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
Texas Rangers
Bostick ready for move to Nationals
By Paul Gotham It’s easy to forget Chris Bostick is less than four years removed from high school. The 21-year old shares the wisdom and insights of a seasoned veteran as easily as he fields a Sunday hop before throwing to first. Maybe that’s what happens when one packs a decade’s worth of experience into a few short years. From Aquinas Institute to the New York … [Read more...] about Bostick ready for move to Nationals
American League: still too early playoff predictions
By Dave Holcomb The baseball season has reached its half waypoint. Actually, the season made it to that landmark weeks ago, for whatever reason, Major League Baseball has its All-Star game slightly more than halfway. Anyway, with about 95 games in the books, the playoff picture is a bit clearer. It’s still too early to officially predict what teams will be playing in … [Read more...] about American League: still too early playoff predictions
Tale of the Tape: World Series Games 3 and 4
By Aaron M Smith Right now the World Series has taken on the form of a scene right out of the TV hit - ER. A doctor running down the hall yelling, " We need a defibrillator - STAT!!! " Okay, that might be exaggerating the situation, but the Texas Rangers return to Arlington finding themselves in a position they haven't been in the whole playoffs - down 2-0. But everyone … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape: World Series Games 3 and 4
Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2
By Aaron M Smith Somewhere Brian McCann is wondering if he is going to get a World Series ring this year. Sounds a little strange, as McCann's Braves are already home hitting the local golf courses. But thanks to McCann's double in the Midsummer Classic, also known as the MLB All-Star game - the National League won the game and ultimately home field advantage for the World … [Read more...] about Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2