A Double Play Gone Wrong – Then Right (Daryll)
In case you haven’t noticed, Ramon Laureano of the Oakland Athletics is quite the defensive center fielder. This catch last season is probably the one that really put him on the map: Since then Laureano has proved he is not … Continue reading A Double Play Gone Wrong – Then Right (Daryll)
Orioles Chris Davis Homers! (Daryll)
When Khris Davis appeared on the scene in 2013 with the Milwaukee Brewers, it was generally assumed that HE was the other Chris Davis. That season, the Orioles Chris Davis hit 53 home runs to go along with 138 RBI … Continue reading Orioles Chris Davis Homers! (Daryll)
Chris Davis Sets Record For Historic Ineptitude (Giuseppe)
The bats of the Baltimore Orioles were on fire against the Oakland A’s in Monday’s game in a 12-4 victory for Baltimore. Unfortunately for one particular Oriole, his bat would remain silent while his team raked off Oakland. That player … Continue reading Chris Davis Sets Record For Historic Ineptitude (Giuseppe)
4/7/2019 MLB Game of the Day: Oakland A’s vs. Houston Astros
The Oakland A’s lost a heartbreaker in extra innings on Sunday in the series finale against their American League West division rivals, the Houston Astros, in a back and forth rubber match that ended with the Astros completing a three-game sweep … Continue reading 4/7/2019 MLB Game of the Day: Oakland A’s vs. Houston Astros
4/6/2019 Game of the Day: Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Saturday’s Doubleday Double Talk Game of the Day took place in the desert between the 2018 World Series reigning Champion Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The back and forth thriller needed extra innings before a winner could be decided … Continue reading 4/6/2019 Game of the Day: Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
4/5/19 MLB Game of the Day: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
For Doubleday Double Talk’s MLB Game of the Day for April 5th, we make the trip to Milwaukee where an exciting showdown between the Chicago Cubs and the Brewers featuring a slugfest between the two powerhouses. Jose Quintana took the … Continue reading 4/5/19 MLB Game of the Day: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Jorge Polanco Hits for First Cycle of 2019 Season (Giuseppe)
Friday night’s game was not kind the Minnesota Twins as they fell 10-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to sloppy play, three errors, and 11 hits allowed. While it was not a banner night for the club, one particular Twin … Continue reading Jorge Polanco Hits for First Cycle of 2019 Season (Giuseppe)
Atlanta Braves Sign Ronald Acuna Jr to $100M Contract (Daryll)
The Atlanta Braves energized their fanbase when this week it was announced they had signed young superstar and reigning NL Rookie of the Year Ronald Acuna Jr to a 8 year, $100M deal after just one season in the Major … Continue reading Atlanta Braves Sign Ronald Acuna Jr to $100M Contract (Daryll)
4/4/2019 Game of the Day: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Indians
The Doubleday Double Talk Game of the Day for Thursday, April 4th goes to the day’s match featuring the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians in Progressive Field. Thanks to a stellar combined effort by Cleveland pitchers Trevor Bauer, … Continue reading 4/4/2019 Game of the Day: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Indians
4/3/2019 MLB Game of the Day: New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
The Doubleday Double Talk MLB Game of the Day for Wednesday, April 3rd was a deGrom deal with the New York Mets topping the Miami Marlins 6-4. Jacob deGrom took the mound against the Marlins in Miami with hopes that he … Continue reading 4/3/2019 MLB Game of the Day: New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
4/2/2019 MLB Game of the Day: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
The long-awaited return of the Phillies’ grandest acquisition this offseason Bryce Harper certainly lived up to the hype and then some, making Tuesday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals Doubleday Double Talk’s Game of the Day. Bryce Harper … Continue reading 4/2/2019 MLB Game of the Day: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
4/1/2019 MLB Game of the Day: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
For the inaugural Doubleday Double Talk MLB Game of the Day, where every day a Doubleday Double Talk writer will recap the most thrilling, interesting, or exciting game played across the bigs, it has been decided that today’s game between … Continue reading 4/1/2019 MLB Game of the Day: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres Young Pitching Makes Strong Start (Daryll)
When the San Diego Padres signed Manny Machado to a 10 year contract this off-season, they surprised many people and even many of their own fans(myself included). The last time the Padres had a player in the top 10 of … Continue reading San Diego Padres Young Pitching Makes Strong Start (Daryll)
Christian Yelich Ties Home Run Streak Record (Giuseppe)
Christian Yelich came to the plate in the bottom of the first inning in Sunday’s game between the Brewers and Cardinals and with a 0-1 count from Cardinals’ starter Michael Wacha, Yelich ripped a 408-foot bomb over the right field … Continue reading Christian Yelich Ties Home Run Streak Record (Giuseppe)
Christian Yelich Continues Streak, Josh Hader throws Immaculate Inning (Giuseppe)
