By Dave Holcomb Monday morning, two whole weeks since the PED rulings came out and Alex Rodriguez was supposed to be suspended, A-Rod is still the leading story in the sports world. Yes, he trumps a three-team race in the NL Central, the Dodgers’ amazing 50 game stretch and even the NFL preseason. At least when fans turned on the TV Monday, the A-Rod news dealt with … [Read more...] about Alex Rodriguez: just go away
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Around the Diamond Episode 13
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
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
The Bronx Banter: Episode Three
Hosts Dave Holcomb and Tyler Sipala have another great show covering the New York Yankees. At the top of the show, our hosts discuss a possible trade with the Cubs for Alfonso Soriano and the latest speculation with Alex Rodriguez. Then, the show moves to recapping the last four games since the All-Star break including the series in Boston and Monday night's game in Texas. In … [Read more...] about The Bronx Banter: Episode Three
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