by Bryan Smith | Apr 1, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on April 1, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It was undoubtedly a long offseason for the Miami Marlins, as they continue to mourn the loss of ace Jose Fernandez. But with a new season upon us, they are forced to move on without their fallen star. Are the Marlins ready...
by Bryan Smith | Apr 1, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on April 1, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine In a move that’s been in the works for much of the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays have formally announced a contract extension for manager John Gibbons. It is a great reward for the manager who not only helped the...
by Bryan Smith | Apr 1, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on April 1, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It’s been a long road back for Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley, who missed most of 2016, including the team’s incredible run to the World Series, with a shoulder injury. But he is indeed back....
by Bryan Smith | Mar 31, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine One of the biggest acquisitions the Seattle Mariners made this offseason will not be with them when the season gets underway on Monday. The team announced on Friday that left-handed starter Drew Smyly has been diagnosed...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 31, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The St. Louis Cardinals have long been one of the kings of the National League. But with the Chicago Cubs usurping them as the dominant team in the NL Central, the Cardinals are suddenly underdogs. St. Louis has done its...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 31, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine By opening day, baseball will have a new highest paid catcher. Fittingly, it will be St. Louis Cardinals backstop Yadier Molina, who is likely to go down as one of the best catchers to ever play the game. According to...