Author Archives: Mike Spiro

The season began with a lot of excitement behind faces in new places, from the Angel’s acquisition of (homerless) Albert Pujols, to Detroit’s offensive face lift. But after an April that brought us not only perfect weather, but a perfect game, … Continue reading →

The talent the Tigers have on the mound and at the plate is enough to take them to the World Series. Though no path to the postseason is ever easy, the Tigers, behind Justin Verlander, have all the pieces of … Continue reading →

The Rays squeezed into the playoffs last year in a dramatic race with the Boston Red Sox. Despite drawing crowds similar in number to a Barnum & Baileys ring circus, Tampa Bay has a team worth watching. The young squad … Continue reading →

To most it marks the beginning of a long season. If you are lucky, your team will be in the hunt until at least September. Some will quickly lose the hope that is strutted today in the midst of a … Continue reading →

Albert Pujols is a great start, but who else do the Angels have? The answer resides on the mound. After missing the playoffs last season, the halos have a couple new faces, but more importantly, healthy ones. Jered Weaver, Dan … Continue reading →

The MLB season doesn’t start until March 28 (in Tokyo no less), but to keep you busy until then, a team-by-team preview of the 2012 season is in the works. Have fantasy baseball fever? Find out where you have to … Continue reading →

Prince Fielder inked a nine-year, $214 million contract with his dad’s former team on Tuesday. After losing Victor Martinez for the year earlier this month, the Detroit Tigers entered the into the hunt for the former Brewer, and son of … Continue reading →

The offseason proposes many challenges to a baseball blogger. However, it serves as a good time to look back at the season that was, and to use that as a barometer to predict what lies ahead. While searching for something … Continue reading →