By Dave Holcomb Just when it did not look like things could get much worse for the Brewers outfielder, Yahoo Sports reports Ryan Braun tried to use other baseball stars to back his story of a fake positive test back during 2012 spring training. Braun told his peers the man who collected his urine was an anti-Semitic and Chicago Cubs fan. The test collector, Dino Laurenzi … [Read more...] about Brewer Ryan Braun: the hatred increasing
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Sanchez, Jr. inks free agent deal with Cubs
By Paul Gotham Alex Sanchez, Jr. (Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ’12) knows a thing or two about patience. After waiting out three days of the 2013 Major League Baseball only to have his name go unheard, the Hialeah, FL resident spent the months of June and July waiting for a phone which never came. Just when it seemed like his opportunity passed, Sanchez, Jr. received his … [Read more...] about Sanchez, Jr. inks free agent deal with Cubs
Oneonta’s Hughes gets NYCBL Coach of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – On July 13th, the Oneonta Outlaws sat in third place of the New York Collegiate Baseball League standings with a record of 16 wins and 11 losses. The Oneonta nine were two and a half behind the league-leading Olean Oilers, and only three ahead of the Syracuse Salt Cats and Wellsville Nitros tied for the sixth and final playoff spot. Oneonta … [Read more...] about Oneonta’s Hughes gets NYCBL Coach of the Year
Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
By Dave Holcomb Point Guard Brandon Jennings finally decided to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he won’t be staying there very long. A week after Milwaukee lost their best baseball player to a season ending suspension, their best basketball player is traded to Detroit. The Pistons acquired Jennings through a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks that will send Brandon … [Read more...] about Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
Contenders and Pretenders in the Late-Season MLB Pennant Push
By Taylor Nigrelli As we move into the final two months of perhaps the most exciting MLB season in 15 years, we can began to see teams that have posing as contenders all year fall off and teams that haven’t quite reached their potential ready to emerge. This is, of course, no different than any other season. In 2011 the Cardinals came on in August after toiling below … [Read more...] about Contenders and Pretenders in the Late-Season MLB Pennant Push