When it comes to bats, Bryce Harper likes to experiment. We know this because last Thursday the cameras caught him swinging a Yasiel Puig model bat during the Nationals game against the Mets. According to Harper, he got the bat from Puig. He’s been hot
The Dodgers activated Hanley Ramirez from the disabled list yesterday, and he went 0-4 in the team’s loss to the Mets. The 30-year old shortstop had started the season slowly, but was slashing .315/.408/.462 in the two month prior to the right oblique strain that only
Texas relief pitcher Neal Cotts has been claimed on revocable waivers. The left hander’s waiver period expired yesterday, according to CBS Sports Jon Heyman, meaning the Rangers have about a day to either trade Cotts to the unknown team that claimed him, do nothing and
Yasiel Puig might be the most “toolsy” player in baseball. In addition to being able to run fast, throw far and hit a baseball so hard it is branded with the name from his bat, the Cuban important has some mighty quick reflexes. Cat-like, one
According to Google, Mike Trout has already won the 2014 American League MVP. When the search engine’s algorithm made the premature declaration a couple weeks ago it was pretty much in line with the conventional wisdom. However, Trout has struggled in August, only slashing .234/.311/.438 and
When we talk about baseball players exceeding 100 MPH, names like Aroldis Chapman and Yordano Ventura usually come up. But the MPH next to baseball’s newest speed king have nothing to do with a fastball. It was reported yesterday that Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth
Yasiel Puig’s bat flipping antics are known far and wide. But the enigmatic outfielder doesn’t just flip his back in celebration. (Or to mistakenly celebrate something not worth celebrating.) He also goes to his signature move when he’s frustrated. In the Dodgers game against Atlanta last
Houston Astros outfield prospect Domingo Santana has started his career 0 for 17 with 14 Ks, offensive totals which would embarrass a pitcher. He also cost his team the game last night after his lackadaisical approach to a Joe Mauer single allowed the the game-winning run
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals traded for Josh Willingham. They also moved into first place in the American League Central after winning their eighth straight game. The Royals success in 2014 is a continuation of what they were able to accomplish in 2013; a 86-76
Troy Tulowitzki is “sick and tired of losing” and he thinks “Something needs to change” with the Rockies. But he says he doesn’t want to be traded. Those were the big takeaways from an interview the All-Star shortstop, currently on the DL with a hip