ZacKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Grienke grabs my POTW. The 25-year-old right-hander struck out a team record, 15 batters as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians (sorry Rey), 6-2. Of his 117 pitches, Grienke threw 77 for strikes while breaking a 21-year old record set by Mark Gubicza. The Orlando, Florida native improved to 12-8 on the season (has since won #13) and an … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30
Cleveland Indians
Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman, Eric Bruntlett, found redemption Sunday and earned my POTW. Bruntlett snared Jeff Francouer's line drive and completed an unassisted, walk-off triple play as the Phils defeated the New York Mets, 9-7. Francouer's hit looked like a sure single, but Bruntlett found himself in the right place at the right time foiling the Mets' double … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
The Ballpark at Arlington
The official name of the Texas Rangers’ home park is Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Honestly, I could swear they used to call it The Ballpark at Arlington, but it could be that I’m confusing it with Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Nevertheless, Wednesday night it became the 28th major league stadium I’ve visited, and the 18th among the current 30. But, this post is about an … [Read more...] about The Ballpark at Arlington
Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
By Aaron M Smith Following up Chas' insightful analysis of the National League, let's take a look at how the American League is stacked up for the 2009 season. East Baltimore Orioles - Current GM Andy McPhail is mid stream in his rebuilding process of the Orioles. The O's locked up Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to long term contracts - a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove
In the second installment of this new weekly series, I'll be looking at some of the off-season decisions facing a couple of teams near and dear to the hearts of Clipboard readers and contributors. Following the Rockies' trade of Matt Holliday to Oakland, the biggest name on the hot stove trading block is, of course, the San Diego Padres' Jake Peavy. With the Padres clearly in … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove