Posts Tagged ‘Josh Hamilton’
A.J. Burnett: The anchor of the ship
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled to have a winning season as of late. Make it 19 years and counting, it’s become one of the most guilty and sorrowful droughts the professional sports world has ever seen. But this year, the Pirates look on their way to end a miserable two decades of losing. Pittsburgh is currently a few games behind …
by Giovanni Mio on August 5th, 2012 Leave a comment »
MLB midseason awards: American League
Matt Gordon makes his debut with a column about this American League midseason awards.
by Matt Gordon on July 9th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Yu Darvish signs with the Rangers
In the end, the Rangers spent over $100 million for the Japanese pitcher
by Derek Johnson on January 19th, 2012 1 Comments »
Red October: St. Louis Cardinals, A Team of Destiny
“The Cardinals are down to their final strike.” The world heard it countless times on Thursday night. The members of the St. Louis squad knew it as well. It did not mean, however, that they had struck out. David Freese ensured that with a two-out, two-strike, two-run triple in the bottom of the ninth in Game 6 that knotted things …
by Jon Alba on October 29th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Rangers Fan Dies After Falling During Game
Shannon Stone, a 39-year old male Texas Rangers fan, leaned over the outfield railing during the second inning of a Rangers/Athletics game to catch a foul ball tossed by Josh Hamilton. A second later, he fell over the railing and landed on concrete behind the left field wall. Stone died as a result of his injuries from the 20-foot fall. …
by Derek Johnson on July 8th, 2011 1 Comments »
Rangers vs. Giants: The World Series Baseball Doesn’t Need, But The One It Deserves
The San Francisco Giants have not won a World Series in over 55 years. Their counterparts, the Texas Rangers, have never won period. Nonetheless, both of these squads have proven themselves worthy of dancing in the Fall Classic. Texas found their way in a six-game upset (if you can call it that) of the powerhouse Yankees, while San Franasco (thank …
by Jon Alba on October 24th, 2010 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 1
Philadelphia Phillies 1 San Francisco Giants 0- Cole Hamels picked up his 8th victory of the season after tossing a complete game two-hitter; it was Hamels’ first win since July 28 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ryan Howard drove in the only run of the game in the 4th inning, singling in Shane Victorino to lift Philadelphia to Win #76 of …
by Derek Johnson on September 2nd, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 29
New York Yankees 10 Chicago White Sox 0- Sergio Mitre gave up one hit in 6.1 innings as he improved to 3-1 as a starter; Mitre, who left the game in the 7th inning with a right forearm contusion, gave up his only hit of the game to Jim Thome. Alex Rodriguez hit a long ball in the 8th inning …
by Derek Johnson on August 30th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 28
Chicago Cubs 5 New York Mets 2- Alfonso Soriano’s three-run blast in the 8th inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Chicago Cubs to Win #64 of the season. Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez singled in the other runs for Chicago. Carlos Marmol shut down the Mets in the 9th inning to earn his 6th save of the year. …
by Derek Johnson on August 29th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 13
Milwaukee Brewers 12 San Diego Padres 9- Prince Fielder and Mike Rivera each hit two long balls while Ryan Braun went deep once, lifting the Brewers to Win #56 of the year. Brewers starter Manny Parra gave up six earned runs on thirteen hits in 5.2 innings, but it was good enough for him to improve to 8-8 on the …
by Derek Johnson on August 14th, 2009 Leave a comment »