Author: Niko Goutakolis

  • Ninth Pepper Show (#AskTheHosts)

    Borja and Niko host #AskTheHosts! The brand new Pepper Show Special.Due to technical glitches, the first minute is missing, for those who don’t know, this show was a full question show, with your questions being directed to one of our Bloggers. https://www.youtube.com/v/RTK7icrU774?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata

  • A-Rod drops Lawsuits

    Alex Rodriguez, who was suspended for the whole 2014 MLB Season due to his connection to the Biogenesis scandal, has now officially dropped his lawsuits against MLB. Many insiders speculate the Rodriguez will not report to spring training, and he might never wear a Baseball uniform ever again. The Yankees though, Couldn’t care less as…

  • D-Backs sign Arroyo for 2 years

    Starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo has finally found a new home in Arizona. The deal is for two years with an option for a 3rd, and is worth up to 23.5 million. Arroyo, who is 36 years old, is still arguably the most durable starting pitcher in the game. He has pitched at least 200 innings…

  • Spring Training Plus

    – Spring Training kicked off yesterday for Two cactus Leauge teams. – Though Games don’t start for another Two Weeks, some players call this the most important part of Spring Training.  – We kicked off our new “Spring” look today!  – Long time great pitcher Curt Schilling was diagnosed with cancer this week. Our thoughts…

  • Rodney finally finds a team

    One of the many good free agents still left on the market, the 36 year old closer Fernando Rodney will be bringing his extreme hat tilt to the Seattle Mariners. The deal is for 2 years and 14 million, so patience pays for Rodney. Last season with Tampa Bay, Rodney closed out 37 games and…

  • The Hitting Greatness of Ralph Kiner

    Unfortunately, Ralph Kiner has passesd away today at the age of 91, and everyone is remembering him for his long reign as a legendary New York Mets broadcaster. But have we forgotten the reason why he is in the hall of fame? Even though his career was not that long (only 10 years) Kiner is…

  • Broadcasting Legend Ralph Kiner passes away

    Today, Febuary 6th, a Broadcasting legend has died. Ralph Kiner, long time Mets TV and voice personality has died at the age of 91 Years old. Kiner was making regular apperances on SNY up until last season. Kiner will be missed by all Mets fans, and while he wasn’t calling the games during my childhood,…

  • #AskTheHosts Inbox + Trivia

    Though this isn’t a “Baseball Post” this clears up some information. 1) The #AskTheHosts Pepper Show airs this Saturday! Don’t forget to ask your questions!  2) This weeks Trivia question is — How many Stadiums in Canada have at one time regularly hosted a MLB Team? — 3) Our coverage of Spring Training starts Friday;…

  • Atlanta signs young stars to extensions

    The Atlanta Braves locked up two of their best hitters to extensions Tuesday, signing outfielder Jason Heyward to a 2-year deal worth 13 million, and first baseman Freddie Freeman to an 8-year deal worth 135 million. After these extensions, both players have avoided arbitration, making lights-out closer Craig Kimbrel Atlanta’s only arbitration-eligible player. Heyward and…

  • Cruz to Seattle?

    According to mlb.com, the Seattle Mariners are in discussions with free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz. They are reportedly discussing a 2-year deal, which Cruz has been looking for but hasn’t received from any team. Cruz was a solid hitter last season for Texas, having a decent average of .266 but hitting 27 homers and driving…