Modern Playoff Baseball (Daryll)
For as much as baseball has not changed in the nearly 150 years since the Cincinnati Red Stockings first took the field, the way in which teams go about winning the game has changed a lot. Babe Ruth revolutionized home … Continue reading Modern Playoff Baseball (Daryll)
How the New York Yankees are Different From Everyone Else (Daryll)
The New York Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday night, despite coming oh so close about Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel in a 9th inning comeback attempt. Losing in the playoffs is different for the Yankees than other teams … Continue reading How the New York Yankees are Different From Everyone Else (Daryll)
Boston Red Sox Defeat New York Yankees, Advance to ALCS (Giuseppe)
During the 2018 American League Wild Card Game in Yankees Stadium, Yankees fans could be heard loudly chanting the words, “WE WANT BOSTON” during their eventual 7-2 victory over the Oakland A’s. Following the first division series matchup between the … Continue reading Boston Red Sox Defeat New York Yankees, Advance to ALCS (Giuseppe)
Brock Holt Becomes First Player to Ever Hit for the Cycle in the Postseason (Giuseppe)
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt hit for the cycle during Monday night’s routing of their arch nemesis, the New York Yankees. Following the Red Sox’ 16-1 win to put them up 2-1 in the ALDS, Holt became the first player to … Continue reading Brock Holt Becomes First Player to Ever Hit for the Cycle in the Postseason (Giuseppe)
Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Atlanta Braves 6-2, Advance to NLCS (Giuseppe)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the National League Championship Series for a third consecutive season following Monday night’s 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta thanks in part to two home runs and 4 RBI from Manny … Continue reading Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Atlanta Braves 6-2, Advance to NLCS (Giuseppe)
Houston Astros Sweep Cleveland Indians, Advance to ALCS (Giuseppe)
The Houston Astros will once again be playing in the American League Championship Series after routing the Cleveland Indians in game three of the American League Division Series 11-3 to complete their sweep of the Tribe. The Indians stood no … Continue reading Houston Astros Sweep Cleveland Indians, Advance to ALCS (Giuseppe)
Milwaukee Brewers Sweep Colorado Rockies, Advance to NLCS (Giuseppe)
The Milwaukee Brewers have punched their ticket to play in the National League Championship Series after sweeping the Colorado Rockies in the National League Division Series. A 6-0 win in Game 3 on Sunday evening at Coors Field sealed the … Continue reading Milwaukee Brewers Sweep Colorado Rockies, Advance to NLCS (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Nolan Ryan
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: Nolan Ryan
New York Yankees Beat Oakland Athletics 7-2 to Advance to ALDS (Giuseppe)
The New York Yankees were victorious in Wednesday night’s American League Wild Card Game against the Oakland A’s and will now advance to the American League Division Series against their hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, after their 7-2 routing … Continue reading New York Yankees Beat Oakland Athletics 7-2 to Advance to ALDS (Giuseppe)
Major League Baseball Suspends Addison Russell 40 Games (Giuseppe)
Major League Baseball has announced that Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games without pay for alleged domestic abuse. Russell is not appealing his punishment. The Commissioner of Baseball, Robert Manfred, issued a statement regarding Russell’s punishment and said the … Continue reading Major League Baseball Suspends Addison Russell 40 Games (Giuseppe)
Colorado Rockies Beat Chicago Cubs 2-1 in 13 Innings to Win NL Wild Card Game (Giuseppe)
After a 13 inning rubber match between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field came to an end, the Rockies are officially moving on to the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies struck … Continue reading Colorado Rockies Beat Chicago Cubs 2-1 in 13 Innings to Win NL Wild Card Game (Giuseppe)
Charlie Blackmon Hits for the Cycle (Giuseppe)
The fourth cycle of the 2018 Major League Baseball season came on Game No. 162 and it came from none other than Colorado Rockies superstar centerfielder Charlie Blackmon during Sunday’s 12-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Coors Field. With … Continue reading Charlie Blackmon Hits for the Cycle (Giuseppe)
I live for this. Game 162 (Daryll)
As I scroll through my Facebook Memories feed this past week – it is filled with stories of pennant races gone by and some races that have faded from my memory. I came across an old quote from an article … Continue reading I live for this. Game 162 (Daryll)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Rogers Hornsby
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: Rogers Hornsby
Mookie Betts joins 30-30 Club (Giuseppe)
Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts became the second player in 2018 to join the 30-30 club with a stolen base in the second inning of Wednesday’s 19-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old heart of the Red Sox … Continue reading Mookie Betts joins 30-30 Club (Giuseppe)
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)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Mickey Mantle
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: Mickey Mantle
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)
