The Rockies’ decisions that led DJ LeMahieu, Adam Ottavino to the Yankees When the Rockies arrive in The Bronx on Friday, the Yankees may want to roll out a red carpet or perhaps leave some fruit baskets in the visiting clubhouse — anything to show some appreciation. The message? Thanks for allowing DJ LeMahieu and…
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2019 Trade Value: #1 to #10 2019 Trade Value Series HM 41-50 31-40 21-30 11-20 1-10 Fernando Tatis Jr. rocketed onto this year’s list and into the top 10. (Photo: Keith Allison) As is the annual tradition at FanGraphs, we’re using a week around the All-Star Game — when the industry pauses to take a…
DetailsPrimer Dugout (and link of the day) 7-19-2019 Great Falls Tribune, July 19, 1919:Players of the Los Angeles ball team presented to President Johnny Powers a petition protesting against a wire fence which has been erected inside Washington park here. The fence which was conceived by Jim Morley, manager of the team, ostensibly was built…
Details‘Seinfeld’ Night brings home the Marble Rye The Brooklyn Cyclones’ “Seinfeld” Night has become one of the most successful annual promotions in Minor League Baseball, and the sixth annual theme night was another smash hit. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190719&content_id=309138164&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsNorthwoods League All-Star Game Review What’s the inside scoop on the Northwoods League All-Star Game? Our staffers take a look back at the league’s annual showcase event. Source: https://d1baseball.com/summer-baseball/northwoods-league-all-star-game-review/
DetailsProspect Roundup: Games of July 18 Top Giants prospect Joey Bart homered twice for Class A Advanced San Jose and Brewers No. 30 Trent Grisham stayed hot with four hits for Triple-A San Antonio. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190719&content_id=309213290&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsWhy the Rockies aren’t exactly who you think they are With Colorado in town this weekend to play the Yankees at the Stadium, it is important that bettors review the real-world dynamics of this Rockies roster. As we discussed recently when looking at all the Overs at Coors Field (now 12-5 the past 17 games…
DetailsAngels Focused On Acquiring Players Controlled Beyond 2019 At 50-48 and 11 games back in the American League West, the Angels don’t have much hope of contending for a division title. They’re one of six AL clubs with a plausible shot at a Wild Card spot, however, currently sitting five and a half games back…
DetailsHopeful mechanic to Hall of Fame: Mariano Rivera’s perfect underdog story One pitch. One team. A 1.000 WHIP, even. Simplicity propelled Mariano Rivera to greatness. Now, however, as he prepares for his official baseball immortalization, the Yankees legend finds himself juggling about a million thoughts. “It’s too much,” a relaxed-looking Rivera said recently in a…
DetailsThis Week’s Prospect Movers Below are some changes we made to The BOARD in the past week, with our reasons for doing so. All hail the BOARD. Moved Up Ronny Mauricio, SS, New York Mets: We got some immediate feedback on Monday’s sweeping update, which included more industry interest in Mauricio. The average major league…
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