Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox 3 for 4, 2B, HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis Cappy bailed out closer Keith Foulke who blew his chance at a save in the top of the 9th. His walk-off homer won it for the Red Sox. In Varitek’s words: “He (Foulke) picks us up all the time so we … Continue reading “5/11 Linescore of the Day”
Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox
3 for 4, 2B, HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis
Cappy bailed out closer Keith Foulke who blew his chance at a save in the top of the 9th. His walk-off homer won it for the Red Sox. In Varitek’s words:
“He (Foulke) picks us up all the time so we said lets pick him up. It got in on me a little bit, had I gotten fully extended I might have hooked that thing foul.”
GREATEST CATCH I’VE EVER SEEN!!! including Ken Berry Check this catch out (link in multimedia section) See it in higher video resolution if possible. AMAZING!!! Followup: TB wanted me to include this link about Ken Berry for those young ‘uns who don’t recall the name. -TBZ
GREATEST CATCH I’VE EVER SEEN!!! including Ken Berry Check this catch out (link in multimedia section) See it in higher video resolution if possible. AMAZING!!!
Followup: TB wanted me to include this link about Ken Berry for those young ‘uns who don’t recall the name. -TBZ
Rookie Pirate leftfielder Ray Sadler got his first major league hit yesterday, a homer off Noah Lowry. Now it looks like Ray will be sent down to make room for newly acquired Michael Restovich.
Rookie Pirate leftfielder Ray Sadler got his first major league hit yesterday, a homer off Noah Lowry. Now it looks like Ray will be sent down to make room for newly acquired Michael Restovich.
New Cubs’ closer Ryan Dempster failed to close out today’s game but the teams’ bullpen failures are nothing new. What is different is that the Cubs won anyway thanks to Derrek Lee’s 10th homerun of the season. Combine that with Greg Maddux’s masterpiece last night (which thankfully the bullpen didn’t blow) and you got yourself … Continue reading “Cubs’ Bullpen Fails Again, But Lee Ensures Win Anyway”
New Cubs’ closer Ryan Dempster failed to close out today’s game but the teams’ bullpen failures are nothing new. What is different is that the Cubs won anyway thanks to Derrek Lee’s 10th homerun of the season.
Combine that with Greg Maddux’s masterpiece last night (which thankfully the bullpen didn’t blow) and you got yourself a bonfide Cubs series win against the Mets.
Maybe this could be a trend..
… I meant the winning part not the blown save. I’m afraid that is already a trend.
Reggie Sanders, St Louis Cardinals 2 for 4, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis In his first season back with the same team since 1998, Reggie is making a difference. He has 9 homeruns in 92 at-bats.
Reggie Sanders, St Louis Cardinals
2 for 4, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis
In his first season back with the same team since 1998, Reggie is making a difference. He has 9 homeruns in 92 at-bats.
The Rocket finally passed Lefty. Quite frankly, the Astro hitters should be ashamed it took so long for him to do it. Clemens was 0-1 in the 5 starts before this game and the Astros scored a total of 6 runs in those 5 games. What does a pitcher need to do? Pitcher Wins Cy … Continue reading “330”
The Rocket finally passed Lefty. Quite frankly, the Astro hitters should be ashamed it took so long for him to do it. Clemens was 0-1 in the 5 starts before this game and the Astros scored a total of 6 runs in those 5 games.
What does a pitcher need to do?
Pitcher Wins
Cy Young 511
Walter Johnson 417
Christy Mathewson 373
Pete Alexander 373
Warren Spahn 363
Pud Galvin 361
Kid Nichols 360
Tim Keefe 341
Roger Clemens 330
Steve Carlton 329
The awards keep comin’ for Illini secondbaseman JR Kyes. For his efforts in the last week, Kyes has won the: Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week (see bottom of page) Co-Big Ten Player of the Week NCBWA Pro-Line Caps National Hitter of the Week For the week, Kyes went 9 for 17 with 4 … Continue reading “Eyes on the Prize(s) for Kyes”
The awards keep comin’ for Illini secondbaseman JR Kyes. For his efforts in the last week, Kyes has won the:
Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week (see bottom of page)
Co-Big Ten Player of the Week
NCBWA Pro-Line Caps National Hitter of the Week
For the week, Kyes went 9 for 17 with 4 homers, 2 doubles, and a triple. He drove in 13 runs and scored 9. He had a walk-off homerun on a game Saturday.
Nice going, JR!
The LA Dodgers purchased the contract of 29 year old Oscar Robles. Robles comes to the majors via the Mexican League and Dodger management has high hopes for him. According to Jim Tracy: “His versatility was something we were interested in at Spring Training. His ability to play in the middle of the infield … … Continue reading “Dodgers Bring Up Robles… Is he the Real Deal?”
The LA Dodgers purchased the contract of 29 year old Oscar Robles. Robles comes to the majors via the Mexican League and Dodger management has high hopes for him. According to Jim Tracy:
“His versatility was something we were interested in at Spring Training. His ability to play in the middle of the infield … he can play second, short and third. He’s very skillful in his ability to handle situational at-bats.”
He was hitting .388 with four homers and 20 ribbies in 29 games while playing for the Mexico City Red Devils.
Despite his advanced age, I’m putting him on my Rookie Watch.
For the first time this year, the University of Illinois made the Collegiate Baseball Top 30 poll. They are ranked 29th this week. Congrats to the team!
For the first time this year, the University of Illinois made the Collegiate Baseball Top 30 poll. They are ranked 29th this week.
Congrats to the team!
Albert Pujols, St Louis Cardinals 2 for 2, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis, 2 walks Mr Pujols made the most of his 2 aybees, hitting 2 dingers and driving in all of St Louis’ runs in their win over LA.
Albert Pujols, St Louis Cardinals
2 for 2, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis, 2 walks
Mr Pujols made the most of his 2 aybees, hitting 2 dingers and driving in all of St Louis’ runs in their win over LA.