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Will a new manager help the Dodgers?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Joseph Garcia

The Dodgers find themselves in last place in the NL West with a 19-26 record. Many of the fans have become tired of losing in a season in which they had high hopes to make the World Series before the season … Continue reading →

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Rays Lose, Get What They Deserved

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Curtis Roberts

The lackadaisical effort that the Tampa Bay Rays displayed on Wednesday afternoon resulted in a 4-3 extra innings loss and the Rays will now head home for a weekend series with the New York Yankees. Jose Bautista beat the Rays … Continue reading →

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Giants Notes: Cain Pitches Like an Ace

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Mark Reynolds

In the first inning of the San Francisco Giants‘ 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, there was the feeling of ‘here-we-go-again’ with ace right-hander Matt Cain. Catcher Buster Posey set up for an inside fastball to Ryan … Continue reading →

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TOP PROSPECT TO MAKE MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT

Posted on May 22, 2013 by James F. Belluscio

Last June, the Baltimore Orioles drafted LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman. Since, Gausman has pitched in 13 minor league games and has put up very impressive numbers.  In 61 innings he has 62 strikeouts and only 6 walks.  His last start … Continue reading →

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Travis Wood…Elite pitcher?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Rick Linares

After all the hoopla for Cubs extending Anthony Rizzo, the question is who is next? Travis Wood seems to be very well on his way to a long-term deal. His last game he pitched very well, but a 7th inning … Continue reading →

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WHATS WRONG WITH THE LA DODGERS?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by James F. Belluscio

Going into the 2013 campaign the LA Dodgers were heavy favorites out of the National League.  They are in last in the NL West sitting on a 18-25 record.  With a embarrassing 5-16 record in the division. This week the … Continue reading →

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Examining the Flaws with the Sabermetric Movement

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mark Reynolds

Colin Wyers of Baseball Prospectus wrote a fantastic piece last week examining some of the current issues with sabermetrics. Reporter Jon Heyman, who isn’t exactly a stat-head, posed this question on Twitter: “i like war [wins above replacement]. but heres … Continue reading →

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