DETROIT TIGERS (5-2) 2 MINNESOTA TWINS (5-2) 1 DETROIT, MI-- James McCann hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to give the Tigers the lead, which held for the win over the Twins. Matt Boyd threw six scoreless innings for the Tigers, allowing one hit, walking two and striking out six. Jason Castro went 2-for-4 and drove in the Twins only run of the game. Hector Santiago … [Read more...] about Rangers walk off with squeeze, and Cespedes plays long ball
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Bartlett and Rettenmund Hall of Fame Ceremony set for August 12
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Former Red Wings Jason Bartlett and Merv Rettenmund will be inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame on Friday, August 12 in a pregame ceremony before the Wings host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 7:05 p.m. Jason Bartlett – This slick-fielding shortstop played parts of three seasons for the Red Wings in 2004, 2005 and … [Read more...] about Bartlett and Rettenmund Hall of Fame Ceremony set for August 12
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