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2013 Baseball Preview: Detroit Tigers
MLB The 2012 Detroit Tigers were a runaway pick to win the AL Central and a fashionable pick to win it all. But nothing ever seemed easy for them. They floundered below .500 for most of the first half ...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Detroit Tigers

How a Die-Hard Baseball Fan Fills Out His NCAA Bracket
College Basketball This time of year, sports fans and many non-sports fans are thinking about one thing: their NCAA Tournament brackets. For the next few days hoops fans will dissect rebounding margins, three-po...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: College Basketball, MLB, Overtime

2013 Baseball Preview: New York Yankees
MLB After years of making flashy purchases, the New York Yankees hunkered down after last season, treading carefully in the market with an eye on their 2014 payroll. Baseball's new collective bargainin...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, New York Yankees

2013 Baseball Preview: Boston Red Sox
MLB Grab your hard hats and watch your step, Red Sox fans, because Fenway Park’s going to be a construction zone. After hitting rock bottom in 2012, the Sox aren’t beginning a remodel so much as a ...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Boston Red Sox

2013 Baseball Preview: Tampa Bay Rays
MLB General manager Andrew Friedman talks about “always trying to thread the needle” in harmonizing the present and future. President Matt Silverman says the team is operated “as if we’re balan...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Tampa Bay Rays

2013 Baseball Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
MLB The Toronto Blue Jays acted boldly in the offseason to snap out of the relentless mediocrity that has characterized the franchise for almost 20 years. They raided the NL East, acquiring Jose Reyes,...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Toronto Blue Jays

2013 Baseball Preview: Baltimore Orioles
MLB The Baltimore Orioles’ breakthrough season included their first trip to the playoffs and first winning record since 1997. They shocked the baseball world. Unfortunately, it doesn’t guarantee fu...
13 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Baltimore Orioles

Best MLB Free Agent Signings of 2013
MLB As spring training continues in Florida and Arizona, Athlon Sports offers its thoughts on all the offseason movement. Here are the best free agent signings in Major League Baseball for 2013: ...
14 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies

10 Unlikely AL Pitchers Who Could Win the Cy Young in 2013
MLB We all know the favorties to win the American League Cy Young award this season: David Price, Justin Verlander, Felix Hernandez and Jered Weaver. But who are the longshots that could come out of no...
15 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Alex Cobb, Brett Anderson, Dylan Bundy, Hisashi Iwakuma, Jose Quintana, Kyle Gibson, Martin Perez, Matt Moore, Taijuan Walker, Trevor Bauer, Wade Davis, Zach McAllister, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers

10 Unlikely NL Pitchers Who Could Win the Cy Young in 2013
MLB We all know the favorties to win the National League Cy Young award this season: Clayton Kershaw, Stephen Strasburg, Cole Hamels, Matt Cain and maybe closer Craig Kimbrel. But who are the longshots...
16 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Gerrit Cole, Homer Bailey, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Jacob Turner, Jeff Samardzija, Matt Harvey, Mike Minor, Ross Detwiler, Trevor Rosenthal, Wily Peralta, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals

2013 MLB Spring Training Battles: National League
MLB 2013 Spring Training camps are open and many players will compete against teammates for jobs before taking on other baseball teams in April. Here are some position battles to keep an eye on this sp...
16 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Aroldis Chapman, Carl Crawford, Matt Kemp, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals

2013 MLB Spring Training Battles: American League
MLB 2013 Spring Training camps are open and many players will compete against teammates for jobs before taking on other baseball teams in April. Here are some position battles to keep an eye on th...
17 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Elvis Andrus, Jurickson Profar, Wil Myers, Yan Gomes, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tornoto Blue Jays

Ranking All 30 MLB Franchises Over the Past 50 Years
MLB Ranking the 30 MLB franchises from top to bottom over the expansion era (1961-present) can be a dicey exercise. Other than the Yankees being at the top, two through 30 creates more debate than clea...
17 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB

