San Diego 0, Chicago 6: Padres Do Best Cubs Impression
It's late July and groundballs are SO in right now.Hot off a cold trade of the flimsy Friar Chase Headley, the Padres went into Wrigley Field hoping for the alteration of the scenery to mix things up a...
View ArticleMichael Brantley wins an award, Chase Headley traded to Yankees
inside you'll see a former Indian not referred to as "LGFT"Michael Brantleywinsan award: He was chosen as the 2014 Indians winner of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Heart and...
View ArticleCubs 6, Padres 0: The Anthony Rizzo And Kyle Hendricks Show
That's the kind of headline I hope to write many times over the next few years.The future of the next Cubs contending team was on display, big time, at Wrigley Field on an extremely warm and sticky...
View ArticleWhy a trade is best for Chase Headley's career
Headley won't have to fear the qualifying offer any longer, and that should open up his market this winter.A midseason trade was the best possible thing for pending free agent Chase Headley. If he...
View ArticleJeff Francoeur getting called up to Padres
The 9 year major league veteran will return to the big leagues. This time with the San Diego Padres.Jeff Francoeur first debuted in the major leagues with the Atlanta Braves 9 years ago as a 21 year...
View ArticleYankees acquire Chase Headley: Good move, bad move or non-move?
Opinions are mixed about what the Yankees' latest trade means for the division, or if it means anything at all.Yankees: Chase HeadleyPadres: Yangervis Solarte and Rafael De PaulaI count five reactions...
View ArticleCameron Maybin suspended 25 games
The Padres CF becomes the 3rd player in the last 2 years to be suspended by the league.It was announced today that Padres CF Cameron Maybin is suspended for the next 25 games. This is the reason the...
View ArticleCameron Maybin suspended 25 games for positive amphetamine test
Maybin will begin serving the suspension immediately.Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin was suspended on Wednesday for 25 games after testing positive for an amphetamine, a violation of the Major League...
View ArticleCubs vs. Padres Preview, Wednesday 7/23, 7:05 CT
The Cubs go for their second straight win over the Padres.There hasn't been any real news from the Cubs today, but their opponents, the San Diego Padres, have made some news they probably wish they...
View ArticleCubs, Padres Continue Weeknight Series
Wednesday's game threads are all in this StoryStream.Cubs lineup:Bonifacio CF, Valbuena 3B, Rizzo 1B, Castro SS, Schierholtz RF, Kalish LF, Baker C, Barney 2B, Hammel PPadres lineup:Carpenter 3B,...
View ArticleSD 8, CHC 3: Padres Newbies Run The Show
Fresh faces from even more fresh roster changes boosted the Padres in all the ways we could ever hope. Famous Friar pitching and a productive young lineup is almost as fun to watch at Wrigley as Mark...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/24/14
It's About the Money | Matt Bove: It could make sense for the Yankees to target Marlon Byrd to play right field.SB Nation | Marc Normandin: Chase Headley might be the one to benefit the most out of the...
View ArticlePadres 8, Cubs 3: Wada Long Game
If you like lots of walks in a baseball game, you were in heaven Wednesday night.A couple of days ago, I came across this Roger Ebert review of a forgettable film called "North." The review, one of his...
View ArticleStreamer Report: Streaming Options for Friday
Ray offers a few starting pitcher options for Friday's MLB action, including Joe Kelly and Odrisamer Despaigne. The Streamer Report provides you with daily startng pitcher streaming selections for...
View ArticleMiami Marlins Trade Rumors: Trading Steve Cishek may bother Giancarlo Stanton
The Miami Marlins have received several calls with regard to closer Steve Cishek over the last few days, and The Miami Herald cited a source who notes that the Marlins would risk angering Giancarlo...
View ArticleYankees Trade Rumors: New York scouting Ian Kennedy
This could end up being a thingThe Yankees need pretty much more of everything, pitching, hitting, even defense, but it's hard to figure out what they're actually targeting anymore. Brian Cashman came...
View ArticleIn a sellers' market for relievers, the Rockies should trade LaTroy Hawkins
Of all of the Rockies' trade candidates, the team's closer is the one it makes the most sense to move at the deadline.In the last week, two teams in a similar spot to the Rockies, that is to say out of...
View ArticleYankees acquire Chase Headley: Get to know the new third baseman
Chase Headley, after years of rumors, is finally a Yankee. But, how much do we really know about him?Chase Headley was born on May 8, 1984 in Fountain, Colorado. Headley was definitely not your typical...
View ArticleCubs Go For Series Win Against Padres
Looking for Thursday's game threads? You have come to the right place.Cubs lineup:Bonifacio CF, Valbuena 3B, Rizzo 1B, Castro SS, Schierholtz RF, Kalish LF, Baker C, Barney 2B, Hammel PPadres...
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