Baseball's most storied playing grounds, Yankee Stadium in New York, played host to one of baseball's premier events last night as the stars shined for MLB's annual All-Star game extravaganza.The game was awarded to the Big Apple to honor the grand old ball yard in its final season. It is slated for demolition this winter, … Continue reading The House That Ruth Built
Chasing a Home Run Derby crown
Tonight is the annual Homerun Derby contest, which has become a staple at the Major League Baseball All-Star festival since the 1985 season when Dave Parker, the longtime Pittsburgh Pirates slugger but then of the Cincinnati Reds, took the contest held in Minnesota. The Homerun Derby pits a half dozen of baseball's top hitters, usually … Continue reading Chasing a Home Run Derby crown
ARod: What more could he want?
Reports have surfaced in recent weeks of a marital split and pending divorce between New York Yankees superstar third baseman Alex 'ARod' Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia. Now big stars getting divorced has, unfortunately, become common place in today's American culture. But this one is proving to be a doozy. For years, ARod publicly … Continue reading ARod: What more could he want?
Phillies take the lead in the 2008 NL East Division race
The Phillies have vaulted out to a four game lead in the NL East here in early June. With the last two National League MVP's in slugging first baseman Ryan Howard and team leader shortstop Jimmy Rollins, along with one of the favorites for this year's honors in all-world second baseman Chase Utley, the Phillies … Continue reading Phillies take the lead in the 2008 NL East Division race
Hope springs eternal on MLB 2008 Opening Day
After a long winter’s hibernation, hope once again begins to spring eternal. Today is Opening Day for most teams in Major League Baseball, including my own defending National League East Division champion Philadelphia Phillies. When last we left the Big Leagues, the Boston Red Sox were dancing off the field having swept out the … Continue reading Hope springs eternal on MLB 2008 Opening Day
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