Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
David Wright, New York Mets 3 for 3, 2B, HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis, SB Wright had an impressive outing Monday in a losing cause.
David Wright, New York Mets
3 for 3, 2B, HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis, SB
Wright had an impressive outing Monday in a losing cause.
It took a shutout by Santana to end Jon Garland’s winning streak. The punchline is that it wasn’t Johan. LAA’s Ervin Santana, in his second MLB start pitched a CG shutout to give Garland his first loss of the year. Santana struck out seven and walked one. Let’s put the Santana rook on the Rookie … Continue reading “Garland/Sox Shut Down by Rook”
It took a shutout by Santana to end Jon Garland’s winning streak.
The punchline is that it wasn’t Johan.
LAA’s Ervin Santana, in his second MLB start pitched a CG shutout to give Garland his first loss of the year.
Santana struck out seven and walked one.
Let’s put the Santana rook on the Rookie Watch. Maybe the Angels fans out there can give us the scoop on E. Santana.
Every year about this time I look at the number of players on the DL and wonder if injuries are up from the previous year. I have no data to prove this, it’s just a hunch. This year is no exception. Right about this time, just like clock-work, key players are dropping like flies. A … Continue reading “Ouch! The DL List Grows and Grows.”
Every year about this time I look at the number of players on the DL and wonder if injuries are up from the previous year. I have no data to prove this, it’s just a hunch.
This year is no exception. Right about this time, just like clock-work, key players are dropping like flies.
A sampling of stars, key players and prospects who are now on the DL:
O. Hernandez SP Shoulder 15-day DL
M. Ordonez RF Hernia 15-day DL
V. Guerrero RF Shoulder 15-day DL
F. Rodriguez RP Arm 15-day DL
N. Swisher CF Shoulder 15-day DL
B. Crosby SS Ribs 15-day DL
B. Madritsch SP Shoulder 60-day DL
C. Koskie 3B Hand Late June
K. Wood SP Shoulder Mid June
N. Garciaparra SS Groin 15-day DL
T. Walker 2B Knee 15-day DL
J. Valentin 3B Knee Mid Aug
M. Loretta 2B Hand Late July
S. Rolen 3B Shoulder Late June
Update: Add Roger Clemens to this list. He left today’s game with a groin injury. Fortunately for him and the Astros, it’s not too serious and it’s possible he might not miss a start.
There’s a brand new blog doing the Mets thing. Looks like they’ll be covering some of their farm teams as well as some retrospective stuff, too. Check out the Tom Seaver Fan Club
There’s a brand new blog doing the Mets thing. Looks like they’ll be covering some of their farm teams as well as some retrospective stuff, too.
Check out the Tom Seaver Fan Club
Carlos Lee, Milwaukee Brewers 0 for 5, 1 BB, 2 K, 7 LOB When your cleanup hitter goes 0 for 5 and leaves 7 on base, you ain’t gonna win.
Carlos Lee, Milwaukee Brewers
0 for 5, 1 BB, 2 K, 7 LOB
When your cleanup hitter goes 0 for 5 and leaves 7 on base, you ain’t gonna win.
I never thought I’d say this but: Thank you, Indiana! Here’s the scenario: Going into the last game of the season, Illinois still had a magic number of one. Either they had to win or Purdue had to lose in order for them to win the Big Ten title. Well, I went to the game … Continue reading “Illinois Takes Big Ten Title!”
I never thought I’d say this but:
Thank you, Indiana!
Here’s the scenario:
Going into the last game of the season, Illinois still had a magic number of one. Either they had to win or Purdue had to lose in order for them to win the Big Ten title.
Well, I went to the game against Iowa and it just wasn’t happenin’ for the Illini. Iowa jumped out to a quick 7-1 lead. The Illini had their chances. Two innings in a row they loaded the bases (once with no outs) but couldn’t capitalize.
And it wasn’t like they weren’t hitting the ball hard either. Most of the time though, it was hit hard at a defender. In one frustrasting inning, each batter hit a hard rope only to be snared by a Iowa fielder for consecutive outs.
Final Score: Iowa 7 Illinois 1
But here comes the Good News part. Last place Indiana defeated Purdue 6-0. The score was announced over the PA after the game. That put Illinois at 20-12 and Purdue at 17-11.
It’s not how Illinois wanted to win it all but I like how shortstop Toby Gardenhire put it:
“This isn’t exactly the way we wanted to win it, but we won a lot of games early to put ourselves in this position.”
Unfortunately, UI starter Aaron Saving didn’t have his stuff today.
This Iowa runner is getting dangerously close to getting booted from the game. He was out on a fielder’s choice and the umpire ruled he interfered with the throw to first for the attempted DP. The ump ruled it a DP. This guy argued for a good minute or so and was not happy.
This kid was awesome. In between innings, he managed on his own to lead a cheer and get at least 3 sections of fans to participate. In his high-pitched voice, he would yell, “I-L-L!” and the rest of us would respond with “I-N-I!”
Kid, I hope you’re back next year!
Toby Gardenhire rounding third to score Illinois’ only run.
The team celebrating their Big Ten title.
Sunday games at home include a really neat promotion. After the game, kids get to go on the field and play wiffleball with the Illinois players. This is immensely popular with fans and has been nationally recognized in NCAA baseball as one the best promotions in college baseball.
Next up is the Big Ten Tournament at Illinois Field this weekend.
…and saves me a buck. The Sox went with Brandon McCarthy in his major league debut. All said, he didn’t too bad allowing 2 runs in 5 1/3 innings and striking out six. The Sox could expect good things from this kid. I’ll put him on my Rookie Watch. Offensively, the Cubs have rookie Jason … Continue reading “Prior Lifts Cubs, Saves Them From Sweep”
…and saves me a buck.
The Sox went with Brandon McCarthy in his major league debut. All said, he didn’t too bad allowing 2 runs in 5 1/3 innings and striking out six. The Sox could expect good things from this kid. I’ll put him on my Rookie Watch.
Offensively, the Cubs have rookie Jason Dubois to thank for the win. He had a key 3-run homer in the 6th.
Well, it looks like I owe Teddy B a buck.
Kyle Davies from Atlanta made the most of his first appearance in the majors. He shut down Baltimore in five innings and got the win. He struck out six and walked three. He’s on my Rookie Watch.
Kyle Davies from Atlanta made the most of his first appearance in the majors. He shut down Baltimore in five innings and got the win. He struck out six and walked three.
He’s on my Rookie Watch.
Ezequiel Astacio, Houston Astros 1 2/3 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 4 HR Yikes, the Rangers feasted on Astacio for 4 homers in 1+ innings and didn’t stop there in their 18-3 rout of the Astros. Texas ended up with 8 homers for the game.
Ezequiel Astacio, Houston Astros
1 2/3 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 4 HR
Yikes, the Rangers feasted on Astacio for 4 homers in 1+ innings and didn’t stop there in their 18-3 rout of the Astros. Texas ended up with 8 homers for the game.
Keith Ginter, Oakland Athletics 1 for 1, HR, 1 run, 5 rbis Ok, I defy you to find a linescore like this in recent history! For those wondering, this comes thanks to two sac flies and a 3-run homer.
Keith Ginter, Oakland Athletics
1 for 1, HR, 1 run, 5 rbis
Ok, I defy you to find a linescore like this in recent history! For those wondering, this comes thanks to two sac flies and a 3-run homer.