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The Grill: Zack Greinke

First off, before I begin, if you’re a baseball fundamentalist who believes that every team in the MLB should play baseball...

Charging the mound: Good or bad for MLB?

You get a good one about once every seven years. Punches never land. Eyes never blacken. And...
Carlos Quentin Suspended 8 Games for Mound Charge

Major League Baseball has just announced that Carlos Quentin has been suspended for eight games for charging...
Cubs Best Interest: Keep Pitching Marmol

Heading into the 2013 season, many dubbed pitching as the biggest concern that would limit the Cubs’...
Verlander, Tigers Agree to Record Breaking Deal

Today, the Detroit Tigers solidified an already amazing pitching rotation by agreeing to a record breaking deal...
Michael Wacha, STL Cardinals future Ace?

As we get closer and closer to Opening Day, some doubt starts to circle the Cardinal camp....
Stan Musial: We All Have a Story

“He was so beloved in New York that the Mets held a “Stan Musial Day.” In Chicago,...
Lance Berkman looks to prove his worth in Texas

Now that the Texas Rangers have signed Lance Berkman to a one-year, $11 million dollar contract, according...
St Louis Cardinals sign Ty Wigginton to 2 year deal

Well Cardinals fans, it appears it’s time you prepare yourselves for an onslaught on “Gettin Wiggy with...
Los Angeles Angels sign Josh Hamilton

A California baseball team has signed a big name free agent and for once this year, it...
St Louis Cardinals Trade Skip Schumaker to Dodgers

Last night the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a deal that sends...
Mike Matheny Succeeds for Cardinals

So he did it. John Mozeliak showed the city of St. Louis that his gambles will continue...
Marlins Dump Millions In Trade

Guess what baseball fans? It’s that part of the decade again! Any potential that the Miami Marlins...
Big Mac Headed To LA

Mark McGwire’s legacy as a player will remain controversial, but his reputation as a hitting coach is...
The Grill: Ozzie Guillen

The Miami Marlins released their manager Ozzie Guillen. I could not be more ecstatic, but some people,...
Cardinals Escape Elimination…Again

How much magic do the St. Louis Cardinals have left up their sleeve? How many times can...
Bobby V: The Epic Disaster

After managing the Red Sox to one of their worst seasons in franchise history, Bobby Valentine’s miserable...
Houston Astros Headed To AL West

The Houston Astros are headed to the A.L. West. What does this mean for the division and...
AL Playoff Picture: The Final Week

The American League playoff race has been intensified by the extra wild card spot that Commissioner Bud...
NL Playoff Picture: The Final Week

There are still some meaningful games left to play in the NL and the race for October...
The Curse of Bobby V – Part 2

Has Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine suffered enough misery for one season?
The Redbird Roost – 9/15

The Cardinals are limping their way to the end of the season…will they end up with a...
The Curse of The Great Bobby V

In his now-infamous radio interview last week, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine described the 2012 season as...
Strasburg Shut Down by Nationals

Saturday morning, Washington Nationals Manager Davey Johnson and General Manager Mike Rizzo, informed Stephen Strasburg that he...
The Redbird Roost – 8/24

The home stretch is here and we have plenty to keep our eyes on as the Cardinals...
Who is Jaime Garcia?

Who is this lefty ace that we haven’t seen all season?
Matheny Era Underway: New Skipper in Control?

On May 31, 2006 catcher Mike Matheny played his last MLB game for the San Francisco Giants....
More Replay in Baseball…YES Please!

Johan Santana threw a no hitter that wasn’t, Armando Galarraga didn’t throw a perfect game that really...
Electrifying Trout: More Than Just a Little Mantle In Him

As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim entered a four-game series at Comerica Park, the home of...
Angel Without Wings? Pujols in Slump

Just how bad has Albert Pujols’ start in LA been so far? Well…He’s keeping up with Brendan...
The Redbird Roost – May 10th

The second edition of “The Redbird Roost” – Featuring St. Louis Cardinals News, Stats, and Thoughts!
The Redbird Roost

The first edition of “The Redbird Roost” - featuring St. Louis Cardinals news, stats, and thoughts!
MLB Preview Pt 2: Will Boston & Valentine Thrive?

