MLB: Things I Think About Joe Nathan and the Texas Rangers
Moving Neftali Feliz to the starting rotation and handing the closer role to Joe Nathan seems like a huge gamble and step back for the Texas Rangers.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Joe Nathan, MLB, Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers
Hot Stove League: The Insanity is Just Beginning
Jayson Werth landed the first big contract in free agency this winter. The consensus is that Werth is not even remotely worth the kind of deal he got, but is Cliff Lee really worth the amount of money he is about to sign for?
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Carl Crawford, Cliff Lee, Hot Stove League, Jayson Werth, MLB, Washington Nationals
MLB: Remember When…
Eric Engberg reminisces on some of the storylines from the beginning of this year and how things have changed since then. Do you remember when...
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chone Figgins, Cliff Lee, Colorado Rockies, David Ortiz, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Bay, Jason Heyward, Joba Chamberlain, Johan Santana, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Omar Minaya, Phil Hughes, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tim Lincecum, Todd Helton
MLB: Handicapping the 2010 AL Cy Young Race
With the just a few weeks left in the season Eric Engberg checks in with his favorites to be in the running for the Cy Young Award when the season wraps up.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, C. C. Sabathia, Carl Pavano, Clay Buchholz, Cliff Lee, Cy Young Candidates, David Price, Felix Hernandez, Jon Lester, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Phil Hughes, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Trevor Cahill
MLB: Handicapping the 2010 NL Cy Young Race
With less than two months to go Eric Engberg handicaps the top candidates to walk away with the Cy Young Award at the end of the season in the National League.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adam Wainwright, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Chris Carpenter, Colorado Rockies, Cy Young Candidates, Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson, Mat Latos, MLB, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Hudson, Ubaldo Jimenez
MLB: Handicapping the 2010 AL MVP Race
With less than two months to go in the season Eric Engberg checks in with who is favorites are in the race for the American League MVP Award.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adrian Beltre, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Joe Mauer, Jose Bautista, Josh Hamilton, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP Candidates, New York Yankees, Paul Konerko, Robinson Cano, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays
MLB: Handicapping the NL MVP Race
With less than two months left in the season Eric Engberg checks in with his favorites to be the top contenders for the National League MVP at the end of the season.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adam Dunn, Albert Pujols, Baseball, Carlos Gonzalez, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Heath Bell, Joey Votto, MLB, MVP Candidates, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers
It has been a while but Eric Engberg is back with another round of Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: A. J. Burnett, Adam Ottavino, Adam Wainwright, Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, Alex Rios, Andre Ethier, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arthur Rhodes, Atlanta Braves, Austin Jackson, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Blake Hawksworth, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Brendan Ryan, Brian Bannister, Brian Matusz, Carlos Lee, Carlos Santana, Cheers, Chicago White Sox, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indiana, Cleveland Indians, Colby Rasmus, Colorado Rockies, Corey Hart, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David DeJesus, David Freese, David Huff, David Ortiz, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Ervin Santana, Florida Marlins, Francisco Cordero, Gordon Beckham, Houston Astros, Jaime Garcia, Jake Peavy, Jason Heyward, Javier Vazquez, Jeers, Joey Votto, Jon Lester, Josh Johnson, Kansas City Royals, Kyle Davies, Kyle Lohse, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Magglio Ordonez, Mark Reynolds, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Yankees, P. J. Walter, Paul Konerko, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Porcello, Roy Halladay, Scott Kazmir, Scott Rolen, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Hudson, Todd Helton, Travis Hafner, Troy Glaus, Ty Wigginton, Victor Martinez, Wandy Rodriquez
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers
It has been a couple of weeks, but Eric Engberg is back with his latest update on the Cardinals and some more cheers and jeers from the bleachers.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Aaron Harang, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Andre Ethier, Andruw Jones, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Austin Jackson, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chipper Jones, Colby Rasmus, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Bard, David Freese, Derek Lowe, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Doug Davis, Edwin Jackson, Esmerling Vasquez, Evan Longoria, Francisco Liriano, Homer Bailey, Ian Kennedy, Jaime Garcia, Jair Jurrjens, Jake Peavy, James Shields, Jason Heyward, Javier Vazquez, Jeff Niemann, Joba Chamberlain, Johnathon Niese, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Justin Upton, Kelly Johnson, Kenshin Kawakami, Kyle Lohse, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Matt Capps, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Mike Pelfrey, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Oakland A's, Paul Konerko, Phil Hughes, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tim Hudson, Tim Lincecum, Tommy Hanson, Trevor Hoffman, Ubaldo Jiminiez, Washington Nationals
MLB: Big Z to the Pen in Chicago
The Cubs inexplicably moved Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen Wednesday. Lou says it is not a panic move. Does he expect us to believe him?
