Author Archives: Mike

? It’s spring training. Pitchers and catchers are reporting for duty. Soon we’ll be hearing the popping sound of a fastball splitting a leather mitt. Hope springs eternal. Everyone’s team is in first place. Even Cubs fans have hope, although … Continue reading →

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died today. He was 57 and way too young. But the brain tumor that caused his death could not kill his spirit as one of the toughest outs – and one of the most … Continue reading →

You’ve heard the rumors – the Oakland Athletics are destined for San Jose. But before they go – and before any final announcements are made – the city of Oakland is trying one final Hail Mary pass to keep the … Continue reading →

Josh Hamilton, the superstar of the Texas Rangers made a mistake Monday night and he admits it. The recovering alcoholic fell off the wagon and had “3-4 drinks” at a bar near Dallas.  But rather than duck and hide like … Continue reading →

Many of baseball’s fattest contracts have gone to,  well, shall we say Heavy Hitters: Prince Fielder, take a bow. The Detroit Tigers are shelling out $214 million over 9 years to ink the big slugger – and I do mean … Continue reading →

The epicenter of the baseball world in Southern California has shifted from Chavez Ravine to Anaheim, where Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson are making the Angels the team to watch this year. The Dodgers, one of baseball’s most historic franchises, … Continue reading →

This year’s Super Bowl could be a Super Bore with 2 teams from the East Coast. Not much love here in the West for the showdown between Secaucus and Foxboro. It’s ironic: you could search the entire state of New … Continue reading →

Yankee great Jorge Posada, one of the original “Core Four” along with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte, is ready to hang up his spikes, sources say. Posada Plans to Retire The 40-year old catcher played his entire 17 … Continue reading →

The baseball world was stunned this week to hear that Ryan Braun, the National League’s Most Valuable Player, reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing-drugs. The 28-year old slugger hit .332 this year, with 33 home runs and 111 runs batted in … Continue reading →

Albert Pujols is now an Angel with a heavenly salary of $250 million over 10 years. At age 31, he is considered by many to be baseball’s best player. Albert Pujols Stats A statistical analysis shows Pujols was worth 89.1 … Continue reading →