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 “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…
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…
Hot Stove Recap Nov 28-29
NEWS Braves OF Marcell Ozuna is eligible to play next season after receiving suspension of 20 games for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse…
Hot Stove Week in Review Nov 22-27
NEWS Doug Jones passed away at the age of 64. He had a 16-year MLB career spent mostly with the Indians and Brewers. Jones was a 5-time All-Star. Bill Virdon…