Ballparks around the World: Loek Loevendie Ballpark In this episode of Ballparks around the World, we pay attention to the home field of L&D Amsterdam Pirates: Loek Loevendie Ballpark. The facility opened in the year 2000 and was renamed after the founder of Pirates, Loek Loevendie. Of course, Pirates started as a baseball branch of…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: How Good Are The Reds? We’re on the verge of concluding a decade that will go down as, at best, a mixed bag for the Reds. They broke a 14-season playoff drought in the first year of it, 2010, and then made the playoffs in two of the next three campaigns. But the…
DetailsReport: Red Sox Aren’t “Actively Shopping” Mookie Betts Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts’ name has been bandied about in offseason trade speculation, particularly with the club trying to get under the $208MM luxury-tax threshold in 2020. But the Red Sox still have a very good roster, and Betts is an irreplaceable member of it,…
DetailsLatest On Chad Bettis Right-hander Chad Bettis was once a top 100 prospect and then a quality member of Colorado’s rotation, but health issues have played a role in stalling his progress over the past few seasons. Bettis underwent surgery for testicular cancer in 2017, eventually making a courageous return to a major league mound…
DetailsTwins Have Made 4-Year Offer To Josh Donaldson The Twins entered the offseason seeking “impact” starting pitching, but it doesn’t appear they’ll succeed in that quest. They agreed to one-year deals with Rich Hill and Homer Bailey on Tuesday, and with no high-end starters left on the market, their heavy lifting could be done in…
DetailsOT – Soccer Thread – January, 2020 As we flip the calendar to 2020, there are many things we do not yet know about the year to come. One thing, though, is certain: there will be lots of complaining about VAR. And I for one am looking forward to it.* *I am not actually looking…
DetailsMike Hazen On Diamondbacks’ Payroll, Needs The Diamondbacks have followed up an 85-win season in 2019 with a trio of noteworthy signings this winter. So far, they’ve added left-hander Madison Bumgarner for five years and $85MM, right fielder Kole Calhoun for two years and $16MM, and catcher Stephen Vogt on a one-year, $3MM pact. The…
DetailsMy baseball top five of the decade In the past decade, a lot of baseball took place. This is my top five of the best baseball moments in the past decade. 5. Cubs win World SeriesAfter 108 years, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016. In a nailbiter of a World Series that…
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Best of WPW 2019: All the Finalists (Finals Vote Today!) Today, on our Instagram Story, you’ll decide the Best of WPW 2019 Sponsored by SidelineSwap winners. Its the best gear of the year in four categories: bat, glove, cleats, and accessory. Before we vote on the finals, lets recap the contest so far, starting with the…
DetailsRangers Showing Interest In Todd Frazier The Rangers are showing interest in veteran infielder Todd Frazier, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. It seems the team would be amenable to a single-season pact; the potential price tag isn’t known. Frazier, 34 in February, has generally turned in above-average hitting and solid glovework…
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