By Taylor Nigrelli So, it’s about that time of year where we bicker and argue about who should or shouldn’t represent their league in the All-Star Game. The debates surrounding who should play in the game are almost as American as baseball itself. When I wrote my season preview for the National League, I made the claim that they were now the dominant league. And while a … [Read more...] about What the National League All-Star Team Should Look Like
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Philadelphia Phillies: Buying or Selling?
As of July 6th, below .500 and over seven games behind the Braves, is it finally time to sell and start over? By Dave Holcomb On July 6th, before taking the field against the first place Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia sits at third place in the National League East at 42-45. The Phillies are 7.5 games behind both the Braves and the Reds for the final wild card … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies: Buying or Selling?
What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
By Taylor Nigrelli Well, we’re here. We’ve reached the halfway point of a strange and surprising 2013 campaign. We’ve seen Vernon Wells hit like an all-star for a month and then like infant since. We’ve seen a multitude of young players thrust themselves into the spotlight and earn some well-deserved all-star discussion. We’ve seen teams with World Series aspirations stumble … [Read more...] about What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
Niagara rallies to defeat Geneva in walkoff fashion
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA FALLS, NY -- Saturday, for the second night in a row, the Niagara Power (7-6) took on the Geneva Red Wings (4-6). And for the second night in a row, Niagara struggled in the middle innings and saw an early lead dissipate. However, unlike Saturday, the Power were able to rally and defeat Geneva, 8-7, on the strength of an Alex Lagos (Bryant) … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies to defeat Geneva in walkoff fashion
Poor defense costs Power against Red Wings
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA, NY -- Missed throws, wild pitches and misplayed balls were the story Friday night as the Niagara Power (6-6) fell to the Geneva Red Wings (4-5) 12-7 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Sal Maglie Field in Niagara Falls. The Niagara defense committed eight errors including five between the fifth and seventh innings in which the Red … [Read more...] about Poor defense costs Power against Red Wings