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)
Top 7 MLB Rookies to Watch in 2019 (Giuseppe)
Last year I gave my picks for who I believed would be the top seven rookies to watch in the 2018 season including my American League and National League Rookie of the Year predictions which both turned out to be … Continue reading Top 7 MLB Rookies to Watch in 2019 (Giuseppe)
Los Angeles Angels Sign Cody Allen (Giuseppe)
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim now know who their closer will be in the 2019 season after signing former Cleveland Indians’ closer Cody Allen to a one-year, $8.5 Million deal on Sunday. The deal also presents the opportunity of … Continue reading Los Angeles Angels Sign Cody Allen (Giuseppe)
New York Yankees Sign Adam Ottavino (Giuseppe)
If there was any question before as to who has the best bullpen in baseball, the Yankees just settled the debate by signing All-Star reliever Adam Ottavino to a three-year, $27 Million deal on Thursday. The former Rockie will be … Continue reading New York Yankees Sign Adam Ottavino (Giuseppe)
Kyler Murray Declares for Draft – Good for Baseball? (Daryll)
The Oakland Athletics drafted Kyler Murray with the 1st round, 9th pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. They were excited. Murray could have been drafted in the first round three years ago but wanted to go to college … Continue reading Kyler Murray Declares for Draft – Good for Baseball? (Daryll)
Baseball Still Waiting on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado (Daryll)
It is now just about a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training – and the world waits to find out who Manny Machado and Bryce Harper will be signing with. Yet unlike last season when free … Continue reading Baseball Still Waiting on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado (Daryll)
Yankees Sign LeMahieu – Still Room for Machado? (Daryll)
The Yankees have added again to their infield depth, adding former Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu. They signed him to a 2 year deal for $24M according to multiple reports and first by Jon Heyman. Many in the media have … Continue reading Yankees Sign LeMahieu – Still Room for Machado? (Daryll)
New York Mets Sign Jed Lowrie (Giuseppe)
The New York Mets made yet another fantastic deal to continue their incredible offseason on Friday by signing former Oakland A’s’ second baseman Jed Lowrie to a two-year, $20 Million deal. jed Lowrie was given his first career All-Star nod … Continue reading New York Mets Sign Jed Lowrie (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals Sign Brian Dozier (Giuseppe)
The Washington Nationals continued to win the year’s offseason on Thursday by signing former Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier to a one-year, $9 Million deal. Brian Dozier was an All-Star in 2015 and won a Gold Glove in … Continue reading Washington Nationals Sign Brian Dozier (Giuseppe)
Milwaukee Brewers Sign Yasmani Grandal (Giuseppe)
The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent and former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year deal worth $18.25 million. The deal is pending a physical. Grandal kicked of his free agency by rejected the Dodgers’ $17.9 million qualifying offer … Continue reading Milwaukee Brewers Sign Yasmani Grandal (Giuseppe)
Texas Rangers Sign Shelby Miller (Giuseppe)
The Texas Rangers and pitcher Shelby Miller agreed to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Miller will reportedly earn a $2 million salary with the potential for an added $3 million through performance bonuses, making the deal potentially worth $5 Million. Miller has … Continue reading Texas Rangers Sign Shelby Miller (Giuseppe)
Chicago White Sox Sign Kelvin Herrera (Giuseppe)
The Chicago White Sox signed Kelvin Herrera to a two-year, $18 Million deal that includes a vesting option for a third year on Monday. Herrera played 2018 with the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals, posting a 2-3 record … Continue reading Chicago White Sox Sign Kelvin Herrera (Giuseppe)
Minnesota Twins Sign Blake Parker (Giuseppe)
After being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of November, Blake Parker has now found work with the Minnesota Twins after signing a deal on Monday that is, according to Jeff Passan, worth “slightly more … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Blake Parker (Giuseppe)
What the Short Start Means for Bullpens
Bob Gibson. Nolan Ryan. Roger Clemens. Jack Morris. Randy Johnson. Madison Bumgarner. These are pitchers who are men. Who fight, push, and claw their way to a victory for their team. Fireballers who don’t just pitch, but inspire and carry … Continue reading What the Short Start Means for Bullpens
New York Mets Acquire Keon Broxton (Giuseppe)
The New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal on Saturday that will send reliever Bobby Wahl, pitching prospect Adam Hill, and infield prospect Felix Valerio to Milwaukee with the Mets receiving outfielder Keon Broxton in return. Broxton … Continue reading New York Mets Acquire Keon Broxton (Giuseppe)
Philadelphia Phillies Sign David Robertson (Giuseppe)
The Philadelphia Phillies signed former Yankees reliever David Robertson to a two-year, $23 million deal on Thursday. The deal will pay Robertson a total of $10 million in 2019 and $11 million in 2020. The deal also includes a $12 million club … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Sign David Robertson (Giuseppe)
New York Yankees Sign Troy Tulowitzki (Giuseppe)
Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will be packing his bags for New York after signing a deal with the Yankees on Tuesday. The Yankees will pay Tulowitzki the league minimum while the Blue Jays are still on the hook for his previous … Continue reading New York Yankees Sign Troy Tulowitzki (Giuseppe)
Seattle Mariners Sign Yusei Kikuchi (Giuseppe)
Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a deal that will send him to the rebuilding Seattle Mariners on Monday. Jon Heyman reported that the deal was for a three-year contract with a player option for 2022. This option could be … Continue reading Seattle Mariners Sign Yusei Kikuchi (Giuseppe)
DDDT Looks Back on 2018
Soon 2018 will be just a memory. The answer to the trivia question “What year did Shohei Ohtani make his rookie debut?”. Before then though, we look back on the 5 most popular articles published on DoubleDay Double Talk. Giuseppe … Continue reading DDDT Looks Back on 2018