10 MLB Spring Training Storylines to Watch in 2013

MLB Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training camps in Florida and Arizona. Here are a few stories to watch as MLB players sharpen their skills in preparation for the 2013 season, which be...
17 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays

Baseball Hall of Fame Voters Face Tough Decisions
MLB No matter where you stand on the Baseball Hall of Fame debate this year, there really is no winning side. There are those that will never vote for any steroid user. Voting for a player who is conne...
23 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News

Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013
MLB Just as I did a few weeks ago, I once again examine the pennant races as they’re shaping up for 2013. Sure, it’s early, but what else are you going to read about? Bowl games between a bunch of ...
24 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

Top 10 Individual Performances in Baseball for 2012
MLB In a season that will be remembered for perfect games, no-hitters and near misses, there were lots of options for this list. Here goes my top 10. Send me yours. More Year in Review for 20...
24 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Overtime, Josh Hamilton, Justin Verlander, Pablo Sandoval, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers

Baseball's Mt. Rushmores - All 30 Teams
MLB Every MLB team should have its own Mt. Rushmore — four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization. Here is one man’s opinion for all 30 Mt. Rushmores from Aaron Cook for...
24 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Carl Yastrzemski, Joe Maddon, Ken Griffey, Mariano Rivera, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musical

Baseball's Worst Free Agent Signings Ever
MLB With the news that the Los Angeles Angels just signed Josh Hamilton to a five-year contract for a reported $125 million, it begs the question: Five years from now, will this be viewed as one of the...
26 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Albert Belle, Barry Zito, Bob Horner, Carl Pavano, Chone Figgins, Edgar Renteria, Jayson Werth, Joe Rudi, Josh Hamilton, Larry Hisle, Mark Davis, Richie Sexson, Roger Clemens, Wayne Garland

12 Best Athletes To Wear No. 12
NFL As we celebrate 12/12/12 today, the number 12 has been associated with many aspects of our everyday lives — and in sports. We enjoyed “The Dirty Dozen.” We buy eggs by the dozen. We’re...
27 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: NFL, NBA, News

MLB: Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013
MLB It’s never too early to start thinking about 2013. At least now that the World Series is over. I mean, what else is there to think about? Pitchers and catchers report in a little more than 100 da...
27 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

2012 World Series Preview and Prediction: San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers
MLB The San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers—both of these franchises have been in business for more than 100 years, but the two tradition-laden clubs have never met in the World Series. Detroit h...
34 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Angel Pagan, Anibal Sanchez, Austin Jackson, Barry Zito, Buster Posey, Delmon Young, Doug Fister, Jhonny Peralta, Jose Valverde, Justin Verlander, Marco Scutaro, Matt Cain, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Pablo Sandoval, Phil Coke, Prince Fielder, Ryan Vogelsong, Sergio Romo, Tim Lincecum, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, 2012 World Series

St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants NLCS Preview
MLB Neither the Giants nor the Cardinals made anything look easy in the NLDS. After losing the first two games at home, the Giants handed the Reds three losses in a row in Cincinnati, the only time the...
35 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Adam Wainwright, Allen Craig, Buster Posey, Carlos Beltran, Daniel Descalso, David Freese, Hunter Pence, Madison Bumgarner, Marco Scutaro, Matt Cain, Matt Holliday, Pablo Sandoval, Pete Kozma, Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees ALCS Preview
MLB On Sept. 17, the Tigers lost a make-up game to the White Sox that dropped Detroit three games behind Chicago in the American League Central and not even in the wild card discussion. The Tigers fini...
35 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Curtis Granderson, Derek Jeter, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Robinson Cano

Joe Girardi Replaces Struggling Alex Rodriguez with Pinch Hitter
MLB For two days, Yankees manager Joe Girardi deflected questions about moving third baseman Alex Rodriguez down in the batting order for last night’s Game 3 of the ALDS vs. Baltimore due to A-Rod’...
35 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Jayson Nix, Jim Johnson, Joe Girardi, Raul Ibanez, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees

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