NL West Archives, Page 1 of 37

  1. Buster Posey's Tour Continues As He Heads Back to the Desert

    It's hard to think that one of the best catching prospects in the game would play only once every couple days. However, this is what happened to San Francisco Giants uber prospect Buster Posey...

    Written by Daniel Penza about about 10 hours ago 0 comments

  2. Phillies Win Stair-ing Contest over Dodgers, Lead NLCS 3-1

    WOW. Has a stadium ever fallen more silent than when Matt Stairs launched that tracer into the right field seats? Has a late-season pickup ever been more underrated than the one Phillies GM ...

    Written by Jim Mc about 1 day ago 2 comments

  3. When Sportswriters Are Worthy of Respect, They Get It

    In my opinion, there are three main culprits behind the decaying American sports landscape.One, I've written about several times already. It's a certain type of fan and you know who you are. The kind that runs from winner to winner...

    Written by Andrew about about 5 hours ago 3 comments

  4. A Totally Objective Argument in Support of Chase Utley for NLCS MVP

    I'm gonna open with an admission that may cause everyone who disagrees to stop reading, but it's only fair.I know Chase personally...

    Written by Andrew about 25 minutes ago 1 comments

  5. Simming With The Royals - Part 2

    OK, after last Friday’s exercise, it’s time to turn to the pitchers.  Going in, I’m thinking it’s going to be easier to assemble a rotation and bullpen than it was for a lineup...

    Written by Clark Fosler about 1 day ago 0 comments

  6. Dodgers Bullpen Collapses; Phillies One Win Away From World Series

    The Dodgers failed to even the NLCS at two games apiece on Monday night and now face elimination in Game 5 on Wednesday...

    Written by Austin Penny about 1 day ago 0 comments

  7. Should Melvin Offer Sveum the Job?

    Job interviews are not a calming process for anybody. Believe me, I know. But that's what Dale Sveum is going through right now as Doug Melvin is in Phoenix interviewing Dale Sveum for the managerial gig...

    Written by Bart Winkler about about 17 hours ago 0 comments

  8. Daily Market Wrap Up: Sox Look to Bounce Back

    Moving Today's Market The Red Sox are looking to bounce back from yesterday's 9-1 beating at the hands of the Rays and tie the ALCS at 2-2. Boston sends knuckle-baller Time Wakefield to the mound against Tampa Bay's Andy Sonnastine...

    Written by Dan Fabrizio about 1 day ago 0 comments

  9. Off-Season Ramblings: Quinlan, Glaus, Reyes, Playoffs, Billingsley

    • Eli of Eli's MLB Rumors believes that the Twins may try and target Robb Quinlan, a Minnesota native, who just if finished up a two-year contract with the Angels. If this actually happens, I will be very disappointed with the Twins...

    Written by Josh Johnson about about 15 hours ago 0 comments

  10. Dodgers Have Decision To Make

    The Dodgers have three high priced players available this offseason: Derek Lowe, Rafael Furcal, and Manny Ramirez. While the Dodgers are a high market team with a lot of money, they cannot afford ...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about about 22 hours ago 0 comments

  11. Tim McCarver: The Biggest Risk to College Kids Nationwide

    You know that drinking game where you watch a movie or show and drink every time something specific occurs? We used to watch "Pulp Fiction" and drink every time someone said "f***...

    Written by Andrew about 1 day ago 2 comments

  12. The 5 Games That Truly Defined Our Season

    I promised that I would get to this list. I don't particularly feel any tingle of excitement to relive the 5 worst performances exhibited by the Rockies this season, but hey, I need something ...

    Written by Anthony Masterson about 1 day ago 0 comments

  13. Rockies Awards

    So for my Rockies awards, I’m going to go through a list of all the players who made significant contributions to the Rockies and give them an award...

    Written by Anthony Masterson about 1 day ago 0 comments

  14. "The Handshake"

    Before I wanted to do this post, I looked all over the internet and back looking for a picture of what has been dubbed "The Handshake". Thanks to Jim Biever at Packers...

    Written by Bart Winkler about 2 days ago 0 comments

  15. Wheeler to Mets? Manny Too?

    According to the NY Post, the Mets may target a second tier pitcher, rather than spend the big bucks on a closer like Francisco Rodriguez...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 2 days ago 1 comments

  16. Bad Blood between Dodgers and Phillies....

    The Dodgers and Phillies almost had a fight last night due to some incidents prior to last night. In Game 2, starter Brett Myers threw high and tight to Dodgers star Manny Ramirez, then behind Ramirez...

    Written by Dominick DiFucci about 2 days ago 0 comments

  17. Because I Figured It Would Be A Good Idea To Finally Post

    I said that it would get quiet around here and even though it took a little longer than I thought, it still has gotten quiet. There really isn't anything to say while the playoffs are still going on...

    Written by Ellie S about 2 days ago 0 comments

  18. Please, No Moyer!

    Attention Jamie Moyer! The playoffs have started. Will you be attending this year?Moyer has pitched two games this year in the playoffs and has not pitched past the fourth inning...

    Written by Kevin McGuire about 2 days ago 0 comments

  19. Awww, Manny Thinks He’s Tough (and Other Game 3 Notes)

    Not going to live-blog tonight, but I'm going to write a few thoughts as the game goes along. - My first thought on Jamie Moyer’s rough start is this: Can we throw him out there again? ...

    Written by Recliner GM about 2 days ago 0 comments

  20. What to do with Daniel Murphy?

    Oh, Danny Boy. Daniel Murphy was one of the few bright spots for the Mets this past season. The kid plays hard-nosed baseball, shows patience at the plate and proved himself to be a serious student of the game...

    Written by David Marine about 2 days ago 1 comments

  21. NLCS Game Three: A Dodgers Fan's Perspective

    One of my previous articles was about Game Three of the NLDS. This article focuses on Game Three of the NLCS, which the Dodgers won, 7-2. So if you're a Dodgers fan, you know your team is down 2-0 coming into this game...

    Written by Allen Lieu about 2 days ago 1 comments

  22. Michael Barrett Opts For Free Agency

    Padres catcher Michael Barrett cleared waivers and opted for free agency, rather than go to the minors. Barrett's best years came with the Cubs, but ended abruptly in 2007 due Barrett's poor ...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 3 days ago 0 comments

  23. Who Is Keeping Score of the Scorekeepers

    I believe I've already mentioned my love of postseason baseball. I believe I mentioned it in this very space, oh, a few hours ago. Well, I'm gonna talk about it again...

    Written by Andrew about 3 days ago 3 comments

  24. Giants Targeting Uggla, First Baseman?

    The Giants are looking for some offensive help, and will try to acquire either a second baseman, most likely Dan Uggla, or a first baseman, probably in the form of Derrek Lee or Paul Konerko...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 3 days ago 3 comments

  25. Dombrowski: Pitching and Defense

    In a recent email to Tigers GM Dave Dombrowksi, I asked where he would like to improve over the offseason. Personally, I think the Tigers have a solid core of middle relievers, but lack the late inning guys to put the game away...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 4 days ago 0 comments