Category Archives: MLB

My 2015 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

I don’t have a vote for Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that you don’t have a vote either. As such, we’ll consider today’s piece nothing more than a fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Trammell, Barry Bonds, Baseball, Craig Biggio, Curt Schilling, Edgar Martinez, Hall of Fame, Jeff Bagwell, Jeff Kent, John Smoltz, Larry Walker, Mike Mussina, Mike Piazza, MLB, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Tim Raines | 4 Comments

Hateability of MLB Teams, Ranked

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

This is the most scientifically-backed, well-researched, completely-defensible, not-even-remotely-biased, totally-objective ranking of the most hateable teams in MLB.* 30. Pirates 29. Padres 28. Twins 27. Royals 26. Astros 25. Rays 24. Blue Jays 23. Mariners** 22. Athletics 21. Brewers 20. Rockies … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preseason Predictions

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s Opening Night in Major League Baseball and that means I’ve got just enough time to submit my preseason predictions before I look like a total slacker. You’ve all read about 10,000 of these by now, so there’s no real … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, MLB, MVP, Playoffs, Predictions, Rookie of the Year | Leave a comment

An Open Letter to Terry Ryan

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jeremiah Graves

Dear Terry Ryan- I see that you’re contemplating the merits of trading Denard Span to the Cincinnati Reds. Before you do anything else on the trade market, I’d like to reiterate that Span is one of the few legitimately movable, … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Cincinnati Reds, Denard Span, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Deadline, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Boston Red Sox Suffer Biggest Loss in November

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jeremiah Graves

My Faithful Readers, I come to you today with a heavy heart. I’ve just received some news that can only be described as devastating, heart-breaking, gut-wrenching and/or super-duper sucky. Boston’s blonde bombshell of baseball, Heidi Watney has officially parted ways … Continue reading →

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I Almost Died Today…Maybe

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jeremiah Graves

It is entirely possible that I’m being just a tad hyperbolic, but let’s make one thing perfectly clear folks, Bostonians—especially those shell-shocked by an unanticipated collapse in an athletic endeavor—are a fragile group of people. Last night, as many of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, Playoffs, Tampa Bay Rays | Leave a comment

2011 MLB Predictions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jeremiah Graves

Many of you may not know this, but it’s actually a federal requirement for all baseball bloggers to post their misguided preseason predictions. Okay, it’s entirely possible that there’s zero truth to that, but this is the one time a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, MLB, MVP, National League, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Playoffs, Predictions, Projections, Rookie of the Year, World Series | 4 Comments

The Champagne is On Ice…

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Let’s be honest, this is undoubtedly the best Minnesota Twins team that the club has had since 2006 and—arguably—the best overall team since the club’s fortunes turned around at the beginning of the last decade. As such, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Playoffs | 4 Comments

2010 MLB Draft: Minnesota Twins Select Alex Wimmers with First-Round Pick

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins drafted Ohio State pitcher Alex Wimmers with the 21st overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. This is the second-year in a row that the Twins have used their first-round selection on a highly-touted collegiate hurler. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Alex Wimmers, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Kyle Gibson, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Draft | Leave a comment

2010 MLB Draft: Fifteen Targets for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins are often praised for doing things “the right way.” This sentiment—although cliché and not entirely accurate—generally defines the organizational importance placed on pitching, defense, small ball tactics, and player development. Although the Twins have seemingly eschewed the … Continue reading →

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You’re Doing It Wrong: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Loyalty

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

There is no rivalry in sports more storied than the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox—or so ESPN tells me, constantly—and with that type of long-term, history-laden rivalry comes some serious battle lines, right? Literally hundreds of books have … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, New York Yankees | 2 Comments

J.J. Hardy Injury: Minnesota Twins Shortstop Lands on DL with Wrist Injury

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The injuries just keep on coming for the Minnesota Twins. In March, the club lost All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the year after he underwent Tommy John surgery. Last week, reigning American League MVP Joe Mauer sat out with a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, J.J. Hardy, Matt Tolbert, Minnesota Twins, MLB | Leave a comment

Philadelphia Phillies Fan Gets Tasered

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

When the action on the field grows tiresome too many fans decide to create their own entertainment. That was the case last night in Philadelphia where a 17-year-old Phillies fan hopped the fence and ran onto the field during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 4 Comments

Do the Minnesota Twins Lack a Killer Instinct?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins are living the high life. The club left behind the antiquated Metrodome and moved into their brand-new, state of the art ballpark, Target Field. The club has an increased payroll and is coming off one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

2010 MLB Predictions: Better Late Than Never

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s pretty obvious that the posts haven’t exactly been coming hot and heavy in the past month or so. Things have been very busy at work and there was a fair amount of travel in the mix as well, but … Continue reading →