By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Lane Thomas has made an impression this far, at least temporarily diverting fans’ attention from the mascots and Taco Bell K-Man in his first two games since the Jon Lester trade. Thomas, dealt from the St. Louis Cardinals to Washington Nationals on trade deadline day, led off the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday’s game against Syracuse with a home run … [Read more...] about Thomas homers for first time since Jon Lester trade in Rochester’s loss to Syracuse
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Bostick delivers from leadoff spot
Hitting out of the leadoff spot for the first time in his MLB career, Rochester, New York native Chris Bostick went 2-for-3 with two runs scored as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1 at PNC Park on Sunday. Bostick reached on a hit by pitch to lead the third inning and came around to score on a Jose Osuna sacrifice fly. The Aquinas Institute alum … [Read more...] about Bostick delivers from leadoff spot
Around the Diamond Episode 22: Playoff Tiebreaker
Around the Diamond is excited to begin its playoff coverage as MLB kicks off the October season with a wild card tiebreaker on the last day of September. Host Dave Holcomb takes you through the matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers and discusses how Cleveland finished with the best wild car record. In the second segment, Holcomb talks about the remaining … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode 22: Playoff Tiebreaker
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
Sports: When Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction
By Paul Gotham Try as I might, there are just some things in sports that get stuck in my craw, and I can't get them out. Take for instance, Joel Pineiro. Last night, Piniero gave up one earned run over seven innings as the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Houston Astros, 11-2. With the win, the righty improves to 15-11. In 203 innings of work this year, Pineiro has an ERA … [Read more...] about Sports: When Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction