On this newest edition of Around the Diamond, host Dave Holcomb caves in and finally discusses Alex Rodriguez and the Biogenesis story. Over a half hour is dedicated to talking PEDs and their usage in baseball and in athletes in general. Plus, does Alex Rodriguez and steroid users have any shot at making Baseball's Hall of Fame? In the final segment, we finally talk on the … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode 13
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Braves Win 10th Straight, Phillies Lose Again
By Dave Holcomb Atlanta completed their three game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies despite their weekend celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 1993 National League Champion Phillies. The Fighting Phils may have done better with the old players on the field. The Braves stayed red hot as they have won 10 games in a row for the second time this season, a feat not … [Read more...] about Braves Win 10th Straight, Phillies Lose Again
Orioles blow opportunity, Mariners win 3-2
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
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
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