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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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 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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Major League Baseball’s biggest stars gathered and played in one of the most exciting All-Star Games of all-time when the American League topped the National League, 8-6, in 10 innings at the 2018 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. Here is a recap of the thrilling, … Continue reading 2018 MLB All-Star Game Recap (Giuseppe)
The 2018 Home Run Derby took place with eight of Major League Baseball’s top sluggers taking their swings at 8 P.M. at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. The seeding for the Derby was as follows: • No. 1 – Jesús Aguilar, Milwaukee Brewers • No. … Continue reading 2018 MLB Home Run Derby Recap (Giuseppe)
“I just want you guys to know I’ve signed a five-year extension here,” Utley said to open the 10-minute press conference. A great Major League career has been confirmed to end at the completion of the 2018 Major League Baseball … Continue reading Chase Utley Announces Retirement After 2018 Season (Giuseppe)
The Home Run Derby is one of the events that takes place during the All-Star Break and it is one of the most difficult and unpredictable to predict. While our predictions are wrong more often than not, that does not … Continue reading 2018 MLB Home Run Derby Predictions (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The 2018 T-Mobile Home Run Derby field is set. Bryce Harper will represent the hometown Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C., while 7 other sluggers attempt to dethrone Harper in his home stadium. Interestingly, every single player with the exception of Bryce … Continue reading 2018 MLB Home Run Derby Participants Announced (Giuseppe)
The Final Vot is an interesting way of deciding who will get the final roster spot on each league’s respective All-Star team. At the conclusion of the voting, Jesus Aguilar and Jean Segura of the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners … Continue reading Brewers’ Jesus Aguilar and Mariners’ Jean Segura Win 2018 All-Star Game Final Vote (Giuseppe)
The 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game roster was announced on July 8th and while baseball fans wait for the game, I felt the need give you, the readers of Doubleday Double Talk, a look at the rosters, as well … Continue reading The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Snubs of the 2018 MLB All-Star Game Rosters (Giuseppe)
Early in the 2016 Major League Baseball season, it was announced that New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia was permanently banned from Major League Baseball after failing his third Performance Enhancing Drug Test. Mejia was the first player since … Continue reading Major League Baseball Conditionally Reinstates Jenrry Mejia (Giuseppe)
Thus far in the 2018 Major League Baseball season, the Baltimore Orioles have been an absolute atrocity on the baseball field with no pitching staff, a mediocre offensive core, and a horrendous bullpen to boot. The once beautiful Camden Yards … Continue reading Possible Manny Machado Trade Partners for the Baltimore Orioles (Giuseppe)
The Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals announced on Monday that star closer Kelvin Herrera would be shipped out to the National League East in return for minor leaguers Blake Perkins, Kelvin Gutiérrez, and Yohanse Morel. Kelvin Herrera has been … Continue reading Washington Nationals Acquire Kelvin Herrera from Royals (Giuseppe)
The All-Star Game is such a fun and historically rich game, making it an incredible honor to be selected by the fans to be a part of. From Babe Ruth hitting the first home run in the game’s history to … Continue reading 10 Players Who Could Become First Time All-Stars in 2018 (Giuseppe)
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers decided to make a move on Sunday that would result in first baseman Ji-Man Choi being sent to Tampa Bay along with cash considerations in return for infielder Brad Miller, who will … Continue reading Tampa Bay Rays Trade Brad Miller to Milwaukee Brewers for Ji-Man Choi (Giuseppe)
Los Angeles Angels future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols singled in a run in the first inning of Sunday’s 7-5 loss against the Minnesota Twins to separate himself from Hall of Famer Stan Musial as seventh on the All-Time leaderboard … Continue reading Albert Pujols Surpasses Stan Musial for Seventh on All-Time RBI Leaderboard (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer threw the second immaculate inning of his career in the 6th inning of Tuesday Night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. For those that are unaware, an immaculate inning is when a pitcher strikes out … Continue reading Max Scherzer Tosses Immaculate Inning in the Sixth (Giuseppe)
Michael Wacha took a no-hitter into the 9th inning in Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates before losing it to a clean, line drive single to right from pinch-hitter Colin Moran on a 0-2 count. Sunday’s performance was not unprecedented … Continue reading Michael Wacha Loses No-Hitter in 9th Against Pittsburgh Pirates (Giuseppe)
