feed://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/rss.php American Water Heaters Fantasy Homerun Game en http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=413 Our picks are in for this week's games, and we're taking a cost-conscious approach outside of a certain team that plays in Arlington. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=411 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=412 The Houston Astros are lifting off and Minute Maid Park is serving as the perfect launching pad. See what other home run trends have developed over the past week. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=410 The New York Yankees’ rotation might be a train wreck if Chien-Ming Wang didn’t keep chugging along. Wang is unstoppable, having become the fifth Yankees’ starter since 1990 to win his first six decisions. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=414 Four Angels starters have begun a season 6-0 or better. Three of them are on the current staff. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=407 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=409 Our weekly look at home run trends leads us to Detroit, where the Tigers have been on a tear, and to Baltimore, where the Orioles' group of youngsters have also been streaking toward the top of the home run rankings. Racing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=408 Our picks and advice are in for the coming week's games as 12 teams have the advantage of playing seven games. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:01:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=405 When the Baltimore Orioles made left-hander Adam Loewen the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft out of British Columbia, they were so confident in his maturation as a pitcher that they gave him a major league contract. But six years later, he still can’t command his fastball with any consistency or stay healthy. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=406 Cy Young award winners Brandon Webb and Barry Zito have already joined one of baseball’s elite fraternities, but on Sunday they found themselves on opposite ends of the pitching spectrum. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=403 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=404 The Phillies have vaulted to the top of the home run standings thanks to their new home run hitting duo, Chase Utley and Pat Burrell. Racing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=402 This week's fantasy tips are in, and we're splurging in the top two groups because some undervalued picks are available later on. Racing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=400 Back in the day, Yankees reliever LaTroy Hawkins never could get Paul O’Neill out, and he’s still being haunted. Racing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=401 Both the reigning Cy Young Award winner, C.C. Sabathia, and his Cleveland co-ace, Fausto Carmona, spent the spring seeking huge contract extensions. Racing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=396 This week's edition of Short Hops features a potential coincidence in Boston, a run-off homer in Florida and some unique mouthwear in Oakland. Racing Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=397 This week's fantasy tips are in with a surprising home run hitting team in Group A and an unlikely pairing from Group C and Group E. Racing Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=399 The Diamondbacks and Marlins have shown suprising power this year, while the team leading the league in home runs allowed is not much of a shocker. See which other power trends are developing across the major leagues. Racing Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:30:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=395 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=398 Pitchers on the decline and pitchers on the mend made news this week as Joe Borowski hit the DL and Randy Johnson and B.J. Ryan made successful '08 debuts. Racing Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=393 Through the games of April 7, there have been 11 players that have hit three or more home runs. Our research staff takes a look at all 11 of these players to determine whether we can expect this kind of production to continue throughout the season. Racing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:50:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=392 This week's fantasy tips are in with a couple of sleepers in our first few groups that will allow us to spend the big points later. Racing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:40:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=391 The first week of play is in the books and the home runs have already started flying. Racing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:30:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=390 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=394 The week in baseball produced Placido Polanco's first error in 186 games, a day to remember for Arizona's Chris Young and the return of Bill Buckner to Boston. Racing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:20:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=389 A new season is upon us, and already the home runs are flying out of the park. This year, we’ll be examining and dissecting the teams that hit the most homers as well as the teams and ballparks that surrender the most long balls in an attempt to arm you, the player, with the most information possible before making your selections each week. Racing Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=388 Each week, we're keeping a running tab of the home runs hit by team, allowed by team and hit in each ballpark. Racing Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=379 This season, there are more than a few 20-something studs taking the Junior Circuit by storm. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=380 A new generation of stars is forming in the National League as each of the last three MVP's are twentysomethings and a few more are seemingly waiting in the wings. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=378 The first edition of Fantasy Tips is in for 2008, and we face some unusual obstacles to begin the baseball season including a trip overseas and some extra games for certain teams. