On this weekend's show of "Around the Diamond" host Dave Holcomb discusses the top matchups of the weekend including New York at Boston, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York. The Red Sox and Phillies defeated the New York teams on Friday night; the Yankees look weak as they continue to suffer more injuries. As the Pirates lose on Friday, many baseball "experts" … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode Eight
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Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee
By Dave Holcomb Many baseball columnists have been writing and discussing whether the Pirates should go after Phillies Ace Cliff Lee if he indeed goes on the market this month. Even with all the cons, analysts are arguing for Pittsburgh to acquire Lee to help the team make a push towards the postseason. As a long-time Pirates fan, however, I hope this trade never … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee
National League: still too early playoff predictions
By Dave Holcomb We are at the midway point of the baseball season, sort of. For whatever reason, Major League Baseball has its All-Star game slightly more than halfway. Anyway, with about 95 games in the books, the playoff picture all set right. Well, again not really. It’s still too early to officially predict what teams will be playing in October, but what the heck, … [Read more...] about National League: still too early playoff predictions
American League: still too early playoff predictions
By Dave Holcomb The baseball season has reached its half waypoint. Actually, the season made it to that landmark weeks ago, for whatever reason, Major League Baseball has its All-Star game slightly more than halfway. Anyway, with about 95 games in the books, the playoff picture is a bit clearer. It’s still too early to officially predict what teams will be playing in … [Read more...] about American League: still too early playoff predictions
Around the Diamond: Another All-Star Edition
Welcome to another All-Star addition of Around the Diamond with you host Dave Holcomb. In today's show, Dave breaksdown the important aspects of the All-Star game night, everything from the AL's 3-0 victory, Robinson Cano's HBP and Mariano Rivera's reception by the New York fans. Then, the host discusses the Home Run Derby, including the winner Yoenis Cespedes's 17 home runs in … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Another All-Star Edition