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
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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
Around the Diamond: Episode 12
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