Mets Uniform Review: Cubs, and Giants, and 80s oh my!
The Uniform Review hits the midwest to check out some classic outfits.The Amazins visited a couple of great ballparks this past week in Wrigley Field and AT&T Park. Would the uniforms be just as...
View ArticleThe more crappy New York team: Mets series preview
I've always disliked the Yankees for what they stand for. I dislike the Mets because they suck. Well, it's less about disliking them and more about enjoying making fun of them.The Mets are currently...
View Article2014 MLB Draft: National League Central Analysis
Chicago Cubs 1-4) Kyle Schwarber, C, Indiana University 2-45) Jake Stinnett, RHP, University of Maryland 3-78) Mike Zagunis, C, Virginia Tech 4-109) Carson Sands, LHP, North Christian HS, FL COMMENT:...
View ArticleFinal Score: Mets 6, Brewers 2 — Teagarden tees off in Mets W
New-old backup backstop Taylor Teagarden hit a grand slam in his Mets debut, which proved the difference as the Amazins finally ended their six-game slide.Fresh off his trip to the White House, Daniel...
View ArticleBrewers 2, Mets 6: The Estrada home run curse
The Brewers lost, it was stupid. W: Matsuzaka, 3-0L: Estrada, 5-3HR: Murphy (5), Teagarden (GS, 1)Real Box Score(Fangraphs is currently down)The Brewers played a very stupid against the Mets tonight....
View ArticleD'Vontrey Richardson robs a home run
The Brewers' minor league outfielder made a fantastic play on Tuesday for Double-A Huntsville.Brewers minor league center fielder D`Vontrey Richardson went above and beyond to rob Dodgers minor leaguer...
View ArticleMets vs. Brewers Recap: Tea-party beats Brew Crew
In his Mets debut, Taylor Teagarden belted a sixth inning grand slam that proved the margin of error in snapping the team's six-game losing streak.For the last week, while watching the Mets, it was...
View ArticleWhat we learned: June 11, 2014
Today's lessons include more about the All-Star rosters, draft analysis, and the Mets series.Yesterday's ResultsMets 6, Brewers 2Marco Estrada's problems with the home run ball continued last night,...
View ArticleFinal Score: Brewers 3, Mets 1 — Milwaukee's best
Jacob deGrom gave up three runs in 5.2 innings pitched and the Mets offense was anemic against Brewers pitching.The Mets offense struggled against Wily Peralta the Brewers bullpen and Jacob deGrom got...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-12
Wednesday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 37-30 Won 3-2 vs Reno Aces (ARI) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 43-24 Won 3-2 (11 inn.) vs Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (box / pbp)Brevard...
View ArticleWhat we learned: June 12, 2014
Today's lessons include more on the MLB Draft, the rotation, the bullpen, and more.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 3, Mets 1The Brewers put up single runs in the third, fourth, and fifth innings to back a...
View Article2014 MLB Draft (New York Yankees): Joe Harvey's loss to pros would be big...
After a strong junior season, it was expected that Pitt's Joe Harvey would be selected in the MLB Draft. The pitcher was taken in the 19th round by the New York Yankees, and now the wait to see if he...
View ArticleIt's time for Jimmy Nelson
On a middling team it would make sense for Marco Estrada to work out his problems in the rotation. But there are too many bad signs, and too good a replacement option, for the contending Brewers to...
View ArticleBrewers 5, Mets 1 in 13 innings: Lucroy bomb breaks it open
It was a wacky 13 innings but the Brewers pulled out a big victory with 4 runs late in extra innings.W: Duke, 4-0L: Torres, 2-4HR: Ramierez (7), Lucroy (5)Fangraphs WPA Box ScoreThere were nearly 360...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-13
Thursday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-30 Won 12-6 vs Reno Aces (ARI) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 44-24 Won 11-5 vs Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (box / pbp)Brevard County...
View ArticleWhat we learned: June 13, 2014
Today's lessons include Jimmy Nelson, Brad Mills, and Jonathan Lucroy.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 5, Mets 1A pitcher's duel dominated most of the game, with Kyle Lohse pitching eight strong innings and...
View ArticleMeet: Eric Fryer
Ladies and gentlemen of Twins Territory: your new backup catcher.All signs point to the Twins recalling Eric Fryer today to be the team's second catcher. Fryer, 28, has 50 Major League plate...
View ArticleBrewers vs Reds series preview
The Brewers got wrecked the first time they faced the Reds losing 3 out of 4. Will it be any different this time?The Reds offense sucks. Let me quick check to see if they're still batting Billy...
View ArticleTom Gorzelanny injury update: Reliever will be activated from DL following...
Gorzelanny has been on the DL all season as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery.Prior to today's game against the Reds, Andrew Gruman of FOX Sports Wisconsin reported that the Brewers plan to...
View ArticleDumb things happened. Reds won 6-5
Sigh...YAHOO! Aw... That succinctly sums up this game.Winning Pitcher: Ramon SantiagoLosing Pitcher: Francisco RodriguezSV: Aroldis ChapmanHR: Khris Davis (11)BoxscoreWin Expectancy ChartMe for most of...
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