On Sunday, his command was off for the first time, as he managed just one strikeout against six walks, a shocking development considering he had a 22-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio coming into that start.
MLB Today: Jordan Zimmermann Escapes Justice Read Post »
His two-run double Sunday helped key a huge win for Cleveland and gave him hits in five straight games and a .429 mark for the past week. Cabrera’s extra-base pop – considered somewhat of a fluke last year – has been even more impressive so far in 2012, and he’s also substantially upped his walk rate in the early going. If Cabrera can consolidate his 2011 gains, we’ll have to start considering him an upper tier shortstop real soon.
MLB Today: Closing Time in the Bronx Read Post »
McDonald continued his impressive run in 2012 by holding the Reds to one earned run Saturday in securing his second victory. In 36 2/3 IP, he’s allowed 27 hits and 13 walks, while striking out 31 and posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. McDonald has been a model of consistency so far, allowing more than two earned runs only twice in his first six starts. On Monday, he racked up 10 Ks in a gem against the Braves — the majors’ top-scoring team. It’s time for doubters to give McDonald a second look in mixed formats.
The Wire Troll: Chasing Closers Read Post »
Houston’s first rounder from 2010 is still over three months shy of his 20th birthday, yet he’s in his third professional season already.
Minor Matters: Delino DeShields Junior Running Wild Read Post »
With RotoRob out of action this week, Buck and Tim were a two-man team piloting this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Podcast, heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST.
Podcast: Mariano Rivera’s Fly-Shagging Misadventures Read Post »
After all the drama that Walden brings to the table, how soothing was it for LA to see Downs toss a 1-2-3 ninth Saturday to bag his first save? No one knows how temporary this gig is for Downs, but one thing we all know is that this dude is hard to hit. Who cares that as a soft-tossing lefty he doesn’t fit the closer profile? Downs gets people out and that’s what you need in the role.
The Wire Troll: Invasion of the Top Prospects Read Post »
Carl Crawford’s injury woes have travelled from his wrist down to his elbow, and now he’s going to miss another three months as a result. WTF?
Podcast: Carl Crawford’s Medical Nightmare Read Post »
