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There are few things sillier than the way we hype up prospects and then get frustrated when they don’t live up to it. It’s hardly fair or productive. The only silver lining is when other owners overreact to that initial disappointment you can sweep in and find value. That’s where the term “post-hype sleeper” comes into play. Let’s take a look at the list. 1 Sano’s career 41 percent hard-contact…

It’s almost time for another World Baseball Classic, when countries of the world come together to celebrate baseball and all its greatness and blah, blah, blah. I’m sorry. Forgive my lack of enthusiasm. The WBC has never excited me. I don’t know why. I just don’t care about it at all. If it pumps you up, don’t let my indifference bring you down. But, man, it sure doesn’t do much for me. The WBC…

He never topped the ERA charts, but the top of the Billboard charts don’t seem out of reach. Former Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito isn’t dropping his devastating curveball anymore. He keeps himself busy these days with a guitar – and a pretty good singing voice that’s getting him recognized with music industry movers and shakers. Barry ZitoGetty Images Just two years after retiring from baseball, the former Athletics and Giants pitcher recently…

“The Dream is Over, Baby!” With the colorful style he brought to the field in a 12-year big league career that included stops with the Athletics, White Sox, Yankees, Indians and Braves, Nick Swisher officially announced his retirement as a player in an essay on The Players’ Tribune Friday.  Swisher, who spent the 2016 season in the Yankees’ minor league system, kicked off the first-person story with a tale of going all…

It’s a different kind of opening night for Greg Maddux — his first as a college baseball coach. The Hall of Famer and former Cubs great has joined UNLV‘s staff as a volunteer assistant coach and his first game comes Friday night when the Rebels host Omaha. UNLV said Maddux joined Stan Stolte’s staff last fall with the head coach calling him “arguably the smartest player to ever step foot on…

Trea Turner will be worth the first-round hype.Matthew Hazlett/Getty Images Trea Turner will be a fantasy superstar Turner is going toward the end of the first round in a lot of leagues, and that’s a lot of faith to put in a player with 100 career games under his belt. He’ll live up to the hype, though. With elite speed, sneaky power and the hit tool to bat over .300,…

Not since Kendry Morales became Kendrys Morales and Keith Hernandez became Julian L’Fondue has baseball been this shaken by a name change. Carlos Sanchez, who owns a .590 OPS across parts of three seasons for the White Sox? He is no more. In his place is Yolmer Sanchez. Since his full name is indeed Yolmer Carlos Javier Sanchez Yanez, the choice makes a bit of sense. Also, regard these deets…

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Not since Kendry Morales became Kendrys Morales and Keith Hernandez became Julian L’Fondue has baseball been this shaken by a name change. Carlos Sanchez, who owns a .590 OPS across parts of three seasons for the White Sox? He is no more. In his place is Yolmer Sanchez. Since his full name is indeed Yolmer Carlos Javier Sanchez Yanez, the choice makes a bit of sense. Also, regard these deets…

Senior Johnny Ruiz is Miami’s top returning hitter, but the Hurricanes will rely on pitching and defense in 2017. (Getty Images) Coming off last year’s College World Series run, the preseason expectations for Miami are a little lower. The Hurricanes, who lost six draft picks from a 50-14 team, were all over the place in the polls: eighth in Collegiate Baseball’s preseason poll, but 17th by the coaches, 18th by…

Sitting in the dugout last summer at a baseball game, John Roschella’s mind started to wander. As coach of a youth boys travel team in Howard County, he had taken his team to play in a variety of places from Virginia to Ohio to Cooperstown, N.Y. On that summer day, he set his mind in a whole new direction. “I wanted something a little different for this group,” Roschella said…

Major League Baseball is considering eliminating the four pitches it requires to intentionally walk a batter with the goal of making the game faster. If the proposed rule passes, games will indeed be faster. You just might not notice. Last season, teams issued just 932 free passes in 2,427 games. The Count randomly sampled 10 of them and calculated they took 37.25 seconds on average. So when you do all…

Once upon a time, Hi Corbett Field in Tuscon, Arizona, was the spring training home of the Cleveland Indians. The team held camp there from 1945-92. Parts of the movie “Major League” were filmed at the ballpark as well. Here is the famous spring training clip from “Major League”. You are forewarned: Some of the language is NSFW. Major League – “Players Arrive to Spring Training” – (HD) – Scenes…

MCALLEN, Texas – After three years of the approval for a youth baseball complex in the city of McAllen, construction is now underway. The 51-acre lot will feature 12 baseball fields as well as three lakes, picnic tables, and a granite walking trail around the complex. The complex will help boost the economy by being able to host baseball tournaments in the city. It’ll also be a disability-friendly facility. Mike…

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PISCATAWAY — One week after the Rutgers football season ended, Jawuan Harris went back to work. But unlike his teammates, the Scarlet Knights wide receiver spent the first week of December honing his baseball skills inside the Rutgers Athletic Center. “I feel like transferring back to football is much smoother than transferring to baseball,” he said. “I wanted to get into the batting cage as soon as possible, and get back to (baseball)…

Once upon a time, Hi Corbett Field in Tuscon, Arizona, was the spring training home of the Cleveland Indians. The team held camp there from 1945-92. Parts of the movie “Major League” were filmed at the ballpark as well. Here is the famous spring training clip from “Major League”. You are forewarned: Some of the language is NSFW. Major League – “Players Arrive to Spring Training” – (HD) – Scenes…

Although a back issue sidelined him for more than two months last season, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw remains the game’s best starting pitcher. He’s the best pitcher of his generation and is already an all-time great. Kershaw has built a Hall of Fame foundation and now just needs the longevity. Last season Kershaw fell 13 innings short of qualifying for the ERA title. He still posted new career…

One state senator thinks New York needs an official state sport: baseball. State Sen. James L. Seward (R—Oneonta) has introduced legislation to designate baseball as New York’s official state sport. “Baseball is known as our national pastime but the game has deep roots and a rich history here in New York State,” Seward said in a statement.  “From the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum…

Subscribe for free!: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | TuneIn Welcome to the position previews! We’re kicking it off with the top-heavy catcher position that features three elite players, some interesting upside and a lot of ugly options in the middle and late rounds. 2017 Draft Prep Guide Having said that, should you pay up for Buster Posey, Jonathan Lucroy or Gary Sanchez? Does it make more sense to wait for the next tier? What if Kyle…