EUGENE, Ore. — The Emeralds have now dropped two of the last three games they have played after setting a Northwest League record for consecutive wins with 14 strait. Eugene (17-4) struggled with Yakima’s pitching and ended up striking out […]
Month: July 2011
How ’bout this kid…
A young rascal at the Seattle Mariners game last week showed off his moves. This might be the most baller kid EVER.
Rangers sign 16-year-old, again
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the appetite for quality baseball players. Example: The Texas Rangers have signed their second 16-year-old outfielder in under a week. Both from the Dominican Republic. Both receiving big signing bonuses. Those are bigger in […]
White Sox Beckham apologizes for calling Getz “gay”
Gordan Beckham has learned a lesson about political correctness – and humility. The Chicago White Sox second baseman apologized for jokingly writing a message in the dirt of the infield. The message was calling friend and former teammate Chris Getz […]
Dayton Dragons break record set by Portland Trail Blazers
What should be one of the most coveted records was broken today – and it wasn’t anything Derek Jeter did. The Class-A baseball team, the Dayton Dragons, set the record for consecutive sellouts by a pro franchise in North America. […]
Jeter hits No. 3,000
Well, it happened. It was almost like the eventuality of Cal Ripken’s streak. It was going to happen. It was a matter of when and not if. New York’s Derek Jeter joined the exclusive 3,000 hit club. The 3,000th hit […]
Braves place Chipper Jones on DL
It’s tough to play the Philadelphia Phillies. So tough that it sent Atlanta Braves third baseman, Chipper Jones to the 15 day disabled list. The Braves placed Jones on the DL for a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. […]
EuroLeague Adventures Podcasts now on The [Five] Daily
The [Five] Daily is proud to announce that EuroLeague Adventures Podcasts are no available here! You can always catch the podcasts and all of the other Euroleague updates at http://www.euroleagueadventures.com/
A-Rod has minor meniscus tear
Yankees’ skipper Joe Girardi revealed in a press conference today that his All-Star third baseman Alex Rodriguez was held out of Friday’s lineup due to a minor tear in the cartilage of his right knee. Last night it was reported […]
Sean Burnett enters game
The Nationals made a move to bring Sean Burnett into the game for Ryan Matthues. Matthues left the game after 1 2/3 innings, one hit, on strikeout and one balk (that gave up a run) Meanwhile, Nationals pitcher John Lannan […]