The team with the best odds to win the World Series this year is the Washington Nationals, with a 7-to-1 chance, just edging out the Blue Jays and Tigers, who are both at 8 to 1.
He hasn't pitched in a Major League Baseball game since 2010, but the Seattle Mariners were willing to give Jeremy Bonderman a shot to make the rotation. Yesterday, he took the mound against the Los Angeles Angels in the team's fourth spring training game. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on two hits, including a three-run home run to catcher and Federal Way native Hank Conger. He t
The King will be back in the building for the rest of the decade! Hopefully. According to the Seattle Mariners, the deal is not complete, but USA TODAY Sports is reporting that the Seattle Mariners and Felix Hernandez have agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract, making him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history.
With a star-studded and scandal-ridden list of first-time players eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, doubts lingered about who exactly would make it into Cooperstown.
So, who did?
Since becoming the home of the Seattle Mariners in 1999, Safeco Field has been known as a pitcher-friendly ballpark. This may not ring true starting with the 2013 season as it has been decided and announced that portions of the outfield wall will be moving closer to home plate. After 13 seasons in Safeco, this will be the first changes to the dimensions of the playing field.
In addition to the thrilling division races between the Yankees and Orioles in the American League East, and A's and Rangers in the AL West, we've also been treated to the OTHER kind of baseball history!
Due to successful development of players, fan support and a good relationship with the Colorado Rockies, team owners recently announced they have extended their Player Development Contract with the Dust Devils through 2014.