Posts Tagged ‘Major League Baseball’
Mark Reynolds gets Final Vote nomination
By Steve Gilbert From his play on the field to his work in the clubhouse, Mark Reynolds is establishing himself as a leader on the Arizona Diamondbacks. He may even wind up being an All-Star. Mark Reynolds is one of the five National League players up for the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote.Read... More
Another Clue That Baseball Auction Has Stolen Items
By JACK CURRY While the Federal Bureau of Investigation examines whether some materials that were supposed to be sold at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game auction next week were stolen, a baseball historian offered evidence indicating that at least one of the items was taken from the New York Public... More
Lou Gehrig’s courage honored around MLB
By Lisa Winston This year’s 4th July celebrations at 15 Major League ballparks featured more than fireworks and cheering for the red, white and blue. They also offered an opportunity for MLB fans to honor one of the greatest players in the game’s history and make a difference in the search... More
South Florida talent heads to Major League Baseball
The moment finally came for both in the fifth round when the Padres took switch-hitting catcher Hagerty with the 144th pick and the White Sox took Bellamy, a right-handed side-arm closer, 19 picks later. On Wednesday, as the Major League Baseball Draft continued, the Canes’ duo kept that bond... More
Major League Baseball calls four area athletes
By Danny Davis Williams was the 52nd overall pick. Williams, a University of Texas signee who hit .463 with six home runs and 27 steals this year, was drafted on Tuesday by the San Diego Padres in the second round. Andrews pitcher Samuel Selman and Dripping Springs pitcher Josh Urban have all been drafted.... More
