playoff Reality (Daryll)
Major League Baseball has a widely held assumption they would like to dispel: in baseball you can buy championships. While the 2003 Moneyball A’s were one of the first teams to help buck this trend, the haters shock back with … Continue reading MLB Payroll versus Playoff Reality (Daryll)
2018 Major League Baseball August Trade Deadline Recap (Giuseppe)
The August Trade Deadline has officially ended, so here is a quick recap of the deals that were made prior to the Deadline’s conclusion. Up first, Andrew McCutchen. New York Yankees Acquire Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen was traded for the … Continue reading 2018 Major League Baseball August Trade Deadline Recap (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Hank Aaron
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers is designed to connect fans with the game of baseball’s past one player and story at a time. A Doubleday Double Talk Remembers will be published every Friday and will go over the life and legacy … Continue reading Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Hank Aaron
Christian Yelich Hits for the Cycle (Giuseppe)
The Milwaukee Brewers won Wednesday night’s game by a score of 13-12 after 10 innings in Cincinnati, but the even bigger story is not about the teams. It is about one particular player on the Milwaukee Brewers, Christian Yelich. Christian … Continue reading Christian Yelich Hits for the Cycle (Giuseppe)
Atlanta Braves Claim Rene Rivera Off Waivers, Trade for Lucas Duda (Giuseppe)
The Atlanta Braves front office got busy on Wednesday and claimed former Angels catcher Rene Rivera and traded cash considerations for former Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda. Lucas Duda has hit .242/.311/.415 with 13 home runs and 48 … Continue reading Atlanta Braves Claim Rene Rivera Off Waivers, Trade for Lucas Duda (Giuseppe)
Philadelphia Phillies Claim Jose Bautista (Giuseppe)
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed slugger Jose Bautista on revocable waivers on Monday from the New York Mets. Bautista’s career was thought to be over when the New York Mets gave him a chance to wear a big league uniform for … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Claim Jose Bautista (Giuseppe)
Detroit Tigers Retire Alan Trammel’s Number 3 (Giuseppe)
Well, Its about time! The Detroit Tigers have finally retired the number of one of its greatest players, 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Alan Trammel. Trammel’s No. 3 will never be worn again after Gary Sheffield and Ian Kinsler wore … Continue reading Detroit Tigers Retire Alan Trammel’s Number 3 (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals Give Up – Nearly Trade Bryce Harper (Daryll)
The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies last night 10-4. That however belied what was going on beneath the surface of the Nationals: they had given up. After a passionate letter to start the month saying that the Nationals did … Continue reading Washington Nationals Give Up – Nearly Trade Bryce Harper (Daryll)
Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Luis Avilan from Chicago White Sox (Giuseppe)
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Luis Avilan from the Chicago White Sox in return for right-handed pitcher Felix Paulino. In 2018, Avilan has posted a 3.86 ERA in 58 games, primarily as the Chicago White Sox’ lefty specialist. Avilan … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Luis Avilan from Chicago White Sox (Giuseppe)
Chicago Cubs Acquire Daniel Murphy from Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
Shortly after the Washington Nationals traded Matt Adams to his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Nationals continued the parade of deals by trading star second baseman Daniel Murphy to the Chicago Cubs. Chicago will send prospect Andruw Monasterio … Continue reading Chicago Cubs Acquire Daniel Murphy from Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals Trade Matt Adams to St. Louis Cardinals (Giuseppe)
Shortly after discovering the Matt Adams had been picked up off waivers, we found out who claimed him, his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. In return for Adams, the Washington Nationals will receive cash considerations. Matt Adams will be … Continue reading Washington Nationals Trade Matt Adams to St. Louis Cardinals (Giuseppe)
Zac Rosscup Pitches Immaculate Inning Against the Seattle Mariners (Giuseppe)
The situation Zac Rosscup entered Sunday’s match against the Seattle Mariners involved no pressure whatsoever as the Dodgers held a 12-1 lead over the Mariners. Rosscup still managed to contribute in a big way by striking out the side on … Continue reading Zac Rosscup Pitches Immaculate Inning Against the Seattle Mariners (Giuseppe)
Oakland Athletics Tie Houston Astros for First Place in the American League West (Giuseppe)
After falling 11.5 games out of first place in the powerhouse American League West Division about 2 months ago, the Oakland Athletics were written off as contenders and were expected to finish the season where they were expected to this … Continue reading Oakland Athletics Tie Houston Astros for First Place in the American League West (Giuseppe)
The Power of the Braves Ronald Acuna Jr (Daryll)
