by Bryan Smith | Mar 18, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 18, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Spring training is a time for experimentation when it comes to position changes, but such experiments are usually done early in camp. However, with just over two weeks until opening day, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 18, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
The Chicago Cubs made history last season by winning their first World Series title in more than a century. But none of that matters now, as all 30 teams have a clean slate heading into the 2017 season. Nevertheless, the Cubbies are set up to be competitive for many...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 18, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 18, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It’s certainly been a topsy-turvy few years for Wilmer Flores early in his big league career with the New York Mets. He’s moved in and out of a starting role multiple times, yet his production has improved each...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 17, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It may only be spring training, but a no-hitter is a no-hitter. On Friday, three different pitchers helped the New York Yankees pitch a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers. Starting the game for the Yankees was ace...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 17, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Even after trading Jean Segura over the winter, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves with an excess amount of middle infielders this spring. It’s obviously a good problem for the Diamondbacks to have, but...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 17, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine This spring has not gone according to plan for Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Scott Kazmir. After being left off the team’s postseason roster last year because of problems with his neck late in the season, Kazmir has once...