By Dave Holcomb Sitting a half game behind the red hot Cleveland Indians for the last playoff spot on Sunday, Baltimore had a rubber match game remaining against Seattle before taking their west coast trip starting Tuesday. Despite eight hits before the 7th inning, the Orioles left eight men on base and finished the game 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position as the … [Read more...] about Orioles blow opportunity, Mariners win 3-2
Greg Oden Signs with Miami Heat
By Dave Holcomb Center Greg Oden will take what’s left of his talents to South Beach. Over three years removed from the game, free agent Oden agreed to a two-year contract with the Champion Miami Heat. The deal is for the veteran’s minimum, and the second year is a player option according to USA Today. ESPN reports members of the Miami Heat organization have been after … [Read more...] about Greg Oden Signs with Miami Heat
OF Cody Ross goes 4-4, Diamondbacks win 7-6
By Dave Holcomb Friday night’s game at Fenway was the Arizona Diamondbacks first return to the oldest American League ballpark since 2010, and it was also Cody Ross’ first game in the stadium since playing for Boston last year. If Ross wanted to stick it to his former team, who let him leave after a hitting 22 home runs last season, he did just that. Ross’ seventh inning … [Read more...] about OF Cody Ross goes 4-4, Diamondbacks win 7-6
Lack of leadership, chemistry doomed Power
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA FALLS, NY -- In 2012 the Niagara Power advanced all the way to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series before falling to the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs in two games. In 2013 they failed to replicate that success, winning only 13 games and finishing in last place. The team suffered through an eight-game losing streak and dropped 15 … [Read more...] about Lack of leadership, chemistry doomed Power
Cardinals rout Pirates; salvage series
By Dave Holcomb St. Louis snaps their seven game losing streak with a dominating performance over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. The Cardinals scored 13 runs on 17 hits while they kept the Pirates off the scoreboard. Much of the shutout can be credited to Cardinals Starting Pitcher Joe Kelly, who made his fifth start of the season. Kelly did an excellent job of mixing up … [Read more...] about Cardinals rout Pirates; salvage series