Saturday night’s match between the Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals turned out to be a banner day for two particular Milwaukee stars with Christian Yelich homering in his third consecutive game to start the season and Josh Hader putting … Continue reading Christian Yelich Continues Streak, Josh Hader throws Immaculate Inning (Giuseppe)
Teams Locking In Talent – What Is The Impact? (Daryll)
Baseball fans had been waiting for this winter of free agent talent for a few years now already. Manny Machado! Bryce Harper! Maybe Clayton Kershaw! In the end it came down to Machado and Harper, which became a long drawn … Continue reading Teams Locking In Talent – What Is The Impact? (Daryll)
MLB Opening Day Is Almost Here (Daryll)
I wrote just about a month ago that baseball was ruining pitchers and catchers report day. A lot has happened in the few weeks since then. First Manny Machado signed with the Padres. Then a few tantalizing days later Bryce … Continue reading MLB Opening Day Is Almost Here (Daryll)
2019 MLB Postseason Predictions (Daryll and Giuseppe)
With our prediction articles already completed, now we get to the really fun part. You’ve seen what we think about the soft NL West, crowded NL Central, and super talented NL East. You’ve read about the defending Championship team in … Continue reading 2019 MLB Postseason Predictions (Daryll and Giuseppe)
2019 MLB Awards Predictions (Daryll & Giuseppe)
With Opening Day drawing nearer and nearer by the day, the writers of Doubleday Double Talk have predicted the National League East, Central, West, and the American League East, Central, and West, all before a single regular season pitch has been thrown. … Continue reading 2019 MLB Awards Predictions (Daryll & Giuseppe)
American League West Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The American League saw a pennant race it didn’t predict last season. The surprising Oakland A’s made things interesting in the second half, while the Seattle Mariners made the first half much more interesting than many thought. Of course – … Continue reading American League West Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
American League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
This division was pretty sleepy last season…and looks about the same this year. While other divisions saw previously mediocre teams like the Padres and Reds spend money, the Royals, Tigers, and rumored active but in the process not White Sox … Continue reading American League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
American League East Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The American League East will inevitably come down to two teams in 2019, the New York Yankees and the reigning World Series champion Boston Red Sox. The Rays were quietly good in 2018 while the Orioles and Blue Jays were … Continue reading American League East Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
National League West Preview (Giuseppe and Daryll)
A division that has been owned by the Dodgers for more than half a decade is finally starting to stand up to the big bad wolf of the division. With the Rockies coming within one game of winning the West … Continue reading National League West Preview (Giuseppe and Daryll)
National League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The National League Central has not been seen as a strong division in some time, but in 2019, it looks like it could be the best in baseball where arguments can be made that every team has a legitimate shot … Continue reading National League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
National League East Preview (Giuseppe and Daryll)
In what many consider the strongest division top to bottom in all of baseball, it will be difficult for the Atlanta Braves to repeat as NL East Champions after they surprised the baseball world by winning the division last season. … Continue reading National League East Preview (Giuseppe and Daryll)
Steven Wright Suspended 80 Games for Failed PED Test (Giuseppe)
Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that Boston Red Sox starter Steven Wright has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 (GHRP-2). This is the second time in Wright’s career that he has been … Continue reading Steven Wright Suspended 80 Games for Failed PED Test (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk MLB Season Predictions 2019 (Daryll and Giuseppe)
Similar to last year, all 30 Major League Baseball teams will play on Opening Day, with the day being on March 28 this season, making it the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. With the season rapidly approaching, it is … Continue reading Doubleday Double Talk MLB Season Predictions 2019 (Daryll and Giuseppe)
Why the Angels Need to Extend Trout Now (Giuseppe)
The greatest player to ever wear a Los Angeles Angels jersey will become a free agent in 2020 and with his impending free agency looming, the Angels’ window is closing to extend the once-in-a-generation talent. Mike Trout’s greatness over the … Continue reading Why the Angels Need to Extend Trout Now (Giuseppe)
Analyzing the Contracts of Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, and Nolan Arenado (Daryll)
Major League Baseball teams promised 3 players a lot of money over the past two weeks. First, Manny Machado broke the winter free agency thaw with a surprise 10 year deal worth $300M with the Padres. That helped set the … Continue reading Analyzing the Contracts of Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, and Nolan Arenado (Daryll)
Bryce Harper Signs Record Breaking Deal With Philadelphia Phillies (Giuseppe)
