The Pendleton Panther

Three years ago the Tampa Bay Rays were the worst team in baseball, no one showed up to watch the games, and hardly any fans stayed loyal to them.  This all has changed in the last three seasons in 2007, the Rays only had about 17,000 people that showed up for the games, and usually [...]

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated Pat Burrell for assignment. That means that the Rays have 10 days to decide whether to place Burrell on waivers, release, or trade him. He is no longer on the 40-man roster. Burrell hit just .202 this season, playing mostly as the designated hitter against right-handed pitchers. He only [...]

Jamie Moyer, now 47 years old is still successful in the Major Leagues. After beating the Mets at home in a complete game shutout, which he is the oldest pitcher to ever complete that task, he was looking ahead to the game against the Brewers. He came out looking just as sharp, against a god Brewers lineup. He only [...]

The ruling for “stealing other teams signs” is completely legal in Major League Baseball although it is frowned upon, but you must use the naked eye to do so.  You are not allowed to use binoculars or video cameras in anyway to steal signs.  Earlier this week, a man named Mick Billmeyer was caught in [...]

Starlin Castro, the prized short stop prospect for the Chicago Cubs, had 6 RBI’s in his MLB debut on Friday night. In his first at bat against the Reds’ Homer Bailey, Castro took a 2-2 hanging curveball and drove a deep fly to right field for a home run. It travelled 362 feet and was [...]

The Boston Redsox started out their season against the New York Yankees.  In a close game, the Redsox came out on top starting their season 1-0.  But this early win was one of their only good games played in the first couple weeks of the season.  The Redsox then fell behind all of the American [...]

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed second baseman Ben Zobrist to a three-year extension. The financial details of the extension won’t be announced until Monday, but the deal will probably give Zobrist a significant raise over his current salary of $400,000. Included in the deal are club options for the 2014 and 2015 season. Before [...]

As I watched the Cardinals play the Mets, I just thought it was a normal tight scoring game but little did I know that it would take 6.5 hours!   The Cardinals controlled the majority of the game.  The birds had the bases loaded on several different occasions. But the Mets would not give up [...]

Friday night was an exciting night for baseball fans! Ubaldo Jimenez was not very known to non baseball fans compared to highly represented players such as Derek Jeter and A-Rob, but this young man threw a no hitter last night for the first time in the Rockies organization history!   The Atlanta Braves have never [...]

The 2010 Boston Red Sox were looking to have a great start heading into the season. With addition of Mike Cameron in center field, moving Jacoby Elsbury to left field to save his legs for stealing bases, and the addition of Adrian Beltre at third base, the Red Sox looked stronger than ever.  Unfortunately however, [...]

On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers scored 10 runs in the first inning against the Washington Nationals. Jason Marquis started for the Nationals and didn’t record an out. Rickie Weeks and Craig Counsell singled to start the game. Ryan Braun then drove in Weeks on a single of his own, with Counsell advancing to second. [...]

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez threw the first no-hitter in the Rockies’ 18-year history on Saturday night. Despite walking 6 Braves batters and throwing 128 pitches, Jimenez was able to make it through nine innings without giving up a single hit. Jimenez is used to a heavy workload. He threw atleast 100 pitches in 29 [...]

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has signed a lengthy and luxurious deal. The reigning American league MVP has agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension. The deal includes a full no-trade clause and covers the 2011-2018 seasons, during which he will receive $23 million a year. Mauer has won 3 AL batting titles to [...]

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the entire 2010 season with an elbow injury. Nathan made the decision after playing catch with pitching coach Rick Anderson for about 10 minutes on Sunday. Nathan initially hurt his arm on March 6 during an outing against the Boston Red Sox. Nathan will hopefully have Tommy John [...]

Spring training is a very good time for ball players to get loose and ready for the actual season.   Spring training also gives them the opportunity to bring up young prospects and see what they can do.  Many of the times prospects are brought up for spring training but sent back down to triple [...]

