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
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Lack of leadership, chemistry doomed Power
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA FALLS, NY -- In 2012 the Niagara Power advanced all the way to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series before falling to the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs in two games. In 2013 they failed to replicate that success, winning only 13 games and finishing in last place. The team suffered through an eight-game losing streak and dropped 15 … [Read more...] about Lack of leadership, chemistry doomed Power
Around the Diamond: Episode 12
Welcome to the best episode of Around the Diamond yet. In the opening segment, our host Dave Holcomb breaks down the hot AL Central race. The Indians, Royals and Tigers have each won at least eight of their last ten games. Kansas City swept Minnesota this week, but gained no ground because Cleveland swept Chicago, but they did not grain any ground because Detroit swept … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Episode 12
Contenders and Pretenders in the Late-Season MLB Pennant Push
By Taylor Nigrelli As we move into the final two months of perhaps the most exciting MLB season in 15 years, we can began to see teams that have posing as contenders all year fall off and teams that haven’t quite reached their potential ready to emerge. This is, of course, no different than any other season. In 2011 the Cardinals came on in August after toiling below … [Read more...] about Contenders and Pretenders in the Late-Season MLB Pennant Push
Around the Diamond: Episode 11
In today's show, host Dave Holcomb covers all the top news from around major league baseball hitting upon all six divisions. To start, the biggest series of all-time is taking place in Pittsburgh. Not really, this isn't ESPN, but in all seriousness, it's a really big series. The Pirates come into the five game set 1.5 games behind the Cardinals, and with the Buccos winning … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Episode 11