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Fixing Opening Day

Opening weekend of the baseball season is over and I want to give Bud Selig and MLB some credit for changing the way the baseball season starts. It is an improvement but definitely not perfect. I like the fact there is no "Opening Night" game. It works for the NFL... Continue reading "Fixing Opening Day" »

The RSBS Podcast, Episode 21: Mia Hamm's Husband... and Other Stuff

Click ME to Listen!!! And so in this Podcast brought to you by Lifestyles... To celebrate the beginning of the 2011 season Jeff and Johanna try to remember Mia Hamm's husband's name... he had a... played short... ah, nevermind. Also, the fellas also jam about all things Opening Day, Prince... Continue reading "The RSBS Podcast, Episode 21: Mia Hamm's Husband... and Other Stuff" »

2011 MLB Opening Day Team Payrolls

Curious where your team is in terms of spending? Below is a list of each team in major league baseball's opening day payroll for 2011. The New York Yankees continue to lead the way but the Philadelphia Phillies jumped over a few teams into second. The Pirates, Rays, and Royals... Continue reading "2011 MLB Opening Day Team Payrolls" »

Fantasy Baseball 2011: Albert Pujols and the Top 100 Draft Targets

With only a few days left until Opening Day, many people will have their fantasy drafts coming up soon. Fear not as I am here with your top 100 draft targets. These targets will be for your standard 5x5 league. The categories for hitters are as follows: average, runs, home... Continue reading "Fantasy Baseball 2011: Albert Pujols and the Top 100 Draft Targets" »

MTR Sports Report Podcast 3/27/2011

The MTR Sports Report featuring Richard Price, Ron Sulpizi, and Bill Zeltman discuss the upcoming MLB season, give predictions, and talk about the NFL lockout. Download MTR Sports Report 3-27-11 Continue reading "MTR Sports Report Podcast 3/27/2011" »

The Filibuster

So what are you guys looking forward to the most this season? Tim H. Bowen, IL ____________________________________ I don't know what to do with 2011. First off, it's a prime number. Ok, I'm not completely sure on that and I don't really feel like doing the math to check but... Continue reading "The Filibuster" »

MLB Predictions: Power Ranking the Best Defensive Teams in MLB

Defense may not be the most entertaining part of a baseball game, but it is certainly important. We tend to only recognize when players make outstanding defensive plays, and fans will always criticize players for making defensive mistakes. The following slides will show you truly the best defensive team in... Continue reading "MLB Predictions: Power Ranking the Best Defensive Teams in MLB" »

The RSBS Podcast, Episode 20: Utley's Multiple Meniscuses... and Other Stuff

Click ME to Listen!!! And so in this Podcast brought to you by Lifestyles... The proverbial (and literal) gloves come off in this verbal masquerade of utter ridiculousness and yes, injuries do occur (though mostly to Johanna and, since they are mental in nature, hardly noticed). Among the topics of... Continue reading "The RSBS Podcast, Episode 20: Utley's Multiple Meniscuses... and Other Stuff" »

Rockies Drop a Tough One For the Ole Ticker to Take

Graph Courtesy of Fangraphs.com Two Games…..that was Two Games. The Rockies just dropped one of the most emotionally exhausting games, I’ve ever seen. 12-10 Hey, it’s football season, so I guess they needed to have a football game score. The big number now is 6 1/2 games. If the Rockies... Continue reading "Rockies Drop a Tough One For the Ole Ticker to Take" »

Playoffs Start Now for the Colorado Rockies

That was a difficult series to take. With the win on Monday, the Rockies were riding high. 3 1/2 games out of the wild card, and gaining ground, with a rare road win. Two games later, and two close losses later…well it not as happy times. There is no joy... Continue reading "Playoffs Start Now for the Colorado Rockies" »

Colorado Rockies Fall Try Outs Continue with Pitchers

The Rockies have swept the Atlanta Braves and now once again find themselves on the edge of the playoff picture only four games behind in the Wild Card Race. However, it's not all good news as reliever Manuel Corpas went down with an injury. Corpas will have an MRI done... Continue reading "Colorado Rockies Fall Try Outs Continue with Pitchers" »

Colorado Rockies Begin Fall Try-Outs

If you thought the Colorado Rockies still had a shot at a playoffs, that the numbers were still good in spite of recent struggles, the Rockies went on this last road trip…and eliminated all doubt. The Rockies scored a messily 8 runs in 6 games and looked like a team... Continue reading "Colorado Rockies Begin Fall Try-Outs" »

Will the Colorado Rockies make the Playoffs?

When I wrote my last article on how the Rockies were mathematically still in the playoff race with almost 2 months worth of baseball left, it seems many of my readers assumed that I was also inferring that I actually believed the Rockies were going to make up the gap.... Continue reading "Will the Colorado Rockies make the Playoffs?" »

Is It Time To Bury This Rockies Season?

So are the Rockies done yet? 2-2 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a heart breaking home run walk off on Saturday night seemed to be the gut punch rip your heart out end of the season. However, the Rox bounced back on Sunday with a win and did split the... Continue reading "Is It Time To Bury This Rockies Season?" »

Rockies at the Trade Deadline: Updated Behind the Rumors

I want to update every one about the Rockies and their trade possibilities. I’m pulling my information from a few sources, Mostly twitter updates of Fox Sport’s Ken Rosenthal, and ESPN’s Jason Stark and Buster Olney, and the Denver Post’s Troy Renck. Also Steve Foster of Inside the Rockies has... Continue reading "Rockies at the Trade Deadline: Updated Behind the Rumors" »