Ronald Acuna Jr was the headline of Major League Baseball all week. First for the right, baseball related reasons as he hit lead off home runs in three straight games and 5 straight overall. Then – he was in the … Continue reading The Power of the Braves Ronald Acuna Jr (Daryll)
New York Mets David Wright Looking For One More Shot (Daryll)
By all accounts the face of the current New York Mets even though he hasn’t played a Major League game in two seasons – David Wright is trying to go against sage advice. He played in a real baseball game … Continue reading New York Mets David Wright Looking For One More Shot (Daryll)
Hall of Fame Weekend Recap (Daryll)
In the movie Field of Dreams, the character played by James Earl Jones late in the movie is talking to Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) about moving forward with this crazy idea of plowing his revenue-producing cornfield in favor of a … Continue reading Hall of Fame Weekend Recap (Daryll)
Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Justin Bour from the Miami Marlins (Giuseppe)
The Philadelphia Phillies traded for slugger Justin Bour on Friday with the Miami Marlins, who will recieve 22-year-old High-A Ball pitcher McKenzie Mills. Mills was originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 18th round of the 2014 Major League … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Justin Bour from the Miami Marlins (Giuseppe)
Mookie Betts Hits for the Cycle Against Toronto Blue Jays (Giuseppe)
Mookie Betts hit for the Cycle for the first time in his career and the 320th time in Major League history on Thursday. Betts is the first member of the Boston Red Sox to hit for the Cycle since teammate Brock … Continue reading Mookie Betts Hits for the Cycle Against Toronto Blue Jays (Giuseppe)
Oakland Athletics Acquire Fernando Rodney from the Minnesota Twins (Giuseppe)
The Minnesota Twins announced on Thursday that they had traded closer Fernando Rodney to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Dakota Chalmers. Fernando Rodney (who interestingly enough actually follows Doubleday Double Talk’s Official Instagram page) has pitched well … Continue reading Oakland Athletics Acquire Fernando Rodney from the Minnesota Twins (Giuseppe)
German Marquez Pitches Immaculate Inning Against the Pittsburgh Pirates (Giuseppe)
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez got three outs on three consecutive three-pitch strikeouts in the top of the fourth inning during Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marquez had thrown what is called an “Immaculate Inning.” Marquez fanned Corey Dickerson, Starling … Continue reading German Marquez Pitches Immaculate Inning Against the Pittsburgh Pirates (Giuseppe)
Bartolo Colon Becomes Winningest Latin-Born Pitcher in Major League History (Giuseppe)
Bartolo Colon battled through 7 innings on Tuesday night in his start against the Texas Rangers and after not earning a win since June 30 against the Chicago White Sox, Big Sexy can now call himself the winningest Latin-born pitcher … Continue reading Bartolo Colon Becomes Winningest Latin-Born Pitcher in Major League History (Giuseppe)
Greg Holland Signs with the Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
The Washington Nationals have officially signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Greg Holland. Greg Holland was a star in 2017, winning the National League Comeback Player of the Year with the Colorado Rockies en route to a league leading 41 … Continue reading Greg Holland Signs with the Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
Madness in the Standings (Daryll)
For all the talk about teams tanking in today’s Major League Baseball landscape, somebody forgot to tell the National League. Or the plucky Oakland A’s. The Pittsburgh Pirates don’t seem to care that the Brewers spent all off-season beefing up … Continue reading Madness in the Standings (Daryll)
Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Adeiny Hechavarria from Tampa Bay Rays (Giuseppe)
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquires star defensive shortstop Adeiny Hechaverria and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league pitcher Matt Seelinger. Adeiny Hechavarria has never been much of a hitter with 2018 being no exception with … Continue reading Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Adeiny Hechavarria from Tampa Bay Rays (Giuseppe)
Oakland Athletics Acquire Mike Fiers from Detroit Tigers (Giuseppe)
The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Mike Fiers from the Tigers in exchange for two players to be named later or cash considerations on Wednesday. The Oakland A’s designated pitcher Jeremy Bleich for assignment in order to create a spot on the team’s … Continue reading Oakland Athletics Acquire Mike Fiers from Detroit Tigers (Giuseppe)
My Weekend in Cooperstown (Giuseppe)
This past weekend, I had the honor and the privilege to visit the greatest place on earth, the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York. As baseball fans, I believe that we get a little too … Continue reading My Weekend in Cooperstown (Giuseppe)
2018 Major Legue Baseball Trade Deadline Recap (Giuseppe)
