spring training

Spring Training Statistics Mean Nothing

Spring is a season full of optimism. The greening of the grass, the warm rays of sunshine against your face, and the sound of that familiar crack of the bat. These indelible reminders are what make spring…Read More

Cactus League: Colon, A's Hold On For 2-2 Tie Against Diamondbacks

  Last season, the Oakland Athletics were a team that had a knack for getting a hit when they needed it most and staying in games until the very last out, and if today's game against the…Read More

Detroit Tigers Could Look To Target Elvis Andrus Next Offseason

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Texas Rangers could be looking to trade shortstop Elvis Andrus following this season if they are unable to work out a long-term deal. TheTexas Rangershave twice…Read More

San Francisco Giants Reassign Gary Brown & Heath Hembree To Minors

One of the San Francisco Giants' top prospects, Gary Brown wasn't expected to make the big league roster just yet as his semi-raw skill set needs a bit more refining. Still, with the Brett Pill…Read More

Making the Case for Devin Mesoraco

By all accounts, the rookie season of touted catcher Devin Mesoraco was anything but smooth. We had heard about Mesoraco for quite a few years, as a former #1 draft pick in 2007 working his way up the…Read More

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Roster Spot To Open After San Francisco Giants' Brett Pill Tears Meniscus

Ah yes, the famed meniscus - the injury that takes no prisoners. It's a temperamental piece of…Read More

What Brennan Boesch's Release Means For The Detroit Tigers

It wasn't altogether surprising that the Detroit Tigers cut ties with outfielder Brennan Boesch…Read More

Notes Around the NL Central

The Reds are 5-11 this spring and currently 8.5 back of the red-hot Royals. They were 2-11 before their…Read More

Royals Off Day Thoughts: Second Base, Mike Moustakas, and Prospect Praise

Royals off days are no fun. Even if spring training results aren't the most important thing, it's…Read More

The Same Old Story

I know, I know....It's only spring training, but still. Hochevar got lit up today. I think there…Read More

Royals Spring Training: Rainouts and Reassignments

The Royals tried to get two split squad games in today, first against the Cleveland Indians in the afternoon,…Read More

Top 10 NL Central Prospects: Cards, Cubs, Pirates Look Bright

With all of the season previews published on Blog Red Machine, prospect rankings may have the smallest…Read More

Will Kyle Blanks Fit Into the Padres 2013 Plans?

I am sure that the last three years have been anything but a "picnic" for Kyle Blanks. It…Read More

Dave Dombrowski Downplays Detroit Tigers’ Closer Search

Yesterday evening, Jon Heyman posted this tweet suggesting that the Tigers were in the midst of a mad…Read More

A Mendoza Miracle

I begged. I pleaded. I implored Ned Yost not to waste a rotation spot on Luis Mendoza. I argued his strikeout…Read More

Royals Winning Streak Hits Ten Games, and Other News

A four run first inning, highlighted by a Mike Moustakas double, was enough for the Royals to beat the…Read More

A's Spring Training: Offense Abounds in Win Over Angels

The Oakland Athletics took on the Los Angeles Angels today in a spring training matchup between AL West…Read More

Sifting Through Spring Training

Look at how fierce Tim Collins looks! Spring training stats are not typically a good indicator of…Read More

Dodgers Spring Training: Vin Scully Interviews Sandy Koufax. Wow

Are You Serious? Not only is legendary Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax talking to Dodgers’ pitchers…Read More

Matt Kemp to Make Spring Training Debut Friday

The Dodger’s leader in the clubhouse and on the field is expected to make his Spring Training debut…Read More