Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ian Kennedy has dropped his appeal of the 10-game suspension he was given for his role in last Tuesday’s brawl with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kennedy is now eligible to return on June 29.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Ian Kennedy drops appeal, starts 10-game suspension
June 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Justin Morneau and the curse of Minnesota sports
June 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
I’ll make this introduction short. I’m from Minnesota, and for the most part I stand behind my home-state athletics. I won’t share my religious views, but I don’t subscribe to karma, because as a fan of Minnesota sports believing in it would be depressing.
Houston Astros, Mark Appel agree to $6.35 million deal
June 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Houston Astros and Mark Appel, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, have reportedly come to terms on a deal. The Astros and the Stanford right-hander have agreed on a bonus of $6.35 million, the most any player has received under baseball’s new draft bonus rules. The preview high was the $6 [...]
Colorado Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki breaks rib, out four to six weeks
June 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left the team’s game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday to have an MRI on his right side. Tests revealed the All-Star has a broken rib and he is likely going to miss four to six weeks as a result.
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter medically cleared for baseball activites
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
After nearly eight months of recovery, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has finally been cleared to resume full baseball activities. Jeter has been taking grounders and playing long toss at 180 feet for a few days, but on Wednesday he was fully medically cleared.
Los Angeles Dodgers still upset at Arizona Diamondbacks after brawl
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks got into a bean-ball war on Tuesday night, and that led to two benches-clearing standoffs, one of which turned into a brawl. Any hopes that cooler heads would prevail after a day have gone right out the window.
Mark Grace released from jail after four months
June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Former Chicago Cub and Arizona Diamondback Mark Grace has been released from jail after serving four months for a second DUI arrest in a 15-month span. Grace was on work-release for all of his term, but he spent his nights in Maricopa County’s famous outdoor Tent City.
Video: Byron Buxton makes incredible catch
June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When the Minnesota Twins made Byron Buxton the No. 2 pick in the 2012 MLB Draft, they knew they were getting a supremely athletic, toolsy high school outfielder who could play some incredible defense. Buxton also had the added value of being a guy who will likely stick in center field. So far, the kid [...]
Wil Myers: Tampa Bay Rays not ready to promote top prospect
June 10, 2013 By 3 Comments
Despite reports to the contrary over the weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays do not currently have any plans to promote top prospect Wil Myers.
Is Los Angeles currently the “worst” sports city in America?
June 10, 2013 By 5 Comments
To be clear and fair, by “worst,” I mean the most disappointing, considering cities like Atlanta, Miami, Tampa and Charlotte have abysmal pro sports fans, and there are many places (New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, et al.) totally uninterested in collegiate sports. But what city currently has more disappointing sports teams, despite high payrolls and lofty expectations, than [...]
Ryan Braun: Suspension would cast a dark shadow on Milwaukee Brewers
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Over the past decade, it has been admirable the way that the Milwaukee Brewers achieved a balance between turning prospects into stars and adding veterans along the way to become competitive in the National League. Ryan Braun became the pinnacle of that success. He went from the fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft, to [...]
Down on the Farm: Tremendous times in Tulsa
June 6, 2013 By 4 Comments
This serves as the seventh post in my third season of a series called “Down on the Farm” that chronicles visits to various minor league parks throughout the 2013 campaign. (All prior editions can be accessed here.) After five days of ballparks and thousands of miles, it’s possible we saved the best stadium for last. Following 10 twisty, [...]
Report: Alex Rodriguez refused to pay for Tony Bosch’s legal fees
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The New York Daily News is reporting that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez refused to pay Tony Bosch money to help with his legal fees, and as a result he cut a deal with Major League Baseball. Bosch allegedly asked Rodriguez for an amount in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Washington Nationals put Stephen Strasburg on disabled list
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As was expected following his last start, the Washington Nationals have placed ace right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lat muscle in his back. The move was made after Strasburg was unable to make his scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday.
The Top 10 No. 1 picks in MLB Draft history
June 4, 2013 By 7 Comments
In baseball, unlike almost every other professional sport, the likelihood that the No. 1 overall pick is going to turn into a perennial All-Star and franchise player is quite small. In fact, none of the players drafted first overall have ever been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and they have earned just six [...]