How Vacation and Baseball Go Together (Daryll)
As we are now past the shortest day of the year, it is only a matter of time until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training and another baseball season will begin. Baseball is off another great season full of … Continue reading How Vacation and Baseball Go Together (Daryll)
Chicago White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova (Giuseppe)
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ivan Nova was told he would need to pack his bags and head to Chicago on Tuesday after the White Sox struck a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the starter. Nova posted a 4.19 ERA … Continue reading Chicago White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova (Giuseppe)
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Andrew McCutchen (Giuseppe)
Free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday to a three-year, $50 Million dollar deal McCutchen posted a slash line of .255/.368/.424 with 20 homers, 65 runs batted in, and 14 stolen bases over 155 games … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Sign Andrew McCutchen (Giuseppe)
Harold Baines and Lee Smith Elected to the Hall of Fame by Player’s Committee (Giuseppe)
The 2019 Today’s Player Committee has spoken and there will be at least two new names entering Cooperstown in July’s 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony after relief pitcher Lee Smith and stud designated hitter Harold Baines were both voted … Continue reading Harold Baines and Lee Smith Elected to the Hall of Fame by Player’s Committee (Giuseppe)
NL East Not Defined by Bryce Harper (Daryll)
The MLB off-season is in full swing, and several teams are already making some big waves as we look ahead into 2019. While last year free agency stalled all winter, this year there has already been some significant activity while … Continue reading NL East Not Defined by Bryce Harper (Daryll)
St. Louis Cardinals Acquire Paul Goldschmidt (Giuseppe)
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded away their franchise cornerstone on Wednesday when they traded superstar first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, infielder Andrew Young, and a Competitive Balance Round B 2019 draft pick. Goldschmidt had … Continue reading St. Louis Cardinals Acquire Paul Goldschmidt (Giuseppe)
Washington Nationals Sign Patrick Corbin (Giuseppe)
The best free agent pitcher on the market this offseason is now off the market and, surprisingly, will not wear pinstripes in 2019. The former Diamondback starting pitcher Patrick Corbin signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Washington Nationals … Continue reading Washington Nationals Sign Patrick Corbin (Giuseppe)
Philidelphia Phillies Acquire Jean Segura (Giuseppe)
The Philidelphia Phillies and the clearly rebuilding Seattle Mariners struck a deal on Monday that will send first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford to Seattle, while relievers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos head to Philadelphia along with the centerpiece of the deal, Jean Segura. Segura had … Continue reading Philidelphia Phillies Acquire Jean Segura (Giuseppe)
New York Mets Bringing the Big to the Big Apple (Daryll)
The New York Mets new sports agent turned General Manager didn’t waste a lot of time before letting the city know he was here now. Brodie Van Wegenen has reportedly traded for All Star Closer Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano … Continue reading New York Mets Bringing the Big to the Big Apple (Daryll)
Washington Nationals Acquire Yan Gomes (Giuseppe)
The Cleveland Indians traded catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals on Friday in return for Minor League right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez, minor league outfielder Daniel Johnson and a player to be named later. “The Nationals have expressed consistent interest in Yan throughout … Continue reading Washington Nationals Acquire Yan Gomes (Giuseppe)
Doubleday Double Talk Remembers: Babe Ruth
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: Babe Ruth
Texas Rangers Sign Edinson Volquez (Giuseppe)
The Texas Rangers signed veteran pitcher and former Miami Marlin Edinson Volquez to a one-year, $2 million contract on Thursday. The deal includes $5 million in performance bonuses. Volquez signed a two-year Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers in February as he … Continue reading Texas Rangers Sign Edinson Volquez (Giuseppe)
San Diego Padres Sign Garrett Richards (Giuseppe)
The San Diego Padres signed pitcher Garrett Richards to a two-year, $15 Million deal on Thursday. Richards required Tommy John surgery in July and will miss a large part (if not the whole year) of the 2019 season. In Richards’ … Continue reading San Diego Padres Sign Garrett Richards (Giuseppe)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Acquire Tommy La Stella (Giuseppe)
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded cash considerations and a player to be named later for utility infielder Tommy La Stella. The former Chicago Cub is entering the second of three years of arbitration eligibility and will be receiving … Continue reading Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Acquire Tommy La Stella (Giuseppe)
Chicago Cubs Acquire Ronald Torreyes (Giuseppe)
The New York Yankees designated infielder Ronald Torreyes for assignment on Monday in order to open up a roster spot for Angels pitcher Parker Bridwell. It was announced Wednesday that the Chicago Cubs had traded cash considerations and a player … Continue reading Chicago Cubs Acquire Ronald Torreyes (Giuseppe)
Texas Rangers Sign Jesse Chavez (Giuseppe)
The Texas Rangers and Jesse Chavez agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday that will pay Chavez around $8 million in total. Chavez signed a one-year deal with Texas last year and was traded to the Chicago Cubs in July. … Continue reading Texas Rangers Sign Jesse Chavez (Giuseppe)
Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Lonnie Chisenhall (Giuseppe)
The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall on Monday. Ken Rosenthal reports that within the contract, there are performance bonuses for reaching various plate appearance thresholds for Chisenhall. Chisenhall was limited to 29 games … Continue reading Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Lonnie Chisenhall (Giuseppe)
