Josh Sperry - Page 9

Josh Sperry graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2013 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Mass Communications. After graduation, he was hired by the Danville Braves as the Media Relations Trainee for the summer of 2013. In his free time he enjoys watching his hometown Braves, listening to music, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. His other hobbies include spending time with his wife, Jessica, and two dogs, Miko and Nakoma. You can tweet Josh at @Josh__Sperry

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    May 7th, NL Player Report

    Colorado Rockies Outfield Platoon - With Michael Cuddyer on the disabled list the Rockies are using a platoon of Corey Dickerson, Brandon Barnes, and Drew Stubbs to divide up the at bats in his absence. All three are playing well,...

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    May 4th, AL Player Report

    Scott Carroll, Chicago White Sox - Scott Carroll picked up the loss Saturday throwing 6.0 innings but his defense allowed two unearned runs which were enough to send Carroll home with the loss. Carroll' stat line is almost baffling, as...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 30, 2014

    Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds - Billy Hamilton had a day to remember Tuesday with his 10th steal of the yeah and his first career major league homerun. The homer was surprising, but it was even more of a shock that...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 23, 2014

    Gregory Polanco, Pittsburgh Pirates - Pirates top prospect Gregory Polanco is tearing up AAA and it appears we have now entered the "Polanco Watch" stage of 2014. With another homer Tuesday, he now has three homers and has driven in...

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    AL Player Analysis - April 20, 2014

    Jonathan Singleton, Houston Astros: Jonathan Singleton launched a pair of homers in AAA Saturday and with the complete lack of production at first base this year, he could be the next Astros top prospect to get called up to the...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 16, 2014

    Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals - After dominating the Marlins last time out, Stephen Strasburg was roughed up Tuesday by the Fish and lasted just four innings with an ugly line of 6 runs on 8 hits while striking out 5....

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    AL Player Analysis - April 12, 2014

    Kyle Gibson, Minnesota Twins - Kyle Gibson moved to 2-0 on the year with 6.1 innings of one run baseball Friday against the Royals. He was able to keep the ball on the ground forcing 11 GB outs against 5...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 8, 2014

    Chris Johnson, Atlanta Braves - Chris Johnson extended his hitting streak to seven games Tuesday and is now triple slashing .308/.321/.534 in '14. In 2013 Johnson was labeled as having great BABIP luck (.394) which was much higher than any...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 9, 2014

    Chris Johnson, Atlanta Braves - Chris Johnson extended his hitting streak to seven games Tuesday and is now triple slashing .308/.321/.534 in '14. In 2013 Johnson was labeled as having great BABIP luck (.394) which was much higher than any...

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    AL Player Analysis - April 6, 2014

    R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays - R.A. Dickey pitched like it was 2012 Saturday against the Yankees, giving up zero runs and five hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out six Yankee hitters en-route to his first victory of 2014...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 2, 2014

    Seth Smith, San Diego Padres: Smith is tied with Brandon Belt and Freddie Freeman for the NL homerun lead after going 2-3 with a homer Tuesday evening. Smith puts together four straight 14+ homeruns seasons with Colorado and Oakland from...

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    Preseason Prep - March 29, 2014

    Chris Young, Seattle Mariners - Young signed a one year major league deal with the Mariners Thursday to reasonably just keep the seat warm until Hisashi Iwakuma and Taijuan Walker are healthy. Young hasn't pitched since 2012 with the Mets...

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    Preseason Prep - March 20, 2014

    David Hale, Atlanta Braves: Hale is going to make the Braves rotation in a sort of default way as injuries to Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy will have them somewhat scrambling to fill the rotation. Freddy Garcia will man the...

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    Preseason Prep - February 27, 2014

    Nelson Cruz, Baltimore Orioles: Fresh off his 50 game suspension for suspected PED use, Cruz signed a one year $8 million contract with the Orioles. The Orioles may have a bargain for the 2014 season if they can limit Cruz...

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    Preseason Prep - February 22, 2014

    Andrelton Simmons turned in a fantastic first full season in the majors, and was rewarded with a 7 year $58 million contract Thursday from the Braves. Simmons was valuable to fantasy lineups last season thanks to his above average power at shortstop.