With every trade deadline comes big names in new places as Playoff Races get increasingly more heated. Since my co-writer Daryll and I have been in Cooperstown New York for Hall of Fame Weekend the past few days, there just … Continue reading 2018 Major Legue Baseball Trade Deadline Recap (Giuseppe)
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Nathan Eovaldi to Boston Red Sox (Giuseppe)
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded starter Nathan Eovaldi to the Boston Red Sox in return for lefty Jalen Beeks. Not even 24 hours after the New York Yankees traded for star closer Zach Britton the Bomber’s division rivals had to even … Continue reading Tampa Bay Rays Trade Nathan Eovaldi to Boston Red Sox (Giuseppe)
Yoenis Cespedes to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery (Giuseppe)
The hits just keep on coming for the New York Mets as the ballclub has just announced that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will undergo season-ending surgery on his heels. Cespedes will miss 8-10 months and the surgery will almost certainly delay … Continue reading Yoenis Cespedes to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery (Giuseppe)
Contenders or Pretenders? Do the Pittsburgh Pirates Really Have a Shot at the Postseason? (Giuseppe)
The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed red-hot on Tuesday, beating the Cleveland Indians 9-4 to earn their 11th consecutive victory and bring the team within 2.0 games of the second Wild Card spot that is currently being held by the Atlanta Braves … Continue reading Contenders or Pretenders? Do the Pittsburgh Pirates Really Have a Shot at the Postseason? (Giuseppe)
Baltimore Orioles trade Zach Britton to New York Yankees (Giuseppe)
The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles struck a deal on Tuesday that will send star left-handed closer Zach Britton to the Yankees and pitching prospects Dillon Tate, Josh Rodgers, and Cody Caroll to the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees … Continue reading Baltimore Orioles trade Zach Britton to New York Yankees (Giuseppe)
The Case for Trading Jacob deGrom (Giuseppe)
The New York Mets kicked off 2018 by winning 11 of their first 12 games, since then, the Mets have been the worst team in the National League with a 29-56 record and a .327 win-loss percentage since their hot … Continue reading The Case for Trading Jacob deGrom (Giuseppe)
Kansas City Royals Acquire Brian Goodwin from Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
The Washington Nationals traded Brian Goodwin to the Kansas City Royals for Minor League pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan on Sunday afternoon to relieve their overabundance of outfielders. Along with Goodwin, the Nationals’ crowded outfield consisted of Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, Adam Eaton, and Michael A. Taylor, leaving almost … Continue reading Kansas City Royals Acquire Brian Goodwin from Washington Nationals (Giuseppe)
Shin-Soo Choo’s On-Base Streak Ends at Texas Rangers-Record 52 games (Giuseppe)
Texas Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo went 0-for-4 and struck out twice in Saturday’s 16-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians, ending his incredible on-base streak at 52 games. “The one thing we don’t want to lose sight of is exactly what Choo … Continue reading Shin-Soo Choo’s On-Base Streak Ends at Texas Rangers-Record 52 games (Giuseppe)
New York Mets Trade Jeurys Familia to Oakland A’s for Prospects (Giuseppe)
The Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets struck a deal on Saturday involving Mets closer Jeurys Familia. The Mets will receive Minor Leaguers right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl and third baseman William Toffey in the deal, as well as $1 … Continue reading New York Mets Trade Jeurys Familia to Oakland A’s for Prospects (Giuseppe)
Chicago Cubs Acquire Jesse Chavez from Texas Rangers (Giuseppe)
The Chicago Cubs announced on Thursday that the club had acquired pitcher Jesse Chavez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Minor League pitcher Tyler Thomas. Jesse Chavez has been pitching out of the bullpen for the mediocre Texas Rangers and has … Continue reading Chicago Cubs Acquire Jesse Chavez from Texas Rangers (Giuseppe)
San Diego Padres Trade Brad Hand, Adam Cimber to the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Mejia (Giuseppe)
The Cleveland Indians announced Thursday that they acquired All-Star closer Brad Hand and pitcher Adam Cimber from the San Diego Padres in exchange for top catching prospect Francisco Mejia. Brad Hand has a 3.05 ERA and 65/15 strikeout/walk ratio and 24 saves over 44.1 innings of work this … Continue reading San Diego Padres Trade Brad Hand, Adam Cimber to the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Mejia (Giuseppe)
Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Manny Machado from Baltimore Orioles for Five Prospects (Giuseppe)
The Baltimore Orioles traded All-Star shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for a package of five prospects. The Orioles will be receiving outfielder Yusniel Diaz, right-hander Dean Kremer, third baseman Rylan Bannon, right-handed reliever Zach Pop and third baseman … Continue reading Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Manny Machado from Baltimore Orioles for Five Prospects (Giuseppe)
