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SOFT TOSS
John Clayton trains for, throws out first pitch
John Clayton is as popular as ever. The ESPN NFL analyst, commonly known as the “the Professor,” threw out the first pitch last night at the Safeco Field prior to the start of the Seattle Mariners game. Clayton even had himself a training regimen leading up to the game. Gotta hand it to Clayton, as the guy isn’t afraid make fun of himself, as we saw last year in the greatest...
Red Sox call up slumping Jose Iglesias
23-year-old Jose Iglesias unexpectedly began the season as the Red Sox starting shortstop after Stephen Drew suffered a concussion in spring training. Iglesias, an all-glove, no-bat, prospect, hit .450 in his six game stint in the majors. The fan base immediately adopted a "let the kid play" mantra, but he was sent down regardless. It didn't help when Stephen Drew began...
Video: Terry Francona Attacks Don Orsillo
Before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox NESN play-by-play man Don Orsillo was attacked by Indians skipper Terry Francona.
This type of behavior went on through Francona's tenure as Red Sox manager. At one point during the game, Orsillo said he was going to use the video above to press charges against Tito....
Matt Harvey dating Swimsuit model Anne V
It has been quite a rookie season for New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey. Harvey has been stellar on the mound posting a 5-0 record with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP. The 24-year-old right hander has also been active off the diamond hooking up with Swimsuit Model Anne V.
Harvey and Anne Vyalitsyna met at a Rangers hockey game according to US Weekly and the two exchanged phone numbers...
Video: Tyler Moore's collision with Erik Kratz
Up above, video of Tyler Moore colliding with Phillies catcher Eric Kratz at the plate in the fourth inning last night. Still amazed Kratz held on to the ball. Tie game at the time, should Trent Jewett have sent Moore?
"I know Trent was a little upset he sent him on that play, but I didn’t
blame him at all. We haven’t scored many runs, and
shoot, it could’ve...
Umpire Angel Hernandez blows another call, Hawk Harrelson rightfully goes nuts (Video)
Another day, another blown call by MLB umpire Angel Hernandez at a critical juncture in a game.
Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field, the Chicago White Sox were tied 3-3 with the visiting Miami Marlins and had loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning. White Sox batter Alex Rios hit a ground ball to shortstop and the Marlins turned the 6-4-3 double play. ...
MLB Umpires Blow Double Play Call in Rangers-Mariners Game As Pitcher Bizarrely Intercepts First Baseman (Video)
At this point it may be more surprising when a week goes by without a terrible call by an MLB umpire.
The latest gaffe might be the worst of all. The Rangers were attempting to pull off a 3-6-3 double play in the second inning when pitcher Justin Grimm stepped in front of first baseman Mitch Moreland to bizarrely intercept the ball. First base umpire Jeff Nelson thought Moreland...
Rangers pull off double play against Mariners that clearly wasn’t a double play (GIF, Video)
Blown calls have plagued Major League umpires this year, but this one from Friday night’s Rangers-Mariners tilt is so bad that if it’s not the worst of the season, it’s definitely top 3 material.
In the bottom of the 2nd inning Seattle catcher Jesus Sucre hit into what appeared to be a fairly routine 3-6-3 double play, except that instead of first baseman Mitch Moreland receiving...
Terry Francona playfully attacks Red Sox announcer Don Orsillo (Video)
Cleveland Indians manager (and former Boston Red Sox manager) Terry Francona playfully attacked NESN play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo before Friday night's game at Fenway Park.
Francona first chased Orsillo out of the Indians dugout. Then, as Orsillo came back, Francona grabbed his tie and got him in a headlock. Fortunately for us, Orsillo's NESN colleague Jenny...
WAY OFF BASE
Umpire badly blows double play call
First base umpire Jeff Nelson blew a call in unbelievable fashion on Friday night in Seattle. In the bottom of the second inning, Mariners catcher Jesus Sucre hit a grounder to first baseman Mitch Moreland. Moreland threw to Elvis Andrus at second for one, and Andrus fumbled with the ball before throwing it back to first for the apparent double play. Only that's not what really...
Brewers closer Jim Henderson suffers hamstring injury
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates last
night, but they lost closer Jim Henderson to a hamstring injury in the process.
Henderson suffered the injury while throwing a pitch to Pirates catcher Russell
Wilson, and manager Ron Roenicke told reporters – including Todd Rosiak of The
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel – that he believes the closer could be out for...
Ok, Ike will (likely) be gone. So, what’s next?
It was a demoralizing scene if I ever saw one.
In the bottom of the 8th inning in Friday night’s game vs. the Braves, Ike Davis struck out for the fourth time in the game while looking hopeless at the plate. Once again, Davis earned the dreaded “golden sombrero.” This was the third time this year Davis has earned that distinction. Last year, Davis accomplished that feat only...
PERKS OF THE JOB
Mets phenom is dating supermodel
It's official. Mets starter Matt Harvey is having the best year ever, both off the field and on.
Curtis Granderson to miss at least a month with broken finger
The New York Yankees were hoping that after missing the first month and a half of the season with a broken forearm, Curtis Granderson would be able to come in and provide several months worth' of high-end production. That won't be the case now, as Granderson is set to miss another month, and maybe more, with a broken finger sustained during Friday night's victory over...
Angel Hernandez blows call; Hawk Harrelson flips out
Angel Hernandez blew a call in the 10th inning of the Chicago White Sox-Miami Marlins game on Friday, causing announcer Hawk Harrelson to hilariously flip out on air.
The White Sox and Marlins were tied at three in the bottom of the 10th and Alex Rios was up with the bases loaded and one out. Rios grounded a slow ball to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, who flipped to second baseman...
Umpire gets call wrong on bizarre double play in Mariners game (Video)
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Umpire Jeff Nelson totally butchered a call on a double play ball in the second inning of the Texas Rangers-Seattle Mariners game on Friday night, giving catcher Jesus Sucre a memorable first career at-bat.
Seattle led off the bottom of the second with two singles and had Sucre up with nobody out. Sucre grounded a ball to first baseman Mitch...
SO CLOSE
Anibal Sanchez just misses no-hitter
Anibal Sanchez got close to throwing the second no-hitter of his career. See what broke it up and how the game finished.
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