By Dave Holcomb To the surprise of many, Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter returned to the lineup on Thursday night, only then to leave the game in the 8th with thigh tightness. Many fans and so called experts around the league will argue Jeter’s return was premature, and now he is in danger of missing the rest of 2013. With no Mark Teixeira, no Curtis Granderson and perhaps … [Read more...] about New York Yankees: SS Derek Jeter returns and leaves too soon
Milburn’s gem leads Outlaws past Ridgemen 5-0
By Dan Lonky @danlonky ONEONTA, NY - Matt Milburn (Wofford) became the NYCBL’s first pitcher this season to throw two complete-game shutouts as the Oneonta Outlaws (16-10) rolled to a 5-0 victory over the Rochester Ridgemen (9-17) in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Damaschke Field, Thursday night. Although they had outscored their opponents 39-14 during … [Read more...] about Milburn’s gem leads Outlaws past Ridgemen 5-0
Szathmary pitches Salt Cats to 7-0 win
By Alicia Daddario SYRACUSE, NY -- Dan Szathmary (Georgia Coll & St. U) led the Syracuse Salt Cats to a 7-0 victory from the mound, Thursday evening against the Geneva Red Wings in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at LeMoyne College. An impressive stat line next to Szathmary's name in the boxscore helped the Salt Cats record improve to 13-12. He went five … [Read more...] about Szathmary pitches Salt Cats to 7-0 win
All-Star Game: The American League Third Baseman
By Dave HolcombAnalysts, fans and even podcasts all week have talked about how so many American League third basemen were snubbed in the All-Star selection. Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria, Texas’ Adrian Beltre and Oakland’s Josh Donaldson all did not make the squad. Baltimore’s Manny Machado will join reigning MVP Miguel Cabera as the two third baseman in the AL at the Summer … [Read more...] about All-Star Game: The American League Third Baseman
Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?
By Dave Holcomb With the moves the Los Angeles Clippers have made in the last month, the question no longer remains whether the Clippers are the team to beat in Los Angeles, but whether they are the best team, on paper, in the entire Western Conference? Yes, the San Antonio Spurs will be there, again, this season. They always are. And don’t count out the Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?