By Taylor Nigrelli This week’s MLB in Review is heavily focused on teams from the Central divisions. Both divisions have multiple teams duking out for the top spot (one division has the obvious talent edge). I realized a few things in researching these teams. First, “Central” is a pretty loose title for both divisions. It doesn’t feel like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and … [Read more...] about MLB in Review: Motown Meanies and Central Powers
Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching
By Taylor Nigrelli Steven Beckham accomplished quite a bit in his first season with the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The righty pitcher from Mount Vernon, Illinois led the Niagara Power to the championship series where they eventually fell to Syracuse. He was 4-0 on the season with a 1.84 ERA and 44 strikeouts to only 17 walks; Beckham was named the league’s Pitcher … [Read more...] about Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching
Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
By Joe Manganiello Tony Parker remains the cream of the crop in terms of point guards driving and finishing at the rim. His 65.5 percent eFG% from close range is ridiculous (that number also increases during crunch time). He has a knack for using whatever space is available to him and firing like a rocket to the rim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36AeNeLE After … [Read more...] about Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
Beantown Pitching, Desert Hitting and an Epic Duel of Futility
By Taylor Nigrelli A quick look at the MLB standings provides a bit of a shock and a few questions. We’re already a quarter through the season? How can that be? Didn’t Opening Day just happen? More prominently, some baseball-related questions may arise. Is this no longer considered a small sample size? Are Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz good enough to keep Boston … [Read more...] about Beantown Pitching, Desert Hitting and an Epic Duel of Futility
Family connection propels Johnson to early success?
By Taylor Nigrelli Thad Johnson’s love for baseball may extend beyond his enjoyment of the game; it might be in his DNA. The freshman shortstop for the Wellsville Nitros is the fifth member of his family to attend St Bonaventure on athletic scholarship and is one of three brothers to play baseball for Coach Larry Sudbrook’s squad. Johnson believes his family connection … [Read more...] about Family connection propels Johnson to early success?