Category Archives: Boston Red Sox
Injury Bug hits Hamilton, Furcal, and Zimmerman…
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, the reigning AL MVP, slid headfirst into home plate trying to avoid a tag from catcher Victor Martinez – an aggressive play in that he was tagging on a foul pop up – and broke the … Continue reading
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Of Appendectomies and Aces: Dunn, Jimenez Out
Adam Dunn became the second slugger to go under the knife to remove an appendix – Dunn’s was an emergency operation on Tuesday night. He told manager Ozzie Guillen he’d be ready to play on Thursday, but realistically he (like … Continue reading
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Winning and Losing Streaks
With the new season off and running, the first thing we look at in the standings is the last “0″ on the board. Texas edged Seattle last night to become the first team to five wins (5 – 0), while … Continue reading
Uecker On DL With Heart Surgery
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, whose sense of humor – especially when poking fun at himself – and colorful commentary and story telling has earned him legions of fans across the upper midwest, is scheduled for surgery to replace … Continue reading
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Volquez Gets PED Suspension; Hoodie is “OKAY!” – MLB
Edinson Volquez, the injured Reds ace, apparently tested positive for PEDs during a spring training test. He claims that he had taken a fertility drug in the Dominican Republic as he and his wife are trying to start a family. … Continue reading
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Look Who is Contending! And, Notes From the Training Room…
I was looking at the standings and there it was… Pittsburgh is 7 – 5, and with a win last night the Nationals are 7 – 6. San Diego matches that – good enough for second in the NL West. … Continue reading
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