I wrote just about a month ago that baseball was ruining pitchers and catchers report day. A lot has happened in the few weeks since then. First Manny Machado signed with the Padres. Then a few tantalizing days later Bryce … Continue reading MLB Opening Day Is Almost Here (Daryll)
A division that has been owned by the Dodgers for more than half a decade is finally starting to stand up to the big bad wolf of the division. With the Rockies coming within one game of winning the West … Continue reading National League West Preview (Giuseppe and Daryll)
Major League Baseball teams promised 3 players a lot of money over the past two weeks. First, Manny Machado broke the winter free agency thaw with a surprise 10 year deal worth $300M with the Padres. That helped set the … Continue reading Analyzing the Contracts of Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, and Nolan Arenado (Daryll)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
All we really wanted were $1 hot dogs. As a sales representative covering the West Coast, I often get to travel around and see the sights in the course of business trips. Sometimes my visits happen to (magically) coincide with … Continue reading A Visit to Coors Field (Daryll)
The Colorado Rockies and superstar centerfielder Charlie Blackmon agreed to a 6-year, $108 Million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal reportedly could be worth $116 Million as a result of incentives. The deal will pay Blackmon $12 Million in addition to the … Continue reading Colorado Rockies Sign Charlie Blackmon to 6-Year, $108 Million Extension (Giuseppe)
We have each made our division predictions now, and so the time comes when we must figure out the next step: how our predicted playoffs will go. It is worth noting I believe that I correctly predicted both the Cubs … Continue reading 2018 MLB Postseason Predictions (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The National League West was definitely one of the best divisions in baseball last season. They graduated the eventual National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers, saw the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies make the Wild Card spots, and the team … Continue reading National League West Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
After playing 14-years in the Majors, Twins great Justin Morneau has called it a career and joined the Minnesota Twins front office as a Special Assistant. Justin Morneau was a Minnesota Twins fan favorite for nearly 10 years of his 14-year career, … Continue reading Justin Morneau Retires, Joins Minnesota Twins Front Office (Giuseppe)
Wade Davis will no longer wear a Chicago Cubs uniform after agreeing to a record-breaking 3-year $56 million contract with the Colorado Rockies. It was questionable at best that star closer Wade Davis would re-sign with the Chicago Cubs after becoming a free … Continue reading Former Cubs Closer Wade Davis Signs Record Deal with Rockies (Giuseppe)
The MLB has announced its final Award Winners of the 2017 MLB season and it is none other than the Comeback Player of the Year Awards. Every Major League season has some unmet expectations as well as expectations that were far … Continue reading Greg Holland, Mike Moustakas Named 2017 MLB Comeback Players of the Year (Giuseppe)
Everyone was surprised by the Diamondbacks and the Rockies as neither team was supposed to be in contention this year, both of them went against the odds as both of their pitching staffs finally learned how to pitch in their respective stadiums. … Continue reading Diamondbacks Win NL Wild Card Game with 11-8 Victory over Rockies (Giuseppe)
We have made it folks. 162 games, 30 teams, all with one goal in mind, MAKE THE POSTSEASON! There have been many ups, and many downs, slumps, win streaks, home runs, and oh boy so many strikeouts. Rookies have risen, … Continue reading 2017 MLB Postseason Predictions (Giuseppe)
Nationals’ shortstop Trea Turner became the second player (Wil Myers being the first) in the 2017 season to hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. It was the third cycle in Washington Nationals history … Continue reading Trea Turner Hits for the Cycle (Giuseppe)
We are now 11 games into the 2017 MLB season which means it is the perfect time to make grand projections on a small sample size. So let me the first to talk about the opportunity for the Colorado Rockies … Continue reading Rise of the Rockies, Revival of Greg Holland (Daryll)
Once all voting results were in, it was officially announced that Cooperstown will be welcoming three new players to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Huston Astros’ first baseman Jeff Bagwell was inducted along with Montreal Expos’ left fielder Tim … Continue reading Predicting Team Firsts for Hall of Famers (Giuseppe)
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