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=381 The release of the Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball rocked the sports world in December. More than 80 players were accused of steroid use, including some active stars who could be subjected to punishment by commissioner Bud Selig. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=382 Barry Bonds has won more Most Valuable Player awards than anyone in history.  Roger Clemens has the most Cy Young awards. Yet in the offseason, nobody wanted to touch them. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=383 Every year of this decade, baseball has staged its All-Star Game at a young facility, delivering its midsummer showcase as a reward to cities that supported new ballparks. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=384 These are the glory days for the Angels franchise. After winning their first World Series in 2002, the Angels have made the playoffs three times and drawn three million fans to their ballpark five years in a row. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=385 In 1903, the forefathers of the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates met in the first World Series. One hundred and five years later, the teams couldn’t be more different. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=386 Leave it to a headline in The Onion to have the best take on Alex Rodriguez’s bungled contract situation last October: “Slow Month in Baseball Saved By A-Rod.” Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=387 Randy Johnson has no need to validate his career. There’s never been a whiff of the steroid scandal around him, and he’s got all the credentials — five Cy Young awards, 10 All-Star seasons and a World Series ring — to be a guaranteed Hall of Famer. Racing Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=375 The most disappointing teams in 2007? One needs look no further than the last two World Series champions. Racing Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:57:46 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=374 There are a handful of MVP candidates to choose from in both leagues, but one AL player really separated himself from the entire pack starting in April. Racing Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:54:59 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=373 As the season draws to a close, we take a look at the best candidates for both the AL and NL Cy Young Awards. Racing Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:51:34 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=372 Braves pitcher Tim Hudson didn't take too kindly to Mets pitcher Oliver Perez ignoring what Hudson felt was one of baseball's "unwritten rules." Racing Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:01:45 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=371 If you needed one pitcher to beat the Red Sox, you’d want to go to the hapless Devil Rays’ roster to find him. Scott Kazmir owns that team. Racing Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:52:42 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=370 The Orioles are making a late run for the No. 1 selection in the 2008 draft. Wherever they pick, they’d be advised to take a pitcher. Racing Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:51:00 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=369 Adam Dunn is a phenomenal home run hitter, but as we find out in this week's edition of Hit and Run, he sometimes has difficulty in other areas of the game due to his large frame. Racing Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:48:20 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=368 Some very eventful moments took place in August, including the fall of Henry Aaron's all-time home run record and Alex Rodriguez becoming the youngest player in major league history to reach the 500-home run plateau. Racing Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:50:42 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=367 In the game of baseball, as in the game of life, there are days to remember and days to forget. As we take a look across the diamond, we discover that there was no shortage of either over the last month. Racing Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:30:15 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=366 For the last three years in San Francisco, it’s been all about Barry. Perhaps moreso than about winning. Racing Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:11:32 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=365 August was a month to remember for one Mets player who helped extend his team's lead in the division race, but the month was also kind to an AL outfielder whose team might have played itself out of playoff contention. Racing Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:55:24 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=364 This week's recurring installment of slapdash observation and imprudent opinion delves into a rare feat by Scott Baker, the defensive play of the year by the Mets' double play combo and a sure sign that the home run just isn't what it once was. Racing Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:47:20 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=363 Tim Hudson’s string of unbeaten starts when provided three or more runs of support ended at 76 on August 25, when he was undone by a flukey five-run inning against the Cardinals. Racing Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:43:53 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=362 We’re accepting wagers on which pitcher is going to take a bat to someone’s head first: Scott Olson or Brett Myers. Racing Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:42:30 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=361 Tom Glavine’s win over the Nationals on August 17 brought to mind Boom-Boom Beck. Racing Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:39:16 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=360 Last year, Major League Baseball finished without a pitcher winning 20 games for the first time in a non-strike shortened season. We take a look at the top candidates to reverse the trend this season. Racing Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:08:06 