Houston Astros unveil new uniforms
Not only are the Houston Astros moving to the American League West, they are also changing up their look. The Astros have unveiled new uniforms for the 2013 season. Its a modern take on the retro...
View ArticleMiami Marlins: All Time Low
Dear Miami Marlins, Kevin here: Your one and only fan. After the recent news of your most recent fire sale, dumping the only proven talent and money makers on the team, one wonders the reasoning...
View ArticleEarl Weaver dies at 82
Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver died Saturday at the age of 82. Weaver spent his 17-year managerial career with the Orioles, leading them to six division titles, four American League pennants and one...
View ArticleAL East Preview
Buck Showalter’s Orioles surprised the division winning 93 games and battled the Yankees in a playoff series. Can they repeat that trend or come back down to earth? Baltimore Orioles In 2012 the...
View ArticleAL Central Preview
Miguel Cabrera is coming off a Triple Crown season and the Tigers won the Pennant. Will the Tigers dominate the Central in 2013 or will the Royals or Indians catch up to them? Chicago White Sox Chris...
View ArticleAL West Preview
Josh Hamilton’s signing made the LA Angels the clear favorite in the AL West. Will they live up to expectations? Houston Astros 2013 is an important year for the Astros. This year they switch leagues...
View ArticleNL East Preview
Bryce Harper and the Nationals took the East by storm last season. Can they repeat 2012 or will they both have a sophomore slump? Atlanta Braves For first time since 1995, Chipper Jones will not be in...
View ArticleNL Central Preview
Joey Votto and the Reds won the Central in 2012 and are the favorites again in 2013. Chicago Cubs Coming off a dismal 61-win 2012 campaign, the Cubs are again longshots to be competitive in the tough...
View ArticleNL West Preview
The Giants won the World Series in 2012, but the Dodgers will try to become the team to beat in 2013. Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks finally pulled the trigger on trading Justin Upton, receiving...
View Article2013 Sports with Balls MLB Predictions
The 2013 Major League Baseball season is upon us. The Sports with Balls Blog has put together our 2013 predictions after polling 7 contributors. Individual playoff team and World Series picks are...
View ArticleWild West Showdown
Thursday night’s Dodgers-Padres game was more like a bar room brawl than a baseball game. It was just another Padres-Dodgers game in the sixth inning when a 3-2 fastball hit Carlos Quentin in the...
View ArticleTrout Hits For Cycle
Mike Trout provided the first cycle of the 2013 season. In a one sided affair in Anaheim the Angels demolished the Mariners 12-0, but Mike Trout was the main story in the beat down. Trout hit for the...
View Article2013 MLB Power Rankings – Mid-June Edition
Here is a look at how teams around baseball stack up heading towards July. #1. St. Louis Cardinals (45-26) – The Cardinals are among the best current franchises in sports. Consistently competitive...
View ArticleWhat should the Phillies do?
Ryan and Mike discuss what the Phillies organization should do in July 2013 on the newest episode of the Sports with Balls Show. Are Chase Utley’s days numbered in Philadelphia? Check out the 30 minute...
View ArticleScotty B’s MLB All Star Team
American League Starters: 1B: Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles (.332, 31 HR, 80 RBI) 2B: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox (.322, 5 HR, 47 RBI) SS: J.J. Hardy, Baltimore Orioles (.266, 15 HR, 46 RBI) 3B:...
View ArticleBailey throws a No-No Again!
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey threw the first no-hitter of the 2013 season, blanking the San Francisco Giants 3-0 tonight. Tossing 109 pitches, Bailey struck out nine Giants and only walked...
View ArticleLincecum tosses No-Hitter!
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum threw the second no-hitter of the 2013 season, blanking the San Diego Padres 9-0 tonight. It took 148 pitches, as Lincecum struck out thirteen Padres while...
View ArticleOakland A’s Yoenis Cespedes wins 2013 MLB Home Run Derby
In what most would consider a surprising result Oakland Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes defeated Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper 9-8 in the final round to win the 2013 MLB Home Run...
View ArticleMLB First Half Awards
The first half of the season is in the books and there were many great teams, players and moments. I will hand out awards for best and worst team, AL and NL MVP’s, CY Young’s, Rookies and and...
View ArticleMLB Suspends Brewers Ryan Braun For Remainder of 2013 Season
The first of what will probably be a long list of suspensions has been announced by Major League Baseball. Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended for the remainder of the 2013 season...
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