By Kevin Smith Here we are. Starting Wednesday, the 109th and 2013 World Series will begin. It features two storied franchises: the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. These legendary organizations have won a combined 18 World Series titles. A lot of history for these two teams when they square off in the grand daddy of Major League Baseball. In fact, there is … [Read more...] about A bit of history for 109th World Series
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For SLU, leadership has no boundaries
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY -- Maybe it takes a guy from Normal, Illinois to identify something out of the ordinary. At least that's the case with Jim Crews and the reigning Atlantic 10 champion St. Louis Billikens. Crews has spent more than three decades in coaching, 25 as a head coach, yet when asked about one of the most basic aspects of a winning team, the … [Read more...] about For SLU, leadership has no boundaries
Rosario paces Monroe to opening split
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Angel Rosario (Bridgeport, CT/Bullard Havens) needed to make a quick adjustment prior to this afternoon’s doubleheader. Judging by the results, the sophomore outfielder possesses plenty of adaptability. Rosario collected two hits, stole three bases and drove in the eventual game-winning run in game two of a double header as the Monroe … [Read more...] about Rosario paces Monroe to opening split
Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
By Dave Holcomb The Cleveland Indians released right-handed Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka on Tuesday. Many sports reports are spinning the story in a different way, but RotoWorld.com reports Matsuzaka asked for his release. The former Red Sox was competing for a starting rotation spot during spring training, but was designated to Triple-A when Pitcher Scott Kazmir beat him … [Read more...] about Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
Around the Diamond episode 14
Hey baseball fans, here's another episode of Around the Diamond with host Dave Holcomb. Congratulate us on being able to get through an entire show without mentioning Alex Rodriguez once. On today's episode, we discuss the winning streaks in both leagues with the Tigers winning their last 12 and the Braves now on 13 straight wins. What has been the key to their success? Then, … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond episode 14