A little guy with a big heart, Stubby Overmire pitched for one of baseball’s weaklings and beat up the league’s biggest bully. Seventy-five years ago, on Dec. 15, 1949, the St. Louis Browns obtained Overmire from the Tigers for the waiver fee of $10,000. Frank Overmire got the nickname Stubby because he was short (5-foot-7, or less) and stout, and, as Joe Falls of the Detroit … [Read more...] about Stubby Overmire came up big for Browns vs. Yankees
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Angels Have Checked In On Arenado, Bohm, E. Suarez
The Angels are known to be open to an everyday addition at third base, and Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports they’ve at least gauged the respective asking prices for Nolan Arenado, Alec Bohm and Eugenio Suarez in talks with the Cardinals, Phillies and Diamondbacks, respectively. The Halos are reportedly one of the at least six teams to which Arenado would … [Read more...] about Angels Have Checked In On Arenado, Bohm, E. Suarez
If the Cardinals won’t trade Ryan Helsley, they must trade Erick Fedde
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Last week, I did a piece detailing why I thought the Cardinals holding on to Ryan Helsley was a huge mistake. I still believe that to be true, but I also understand that this is out of our control as fans. I won’t detail why I think trading him is a good idea, as you’ve heard my opinion on this several times by now. But I will … [Read more...] about If the Cardinals won’t trade Ryan Helsley, they must trade Erick Fedde
Cards lose LHP Thomas to Crew in Rule 5 Draft
Latest On Yankees’ Offseason Plans
The Yankees’ offseason was largely focused on Juan Soto until he agreed to a new deal with the Mets, which has pushed the Yanks towards various backup plans. They now have agreements in place with Max Fried and Jonathan Loáisiga but there’s still plenty more work to be done. They are seemingly looking for an outfielder, a couple of infielders and more bullpen help. That could … [Read more...] about Latest On Yankees’ Offseason Plans