In the New Ralph Kiner Studio
Monday, March 31, 2014
+ Injury Report +
-Jose Reyes left today's Rays-Phillies Game in the First after a sore hamstring. The Blue Jays other options include M. Kawasaki.
- Wilson Ramos was replaced by Jose Lobaton in today Mets-Nats game.
- Harper passed concussion tests after banging his head against EYJ's leg trying to break up a double play.
Enjoying Opening Day?
I am! Well, sort of. The Mets lost a close one 9-7 in 10 innings. Also, the Pirates beat the Cubs 1-0 in 10 innings.
Tweet us to @NikoMLB to embrace you Opening Day excitement!
And don't forget to check in later to watch MLB Daily!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Padres top the Dodgers
The San Diego Padres started off their 2014 with a win on opening night in Petco Park. Their matchup with the already 2-0 LA Dodgers was a pitches duel early. Andrew Cashner went 6 solid innings giving up only 1 run. The Dodgers started Ryu, Kershaw is out on the DL. He was dominant, blanking the Friars for 7 innings. The Padres rallied in the bottom of the 8th against Brian Wilson, including a Seth Smith blast to gain a 3-1 lead, which was the final score. 26 other teams open on Monday and Houston and NY start it off on Tuesday. Baseball is upon us.
Bold Predictions for 2014
A lot of Baseball blogs have been making "bold" predictions over the last two weeks. Today I will be taking the liberty by giving you Opening Day Bold Predictions.
1. We will have 5 games with first pitch temps under 50 degrees.
I feel like this will be the spring that never comes, while I want Baseball to be played, I don't want frigid conditions. Can we get 60 degrees please?
2. A catastrophic injury will happen.
I feel like if this happens, I will lose all the viewers from that team. But we rarely get big injuries on Opening Day. It has to happen one year right?
3. At least 3 games will have scores where one team scored 10 or more runs.
Did anyone else notice various high scoring contests this Spring Training?
Baseball is in the Air!
Opening Night is tonight with the Dodgers vs Padres on ESPN.
The Dodgers, will have Ryu tow the rubber tonight as Kershaw (the Dodger ace) has been placed on the 15-Day Disabled List retroactive to March 22.
Cashner, will go for the Padres, in what will be his first Opening Day start. No more exhibition folks! It counts now! Tommorow, the bulk of the 30 teams open up. While mostly day games, their should be some exciting match-ups, which I am looking forward to watching. I will be watching the 1:10 Nats vs Mets game, and honestly can't wait!!! Today, I am on my way to my local NY Fairway Market to get ready for tommorow, it's like Baseball's Super Bowl, yet bigger!
Good luck to all of the teams playing on opening day (except the Nats)!
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Spring Training Plus- 3/29/14
With today being the last official day of the offseason, we wrap up ST.
- Mike Trout signed a monster deal with the Angels, going through his age 29 year.
- In Montréal, the Blue Jays won 2-0.
-The Padres beat the Indians 9-8.
-The Cubs were victorious today, 9-8 in Chase Field versus the D-Backs.
-Multiple ST games were cancelled on account of rain today.
- MLB Daily premieres Monday, March 31st.
Friday, March 28, 2014
The Best Player in Baseball Signs an Enormous Extension
30 year old first basemen Miguel Cabrera, arguably the best player in the game today, has signed a huge contract extension for 8 years. The deal, which doesn't take effect until after the next 2 seasons when Cabrera's current contract expires, puts him in Detroit until at least 2023. The contract also vesting options for 2024 and '25, both worth $30 million, which would bring the total value of the contract to an astounding $292 million, according to MLB.com. While this long term contract may seem risky for a 30 year old, Cabrera never seems to have a down year, and has not shown any signs of slowing down. He is coming off one of the finest seasons of his career in 2013, hitting a league leading .348 with 44 homers and 137 runs batted in, both second to Baltimore's Chris Davis. And that was only a follow-up to his Triple Crown season of 2012, the first player to accomplish that since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. To this point in his career, Cabrera has 1,995 hits, 365 of them homers, making it certain that big milestones are soon to come. He has been selected to 8 all-star games, won 2 MVP's, one Triple Crown, has lead his league in homers twice, and has won 3 batting titles.
Opening Day Schedule
This Weekend, we will have you covered for Opening Day!
