By Zach Bernard It was September 13, 1998. The Cubs were in the midst of a Wild Card race against the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. Despite having one of the most hilariously, awful pitching staffs in recent team history, … Continue reading Cooperstown Breakdown: Sammy Sosa
Between December 28 and January 6, Call to the Bullpen’s Zach Bernard will analyze players on the 2016 Hall of Fame ballot, look at their career numbers, and determine their worthiness for baseball’s great museum. You see his name every … Continue reading Cooperstown Breakdown: Edgar Martinez
Get over the faux steroid outrage, that’s so 2005, writes Zach Bernard Continue reading Outrage Over Steroid Use Is So 2005
Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reported earlier today that FOX will be shaking up its broadcast teams for the 2016 regular season. While Joe Buck will continue to handle play-by-play duties, he will not be joined by … Continue reading John Smoltz Named FOX’s Primary Color Analyst
By Zach Bernard Your bank account is weeping. You’ve done a lot of work the last month (and spent a lot of money!) to buy gifts for family, friends and those individuals who’ve made a difference in your life. T’is … Continue reading Zach’s Free Agent Holiday Bargain Bin
The Cleveland Indians acquired the services of power-hitting first baseman and designated hitter Mike Napoli Wednesday on a one-year contract worth $7 million. For Cleveland, it’s not the answer, writes Zach Bernard Continue reading Mike Napoli Not The Answer Cleveland Needs
The Braves are in full rebuild mode and their farm system has been restocked with a number of talented players Continue reading After Trade With D’Backs, Braves Are Rebuild To Watch
As David Price and Zack Greinke made their offseason decisions over the last few weeks, Jason Heyward was the number one target in the outfield market Continue reading Cubs Sign Jason Heyward – Three Takeaways
Dusty Baker’s comments on Aroldis Chapman, and as a leader he must do better Continue reading As a leader, Dusty Baker must do better
The latest trade out of the Winter Meetings has the Cubs sending three-time All Star shortstop Starlin Castro to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Adam Warren and infielder Brendan Ryan Continue reading Yankees Acquire Starlin Castro – Three Takeaways
Ken Rosenthal has recently reported an agreement between the Cubs and utility man Ben Zobrist for four years at the cumulative price tag of $56 million Continue reading Cubs Sign Ben Zobrist – Three Takeaways
After missing on David Price and Zach Greinke the Giants landed Jeff Samardzija on a five-year $90m deal Continue reading Giants Sign Jeff Samardzija – Three Takeaways
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