The Philadelphia Phillies finally delivered on their promise to their fans on Thursday by signing Bryce Harper to the largest contract in the history of professional sports in terms of total value with a 13-year, $330 Million deal that includes … Continue reading Bryce Harper Signs Record Breaking Deal With Philadelphia Phillies (Giuseppe)
Minnesota Twins Sign Marwin Gonzalez (Giuseppe)
Marwin Gonzalez and the Minnesota Twins officially came to a deal on Monday that will pay the former World Champion $21 Million over the course of the next two years. Gonzalez had a forgettable season in 2018, hitting a .247/.324/.409 … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Marwin Gonzalez (Giuseppe)
San Diego Padres Sign Manny Machado: What Now? (Daryll)
One of the biggest free agents on the market – Manny Machado – has reportedly agreed to a 10-year, $300M deal with the San Diego Padres as first reported by Jeff Passan. This ends a long saga that saw the … Continue reading San Diego Padres Sign Manny Machado: What Now? (Daryll)
Why We Care About Statistics (Daryll)
Right now, baseball is undergoing some serious soul searching about ways to change the fundamental nature of the game itself to make it more appealing. We are asking questions about speeding things up between innings, after pitches, during at-bats, even … Continue reading Why We Care About Statistics (Daryll)
Ruining Pitchers and Catchers Report Day (Daryll)
Today the Oakland A’s are the first MLB team to have their pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training. Normally by now, we know where all the big free agents have gone and which teams might be the “surprise” team … Continue reading Ruining Pitchers and Catchers Report Day (Daryll)
Philadelphia Phillies Acquire J.T. Realmuto (Giuseppe)
The best catcher in Major League Baseball has finally escaped from the pit of misery. The Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins struck a deal on Thursday that will send star catcher J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia in return for catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospects … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Acquire J.T. Realmuto (Giuseppe)
SU(b)PAR Bowl (Daryll)
Last Sunday the world watched the New England Patriots win their 6th Super Bowl in 18 seasons, as Tom Brady became the first NFL player to win 6 Super Bowls. It was quite an accomplishment to be sure – but … Continue reading SU(b)PAR Bowl (Daryll)
What is a Good Catcher like J.T. Realmuto Worth? (Daryll)
The hottest two catchers in the Major League Baseball market this off-season were Yasmani Grandal and J.T. Realmuto. Yet as statistics help redefine what we perceive as valuable in baseball, it does beg the question just what we value in … Continue reading What is a Good Catcher like J.T. Realmuto Worth? (Daryll)
What Really is a Lifetime Suspension Major League Baseball? (Giuseppe)
Relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia became the first Major League Baseball player to ever be banned for life as a result of steroid use on February 12, 2016, when the league announced that he had failed his third drug test in the course … Continue reading What Really is a Lifetime Suspension Major League Baseball? (Giuseppe)
In Search of a Shortstop (Daryll)
A “Wanted” sign floats in the wind, maneuvering itself in and out of the offices of Major League Baseball agents who represent shortstops. Occasionally the poster is grabbed and held up to the light: “Wanted: Shortstop for the San Diego … Continue reading In Search of a Shortstop (Daryll)
What Good Are Prospects? (Daryll)
The 2019 MLB Top 100 Prospect List came out this week, and that is great news for fans of teams looking towards tomorrow. Teams like the Padres who have 10 players on the list and the White Sox point to … Continue reading What Good Are Prospects? (Daryll)
Roy Halladay Elected to MLB Hall of Fame (Daryll)
In his first year of eligibility Roy Halladay was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last week. Sadly Roy will not be able to attend in person as he passed away in a plane crash in November of 2017. … Continue reading Roy Halladay Elected to MLB Hall of Fame (Daryll)
Los Angeles Dodgers Sign A.J. Pollock (Giuseppe)
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star outfielder A.J. Pollock to a four-year, $55 million deal. The deal includes an opt-out after the third year in the event that he reaches a set number of plate appearances. Additionally, if Pollock does … Continue reading Los Angeles Dodgers Sign A.J. Pollock (Giuseppe)
Mike Mussina Elected to Hall of Fame (Giuseppe)
In addition to Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Harold Baines, Lee Smith, and Edgar Martinez, starting pitcher Mike Mussina was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and will now have his name etched in baseball immortality after … Continue reading Mike Mussina Elected to Hall of Fame (Giuseppe)
Seattle’s Finest: Edgar Martinez Elected into HOF (Daryll)
Who says the era of one team players is coming to an end? After Chipper Jones was elected last year, this year we see both Mariano Rivera and Edgar Martinez elected into the Hall of Fame. This was the final … Continue reading Seattle’s Finest: Edgar Martinez Elected into HOF (Daryll)
Mariano Rivera Becomes Baseball’s First Unanimous Hall of Famer (Giuseppe)
Very few players in Major League Baseball history can say that they were undeniably the best at their position, but Mariano Rivera is surely one of them. The greatest closer to ever step foot on a baseball field has not … Continue reading Mariano Rivera Becomes Baseball’s First Unanimous Hall of Famer (Giuseppe)
