The Boys of Winter
We usually think of baseball as a game played on warm summer days and nights, but it often is just the opposite in April, where winter sometimes takes a parting...
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New York Mets Off to Hot Start
The Washington Nationals were the default preseason pick to win the National League East, but if the early season play of the New York Mets is any indication, it won’t...
Jon Lester’s Novel Approach to Throwing to First Base
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has come up with an interesting way to throw out a runner at first base. Basically, if you can’t pick the ball out of the...
With Much Fanfare, Cubs Call Up Top Prospect Kris Bryant
When the Chicago Cubs sent third baseman Kris Bryant to the minor leagues late in spring training, most people figured that the demotion would be for roughly the 12 days...
Kansas City Royals Off to Hot Start
Last year, the Kansas City Royals came out of nowhere to win the American League pennant for the first time since 1985. Were the Royals a team that came together...
Barry Bonds Can’t Figure Out Why No One Likes Alex Rodriguez
Barry Bonds told USA Today that he can’t figure out why baseball isn’t celebrating as Alex Rodriguez closes in on Willie Mays’ 660 home run mark, the fourth highest career...
Dodgers’ Red Hot Adrian Gonzalez Hits Three Home Runs Vs. San Diego
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is off to just about a hot a start as is possible. Gonzalez hit three home runs in the Dodgers’ 7-4 win over...
Despite Great Spring, Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Kris Bryant May Start Season in Minors
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is the team’s (and possibly major league baseball’s) top prospects. He’s having a monster spring training; he has eight home runs in 10 games,...
Pete Rose Formally Applies For Reinstatement to Baseball
Pete Rose, baseball’s all time hit leader who was banned from the game for life in 1989 for betting on baseball games, has formally applied to Commissioner Rob Manfred for...
Iraq War Veteran Amputee Daniel Jacobs Gets Tryout with Detroit Tigers
Nine years ago, Navy Corpsman Daniel Jacobs was badly wounded when an IED exploded near his Humvee in Ramadi, Iraq. Jacobs’ left leg was amputated below the knee, he lost...
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