By Justin Lada SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The New York Collegiate Baseball League has set the rosters for their Mid-Summer Classic on Wednesday, June 11th and it will include a total of six Syracuse Salt Cats. Dan Fiorito (Manhantanville College) will be named to his second NYCBL All-Star game. The shortstop from Yonkers, New York hit his sixth home run in Satruday night’s 10-6 … [Read more...] about Salt Cats sending 6 players, coach to the NYCBL All-Star game
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Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Prior to hearing Brutus' rousing speech about the validity of Julius Caesar's murder in the Roman Capitol, a plebeian suggests that Rome should "Give him [Brutus] a statue with his ancestors!" Those familiar with Shakespeare's play know that this venerable request comes much too eagerly following the morally ambiguous murder of Caesar. Two acts later … [Read more...] about Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
Full Count | September 27
By Kyle Soppe This year, we have three pitchers who have won at least 20 games and have a winning percentage of .800 or higher (Clayton Kershaw, Ian Kennedy, and Justin Verlander). We haven't seen this since 2002, when Pedro Martinez, Barry Zito, and Randy Johnson did it. Prior to 2002, 1910 was the only other season in which three pitchers have had such success. Very … [Read more...] about Full Count | September 27
O Caption My Caption! Chicago White Sox
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Chicago White Sox
MLB Splinters
By Kyle Soppe Detroit Tiger closer Jose Valverde has converted all 39 save attempts this season and the last 2 save attempts in 2010. The 41 straight successes are impressive, and rank him fourth all time. However, he isn’t even half way to the all time mark of 84, set by Eric Gagne from 2002 to 2003. An interesting note: Valverde has surrendered 18 runs over the … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters