WFAN and SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that the Texas Rangers are “interested” in Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez. … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers Interested in Acquiring Beltran and K-Rod from NY Mets?
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Catching up with Cubs, Expos Hall of Famer Andre Dawson at BP Crosstown Cup
This week marks the height of summer festival season. In most major cities across North America, prominent street fairs and concert series are being held. In Chicago, BP featured the city’s largest baseball at the Taste of Chicago June 24th-26th. As the entire city focuses on the BP Crosstown Cup, the annual head-to-head interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and … [Read more...] about Catching up with Cubs, Expos Hall of Famer Andre Dawson at BP Crosstown Cup
Conversing with White Sox Legend Ron Kittle at BP Crosstown Cup
This week marks the height of summer festival season. In most major cities across North America, prominent street fairs and concert series are being held. In Chicago, BP featured the city’s largest baseball at the Taste of Chicago June 24th-26th. As the entire city focuses on the BP Crosstown Cup, the annual head-to-head interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and … [Read more...] about Conversing with White Sox Legend Ron Kittle at BP Crosstown Cup
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-27-11)
If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-27-11)
Jimmy Rollins to Attempt World Batted Ball Record TODAY
MLB superstar Jimmy Rollins will be knocking baseballs over Benjamin Franklin Parkway for Red Bull Ball Park Cranks on June 27, 2011 from 11:45-1pm. He's not just talking home runs here -- Rollins is aiming beyond the typical stadium distance and looking to hit a massive 550-foot bomb -- or the distance of almost two football fields. A dream he's had since his youth. Rollins … [Read more...] about Jimmy Rollins to Attempt World Batted Ball Record TODAY
Sparky Anderson’s Special Day: Detroit Tigers Retire His Number
In a gesture that is long overdue, the Detroit Tigers are scheduled to retire the number of managerial legend Sparky Anderson on Sunday prior to their game against Kirk Gibson’s Arizona Diamondbacks. It is not surprising that one of these teams is entering the season in first place, but the part that is shocking is that it is the club from Phoenix. They are really cashing in on … [Read more...] about Sparky Anderson’s Special Day: Detroit Tigers Retire His Number
Jim Riggleman is Nuts: Nationals Managerial Job is a Sweet Gig
One of the problems that members of the sports world continuously have is an inflated ego. They are surrounded by friends and family who consistently tell them how great they are. This is obviously the case, otherwise they wouldn’t hold the positions that they do. What these members of the entourage don’t comprehend is that they are surrounded by the top people in the world … [Read more...] about Jim Riggleman is Nuts: Nationals Managerial Job is a Sweet Gig
Minnesota Twins Falter in San Francisco
The Minnesota Twins dropped two of three games during their midweek interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. It was very puzzling to not see Joe Mauer in the starting line-up. I understand that it was a day game after a night contest and that there is no designated hitter position in National League stadiums, but there must be a suitable void that he could fill … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Falter in San Francisco
Jim Riggleman Makes Dumb Decision in Walking Away from Nationals
Remember when the Washington Nationals sucked? Yeah, just about 2 weeks ago. Since the Montreal Expos came to America they've been a joke. However, things are starting to turn around in our nation's capital and manager Jim Riggleman has lead them to a 35-34 record this season. Pretty impressive. He should be proud and happy. He should resign? Wait, what? … [Read more...] about Jim Riggleman Makes Dumb Decision in Walking Away from Nationals
Top 5 Under the Radar Fantasy Baseball Players
. It's the end of August and its down to the nitty gritty. At this point there are only minor changes that can be made to your roster to determine whether you hoist a banner or suffer the agony of defeat. Every year there are a couple of guys that fly under the radar over the course of the season that can win you a title in September. This year is no different. Here are five … [Read more...] about Top 5 Under the Radar Fantasy Baseball Players