Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘mlb’

Nationals’ Nyjer Morgan Charges Marlins’ Chris Volstad – Brawl Ensues

Nationals’ Nyjer Morgan Charges Marlins’ Chris Volstad – Brawl Ensues

Last night’s game between the Florida Marlins, and Washington Nationals looked to be just a routine blowout, but it turned into a giant brawl. Nyjer Morgan was hit by a pitch earlier in the game as payback for throwing an elbow into St. Louis Catcher Bryan Anderson at home plate, when trying to score a [...]

  • Share

Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Putting off Retirement

Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Putting off Retirement

When you think of the Los Angeles Dodgers, you can’t help but hear the voice of Vin Scully, their long time broadcaster. He has been the voice of the Dodgers for 61 seasons, and today there is news that he will return for his 62nd. Vin Scully has plans on calling all the Dodgers home [...]

  • Share

Ryan Howard Hopes to Be Back with Phillies on Sunday

Ryan Howard Hopes to Be Back with Phillies on Sunday

There’s good news for Philadelphia Phillies Fans. The Phillies who just got Chase Utley back in the lineup a few days ago, look to get Ryan Howard back in the cleanup role early next week. Howard who originally predicted that he would be back by Monday, may actually have an opportunity to be back in [...]

  • Share

Former Major League Pitcher Roger Clemens Indicted Today

Former Major League Pitcher Roger Clemens Indicted Today

Six time American League Cy Young Award Winner Roger Clemens was indicted by federal authorities today for lying about his use of performance enhancing drugs in 2008. Clemens who has been retired from baseball since 2007 faces up to 30 years in prison, but more than likely any prison sentence would not be longer than [...]

  • Share

Braves Trade for 1B Derrek Lee to Bolster Playoff Run

Braves Trade for 1B Derrek Lee to Bolster Playoff Run

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Braves who sit atop the National League Eastern Division, acquired first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs. Derrek Lee had to clear waivers before he could be included in any trade. No teams claimed him off of waivers, so he was eligible to be traded to Atlanta. The Cubs [...]

  • Share

Washington Nationals Have Only 4 More Hours to Sign Bryce Harper

Washington Nationals Have Only 4 More Hours to Sign Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper, a 17 year old catcher who skipped his senior season of High School to enter the Major League Draft may have gone through all the trouble for nothing. Harper, represented by super agent Scott Boras has until midnight on Monday to sign a contract with the Washington Nationals, or he must sit out [...]

  • Share

Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez Arraigned for Assault

Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez Arraigned for Assault

Met’s all star closer Francisco Rodriguez was arraigned on assault charges this morning, stemming from an altercation he had with his father in law after the game on Wednesday night. The victim’s name was not released by police, but he has accused the 28 year old right hander of punching him in the face. There [...]

  • Share

Stephen Strasburg’s Return Not So Good

Stephen Strasburg’s Return Not So Good

Stephen Strasburg returned from his stint on the 15 day disabled list, but didn’t leave off quite where he was before getting hurt. The 22 year old Strasburg allowed 6 hits and 6 runs in just 4 1/3 innings pitched. He seemed to struggle a bit with his command, and allowed a few big hits [...]

  • Share

Brandon Morrow No-Hits Rays Through 8 2/3 Innings, Strikes out 17

Brandon Morrow No-Hits Rays Through 8 2/3 Innings, Strikes out 17

Brandon Morrow, isn’t a name you hear too often. He pitches on a team that is out of the playoff picture, and seems to have nothing left to play for this season. However, Morrow pitched a gem of a game against the AL Wildcard leading Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He had a no hitter [...]

  • Share

The Texas Rangers: Going Once, Going Twice, Sold….. To Nolan Ryan

The Texas Rangers:  Going Once, Going Twice, Sold….. To Nolan Ryan

On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers were auctioned off. Thats right, the Major League Baseball team was put up for auction and was sold to the highest bidder. There were several big names hoping to be the winning bidders. They included, Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. When all was said [...]

  • Share