The beer is gone, the attitude has changed. Bobby Valentine had a hand in making both happen....
MLB Preview Part 1: No Pujols or TLR, can Cards repeat?

When the team I follow religiously, the Boston Red Sox, monumentally crumbled in September and missed out...
This season and beyond: Chipper Jones, noted Mets killer, is far from done

Chipper Jones, the Atlanta Braves’ longtime switch-hitting third baseman, will turn 40 in April. He has been...
Once an ace, John Maine tries to get back on the map with Red Sox

On September 29th, 2007, New York Mets ace John Maine toed the rubber against the Florida Marlins...
Fifteen years later, Prince Fielder becomes the King of Motown once more

“Well, just put it this way, at 10 past three, about 20 minutes after Tim Brown of...
Fausto no more: the deceit that made a baseball career possible

I’m not saying it’s right, but were I raised on a dirt floor in the Dominican Republic...
The legend of Jorge Vazquez and his journey to the Bronx

On Friday, the New York Yankees sent Jesus Montero packing. They lost the power and high batting...
Montero for Pineda: the intriguing trade that will change the Mariners and Yankees

The New York Yankees have always been potent offensively. The lack of consistent starting pitching has been...
Javy Lopez and Bill Mueller: not Hall of Famers, but memorable nonetheless

Twenty-seven names are on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot for the class...
Red Sox make perplexing move for Bailey as A’s continue to rebuild

The Oakland Athletics are known for Moneyball, both the book and the film, and General Manager Billy...
The thin market for big Prince Fielder: where will he end up?

Prince Fielder, in the heart of his prime and equipped with one of baseball’s most dangerous bats,...
Farewell, Jed Lowrie: Red Sox trade oft-injured infielder to Astros

Four years ago, Jed Lowrie was moving up the ladder in the Boston Red Sox farm system...
Disgraceful: Milwaukee, baseball hurt greatly by Ryan Braun’s reported steroid use

A spokesman for Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun vehemently denied the National League MVP’s reported steroid use....
Short-term rewards, long-term risks as Angels invest in Pujols, Wilson

As Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia boarded his airplane back to California from the...
Risky move: Marlins give Reyes an unwarranted King’s ransom

The Florida Marlins had been known for their inability to keep star players. Now the Miami Marlins...
How the impossible happened in St. Louis: Chronicling the 2011 Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are World Series Champions. David Freese got a key to the city. Impending...
Pat putting his bat to bed: Burrell reportedly will end successful, yet trying career.

Pat Burrell, now 35, was once given the nickname ‘Pat the Bat.’ He was called this dating...
Ellsbury, Kemp deserved MVP awards more than Verlander, Braun.

After their performances this season, the Boston Red Sox’s Jacoby Ellsbury and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Matt...
Phillies overpay Papelbon to leave Red Sox scrambling

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Jonathan Papelbon to a four-year deal worth upwards of $50 million, with...
Where oh where will the top Free Agents land? Part 2

After predicting the destinations for this baseball offseason’s top-five free-agents, it is time to finish out the top-ten....
Where oh where will the top Free Agents land? Part 1

There are many questions surrounding who will manage the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, with both...
Atlanta Braves Trade Starting Pitcher Derek Lowe to Cleveland Indians

Atlanta decided to move Starting Pitcher Derek Lowe today for a minor league prospect to the Cleveland...
Tony La Russa Retires

Just three days after winning the 2011 World Series Manager Tony La Russa decides to end his...
What a run! Cardinals are champions of the baseball world

After Allen Craig caught the final out of Game 7, the St. Louis Cardinals left-fielder thrust his...
A Game for the Ages

There have been many amazing Game 6s in World Series history. Carlton Fisk willing the ball fair;...
Prince Fielder may be done with Brew Crew, and that’s a shame

As the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers battle in the World Series, Prince Fielder is home,...
A new curse to reverse: Epstein leaves Red Sox, joins Cubs

