Last night, fans of the Oakland Athletics came out in droves to attend the second game of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Total attendance for the mid-week matchup reached 27,659 fans. Nearly 14 times more than only a month ago, after dropping eight of their last nine outings. The Bay Area hit a new low this year as the Oakland Coliseum recorded its smallest … [Read more...] about Oakland Coliseum Hosts MLB’s First “Reverse Boycott”
The Giants Comeback Ability
This week, the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies in Denver. Their comeback ability was something that stood out. At a time when they are battling for survival in the Wild Card race, they needed it more than ever. The Giants’ Comeback Ability The Coors Field Effect While true, the offense-generative theory of Coors Field is probably … [Read more...] about The Giants Comeback Ability
Giants in Interesting Spot After Last Couple of Weeks
The San Francisco Giants are in an interesting spot. Their hot week which included a series victory over the Minnesota Twins and a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers brought them to a winning record for the first time in weeks. But then they dropped the next series to the Pittsburg Pirates. The San Francisco Giants are playing .500 ball over their last 220 games. — Grant … [Read more...] about Giants in Interesting Spot After Last Couple of Weeks
NL Cy Young Favorites Are Standing Out More
The NL Cy Young Award race is starting to take shape. Two months into the MLB season, we have seen some pitchers begin to separate themselves from the pack. While the early pre-season favorites like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer have stumbled out of the gate, a few unlikely starters have emerged. Teams like the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves have had solid pitching staffs … [Read more...] about NL Cy Young Favorites Are Standing Out More
Red Sox Send Struggling Corey Kluber to the Bullpen
It has been a rough season for the Boston Red Sox‘s Corey Kluber. The former two-time Cy Young award winner is 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA this season, his first in Boston. Corey Kluber Goes to the Bullpen for the Red Sox With Corey Kluber headed for the bullpen, there is ambiguity for the Red Sox and the right-hander. Some pitchers feel becoming a reliever is a sign that they are no … [Read more...] about Red Sox Send Struggling Corey Kluber to the Bullpen