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 […]
Category: Pro Sports
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. […]
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 […]
“The Decision” – One year later
Some say, “Time heals everything.” But does it really? It has been a year since “The Decision” and LeBron’s move to South Beach and the hatred that formed for him over a short moment in time. Did the program change […]
Winnipeg acquires Fehr from Washington
Well, after the big move, the Winnipeg Jets are already shopping for ways to spruce up the place. Friday, the team acquired center Eric Fehr from the Washington Capitals for a fourth-round draft pick in 2012 and prospect Danick Paquette. […]
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 […]