Posted on February 22, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Seattle Mariners spent a good part of the offseason trying to add speed and defense to their roster, as evidenced by the additions of shortstop Jean Segura and outfielder Jarrod Dyson. However, one position where...
Colorado Rockies Believe They’re Ready To Compete in the NL West
Posted on February 22, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It's been seven years since the Colorado Rockies last made an appearance in the postseason, and six years since they last had a winning season. But heading into the 2017 season, there is a belief within the organization...
No MLB Rule Changes for 2017, But Rob Manfred Determined for Changes in 2018
Posted on February 21, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Major League Baseball will not be instituting any significant rule changes for the 2017 season, and that does not make commissioner Rob Manfred a happy camper. Earlier this month, there were reports that the league had...
Matt Wieters Ends Up with Washington Nationals
Posted on February 21, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine One of the longest, most complicated, and most befuddling free agent sagas in recent memory has finally come to an end. More than a week into the start of spring training, catcher Matt Wieters has reportedly agreed to...
Greg Bird Confident in Return After Sitting Out 2016
Posted on February 21, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It's never easy for a player to come back from a long-term injury, especially when that player has barely had time to establish himself in the big leagues. But that's exactly the position that New York Yankees first...
Atlanta Braves Betting Predictions for 2017
Posted on February 20, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine For the past two years, the Atlanta Braves have been hard at work on a massive rebuilding project, trading away assets and collecting young talent. Heading into 2017, the Braves finally appear to be ready to start...
Extension Talks Break Down Between New York Mets and Neil Walker
Posted on February 20, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine As recently as Sunday, there appeared to be great promise in the New York Mets working out an extension with second baseman Neil Walker. Mets GM Sandy Alderson reportedly had discussions with Walker's representatives,...
Baltimore Orioles Bolster Bullpen with Vidal Nuno Acquisition
Posted on February 20, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Baltimore Orioles have made a late addition to their bullpen by acquiring lefty Vidal Nuno from the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitching prospect Ryan Moseley, an 8th round draft pick out of Texas Tech in 2016. The deal...
Omar Infante To Join Detroit Tigers Center Field Battle
Posted on February 19, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Detroit Tigers figure to have an interesting position battle in center field this spring after trading Cameron Maybin to the Angels earlier this winter. There appear to be five candidates fighting for playing time in...
Calf Strain To Sideline Josh Donaldson for Two to Three Weeks
Posted on February 19, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It's less than a week into spring training, but there's already a former MVP on the shelf. Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, an injury he picked up while running...











