By BILLY HEYEN Houghton senior Victor Cavalieri will be joining another Section V alumnus and draftee in the Atlanta Braves organization. Cavalieri, who starred at Northstar, was picked in the 36th round by Atlanta after former McQuaid star Greg Cullen was picked by the Braves in round 15. Cavalieri is the first ever Houghton player to be selected in the major league … [Read more...] about Victor Cavalieri, Northstar grad and Houghton lefty, drafted by Atlanta Braves
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Yankees make call to arms
By MIKE DeSANTO The Yankees bullpen has certainly changed within the last 24 hours, with David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle joining the team in a trade with the White Sox. The deal also sends Tyler Clippard, Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin and Tito Polo to the White Sox while Todd Frazier comes over to the Yankees. According to fangraphs.com, for those who have pitched a … [Read more...] about Yankees make call to arms
Around the Diamond Episode 13
On this newest edition of Around the Diamond, host Dave Holcomb caves in and finally discusses Alex Rodriguez and the Biogenesis story. Over a half hour is dedicated to talking PEDs and their usage in baseball and in athletes in general. Plus, does Alex Rodriguez and steroid users have any shot at making Baseball's Hall of Fame? In the final segment, we finally talk on the … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode 13
MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011
By Kyle Soppe Another week, another set of box scores filled with a blend of historic and unique happenings. Mariano Rivera has reached the 30 save plateau for the 9th consecutive season. By getting there this year, he broke a tie for longest consecutive 30 save seasons with Trevor Hoffman. Zack Greinke’s first 9 decisions at home this year have all been wins. His 9-0 … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011
White Sox @ Tigers – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: These 2 AL Central rivals meet up in Detroit, starting on Friday, for a 3-game series to start the second half of the 2011 MLB season. The Tigers (49-43) currently lead the division over the upstart Indians (.5 games back), followed by these White Sox (5 games back). They have met 6 times this year, with the Tigers taking 5 of them, including a 3-game … [Read more...] about White Sox @ Tigers – Tale of the Tape