Bohm keeps producing for Lakewood Top Phillies prospect Alec Bohm collected three hits and reached base four times in Class A Lakewood’s 5-3 loss to Lexington on Friday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190419&content_id=306430928&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsCougars trio combines on no-hitter D-backs prospects Bryan Valdez, Andy Toelken and Blake Workman threw a no-hitter, facing one batter over the minimum, as Class A Kane County beat Quad Cities, 1-0, on Friday night. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190419&content_id=306430168&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsJustin Verlander wants to be the Tom Brady of baseball It’s Justin Verlander’s 36th birthday. The day he officially moves closer to 40 years old than 30. The day he creeps nearer to middle age and further away from the best physical version of himself. Not that you’d ever know it. “Happy birthday,” shouts pitcher…
DetailsHarding ‘Pete’ Peterson: General manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates during its World Series triumph, ‘a brilliant baseball mind,’ started as Rutgers catcher Baseball lost one of their biggest icons in a trade with God on April 16, 2019 when Harding “Pete” Peterson passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Pete will be remembered as…
DetailsMLB’s juiced baseball is juicing Triple-A home run totals There has been considerable evidence amassed over the past year or two that the baseball used by Major League Baseball has a lower aerodynamic profile, leading to less drag, which leads directly to more home runs. If you doubted that at all, get a load of…
DetailsGio Gonzalez fires Scott Boras Gio Gonzalez has had a rough few months. Despite being a pretty solid pitcher over the years, he claims he only received one offer all offseason: a minor league deal with the Yankees. He signed that in late March and the Yankees have kept him in the minors. If they…
DetailsCraig Kimbrel could help any NL East contender solve a division-wide problem WASHINGTON— Progressively, the lines of desperation and declined price will have to intersect. At least it would seem. Craig Kimbrel’s demands reportedly are receding during his extended unemployment. The needs of contenders in the National League East’s rock fight continue to increase day…
DetailsSantana becomes US citizen before Braves, Indians postponed CLEVELAND (AP) — Not even a cold, rainy day could hinder Carlos Santana’s joyful smile. The Indians first baseman was sworn in as a U.S. citizen on Friday, taking the oath with 83 others while his two young daughters fought for his attention. Afterward, Santana beamed with…
DetailsBlue Jays super prospect Guerrero feels ready for majors BUFFALO, N.Y. — While saying he’s ready to make his major league debut, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero didn’t need a translator to insist he’s not frustrated over still playing in the minors. “No. No,” Guerrero said before continuing in Spanish on Friday. Interpreter Jesse…
DetailsMan Sues L.A. Dodgers for More Than $2 Million, Alleges Security Guards Attacked Him ‘Unprovoked’ A man filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, alleging he broke his ankle after he was attacked by security guards during a game last year. Daniel Antunez is seeking more than $2 million in damages, according to…
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