By MIKAEL DeSANTO On Friday August 12, Alex Rodriguez will play in his final Major League Baseball game when his New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez is expected to be in the starting lineup for the game, most likely as the designated hitter, before retiring and returning to his home in Miami for the rest of the year. The Yankees have said … [Read more...] about 5 Things to know about Alex Rodriguez
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Base Paths and a collision at “The Barber Shop”
A basketball buff once insisted that his is a contact sport. A football fanatic scoffed: “Dancing’s a contact sport. Football’s a collision sport.” And for several anxious minutes at Sal Maglie Stadium Tuesday, baseball became a collision sport too. A quarter ton of beef slammed together down the first-base line, without benefit of pads. When the crisis had passed, in its … [Read more...] about Base Paths and a collision at “The Barber Shop”
Ryan Dempster suspended for nailing A-Rod
By Dave Holcomb Major League Baseball announced Tuesday Ryan Dempster will be suspended five games for intentionally hitting Yankees’ Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez. Dempster threw all of his first four pitches inside to Rodriguez in the 2nd inning on Sunday night. The 3-0 pitch nailed A-Rod in the elbow. Dempster also received an undisclosed fine according to … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster suspended for nailing A-Rod
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
Is A-Rod Worthy?
Another Rant from the Couch by Bill Ribas As Alex Rodriguez approaches the 600 mark for home runs, I thought, man, this arrogant, overpaid player, it's not right, it's not fair. To be honest, I don't know the man, never met him, and until he signed a jaw dropping contract, never really thought too much about him. Oh yeah, he was a good player, I knew that, but he was out … [Read more...] about Is A-Rod Worthy?