A breakdown of the Cards’ staff’s historic start By TIM MULLHAUPT What now? The questions began early in the offseason when the Cardinals dealt their young fourth starter to the Atlanta Braves for the middling yet talented Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden. At the time there weren’t too many unsettled in the heart of Missouri; these are the Cardinals, someone’s … [Read more...] about In a game of cards, St. Louis is coming up all aces
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Outlaws flex muscles; take game one
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- Oneonta's Outlaws have been chasing the Geneva Red Wings since the New York Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Break. Thursday night at McDonough Park, the two teams traded roles. Oneonta used the long ball and aggressive base-running to come from behind and defeat Geneva, 7-5 to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Division Championship … [Read more...] about Outlaws flex muscles; take game one
Crabbe rolls with the adjustments
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tim Crabbe received a medical redshirt during his junior year at Westmont College. A wrist injury derailed his season after just three appearances on the mound. Crabbe never used that season of college eligibility. One year later he heard his name called in the Major League Baseball draft. The Arizona native went from playing ball at a … [Read more...] about Crabbe rolls with the adjustments
Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
By Dave Holcomb The Cleveland Indians released right-handed Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka on Tuesday. Many sports reports are spinning the story in a different way, but RotoWorld.com reports Matsuzaka asked for his release. The former Red Sox was competing for a starting rotation spot during spring training, but was designated to Triple-A when Pitcher Scott Kazmir beat him … [Read more...] about Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
MLB in Review: Motown Meanies and Central Powers
By Taylor Nigrelli This week’s MLB in Review is heavily focused on teams from the Central divisions. Both divisions have multiple teams duking out for the top spot (one division has the obvious talent edge). I realized a few things in researching these teams. First, “Central” is a pretty loose title for both divisions. It doesn’t feel like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and … [Read more...] about MLB in Review: Motown Meanies and Central Powers