Tag Archives: Atlanta Braves
Around the Bases: Yankees acquire Vazquez, Capps to Cubs or Nats, and more
Yankees acquire Vazquez from Braves The New York Yankees have decided to beef up the back end of their rotation by adding a former face to the franchise. The Yankees sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to the Atlanta Braves’ for starter Javier Vazquez and righty Boone Logan. The Yankees also received prospects Mike Dunn and Arodys [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Rockies rising to the occasion
We’re edging towards the final month of baseball’s regular season, and though a few division title races are starting to look done and dusted, a couple of divisions are still very much up for grabs, and so are the wild card spots in both the American League and National League. There are some changes from [...]
Peavy to White Sox stunner of MLB deadline
Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline ended at 4 p.m. eastern time today. Most baseball experts predicted Roy Halladay would be traded from the Toronto Blue Jays, but it was another former Cy Young winner who was on the move. The Chicago White Sox traded pitchers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard to the San Diego [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees edge closer to top spot
Yes yes, these are late once again, which means I’m going sans comments this week, but I will say that I’m still scratching my head as to how the Mariners contrived to look so horrible against the Indians at home after winning three of four in Cleveland just a week prior. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers [...]
Just how good is Mark Buehrle?
When someone says Mark Buehrle, what do you say? Maybe you mention the 2005 World Series Championship. Maybe you bring up the no-hitter against the Texas Rangers in 2007. Or maybe you talk about his laid back demeanor he exudes every time he takes the mound. Of course, you might say his perfect game against [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Split enough to keep Dodgers on top
This week’s MLB power rankings are a little on the late side, but here they are. Just for the purposes of clarification, the rankings and records are reflective of the action through Sunday. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (58-34) Dropped the first two at home against the Astros but rebounded to take the last two. L.A. [...]
Buyers and Sellers Vol. 1: Atlanta Braves
The MLB trade deadline is in two weeks, and there are a number of teams whose status as buyers or sellers is still in limbo as the second half of the season begins. One such team is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves opened the second half with a 5-3 win over the slumping Mets last [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers stay top at the break
In last week’s MLB power rankings, the Los Angeles Dodgers took top spot from the Boston Red Sox, capitalizing on the Red Sox’ bullpen woes to nab top spot in my book. Both teams had successful weeks last week, so the order at the top will remain the same as we hit the All-Star break. [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers take over first
In last week’s MLB Power Rankings, the Boston Red Sox held the top spot over the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Red Sox’ bullpen had issues taking care of business in a few games last week, and as a result, their stay at the top is a short one. Here’s a look at this week’s [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox roll to top spot
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to sport the best record in baseball, but do they top my initial MLB power rankings? (Records through June 28) 1. Boston Red Sox (46-29) After taking two of three at Washington and doing the same at Atlanta, the Red Sox have won their last six series and sport a [...]
