It’s a packed crowd in Hagerstown. Mike Lederer is on the scene of Stephen Starsburg is heading to the bump for the first time since Sept. 3, 2010. Lederer is covering the even for weareaustin.com but has posted a few […]
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Tony Bruno in trouble, tweeting “racist” remarks
San Francisco Giants manager, Bruce Bochy, has every right to be upset with one member of the media. He criticized nationally syndicated radio host, Tony Bruno, for what he says is a “racist” comment. Bruno tweeted: “gutless #!@%*# Giants. Bochy […]
New York Mets at Washington Nationals: Pre-game
The final game in the three-game set between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets is a day game in Washington, D.C. – and it’s hot. Game time temperature should be in the mid-90s. It’s keeping everyone busy. The […]
Washington Nationals option Yunesky Maya to Triple-A Syracuse
Yunesky Maya nabbed his first big league win Saturday night. He pitched 5.1 shutout innings. He threw 78 pitches, 52 ere strikes and only allowed five hits. He was pretty happy. Until Sunday at noon, when he was optioned back […]
Baltimore Orioles trade away Derrek Lee, get minor-leaguer in return
Apparently, after the 17-3 loss at the hands of the Yankees, Saturday, the Orioles traded away first baseman Derrek Lee to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Orioles announced they sent Lee to Pittsburgh for minor-league first baseman Aaron Baker. Lee should […]
Washington Nationals acquire Erik Komatsu for Jerry Hairston Jr.
The Washington Nationals traded 35-year-old Jerry Hairston Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Erik Komatsu. Mike Rizzo, Nationals VP of Baseball Operations, made the announcement before the Nationals-Mets game Saturday. Komatsu bats and throws left and was the 2010 […]
White Sox, Blue Jays complete 4-player trade
The Chicago White Sox have traded starting pitcher Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahan to the Toronto Blue Jays. In return the White Sox received relief pitcher Jason Frasor and Zach Stewart. The are reports that Jackson could quickly be swung […]
Eugene Emeralds lose to Everett but are playoff bound
EUGENE, Ore. — While it seemed it looked to be an easy ride to clinching a playoff spot for the Eugene Emeralds was far from it as the first half of the season began to end. After winning a Northwest League record […]
Everett Aquasox shut down Emeralds
EUGENE, Ore – On a night that the Eugene Emeralds could have clinched the first half title in the Northwest League West Division, they were unable to even claim a run against the Everett Aquasox on Sunday evening and were […]
Second time Blue Jays play during record heat in Texas
The Toronto Blue Jays bring the heat when they play the Texas Rangers – literally. The Blue Jays visited the Texas Rangers Sunday and played in a record-setting 105 degrees. It’s the second time the Blue Jays have played in […]