By William Robinson It’s that time of the year again, much like Opening Day it’s release day for the 2016 version of Topps’s mainstay product the base Topps set. This year they have opted for more of a streamlined approach. No more of the distracting borders and definitely no more of the white dull…
NEWS The Cincinnati Reds will induct Pete Rose into their Hall of Fame in June. They will also retire his #14 and statue will be built in the near future. The Trade Deadline this season will be moved to August 1st from the traditional July 31st which falls on a Sunday and that is what…
By: Michael Shaffer For some, baseball is simply just a game, a sport. But for me, it’s more than that. To me, it’s an experience, an experience I can share with others. Whether it’s family, friends, or even people I’ve never met before, baseball is something that brings us all together to celebrate what has…
NEWS Hall of Famer Monte Irvin passed away at the age of 96. Irvin played in both the Negro Leagues and Major Leagues. The San Diego Padres and Houston Astros will play two Spring Training games at Fray Nano in Mexico City, Mexico on March 26-27. TRANSACTIONS The Cardinals signed Korean RHP Seung-hwan OH…
By Trevor Winsor Baseball – man what a sweet, sweet thing. Baseball is so much more than a sport to me. It’s so much more than a few hours on a diamond shaped field. Baseball is more than just a bunch of dudes throwing, catching, hitting and running. Baseball is perfection – pure, old school,…
NEWS The BBWAA elected two new Hall of Famers. Ken Griffey Jr. (99.3) highest % ever and Mike Piazza (83.0). The next closest were Jeff Bagwell (71.6), Tim Raines (69.8), Trevor Hoffman (67.3), Curt Schilling (52.3), Roger Clemens (45.2), Barry Bonds (44.3), Edgar Martinez (43.4), Mike Mussina (43.0), Alan Trammell (40.9), Lee Smith (34.1), Fred…
By Josh: With the Hall of Fame about to announce this year’s class I wanted to put out my votes for the IBWAA Hall of Fame. As Kelly mentioned in his post the IBWAA has already elected Jeff Bagwell, Mike Piazza and Tim Raines and that is why you don’t see their names listed on…
With the Holidays and New Year’s over let’s hope the Hot Stove starts to heat up again. Still a lot of top free agents left, Chris Davis, Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Gordon and Justin Upton. Free agents market is developing a little slower than past years. Lots left to do with time running out slowly. Only…
My Hall of Fame votes are in and here’s what I came up with. This year was a little bit tougher than last year. I changed my mind on a couple players from last year. Tough decisions were made and they were tough. Note: Jeff Bagwell, Mike Piazza and Tim Raines have already been…
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