After Anthony Rizzo won it in 2017, Yadier Molina is the Roberto Clemente Award recipient for 2018 for providing aid to victims of Hurricane Maria, which hit his birthplace of Puerto Rico last year. The Roberto Clemente Award, named after … Continue reading Yadier Molina Wins 2018 Roberto Clemente Award (Giuseppe)
After a back and forth National League Championship that took seven games to be decided, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be advancing to the World Series against the Boston Red Sox while the Milwaukee Brewers fall short of winning their … Continue reading Los Angeles Dodgers Win National League Champion Series, Advance to World Series (Giuseppe)
For the second time of the 2018 Major League Baseball Postseason, the Boston Red Sox have routed a 100+ win team to advance to the next round of play. After crushing the 100-win New York Yankees in the American League … Continue reading Boston Red Sox Win American League Pennant, Advance to World Series (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
We have made it folks. 162 games (for some 163), 30 teams, all with one goal in mind… MAKE THE POSTSEASON! There have been many ups, and many downs, home runs, strikeouts, cycles, no-hitters, 30-30 seasons, and breakout years. Rookies have … Continue reading 2018 MLB Postseason Predictions (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
