After 14 seasons, three-time MLB All-Star Matt Carpenter is retiring. The 2009 draftee spent 12 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, one with the New York Yankees, and one with the San Diego Padres. His career was filled with memorable moments before he entered free agency this offseason and found no suitors. Getting the Best of Kershaw in the Playoffs In the 2014 NLDS against … [Read more...] about The Greatest Moments of Matt Carpenter’s Career
Phillies Face Upcoming Bullpen Decision
The Philadelphia Phillies have an upcoming bullpen decision to make that marks a turning point in some ways. Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list recently, and the Phillies elected to delay the decision in the process. José Ruiz was placed on the injured list with neck spasms as the corresponding move. Ruiz has started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. … [Read more...] about Phillies Face Upcoming Bullpen Decision
Blue Jays Left-Handed Specialist Surprising Many
Mason Fluharty has been a pleasant surprise in the Blue Jays bullpen this season and has made an efficacious impact. His 3-0 record, 2.16 ERA, 16 punchouts, and 0.600 WHIP have been hard to ignore. Fluharty and Brendon Little, the Blue Jays’ other left-handed specialist in the bullpen have been solid this season. Combined they have recorded a 4-0 record with 11 holds, 36.0 … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Left-Handed Specialist Surprising Many
Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Thursday marks one week since the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and promoted Don Kelly to the leadership position. One week does not a season make, but it’s enough time to draw some conclusions about Kelly’s managerial style. It may not have quite the same ring as Lloyd Bentsen telling Dan Quayle, “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy,” but after a week, it’s clear … [Read more...] about Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Mike Yastrzemski Could Be Leaving the Bay Area Sooner Than You Think
On April 30, Mike Yastrzemski hit a towering home run off San Diego Padres reliever Jason Adam during an otherwise unremarkable 5-3 loss for the San Francisco Giants. This has become routine to Giants fans who have become avid enjoyers of the Mike Yastrzemksi experience over the past seven years. Yaz is a beloved fan favorite and has been the standard bearer of the Giants … [Read more...] about Mike Yastrzemski Could Be Leaving the Bay Area Sooner Than You Think