In 2008, it was Jair Jurrjens. In 2009, it was Tommy Hanson. Now 2010 is here, the Braves are in need of another rookie pitcher to fill a void and they may have found their man.
MLB
Nolan Ryan group wins Rangers bid over Mark Cuban
Posted on August 06 2010 by Miriam Romain.
Mark Cuban has lost another battle to own a major league baseball team, this time to former MLB fast-baller Nolan Ryan.
Cubs end 7-game losing streak with 15-3 win
Posted on August 05 2010 by Miriam Romain.
After losing seven consecutive games, the last two to the Milwaukee Brewers, a different Cubs team took the field yesterday. Who were these guys? Who cares? They won 15-3. How do you start to explain this team? You can’t. There is no rhyme or reason to how these guys are playing right now, and there […]
A-Rod Finally Hits No. 600, anybody notice?
Posted on August 04 2010 by Chris Lardieri.
The wait is over, and we can all breathe easy. No, the BP hasn’t gotten the oil leak plugged. The second-longest wait in America is over – Alex Rodriguez finally hit his 600th home run.
Braves to retire Tom Glavine No. 47
Posted on August 04 2010 by Brett Kettyle.
Drafted in the second round back in 1984, Tom Glavine passed up a chance at an NHL career to pitch for the Atlanta Braves after he was a 4th round pick in the NHL draft.
Cubs make history in lopsided loss
Posted on August 03 2010 by Miriam Romain.
What can you say about the Chicago Cubs that hasn’t been said already? They just keep finding ways to lose. And you can’t blame last night’s 18-1 loss on Lou Piniella, he was still in Florida for his uncle’s funeral.
MLB trade deadline deals, RECAP
Posted on August 01 2010 by Brett Kettyle.
By our count, 25 MLB trades happened in the month of July, with 22 of them coming within the last week. Get the details and all the scoop here.
Phillies get Oswalt while they close in on Braves
Posted on July 30 2010 by Brett Kettyle.
With their 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves lost their second consecutive series, and both of them were to teams within the division narrowing the gap of their lead.
Orioles hire manager Buck Showalter
Posted on July 29 2010 by Cade Caldwell.
The Baltimore Orioles hired Buck Showalter as new manager on Thursday after meeting with numerous other candidates including interim manager Juan Samuel.
Strasburg versus J-Hey pushed after injury
Posted on July 28 2010 by Cade Caldwell.
In what was supposed to be the first meeting between two MLB rookie phenoms, Steven Strasburg and Jayson Heyward until S.S. was a last-minute scratch.