Ok, finally getting into the awards that matter. As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I have the privilege to vote for all the end of season awards that are given out. The Willie Mays Award is given to the league’s top rookie. 1) Bryce Harper, OF, Washington I never thought in a million
2012 NL Connie Mack Award Ballot
As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I get to submit a ballot for all the season awards we give out. The first accomplishment we hand out goes to the league’s best manager in the Connie Mack Award. So here’s my ballot. #1 Bruce Bochy The Giants overcame a lot this year, and ended
Sunday Evening Pirates News and Notes
Going to make this a twice a week thing throughout the off season to cover the things that probably don’t warrant their own post. Tuesday marks Opening Day for the 2012 Arizona Fall League. Victor Black, Brandon Cumpton, Kyle Kaminska, Tyler Waldron, Matt Curry, Gift Ngoepe, and Adalberto Santos will play for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
Checking in / Live Chat
If you haven’t already noticed, it’s been quite a while since I’ve updated anything on the site. I figured I would at least let you all know why. I’m getting married on Aug 25th, and it has been pretty hectic times at NSN Headquarters. After the wedding, I’ll be out of the country for a
Andrew McCutchen hits four out in Home Run Derby
It was a solid showing by Andrew McCutchen in his first every Home Run Derby. Although, I’m not going to lie, I was really wanting to see him just take a high and outside pitch and drill it opposite field. Still, what an accomplishment and an experience for McCutchen. He didn’t make it past the
Pirates enter tie for 1st place
The Reds lost this evening to the Detroit Tigers 7-6 thanks to a four-run eighth inning and a blown save by Aroldis Chapman. So ladies and gentlemen: Bucco Nation is excited: