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May 11th, 2008

Richie Sexson Gets Five Game Suspension

After Richie Sexson charged the mound, threw his helmet and instigated a brawl for no apparent reason, his punishment is a five-game suspension. He originally got six games but appealed and got one game taken off of the total. If you haven’t seen the video, check Richie Sexson brawl video.
Considering that Sexson throwing […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 11th, 2008

Marlins Give Hanley Ramirez a $70 Million Extension

The Florida Marlins run a bargain basement operation. With a total team payroll less than what Alex Rodriguez will make this year with the New York Yankees, it’s a bit surprising to hear the news that the Marlins and Hanley Ramirez have agreed a six-year, $70M extension.
Then again, if there is anyone in the […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 10th, 2008

Jonathan Papelbon - Second Straight Blown Save - Red Sox Fans Worry?

Jonathan Papelbon has appeared in less than 150 games as a relief pitcher but he has quickly become one of the best closers in the game of baseball. When Papelbon takes the mound, he oftentimes makes opposing hitters look hopeless.

However, for the second straight game, the right-hander out of Mississippi State has blown a […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 9th, 2008

David Wells Back to the Yankees?

Reports indicate that David Wells is interested in resuming his big league career as a member of the New York Yankees. The 45-year-old Wells says he’s in good shape and could bolster the Yankees starting rotation.
Hank Steinbrenner says he has pondered the possibility of bringing Wells back to the Yankees, however Steinbrenner admits to […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 8th, 2008

Richie Sexson Charges Mound, Starts Brawl

What was Richie Sexson thinking? If you haven’t seen the video of Sexson charging the mound, check out the video at the end of this entry.
Texas Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard threw a pitch that was a tad high on the 6-foot-8 Sexson. The pitch didn’t seem too malicious, yet Sexson sprints […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 8th, 2008

Hottest Hitting Outfielders in 2008

Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
The Rangers acquired Josh Hamilton in the offseason from the Cincinnati Reds. Hamilton has been everything the Rangers could have hoped – and more. He’s currently hitting .290 with seven homers and 36 RBIs.

Pat Burrell, Philadelphia Phillies
Pat Burrell has always had a lot of potential. This season, he might […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 7th, 2008

Carlos Gomez Hits for the Cycle

Carlos Gomez, the 22-year-old centerfielder for the Minnesota Twins, hit for the cycle on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Gomez became the first Twin in 22 years to hit for the cycle. The last player on the Twins to hit for the cycle was Kirby Puckett.
On the third pitch of the […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 7th, 2008

Alex Rodriguez Chokes in the Delivery Room?

Alex Rodriguez was with his wife when his wife was giving birth to his daughter recently. According to Cynthia Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez’s wife, Alex wasn’t exactly Mr. Clutch or Mr. Calm, Cool and Collected in the delivery room.
“As tough and big as he seems, he is real wimpy around doctors or any type of […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 6th, 2008

Chicago White Sox use Blowup Doll Slump Buster

Major League Baseball is looking into the inventive and possibly insensitive way the Chicago White Sox decided to use a blowup doll as a slump buster. According to reports, the team’s locker room had two blowup dolls that were decorated with signs.
One sign reportedly said Let’s Go White Sox, while the other sign said […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 6th, 2008

Barry Zito Back in Rotation for Giants

Well, Barry Zito’s demotion didn’t last too long. About a week ago, the San Francisco Giants announced that Zito would be moving to the bullpen in an effort to increase his effectiveness.

Today, before Zito ever made an appearance out of the bullpen, it was announced that he’d return to the starting rotation. The […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

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