Effective Friday evening, the man who helped end an 86-year World Series drought resigned from his post...
World Series Preview

Looking for the scoop on the World Series? Look no further, theSPORTSfeast has it covered!
Nelson Cruz caps off historic ALCS, helps Rangers reach World Series

Nelson Cruz stepped to the plate with two out and one on in the bottom of the...
Cards within win of pennant, beating Brew Crew 7-1

The way the Milwaukee Brewers bumbled defensively, another short start didn’t slow the St. Louis Cardinals.
Inge’s improbable blast the latest stage of long, eventful journey with Detroit

The Detroit Tigers lost 7-3 to the Texas Rangers in Game 4 of their American League Championship...
Fisters Gem Brings Tigers Back Into Series With Texas

Doug Fister wasn’t seen as a game-changing pitcher as the July 31st trade deadline approached, flying under...
Incredible: Carpenter Goes The Distance To Fuel Cardinals Into NLCS

As I was trying to find an article on Google documenting Chris Carpenter’s string of arm injuries...
St. Louis Cardinals Advance To NLCS

Last night Chris Carpenter and the STL Cards shocked the world by bringing down the Juggernaut Phillies...
Cardinals in a Must Win Situation

With two games left and the NL Wild Card lead just one game from their grasp the...
Ozzie Guillen To Take His Talents To South Beach In 2012

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen has been let go and will...
The Colby Rasmus Dillema And More

Teams are inquiring about the Cardinals young CF Colby Rasmus, but is John Mozeliak listening?
dirtALERT: Steven Durham

In one of the highest profile, biggest waste of money cases that has happened in quite some...
Albert Pujols Recovering At Surprisingly Fast Pace

St Louis Cardinals First Baseman Albert Pujols is reported to be recovering at a record pace, and...
Franklin Released by Cardinals

The Cardinals have released former closer Ryan Franklin after an extremely disappointing first half.
A Closer Look at MLB Realignment

MLB is considering realignment with the possibility of two 15 team leagues. Good idea?
Albert Pujols Out 4-6 Weeks

St Louis Cardinals superstar first baseman Albert Pujols was injured on a play in the sixth inning...
Jeter to DL

Derek Jeter, who is just 6 hits away from 3,000, has been placed on the 15-day DL...
Fantasy Baseball: Lind, Hardy, and More

Are you in the cellar of your fantasy baseball league standings? No worries! Take a few tips...
Oakland A’s Fire Bob Geren as Manager

After a 9 game losing streak that sent the A’s in a spiral to last place in...
Holliday, McClellan to DL for Cardinals

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak announced today that Matt Holliday (Quad) and Kyle McCLellan (Hip) will both be...
Cardinals Promote Shelby Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted starting pitcher Shelby Miller from Palm Beach to Springfield where he...
Giants Posey Sidelined For The year?

San Francisco Giants Catcher and rising young superstar Buster Posey has sustained a broken bone in his...
Brewers’ Greinke Homers, Issues 10 K’s

Milwaukee Brewers’ Starting Pitcher Zack Greinke lifted his team to a 6-4 win over the Nats with...
Rockies’ De La Rosa Tears UCL

Colorado Rockies Starting Pitcher Jorge De La Rosa has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the...
Hamilton, Cruz Return From DL

The Texas Rangers lineup welcomed back two of its top hitters Monday night, giving them, and fantasy...
DIRTalert: Minnesota Twins

Fans in Minnesota do not have much to be proud of when it comes to their baseball...
Expansion? Yes, Please!

Major League Baseball is considering the idea of expanding the playoffs to include a second wild card...
The Birds are the Word

As the beginning of spring comes around each year in St. Louis, there’s one thing that’s on...
Evan Longoria Activated From 15-Day DL

Evan Longoria returned to the Rays lineup on May 3rd and has yet to produce like fantasy...
dirtALERT: Franklin No Longer the Closer?

Another blown save, his 4th this year, has Ryan Franklin’s job in jeopardy. Cardinals fans may get...