Last Word On Baseball

When the Houston Astros signed Pedro Baez to a two-year, $12.5 million deal with a third-year option prior to the 2021 season, they did not envision his stint ending like this. The Astros announced Tuesday that they are designating Pedro Baez for assignment. The team will likely release the 34-year-old after his struggles this year and concerning drop in velocity. Houston … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Pedro Baez for Assignment

The “opener” starts the “bullpen game.” Baseball purists, longing for the return of Tom Seaver’s complete-game pitching dominance, wince at both terms. However, it’s here to stay in MLB because it works. Therefore, how about a games opened stat? The Tampa Bay Rays developed the concept of the opener and perfected it. The Rays opened their game on April 23rd with two hitless … [Read more...] about Games Opened – Ready for a New Stat?

Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 3 PHOENIX, Apr. 26 — David Peralta hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5–3, Tuesday night. Defensively, the Diamondbacks turned five double plays — one shy of the team record — to keep the Dodgers at bay. The Dodgers took it to Diamondbacks starter Zach Davies early. First … [Read more...] about Peralta Homer, Stellar Defense Lead Diamondbacks to Comeback Victory over Dodgers

We must tip our cap to the ever-present late-innings seagulls at Oracle Park.  These gregarious feathered friends can be found whether it is a day or night game. Typically they are just beyond the outfield fence doing their best to resemble a tempest, which can be described as a feather-fueled tornado. Regardless of their storm-like comparability, these fowl fans are there for … [Read more...] about Fowl Fans: Seagulls at Oracle Park

Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 0 PHOENIX, Apr. 25 — Walker Buehler threw a three-hit shutout, striking out 10 to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4–0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night. Buehler only allowed four baserunners, three via singles and one hit batsman. Two runners made it to second, but neither advanced any further. Buehler became the first pitcher in … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Buehler Silence Diamondbacks Bats