On Saturday- Pepper Show: Previewing Opening Day, Pitching Previews and Wraping up Spring Training.
On Sunday- Prime 25: Who are the best players to look out for this year? Pepper lists the Top 25 Baseball Players.
On Monday- Pepper Show: Lineups to First Pitch, Mondays Show will get you ready for first pitch.
MLB Daily: Highlight Show of record
MLB, MLBPA Agree to Upgrades of Joint Drug Program
After the Biogenesis scandal wrapped up last year, MLB was looking to upgrade its Joint Drug Suspesions. The new laws has a 80 game suspension for a First time offense, 162 Games for 2nd Offense. And a Three Strikes law for the the Third offense where you would be kicked out of Baseball indefinitely.
Also, you can NOT play in the Postseason if you are suspended that year. HDH tests will also be increased throughout the year.
Baseball Returns to Montreal
There hasn't been Major League Baseball game, exhibition or Regular Season in Montreal since 2004. The Montreal Expos were the last team to play there. They had many problems with the attendance and stadium. Today, the New York Mets face the Toronto Blue Jays in Olympic Stadium in Montreal. 
The game airs live at 7pm ET on MLB Network
The game airs live at 7pm ET on MLB Network
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Spring Training Plus 3/27/14
In these final days of Spring Training, Pitchers are making final preparations to gear up for the 2014 MLB Season. Here are some highlights from around MLB today:
-Evan Longoria hit his Third Spring Homer against the O's today. The Rays won 4-3.
-The Marlins won 6-4 over the Cardinals today. The Marlins have a 18-11 record so far this spring.
-The Jays shut out the Phillies 3-0 today. The Blue Jays face the Mets in Montreal tomorrow.
The Indians won 3-2 today. The Indians have only lost 8 games so far.
-MLB Advanced Media is reveling a New game of RBI, the classic series from the '90s this April.
-Tweet us @NikoMLB to share your Opening Day excitement.
Prime Series Recap
Here's a quick recap of the winners of the Prime Series!:
LF- Matt Holliday
SS-Troy Tulowitski
C- Yardier Molina
1B- Miguel Cabrera
2B- Robinson Cano
CF- Mike Trout
RF- Jose Bautista
3B-David Wright
SP-Clayton Kershaw
M-Joe Maddon
WC- David Ortiz
Thanks for reading the Prime Series this Spring!
The Inbox is back for Saturday's Opening Day Pepper Show! Anything on your mind about Opening Day, just comment!
Miguel Cabrera close to Monster extension
Miguel Cabrera, recipient of the Prime 25, and Prime First Baseman Number 1 slot, is close to a 8 Year - 235 Million Dollar deal. This would of course not only make, Cabrera filthy rich, but allow the Tigers too now focus on a potential Max Scherzer extension. The Tigers open up at home on March 31st, with Justin Verlander facing James Shields.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Spring Training Plus-3/26/14
Tommorow, Exhibition game begin in Dodger Stadium and AT&T Park.
-RA Dickey got ruffed up giving 6 runs in 3 innings. However, The Jays powered back and won 10-6.
-The D-Backs won 14-4 in their first game back from Australia.
-The Padres won 9-5 versus the Royals.Both Ian Kennedy and James Shields pitched unfavorably.
-Justin Verlander and the Tigers won 1-0 against the Phillies and Cliff Lee.
- Venues like the Alamodome, Olympic Stadium (Montreal) and Peoria Stadium will all host Exhibition games this weekend!
Baseball Fun Fact of the day
The Dodgers could go 3-0 before any other team wins a game. This is because of the Two Aussie wins, and the Dodgers play on Opening Night.
Opening Day Starters announced
Here are some of the pitching probables for Opening Day.
Courtesy of MLB.com
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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Texas Rangers
Monday, March 31, 2:05 PM EDT , Globe Life Park in Arlington
To Be Announced
Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Monday, March 31, 3:05 PM EDT , Oriole Park at Camden Yards
To Be Announced
Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox
Monday, March 31, 4:10 PM EDT , U.S. Cellular Field
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
Monday, March 31, 4:10 PM EDT , Great American Ball Park
To Be Announced
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Monday, March 31, 9:40 PM EDT , Chase Field
To Be Announced
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
Monday, March 31, 10:05 PM EDT , Angel Stadium of Anaheim
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
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