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. […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Ivan Rodriguez placed on 15-day DL
The Washington Nationals announced that Ivan Rodriguez is being placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 7th. Pudge is suffering from a right oblique strain. The 39-year-old is batting .214 with two homeruns. The Nationals made the announcement […]
Roger Clemens perjury trial day 2 report
Jury selection continued for a second straight day in the Roger Clemens’ perjury trial.
A night to forget for the Eugene Emeralds — streak is over
EUGENE, Ore. — One night after setting the Northwest League record for most consecutive wins, the Eugene Emeralds looked far from a winning ball club giving up 11 runs and 11 hits to the Vancouver Canadians in an 11-1 loss — […]
On the designated hitter
Just about everyone seems to have an opinion about Major League Baseball’s possible need for realignment. From numerous sports radio talking heads to that guy at the end of your local sports bar — they all seem to have a […]
Clemens perjury trial begins
The perjury trial of seven-time Cy Young award winner and former University of Texas pitcher Roger Clemens began Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court. Clemens arrived shortly before 8:20am EST with his wife Debbie and his attorney Rusty Hardin. An […]
Eugene Emeralds have record-setting night.
EUGENE, Ore. — The Emeralds continue to keep to their winning ways — winning a Northwest League record 14th-consecutive victory — with a 9-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians. The record was previously held by Rogue Valley (1969) and Walla Walla […]