By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Jim Poole, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Jim Poole relieved in all 431 of his major league appearances, but the Rochester-born left-hander recorded only four saves. The first of those came on May 18, … [Read more...] about Rochester-born Jim Poole recorded first save on May 18, 1991
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Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
As the halfway point of August is drawing closer, fans are starting to pay more attention to MLB standings. Although the National League playoff picture seems to be taking shape, almost every team is still in contention in the American League. Giancarlo Stanton tied the Miami Marlins record for most home runs in a single season by blasting his 42nd round-tripper of the … [Read more...] about Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
Welcome to our Club, Mr. 3000, Deja Blue (Jays)
Between milestones, the Hall of Fame induction and trades, MLB's biggest headlines took place off the field on Sunday. Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez, Tim Raines, Bud Selig and John Schuerholz etched their names into baseball history after being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon. Adrian Beltre wasted no time needing only four at-bats between his 2999th and … [Read more...] about Welcome to our Club, Mr. 3000, Deja Blue (Jays)
Five Cubs Go Deep; Boston Literally Walks Off; Mets Bats Come Alive
The second half of the season kicked off yesterday. While the Dodgers and Astros picked up right where they left off, teams like the Cubs and Mets looked to start fresh after disappointing first halves. In Boston, the greatest rivalry in sports resumed with a literal walk-off finish. Chicago Cubs (44-45) 9 Baltimore Orioles (42-47) 8 BALTIMORE- The O’s came back from an … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Go Deep; Boston Literally Walks Off; Mets Bats Come Alive
Seven new All-Stars named; Springer gets dingers; Big Sexy heads to Rochester
Seven all-star replacements were named today, and somehow after an immaculate nine-pitch, three-strikeout inning, Carlos Carrasco still isn’t on that list. Big Sexy landed a minor league deal with a new team (sorry Mets fans), and the Nationals, Dodgers, D-Backs and Astros all stayed red hot this Friday. Pittsburgh Pirates (40-47) 1 Chicago Cubs (43-43) 6 CHICAGO- Neither … [Read more...] about Seven new All-Stars named; Springer gets dingers; Big Sexy heads to Rochester