Archive for the ‘MLB’ Category
Jeter Denies That He is Engaged
The latest celebrity gossip is that New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is engaged to his girlfriend, Minka Kelly. The gorgeous actress from Friday Night Lights and Jeter both denied that they are engaged. Will Jeter propose to Kelly at Yankee Stadium with the help of Dr. Buddy Rydell? [Accociated Content]
Smoltz Strikes Out Nine in Five Innings
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Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had a very impressive debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. Smoltz had nine strikeouts through five innings as the Cardinals lead the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the top of the ninth. Boston Red Sox fans are wondering why he couldn’t do this in Boston earlier this season. If [...]
Smoltz Still a Starter
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz will likely start for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Smoltz will get a chance to start a couple of games before the Cardinals try him as a set-up man. Is Smoltz the final piece for the Cardinals to make a World Series run?
Derek Jeter Injured in Yankees Win
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in 11 innings, but shortstop Derek Jeter had to leave the game after getting hit on the right foot with a pitch in the first inning. An X-ray taken at Yankee Stadium was negative, but Jeter could still miss Thursday’s game in Seattle. [NY Times] [...]
Late Night Links
From second overall pick to publicist: Former Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington is now the publicist of Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Aaron Maybin. Both played college football at Penn St. and Maybin is holding out while Arrington is blaming the holdout on Michael Crabtree’s holdout. [NBC Sports]
Va. Tech loses starting running back: Virginia Tech’s leading rusher [...]
Meet the Skinny Pitcher That Took Down Youkilis
Just when I thought Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was going to kill Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello when he charged the mound, Porcello acted like he was scared and then gave Youkilis a smooth Judo throw. Red Sox fans will argue otherwise, but Porcello did very well considering the weight difference tonight.
Can Bryce Harper Save The Nationals?
The Washington Nationals might be doing the smart thing by not signing first overall pick Stephen Strasburg this season. Nationals fans might not agree with this, but there is a bigger star next season. Strasburg is supposed to be one of the best young pitchers to enter Major League Baseball in years. Can he hit the [...]
Pedro to Replace Moyer in Phillies Rotation
Philadelphia Phillies (still sounds weird to stay that) starter Pedro Martinez will replace 97-year old Jamie Moyer in the Phillies rotation and will make his first start on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. [ESPN]Â Why do we have a feeling that Pedro is going to do well in Philly?
Five NFL Teams Want Vick
A league source told Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio that five teams are interested in former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Tony Dungy said during last night’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game that several teams have contacted him about Vick and he expects Vick to sign with a team soon. [PFT]Â It will be interesting [...]
Smoltz Headed back to Atlanta?
John Smoltz was cut on Friday by the Boston Red Sox and now there are rumors of Smoltz moving back to the bullpen. The AJC’s Mark Bradley asked the following question today: “Do you think Smoltz should be re-signed to help in the Braves bullpen?” [AJC]Â The Braves could use another relief pitcher, but I will [...]