Tag: MLB

Alex Rodriguez has elected ot have surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee. He will most likely be out four to six weeks. More to come… Photo courtesy nj.com

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

The Nationals, looking to rebound after a big loss last night, now have an even more difficult task. A rocket line drive ricocheted off the face southpaw John Lannan in the top of the fourth inning in Washington. He left […]

Well, the tarp is off the field. Bonus! The rain passed and left in it’s wake more than just some drizzle. It left Washington D.C. is a dreary delirium. I tuned into WTOP about 20 minutes ago and traffic is […]

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 […]

Well, it’s 3 p.m. and things are looking up – but not in a good way. People are looking at the skies waiting for thunderstorms. No Bueno. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. and the radar is looks green, […]