Oakland A’s Win Beard-Related Social Media Award
In the MLB social media awards, the Oakland A’s won the best team promo for this groundbreaking – and oddly addictive – Pin The Beard Vine.
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Brett Lawrie Is A Cool Dude
The recently traded third baseman is giving Jon Lester a challenge for best guy in baseball this week.
Read moreMost Insufferable MLB Fans – Round 1, Bracket 1
Vote here in first-round balloting for the worst fans in baseball.
Read moreIt’s Official: Nationals Send Detwiler To Rangers
The Rangers acquired lefty Ross Detwiler from the Washington Nationals in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Read moreA Look At The Remarkable Oakland A’s Purge
While much has been made of the Dodgers remaking their 94-win team, it pales in comparison to what Billy Beane has done with the 88-win Oakland Athletics. Nine of the players who appeared in the playoff game against the Royals are no longer with the team – including five players who started the game. Nor is pitcher Jeff Samardzija (who
Read moreIt’s Easy To Win Steve Dilbeck’s Affections
A heartwarming story of a baseball player refusing to call a blogger fat.
Read moreBack To October: Astros Would Bump Taylor Swift For Playoffs
They’ll tell you I’m insane, but I’ve got a blank space, baby.
Read moreThe Dodgers Settle All Family Business
While you slept, the Dodgers remade themselves.
Read moreUpdated World Series Champion Odds
You would have been better off betting on the Cubs a week ago, but you can still get them at 12/1. The Dodgers are favorites at 17/2.
Read moreRays Giving Away Spots On The Team
As part of the ongoing MLB fundraising auctions, the Tampa Bay Rays are offering a chance for bidders to be a part of the team picture. At print time, the bid sits at $525 – with about 32 hours left to get in on the action. (Relatedly, the Rays will pay you $507,500 to be a part of the rotation
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