By Manny Randhawa / MLB.com DENVER — When it comes to making diving attempts in the outfield, one particular play from nearly a decade ago is never… Read more “CarGo develops five-star forte in right field”
One-on-one with Giancarlo Stanton, talking homers and history
By Manny Randhawa for Sports on Earth Giancarlo Stanton’s baseball history began with photographs of a man he’d never met and had no relationship to, which were… Read more “One-on-one with Giancarlo Stanton, talking homers and history”
Nolan Arenado hits peak for Rockies
By Manny Randhawa for Sports on Earth DENVER — “I know I’m not the best hitter in the game.” Nolan Arenado is realistic about his place among… Read more “Nolan Arenado hits peak for Rockies”
In-depth Statcast look: ballparks with highest percentage of ‘cheap’ home runs
By Manny Randhawa / MLB.com DENVER — Many consider Coors Field a homer hitter’s paradise, where it’s easier to deposit a ball over the fence due to… Read more “In-depth Statcast look: ballparks with highest percentage of ‘cheap’ home runs”
Kill the Win? Kershaw, Scherzer, others weigh in
By Manny Randhawa / for Sports on Earth Since the start of the 2016 season, a starting pitcher has gone at least seven innings while allowing two… Read more “Kill the Win? Kershaw, Scherzer, others weigh in”
Big Unit, Maddux head All-Free Agent Team
By Manny Randhawa / MLB.com During the Hot Stove season it’s always fun, and in some cases even instructive, to look back at the best free-agent signings… Read more “Big Unit, Maddux head All-Free Agent Team”
First thing’s first: Ian Desmond’s challenge
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Mike Trout in a class all by himself
By Manny Randhawa / for Sports on Earth Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. That’s not news, particularly after Trout was named American League Most… Read more “Mike Trout in a class all by himself”
71-year itch: Cubs pennant long overdue
By Manny Randhawa / for Sports on Earth It took 71 years and 24 days, but it has happened: The Chicago Cubs have won the National League… Read more “71-year itch: Cubs pennant long overdue”
If Jose Fernandez can be gone this morning, so can we
Video: @MLB on YouTube It was early September, 2013, at Wrigley Field. I was walking from the visitors dugout through the narrow tunnel that led to the… Read more “If Jose Fernandez can be gone this morning, so can we”