By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The day Luis García sent his first major league home run into Nationals Park’s right-center field seats, launching a Jake Arrieta sinker that didn’t sink, was viewed as the dawning of Washington’s new baseball era. The Nationals traded the best pitcher in franchise history along with their star shortstop earlier that day, sending Max Scherzer and Trea Turner … [Read more...] about García returns to Triple-A to gain more experience
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Mersch ‘wills’ Amerks rally while Alt impresses in debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After flying across the country on Tuesday to join the Rochester Americans, veteran defenseman Mark Alt made an immediate impression on his new team on Wednesday. “He was a rock back there,” rookie winger Jack Quinn said following a 4-3 victory over the Utica Comets at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, when he scored one goal and helped set up … [Read more...] about Mersch ‘wills’ Amerks rally while Alt impresses in debut
Maggio: Bonnies’ NIT run shifted perception of their season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The vitriol poured onto social media, each comment as nasty as the last. “Embarrassing.” “Hit a free throw bum.” “You suck.” “You choked.” Many of the comments were made by jilted gamblers, of course, who felt the best method to express their anger was directing complaints directly at Kyle Lofton and his teammates. Several more, however, were made by St. … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bonnies’ NIT run shifted perception of their season
Bonnies denied after late push, season ends in NIT semifinal
NEW YORK – Less than a handful of Division I basketball teams, St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt often notes, end the season with a victory: the champions of the NCAA Tournament, National Invitation Tournament, College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic. On Tuesday night, Bona joined the ranks of the overwhelming majority who experience a bittersweet … [Read more...] about Bonnies denied after late push, season ends in NIT semifinal
Cowles homers in first MLB Spring Training at bat
By PAUL GOTHAM TAMPA -- Ben Cowles didn't waste any time. The former Newark Red standout connected on the first pitch he saw in the eighth inning of Tuesday's MLB Spring Training contest and drove in two runs with a two-out home run as the New York Yankees thumped Philadelphia, 14-2 in exhibition action. The mammoth blast off Philadelphia left-hander Brian Marconi cleared … [Read more...] about Cowles homers in first MLB Spring Training at bat