Tim Lincecum decided to stop throwing from the windup and switch the stretch position hoping that it would improve his control. Sadly enough, it didn’t work.  Lincecum, a stellar and young pitcher, who is also a two-time Cy-Young winner, lasted only one inning in his spring training debut.  ’I had been struggling out of the [...]

Jason Hayward plays for the Atlanta Braves, he was selected in the Amateur draft in 2007, Hayward as made great improvements since then.  He is 6’4″, 230 lbs, the man child was only 17 years old when he played his first professional game.  Hayward hit .303 as a teenager, and continued to do better.   [...]

Houston Astros’ shortstop Tommy Manzella is finally being given his chance. The 26-year old is slated to begin the season as the Astros’ starting shortstop. Manzella played college ball at Tulane before being drafted by the Astros in 2005. However, he has faced a ton of adversity in his life. While in the minor leagues, [...]

Recently-aquired White Sox shortstop Omar Vizquel is allowed to wear #11. The number was un-retired by the White Sox today because his previous number, #13, is the number of manager Ozzie Guillen. #11 had been retired for the only Venezuelan in the baseball Hall of Fame, Luis Aparicio. Like Vizquel, Aparicio was a shortstop. He [...]

Self described as having the least marketable skill in America, Gar Ryness is “The Batting Stance Guy”.  Gar Ryness is able to perfectly imitate–and parody–nearly any major league baseball player from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds.  Every nuance of the big leaguer’s set up is captured by the 36 year old adept.  Gar Ryness even [...]

Not only is Kevin Youkilis a two time World Series champion, an American League gold glove first basemen and Red Sox MVP, he is also a “great person.” He recently started the foundation “Hits for Kids.” In this organization he gives back to kids who endure difficult challenges such as, medical or emotional distress. For [...]

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran shortstop Orlando Cabrera to a one-year contract worth $3 million. The deal also includes a $3 million option and a $1 million buyout for the 2011 season. Cabrera, a 12-year veteran,  is a career .275 hitter who has played for the Expos, Red Sox, Angels, White Sox, Athletics, Twins, [...]

According to Fanhouse there is an upcoming prospect in the Rays organization that might be “The next Derek Jeter”. His name is Desmond Jennings, he is 6’2 with 180 pounds of muscle.  He has the potential to be a great baseball player with his innate awareness and skill.  Last year, for the triple A affiliate of [...]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum has asked for a record $13 million in salary arbitration on Tuesday. The Giants offered him $8 million. Lincecum is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and is only 25 years old. He won the prestigious award in his first two full-seasons in the league. He has a career [...]

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox announced that they had signed closer Bobby Jenks and left fielder Carlos Quentin to 1-year contracts. Jenks’s contract is worth $7.5 million while Quentin’s is worth $3.2 million. Jenks had 29 saves last season and is known for his high-velocity fastball. He has 146 career saves. Quentin is a [...]

The Boston Red Sox have found another shortstop. On Friday, they signed veteran Marco Scutaro to a 2-year deal, with an option for a third, worth $12.5 million. The deal gives the Red Sox a starting shortstop in Scutaro, and if Jed Lowrie is able to regain his game after wrist surgery, they can use [...]

Placido Polanco has signed a three-year, $18 million deal with the Philadelphia Philles. The contract includes a mutual option for the fourth year and bonuses for accolades such as all-star, mvp, etc. Polanco returns to Philadelphia, having played for the club from 2002-2005. Philadelphia had needed a third-baseman since declining Pedro Feliz’s option last month. Polanco [...]

The Boston Red Sox suddenly changes Dustin Pedroia into playing shortstop.  According to the Redsox, there was an open hole in the shortstop position.  So Pedroia was the one that will fit for the job.  Back in college, he played shortstop in his career at Arizona State College.  Also, he played shortstop for the Redsox [...]

St. Louis Cardinals’ slugging first baseman Albert Pujols has won the 2009 National League MVP Award. Pujols, who won the award unanimously, led the National League in home runs, runs, and slugging percentage. He hit .327, good for third in the NL, with 47 home runs, 135 rbi’s, 124 runs, and a .658 slugging percentage. [...]