Welcome to the best episode of Around the Diamond yet. In the opening segment, our host Dave Holcomb breaks down the hot AL Central race. The Indians, Royals and Tigers have each won at least eight of their last ten games. Kansas City swept Minnesota this week, but gained no ground because Cleveland swept Chicago, but they did not grain any ground because Detroit swept … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Episode 12
A-Rod suspension actually helps Yankees
Orioles Manger Buck Showalter explains why the Yankees would actually benefit from a lifetime ban on Alex Rodriguez. By Dave Holcomb The Cleveland Indians have won seven, going on eight straight, Pittsburgh is on the verge of sweeping St. Louis in a five-game set, and Boston and Tampa Bay alternate days in first place, but it’s once again Yankees third baseman Alex … [Read more...] about A-Rod suspension actually helps Yankees
Carmelo Anthony will not discuss long-term plans
By Dave Holcomb The last few weeks have been relatively quiet for the NBA, so naturally ESPN and other sources have started rumors regarding free agency for the summer of 2014. Many of those rumors are off the wall suggesting LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are LA bound to play with Kobe Bryant in one of his last seasons. Despite the seemingly absurd rumors, Knicks' … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony will not discuss long-term plans
Breaking News: Boston Red Sox trade for pitcher Jake Peavy
Pending medical record reviews, former Cy Young award winner Jake Peavy is going to Boston By Dave Holcomb No one ever really questioned whether the Chicago White Sox would trade their best pitcher Jake Peavy before the trade deadline, but fans could not predict where he would land. That question has been answered as the Boston Red Sox acquired the former Cy Young Award … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Boston Red Sox trade for pitcher Jake Peavy
Los Angeles Dodgers sign closer Brian Wilson
By Dave Holcomb Less than 24 hours after CBS Sports’ Scott Miller reported the Pirates and Giants were the leading teams in the Brian Wilson sweepstakes, the Los Angeles Dodgers stole the show and finally have a closer. The contract that lasts through the remainder of the season is for a $1 million base salary according to Rotoworld.com, but the deal also includes large … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dodgers sign closer Brian Wilson