British Baseball Beat: Playoff picture taking shape
July 29, 2010 – 7:01 am | 3 Comments

After last Sunday’s results in the British Baseball leagues, some teams already know that their playoff place has been secured. For others, there’s still all to play for

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Web pick of the Week: MLB Trade Rumors
July 30, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment

Web-PickIt’s an obvious selection, and I’m sure many of you will be familiar with it already, but there’s nowhere more relevant and useful to direct you to for this week’s web pick than http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

It’s a ‘Ronseal’ website, in that it does exactly what it says on the tin (or in the website name, in this case).  The writers trawl every relevant news source and bring together every trade rumour they find.  It’s the ultimate one-stop-shop for trade news as we head towards the non-waiver deadline, which is 21.00 BST tomorrow (Saturday).

The MLB.com ‘Trade Buzz’ blog is also worth keeping an eye on as it is updated by the beat writers who are right there in the clubhouse, offering scoops and instant reaction to the trades that take place.

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BaseballGB Fantasy League – Week Sixteen
July 27, 2010 – 7:01 am | One Comment
BaseballGB Fantasy League – Week Sixteen

The race for the BaseballGB fantasy baseball league title is about to reach the dog days of August, but which team is leading the way?

Weekly Hit Ground Ball: Watson’s first home run was worth the wait
July 26, 2010 – 7:01 am | 2 Comments
Weekly Hit Ground Ball: Watson’s first home run was worth the wait

When the Oakland A’s outfielder Matt Watson hit his first Major League home run last Wednesday, he capped off an incredible journey. One that I happened to follow most of the way

Great Britain fall to 1-2 after two weekend defeats in the European Championship
July 25, 2010 – 4:52 pm | 2 Comments
Great Britain fall to 1-2 after two weekend defeats in the European Championship

The Great Britain Senior baseball team faces an uphill battle to qualify for the second round of the 2010 European Championships after defeats to Sweden and Italy over this weekend

MLB on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra: Reds at Astros
July 25, 2010 – 11:34 am | 4 Comments
MLB on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra: Reds at Astros

We’re off to Minute Maid Park this evening as the Houston Astros host the Cincinnati Reds on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra. Coverage begins at 19.00 BST with first pitch set for 19.05

Out of Left Field: He really should have worn a cup
July 24, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Out of Left Field: He really should have worn a cup

Well, baseball is well and truly back after the All-Star break, and so is your loyal correspondent after a longer break of his own. And many apologies to my tens of readers for my absence, …

Saturday’s early MLB games: A-Rod has 600 in his sights
July 24, 2010 – 6:59 am | No Comment

There are five early games to enjoy live in the British evening on Saturday including Royals v Yankees, with Alex Rodriguez sitting on 599 career home runs

Great Britain wins European Championship opener
July 23, 2010 – 6:32 pm | 3 Comments
Great Britain wins European Championship opener

Great Britain started off their European Championship campaign in style today with a 10-1 win over Croatia in the TVC Stadium, Stuttgart

Web pick of the week: European Championship 2010
July 23, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Web pick of the week: European Championship 2010

The European Championship is now officially underway, making it completely appropriate that we focus on some websites featuring the international event

British Baseball Beat: Great Britain begin their 2010 European Championship campaign
July 22, 2010 – 7:01 am | 3 Comments
British Baseball Beat: Great Britain begin their 2010 European Championship campaign

We have a mix of domestic and international news this week, as the usual British Baseball Federation action is joined by the start of a major international baseball tournament

BaseballGB Fantasy League – Week Fifteen
July 20, 2010 – 7:01 am | No Comment
BaseballGB Fantasy League – Week Fifteen

The All Star break meant a shortened game-week in the BaseballGB fantasy league, so which teams could avoid the ERA-wrecking pitching meltdowns and hit enough to win this week?