Hot Stove Week in Review Jan 1-15
NEWS The Padres have hired Mark Loretta as a special assistant to the CEO. Loretta had a 15-year MLB career, he was a 2-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger.…
A Job Well Earned!
By: Jana Dunow The Low A Tampa Tarpons will have new leadership at the helm for the 2022 season. I guess it’s a big deal. Rachel Balkovec, a graduate of…
A “Freak” is Hall of Fame Eligible
By: David Washburn With writers and fans starting to buzz over Cooperstown, I thought that it would be a great time to shine the light on a player who might…
What Baseball Means to Me by Chelsea Ladd
By: Chelsea Ladd Follow me on my Twitter and Instagram accounts. When people ask me, what baseball means to me, it isn’t a short answer or a cliche…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 21-30
This will probably be the last Hot Stove Week in Review until the lockout ends unless there is a bunch of newsworthy events to report or a run-on minor league…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 13-20
NEWS The Rays announced they’ve promoted vice president of baseball development Peter Benedix to the title of GM. The Mets have hired Buck Showalter to a 3-year contract as…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 2-12
NEWS The Golden Days Era veteran committee elected 4 people into the Baseball Hall of Fame: Gil Hodges (12 votes), Jim Kaat (12 votes), Minnie Minoso (14 votes) and Tony…
26 Years of Labor Peace is Over
By: Mike Carter Major League Baseball now finds itself embroiled in another stalemate that has resulted in a lockout as of December 1st. There has not been labor strife in…
If I Had a Hall of Fame Ballot
By Carlos Marcano (@camarcano) This is something that I’m sure every baseball fan has done: casting a virtual ballot for the Hall of Fame. It’s always fun to pretend to…
Hot Stove Recap Nov 30-Dec 1
NEWS The Braves exercised a 2024 option on manager Brian Snitker’s contract. He got an extension in February with a 2024 option. Snitker has been with the organization for 45…