NEW YORK YANKEES (13-7) 3 BOSTON RED SOX (11-10) 0 BOSTON, MA-- Masahiro Tanaka threw a complete game shutout against the rival Red Sox, allowing only three hits for the Yankees. Chris Sale struck out 10 for the Red Sox in eight innings, but gave up three runs (two earned) on eight hits. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (11-9) 3 MIAMI MARLINS (10-10) 2 PHILADELPHIA, PA-- Jeremy … [Read more...] about Matt Carpenter, Daniel Murphy, Masahiro Tanaka and the MLB Roundup
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Delino DeShields Jr., J.J. Hardy, Chris Sale and a Tribe sweep
BOSTON RED SOX (10-6) 4 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (3-12) 1 in 10 TORONTO, ON-- Mookie Betts delivered a three-run double in the top of the ninth to help the Red Sox to the game and series win over the Blue Jays. Chris Sale tossed eight scoreless innings for the Red Sox, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 13. Kendrys Morales hit a solo home run in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Delino DeShields Jr., J.J. Hardy, Chris Sale and a Tribe sweep
Blockbuster Special: Fixing the New York Mets
By TIM MULLHAUPT The question "remember when?" generates in many a sense of nostalgia, fond memories, and a yearning for the days of old. For Mets fans born after the early 80's, the phrase generates the polar opposite response. Remember when Beltran looked at strike three? Remember when Castillo dropped that ball? Remember when the Wilpons invested with … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Special: Fixing the New York Mets
Around the Diamond: Episode 16
On a special episode of Around the Diamond, we have a little different set up to the show this Friday. To start off, Host Dave Holcomb discusses the statuses of three teams we have yet to discuss on the show. We didn't want to leave everyone out this season, so if you're a Giants, Twins or Mets fans, here's the time for your team to shine. In the second segment, Holcomb reviews … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Episode 16
Buckner’s Bolero
By Dan "Chas" McCloskey Not to try and create any competition for the Chinchillas as the musical darlings of this site, but a couple of obscure musicians--one of whom has toured as a sideman with R.E.M.--recently released their second set of tunes celebrating our national pastime. Less than three years ago, Steve Wynn and Scott McCaughey teamed up for Frozen Ropes and … [Read more...] about Buckner’s Bolero