Blake Snell, Jacob deGrom Win 2018 Cy Young Awards (Giuseppe)
Blake Snell of the Tampa Bay Rays and Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets are Major League Baseball’s 2018 Cy Young Award winners after posting the best overall pitching season in their respective leagues. Snell narrowly beat out Houston … Continue reading Blake Snell, Jacob deGrom Win 2018 Cy Young Awards (Giuseppe)
Bob Melvin, Brian Snitker Win 2018 Manager of the Year Awards (Giuseppe)
Brian Snitker of the Atlanta Braves and Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics are Major League Baseball’s 2018 Managers of the Year Award recipients. This marks Melvins third career Manager of the Year Award and Snitker’s first. Brian Snitker was … Continue reading Bob Melvin, Brian Snitker Win 2018 Manager of the Year Awards (Giuseppe)
Shohei Ohtani Wins American League Rookie of the Year Award (Giuseppe)
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese star that the Los Angeles Angels acquired prior to the 2018 season, had an incredible 2018 campaign that while tainted due to an injury, will go down as one of the most memorable in baseball … Continue reading Shohei Ohtani Wins American League Rookie of the Year Award (Giuseppe)
Ronald Acuna Wins National League Rookie of the Year Award (Giuseppe)
Ronald Acuna entered the 2018 Major League Baseball season as baseball’s No. 2 overall prospect behind Angles’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani and he did not disappoint. Ronald Acuna was selected Monday night as the National League Rookie of the Year … Continue reading Ronald Acuna Wins National League Rookie of the Year Award (Giuseppe)
MLB Awards Handed Out This Week (Daryll)
With the conclusion of the World Series now two weeks in the rear view mirror, this is the week that baseball gets back onto the sports talk shows as it hands out its awards. This year there are a few … Continue reading MLB Awards Handed Out This Week (Daryll)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Joe Dimaggio
Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio (who would later be famously known as Joe Dimaggio) was born on November 25, 1914, in Martinez, California. Dimaggio was the eighth child of Giuseppe and Rosalie DiMaggio, Italian immigrants who moved from Sicily to California in 1898. Joe’s father … Continue reading Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Joe Dimaggio
Into the Dark – an Off-Season Story (Daryll)
With the final out of the 2018 World Series, as once again a World Series champion celebrated on the road, I had several thoughts running through my head. First of all, it is strange to think that the Red Sox … Continue reading Into the Dark – an Off-Season Story (Daryll)
The Boston Red Sox Are 2018 World Series Champions (Giuseppe)
In the bottom of the ninth inning with the count at 1-2 with two outs and Chris Sale pitching, Manny Machado stood at the plate and awaited the most important pitch of the 2018 season. This World Series had been … Continue reading The Boston Red Sox Are 2018 World Series Champions (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Stan Musial
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: Stan Musial
Yadier Molina Wins 2018 Roberto Clemente Award (Giuseppe)
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)
Los Angeles Dodgers Win National League Champion Series, Advance to World Series (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)
DoubleDay Double Talk Remembers: Sandy Koufax
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: Sandy Koufax
Boston Red Sox Win American League Pennant, 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)
Did Mookie Betts and the Red Sox Catch a Break? (Daryll)
Wednesday evening the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros thrilled the baseball world with a great baseball game that went back and forth and came down to a couple of inches of Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the bottom of the … Continue reading Did Mookie Betts and the Red Sox Catch a Break? (Daryll)
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)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Roberto Clemente
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: Roberto Clemente
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)
2018 Postseason Predictions (Daryll)
I couldn’t give a better intro than Giuseppe did – so read his first. The American League had a huge surprise in the Oakland A’s, while in the National League many would consider the Braves and Rockies a big surprise…except … Continue reading 2018 Postseason Predictions (Daryll)
2018 MLB Postseason Predictions (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)
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)
