On this show, Host Dave Holcomb opens with Derek Jeter's latest injury. Did he come back too soon? Fellow Yankee Alex Rodriguez met with Major League Baseball on Friday. Dave gives us his take on the steroid scandal. In the second segment, the show discusses the Angels and Josh Hamilton's latest hot streak, the Giants and Matt Cain's debacle start earlier this week, Freddie … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode Six
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New York Yankees: SS Derek Jeter returns and leaves too soon
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
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
Bryce Harper to Participate in Home Run Derby
Harper will be sending long balls out of Citi Field next Monday, but should he be on the All-Star team? By Dave Holcomb Major League Baseball fans are some of the loyalist, most knowledgeable fans around, but they may have gotten this one wrong. Despite the fact Washington Nationals Outfielder Bryce Harper only returned from injury last week, and missed the … [Read more...] about Bryce Harper to Participate in Home Run Derby
Around the Diamond: All-Star Edition
Host Dave Holcomb covers entirely All-Star news in this show. Who are this year's All-Star snubs? Dave lists his five from each league and a couple honorable mentions to go along with the five. Then, he picks a player from each league who might not deserve the All-Star spot. Surprisingly, one of the players is starting for his team. Then, the show concludes with the 'First to … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: All-Star Edition