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=359 This week, we take a look at Chris Young's home ERA, an unlikely candidate to lead the league in home runs surrendered and a historic feat accomplished by Joba Chamberlain. Racing Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:56:09 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=358 With college football season about to kick off, fans clamor for 1 vs. 2 matchups. Well, baseball fans have had the pleasure of witnessing five of those matchups this week. Racing Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:47:29 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=357 The National League seems to be all messed up this season. And not because the Arizona Diamondbacks have had the best record in the NL in midsummer. Racing Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:39:36 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=356 Our recurring installment of slapdash observation and imprudent opinion examines some wacky trends occurring across the majors. Racing Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:19:34 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=355 San Diego's Brian Giles, a 267-career home run man , is attempting to avoid a year-long drought without hitting one in his home ballpark. Racing Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:08:54 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=354 Paul Byrd had a heavenly explanation for overcoming his struggles against Justin Morneau, and journeyman pitcher Tim Harikkala waited 11 years to live the same day all over again. Racing Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:04:33 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=353 Still one of the best pitchers in baseball, the Twins' Johan Santana set a Minnesota strikeout record Sunday while the Rangers achieved another kind of strikeout mark. Around the AL looks at Santana's accomplishments, the playoff push and more. Racing Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:49:14 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=352 This week's recurring installment of slapdash observation and imprudent opinion uncovers some hard-to-fathom stats on Boston's Hideki Okajima, Cincinnati's Javier Valentin and Milwaukee's Kevin Mench. Racing Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:01:57 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=351 Marlins lefties Scott Olsen and Dontrelle Willis have made bad names for themselves of late and one has to wonder if any lessons have been learned. Racing Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:54:11 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=350 Florida's Miguel Cabrera's was betrayed by one of his biggest fans in a July 20th game against Cincinnati. Racing Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:38:59 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=349 The Texas Rangers have been a mismanaged organization for years, but one particular trade sums up the entire fiasco. Racing Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:33:37 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=348 Derek Lowe and Tom Glavine put up historical numbers when they faced each other last month. Short Hops explains that and more in this week's edition. Racing Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:54:31 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=347 Tom Glavine won his 300th game on Sunday, and it made us wonder if any active pitchers had a shot at the prestigious milestone. Racing Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:30:56 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=346 Pat Burrell and Hideki Matsui have had some difficult moments this season, but their bats were ignited in the month of July and it helped their respective teams immensely. Racing Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:21:12 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=345 July was an eventful month on the diamond, full of days to remember, days to forget and quite a few memorable milestones. Racing Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:11:43 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=344 The trade deadline has come and gone for Major League Baseball and, although there was a flurry of activity right before the deadline, there were few big-name players to switch jerseys. Racing Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:51:27 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=343 Short Hops’ recurring installment of slapdash observation and imprudent opinion delves into Michael Cuddyer's lack of production, Marco Scutaro's erratic defense and more. Racing Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:46:24 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=342 After bouncing around between the Rangers, A's, Tigers and Red Sox, Carlos Pena is enjoying a career year with the Devil Rays. Racing Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:41:34 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=341 The Red Sox have provided scarce offense to Tim Wakefield, but Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka have been very fortunate thus far when it comes run support. Racing Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:35:14 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=340 Daisuke Matsuzaka's indigestion became a major source of concern in Japan. So much so that drastic action was required. Racing Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:21:08 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=339 In baseball, there is no physical barrier to a manager and umpire arguing face to face, but there is still one song that can put a stop to it. Racing Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:07:13 -0600 http://www.americanwaterheaterbaseball.com/article.php?art_id=338 After last week's National League Seven-Year Plan article we thought it was only fitting to do the same for the American League. The parameters are that the players must have been born in 1982 or later, meaning they were age 25 or younger at the beginning of 2007. The tricky part is projecting these players as valuable commodities seven years from now. Racing Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:44:01 -0600