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Baseball, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, MLB
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers
With another week of the MLB season in the books Eric Engberg is back with an update on the Red Birds and another round of his cheers and jeers.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: A. J. Burnett, A. J. Pierzynski, Adam Dunn, Adam Wainwright, Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, Andy Pettite, Atlanta Braves, Austin Jackson, Baltimore Orioles, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Brendan Ryan, C. C. Sabathia, Carlos Lee, Carlos Silva, Casey McGehee, Chase Utley, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chris Carpenter, Cleveland Indians, Colby Rasmus, Cole Hamels, Colorado Rockies, David Freese, David Huff, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Dioner Navarro, Doug Davis, Dustin Pedroia, Florida Marlins, Francisco Liriano, Gavin Floyd, Houston Astros, Hunter Pence, Ivan Rodriguez, Jaime Garcia, Jason Heyward, Javier Vazquez, Jhonny Peralta, Joel Piniero, John Maine, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Jorge Cantu, Jose Guillen, Jose Reyes, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Livan Hernandez, Los Angeles Angels, Magglio Ordonez, Marco Scutaro, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Matt Capps, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nelson Cruz, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Prince Fielder, Rich Harden, Robinson Cano, Roy Halladay, Ryan Braun, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Howard, Ryan Ludwick, San Francisco Giants, Scott Podsednik, Shane Victorino, Shin-Soo Choo, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Ty Wigginton, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vernon Wells, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From The Bleachers
With one week of the freshly minted baseball season in the books Eric Engberg is here to give his thoughts on the Cards, Red Sox, Mariners, and early season surprises, duds, and more.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adam Wainwright, Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, Alex Gonzalez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Carlos Lee, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chone Figgins, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Cliff Lee, Colby Rasmus, David Freese, David Ortiz, Doug Fister, Dustin Pedroia, Geoff Blum, Houston Astros, Hunter Pence, Ian Snell, Ichiro, J. D. Drew, Jaime Garcia, Jake Peavy, Jason Frasor, Jason Vargas, Javier Vazquez, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Jose Lopez, Josh Beckett, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Gregg, Mark Teixeira, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Mike Gonzalez, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Raul Ibanez, Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Ryan Ludwick, Ryan Madson, Ryan Rowland-Smith, San Francisco Giants, Scott Rolen, Seattle Mariners, Shanve Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
Yankees Name Hughes Fifth Starter
Phil Hughes was named the Yankees fifth starter Thursday while Joba was shuttled back to the bullpen to start the year. Is this Hughes' year to break through and is it time to give up on Joba as the future ace of the Yankees?
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Baseball, Joba Chamberlain, MLB, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes
Diamondbacks, Upton Agree to New Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks continued what has been a popular trend of late by signing Justin Upton, a player whom many see as a potential franchise player in the next couple of years, to a reported six year $51 million contract on Tuesday.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball, Justin Upton, MLB
Are the Giants Trying to Anger Lincecum?
As the San Francisco Giants and Tim Lincecum head towards an arbitration hearing both sides are trying to hammer out a deal that would nix the necessity for a hearing. After hearing what the Giants are offering Lincecum one has to wonder what the Giants are thinking.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Baseball, MLB, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
