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What Can The Phillies Expect From Vance Worley in 2012?
by Scott Butler Vance Worley’s emergence on the MLB scene was easily one of the nicest surprises for the 2011 Phillies. But what kind of story will unfold for Worley in 2012? Worley went from mediocre minor leaguer to dominant major leaguer overnight, going 7-1 with a 2.02 ERA in his first 11 … [Read More...]
Why The Mariners Will Not Sign Prince Fielder
There is a strong argument that Prince Fielder to the Mariners is a natural fit, maybe even the most natural fit in baseball at this point. The only other seemingly obvious teams are the Nationals and Rangers (though the Rangers keep saying they aren't interested, and Yu Darvish is going to be a … [Read More...]
Montini’s Sophomore Multi-Sport Athlete Austin Kline: Illinois Player to Watch
Austin Kline, the 5'11", 185 lb., sophomore at Montini Catholic High School-Lombard (Class of 2014); playing with the MaxBat Sponsored 16U National Team, just recently finished showcasing his skills at the Pastime Wood Bat Showcase 17U/18U Games that were held at the University of Notre Dame's … [Read More...]
Barry Bonds Appeals Sentence
Former baseball player Barry Bonds was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 30 250 hours of community service, two years of probation and 30 days worth of house arrest for obstruction of justice. He was found guilty back in April after a three-week trial and was sentenced by Susan Illston, a U.S. District Court … [Read More...]
Jimmy Rollins To Re-Sign With Phillies
By: Ribbie3b The contract length offered and eventually settled on by the Phillies and short-stop Jimmy Rollins was not exactly what Jimmy and his agent expected, but it was long enough to land J-Roll back in Philadelphia for atleast 3 more years. The agreement will net Rollins $33MM over the … [Read More...]
RBI Magazine Extra Bases
The Disappointment Roster of 2011
Not every place on your team’s roster is inhabited by players playing up to or beyond their perceived talent or capabilities. Sometimes you are stuck with a player whose best time has passed or … [Read More...]
Don’t Count The Brewers Out For 2012
Last winter, the Milwaukee Brewers took a look at the NL landscape, their team as constructed, and the impending free agency of their best player, and decided that this was the year to go for it. They … [Read More...]
Is Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton The Best Player in Baseball?
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are kings among sports fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area right now. But I would argue that the primary beneficiary in the NBA Finals was actually American … [Read More...]
Sox John Danks Inspires Pitching Theory
You’ve heard of Ewing Theory? But what about John Danks Theory? Yes, the struggling Chicago White Sox starter has seen his career fall off a cliff in 2011. His season has been a train wreck of all … [Read More...]
WHIP: One of the Most Important Stats Not Discussed in Baseball
Run totals have been down throughout baseball this spring. One must not look any further than Dustin Pedroia in Boston. He has been hitting in the .240s for a while. When can you remember that … [Read More...]
Baseball Rumors
Top Ten Fantasy Baseball First Basemen for the 2012 Season
It is often said that you cannot win your fantasy baseball league without a premier player manning first base on your roster. While this may not be entirely true, you may want to consider utilizing a … [Read More...]
Phillies Offseason Free Agent/Payroll Breakdown
What can the Phillies do to improve the team in 2012? With $114 million already committed to 10 players, there isn't much wiggle room with the Phillies payroll. Obviously lots of things will change … [Read More...]
Angels Release Pitching Prospect Scott Kazmir
The Angels gave up on former Rays ace Scott Kazmir, releasing the once- promising starter. Kazmir, 27, was given his release Wednesday as the Angels closed out a three-game series in Seattle. Once … [Read More...]
MLB To Realign Its Teams?
By Peter Christian ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that Major League Baseball Officials are discussing a divisional and league realignment that would leave both the American League and National … [Read More...]
Jeff Berry Wants An MLB Rule Change After Buster Posey Hit
Last week, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey broke a bone in his lower left leg when he was hit by Florida Marlins’ Scott Cousins at home plate. Posey was blocking the plate in the 12th … [Read More...]
RBI Magazine Classic Posts
Top Players To Own After The All-Star Break
The majority of major leaguers use Spring Training to get prepared for the season and hit the ground running come opening day. For others, the first half of the season seems to be a tune up for the stretch drive that comes after the All Star break. One of the most famous examples is Adam
The Fastest Pitchers Ever Recorded; Aroldis Chapman #1
Aroldis Chapman broke into the Major League record books last Monday night after throwing a fastball high and tight to Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen. The pitch registered at 106 MPH on the gun. This proves Chapman to be one of the greatest baseball picks ever. In an article written by Brandon McClintock of the bleacher report;
Can Position Players Really Pitch?
Have you ever been to a Major League Baseball game when all of a sudden the second baseman was called over to the mound to finish out an inning? Didn’t think so! This is a common practice in Youth Baseball Leagues, High School leagues, and sometimes Minor League games, but it never happens in MLB right?
MLB Players Gone Wild: Gloves Now On Both Hands
MLB players have now put the glove on both hands and instead of a baseball game you get WWE smackdown as one player usually sends both teams ”cannon-balling” onto the field creating utter chaos. Benches have been clearing like window washers in the recent weeks of MLB play. Actions like these will be sure to sell more and more MLB Tickets. Dodgers
When Judging Players, Join The 21st Century
You can calculate batting average. You can recognize when a player commits an error. You know all about Runs Batted In or, as they’re more commonly referred to, “RBIs”. In the old days, that was about all you needed to know to hold a conversation about the best and worst players in the major leagues.
FELIZ NAVIDAD! Phillies Clinch NL East
[RBI Magazine-Philadelphia] Bases were loaded with 1 out in the top of the ninth. The score 4-3, Phillies lead, as Ryan Zimmerman stepped to the plate and delivered a hard sharp ground ball to Phillies short-stop Jimmy Rollins. Rollins slid on his knees and willingly fell forward as he flipped the ball towards Chase Utley
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