The 2014 World Series may not get the highest ratings, but it will be the most eventful. Sure, there are no Yankees, Red Sox, or Dodgers, but there are the Cinderella story Royals and dynasty-craved Giants. Not only is Ned Yost undefeated in his first playoff appearance with a Royals team that hadn’t been here since 1985, but on the other side Bruce Bochy looks to cement … [Read more...] about K.C. Royals vs S.F. Giants World Series: what to watch
kansas city royals
White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko. In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run. So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
Chicago White Sox Will Win the AL Central
For the first time in almost a month, the White Sox share first place in the American League Central with the Detroit Tigers. Now with the most optimism a White Sox fan with ulcers from the stresses of watching his team can muster, believes: The Chicago White Sox will win the AL Central. … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox Will Win the AL Central
White Sox A.J. Pierzynski PED Suspension Rumors
Rumors began to swirl on Chicago talk radio and in social media yesterday, that Chicago White Sox catcher, A.J. Pierzynski tested positive for performance enhancing drugs and would begin serving a 50-game suspension immediately, essentially being lost for the season. With the White Sox clinging to a one-game lead over the Detroit Tigers, losing the veteran catcher for the … [Read more...] about White Sox A.J. Pierzynski PED Suspension Rumors
Alex Morgan Throws out 1st Pitch at Kansas City Royals Game
The AL Central race has long been over. And the Kansas City Royals season has pretty much been over since May (what else is new?), but tonight's MLB contest between the Royals and the Chicago White Sox did have one thing going for it, which was actually very nice. U.S. Women's soccer star and media darling Alex Morgan threw out the first pitch. … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan Throws out 1st Pitch at Kansas City Royals Game
Bubba Starling Snubs Nebraska Cornhuskers; Picks Kansas City Royals
New Nebraska Cornhuskers QB Bubba Starling has a million dollar question to answer. Actually, it's a $10 million question. Because Starling is also the 5th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, by the Kansas City Royals franchise. It looks like it's going to come down to the wire tonight. Much like last year, with MLB #1 overall pick Bryce Harper, we should probably see a … [Read more...] about Bubba Starling Snubs Nebraska Cornhuskers; Picks Kansas City Royals
Team MVP and Cy Young for All AL Central Teams
With the midpoint of the 2011 season nearing More Hardball has taken the opportunity to name each team's MVP and Cy Young through the first half. Today we feature the American League Central division. And as you know, TSB is all AL Central (and NL Central) all the time. … [Read more...] about Team MVP and Cy Young for All AL Central Teams
Offseason Grading: The Kansas City Royals
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be going through the offseason moves in the AL and NL Central. Day one (today), we’ll start with the easiest team to grade: The Kansas City Royals. The best thing about grading the Royals? It doesn’t really matter what we give them, they will probably take last place in the AL Central. Let’s look at what they did: Additions: Jeff Francoeur, … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Kansas City Royals
2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
For pick-by-pick analysis of the first round of the MLB Draft, click here. The 2010 MLB Draft is peaking over the horizon, and the only guaranteed predictions come out of the top three slots. After that, it's a whirlwind of speculation as the options open up for the remaining 29 selections. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)