Posts Tagged ‘Kansas City Royals’
Fantasy in Five: First baseman rankings
Last week, I gave you the top five best catchers in fantasy baseball and my projections for each one. It’s time to go around the diamond this week and analyze the best first baseman. 1. Albert Pujols- Now I understand Pujols had a slow start to the 2012 season, but the second half of the season has me optimistic he’s …
by Giovanni Mio on February 19th, 2013 1 Comments »
Five Possible Breakout MLB Teams in 2012
With the World Series upon us, 28 big-league teams have cleaned out their lockers for the season. Of the squads who didn’t make the cut for October baseball, who might break out in 2012? Here are five under-the-radar teams that could explode into relevancy next season. 1. Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays have a lot in common with the …
by Jeff Herbst on October 18th, 2011 1 Comments »
MLB Winter Meetings News/Rumor Mill-12/9
As the 2010 MLB Winter Meetings have drawn to a close, we have some massive news to recap and keep our eyes on. -The morning kicked off with news of the Boston Red Sox agreeing to a seven-year/$142 million deal with OF Carl Crawford. The 29-year old joins Adrián González as the two major deals for Boston of the meetings, …
by Jon Alba on December 9th, 2010 Leave a comment »
Breaking News: Former Major League Pitcher Lima Dead at 37
A sad story coming across the news wires, as former major league pitcher José Lima has been found dead at the age of 37. -Lima died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Los Angeles this morning, and could not be revived by paramedics. -Over his career, Lima managed 89 wins with 102 losses and a 5.26 ERA. …
by Jon Alba on May 23rd, 2010 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 17
Milwaukee Brewers 7 Chicago Cubs 4- Dave Bush improved to 5-7 as a starter after squandering four earned runs on eight hits in 5.2 innings. Jody Gerut hit a grand slam in the 4th inning while Mike Rivera added a two-run double in the 7th to lift Milwaukee to its 71st victory of the season. Micah Hoffpauir doubled in two …
by Derek Johnson on September 18th, 2009 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: September 16
Florida Marlins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 2- Josh Johnson joined the MLB’s 15-win club after holding St. Louis to one earned run on nine hits in six innings. Cody Ross had two RBI singles while Dan Uggla, John Baker, and Jorge Cantu each drove in a run to lift the Marlins to their 78th victory of the season. Julio Lugo …
by Derek Johnson on September 17th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 15
Atlanta Braves 6 New York Mets 0- Tommy Hanson scattered just three hits in seven innings as he earned membership in the MLB’s 10-win club; Hanson walked three and struck out eight. Adam LaRoche homered twice and drove in three runs to lift Atlanta to Win #76 of the season. Nate McLouth drove in the other three runs for the …
by Derek Johnson on September 16th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 13
Philadelphia Phillies 5 New York Mets 4 (Game 1)- Kyle Kendrick gave up two earned runs on seven hits in 7.1 innings as he won in his first Phillies start of the season. Ben Francisco and Shane Victorino each hit a long ball for Philadelphia, who improved to 81-60 on the year, clinching a non-losing season. Anderson Hernandez blasted a …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 12
Cincinnati Reds 7 Chicago Cubs 5- Drew Sutton’s two-run double in the 9th inning broke a 5-5 tie and lifted Cincinnati to Win #64 of the season. Drew Stubbs, Brandon Phillips, Darnell McDonald, Joey Votto, and Scott Rolen each drove in a run for Cincinnati, who jumped out to a 5-0 lead after four innings. Geovany Soto led all batters …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 11
Chicago Cubs 6 Cincinnati Reds 4- Jeff Stevens pitched one inning of relief, scattering three earned runs on as many hits; despite giving up a three-run home run to Jonny Gomes, Stevens managed to pick up his first victory of the season. Geovany Soto homered in the 4th inning and added a sacrifice fly in the 2nd to lift Chicago …
by Derek Johnson on September 12th, 2009 1 Comments »