MLB History News

Jan

HBT: Mets' payroll drop biggest in MLB history?

2012-01-27

After general manager Sandy Alderson revealed the organization lost $70 million last year, the Mets appear poised to have the biggest one-year payroll drop in MLB history — roughly $52 million.

Feb

The Most Brutal Moments in Each MLB Franchise's History

2012-02-03

With such a longstanding history, baseball's many franchises have all had their shares of ups and downs throughout the years. Since every fan has a different view on the history on their favorite teams, it's nearly impossible to pinpoint what could actually be called the worst of the worst. Some moments I've included are more tragic, while others are actually humorous. Some highlight the game's ...

Feb

Unknown MLB players poised for breakouts

2012-02-05

At the end of every season, you can look up and find a handful of guys who had virtually unpredictable results.

Feb

Five Arguments Against an MLB Salary Cap: Fan Take

2012-02-02

Major League Baseball had the fifth-highest attendance in league history in 2011. With exciting finishes to the season and the best baseball players on the planet, MLB is poised to continue its money-making ways for 2012. A new collective bargaining agreement was signed in November...

Jan

Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in Colorado: Fan’s Review

2012-01-29

MLB players born in Colorado do not feature many top home run hitters in baseball history. Home of the Colorado Rockies, this state is home to the NL West team and is the birthplace of over 80 MLB players. Here's a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in...

Jan

MLB Free Agents: Fielder, Pujols and Baseball's $100 Million Contract Club

2012-01-27

As the two marquee players available in this year's MLB free-agent market, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder figured to cash in mightily once they received a favorable contract offer and signed upon the dotted line. Both career-long members of their respective clubs, the two sluggers have built impressive resumes for which they were paid handsomely by their new clubs. Pujols, a modern legend ...

Jan

Fan's Take: Additional MLB Wild Card Teams? I'll Pass

2012-01-30

MLB commissioner Bud Selig appeared at the Chicago White Sox fan fest Jan. 27 and reiterated his belief that the new baseball playoff system will begin this season. The idea, which Selig says has the full support of baseball teams, would add one wild card team in each league and...

Jan

Prince Fielder Gets 4th Largest Deal In MLB History With TIgers

2012-01-24

CBSports.com is reporting that Prince Fielder is nearing a 9-year deal with the Detroit Tigers for around $200 million.

Feb

MLB Predictions 2012: Forecasting How NL Central Will Shake out This Season

2012-02-05

The Hot Stove has cooled and one of the most active winters in recent memory is now a thing of the past. We're now less than two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training and, needless to say, the competitive balance in the NL Central has shifted dramatically. The loss of two of the pre-eminent sluggers in all of baseball, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, will make for ...

Feb