The 2013 season for the St. Louis Cardinals ended with disappointment after the Boston Red Sox hit their way to a third championship in ten seasons. The Cards finished with the best record in the National League and topped baseball darling Yasiel Puig and the upstart Pittsburgh Pirates before being dismantled by the American League's best. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals finish season with a thud
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St. Louis Cardinals in familiar spot
The St. Louis Cardinals could not hold serve at home in the World Series, losing two out of three games at Busch Stadium. The Boston Red Sox lead three games to two heading back to Fenway Park for games six and seven. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals in familiar spot
2013 World Series: Too close for ESPN analysts to call
The 2013 World Series is just one day away from starting, and the hype and commentary about the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox is peaking. ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' analysts Curt Schilling and John Kruk are two of what appears to be many that feel this year's Fall Classic will be a nail-biter. … [Read more...] about 2013 World Series: Too close for ESPN analysts to call
MLB Playoffs are on? I’ll pass…
The MLB Playoffs are in full swing with the Divisional Series set. Yawn. The St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics face off for the chance to win a championship that will be earned after 162 (or 163) games. Meh. … [Read more...] about MLB Playoffs are on? I’ll pass…
Former Red Sox All-Star Shea Hillenbrand attempting comeback
One of the more improbable of comeback attempts is that of two-time major league all-star Shea Hillenbrand, who averaged just over 85 runs batted in for his first four full seasons (’02-05 with Boston, Arizona and Toronto) before falling out of any level of affiliated baseball five years ago. He did log 36 games (.340) with York in 2008. … [Read more...] about Former Red Sox All-Star Shea Hillenbrand attempting comeback
Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown
It’s still “early” in baseball terms, but Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp have done nothing but put on shows. Their superb play has gotten more attention than Philip Humber’s perfect game. Hamilton and Kemp are going for the Triple Crown in their respective leagues. The Triple Crown is revered, by many, to be the greatest single-season accomplishment in all of baseball. … [Read more...] about Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown
Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden
It's more than just rumors at this point. It's very close to becoming a done deal. The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder, and former MLB All-Star Marlon Byrd to the Boston Red Sox. Presumably, for a left-handed pitcher. Rumored to be one of the reliever variety. UPDATE (via NESN): The Cubs will get Michael Bowden, a right-handed pitcher from the minors, and a player to be … [Read more...] about Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden
Cubs and Red Sox trade players to be named later, and Chris Carpenter
The Chicago Cubs today sent a player to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. Sounds spine tingling, the Cubs also through in pitcher Chris Carpenter. With this trade, compensation for Theo Epstein joining the Cubs as the team’s President is complete. … [Read more...] about Cubs and Red Sox trade players to be named later, and Chris Carpenter
Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention
After a day dominated by headlines about Kerry Wood returning to the North Side, day two of the Cubs Convention in Chicago was marked by headlines in other areas. New changes to Wrigley Field were discussed, some free agency matters were addressed by the Cubs’ head honchos, and there was plenty of reaction both positive and negative to all of it. … [Read more...] about Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention
Child Molestation Accusations Against Boston Red Sox Clubhouse MGR
With more child sex abuse allegations coming out today, this time against late Boston Red Sox clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick, the reputation of northeast sports takes yet another hit. Between, Penn State, Syracuse and now Boston's MLB team, by this next time year most people are going to have some serious assumptions about men working in positions of authority over … [Read more...] about Child Molestation Accusations Against Boston Red Sox Clubhouse MGR