Chicago Cubs TV analyst Jim Deshaies said there were only two ballplayers savvy enough to draw an obstruction or interference call — the Cubs’ Javier Baez and “the great Tommy Barrett.”
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Ruth’s granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti, says in a statement that a portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
Nashville’s Zack Granite’s seventh-inning infield single drove in the winning run and send the Las Vegas Aviators to a 3-2 defeat Friday at First Tennessee Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sheldon Neuse and Skye Bolt each drove in a pair of runs to back a strong outing by left-hander Tyler Alexander as the Aviators beat the Nashville Sounds 9-4 on Thursday night in Pacific Coast League play before 10,434 at First Tennessee Park.
He is the first Angels player to accomplish the feat since Mike Trout on May 21, 2013, against the Seattle Mariners.
Kingham, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday, was 1-1 with a 9.87 ERA in 14 appearances this season.
An alleged gunman and five accomplices have been detained in the shooting of former Red Sox superstar David Ortiz, Dominican officials said while providing no information about why a group of young men would try to kill their country’s most beloved sports hero.
Right-hander Tim Dillard and three relievers held the Aviators to two hits as the Nashville Sounds notched a 2-0 Pacific Coast League victory Wednesday night before 8,994 at First Tennessee Park.
Six suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been detained in the shooting of former Red Sox star David Ortiz.
A second person has been arrested in the investigation into the shooting of former Red Sox star David Ortiz
MLB revamped its voting procedures this year, implementing the Primary Round and Starters Election.
Big Papi’s guard was down even at hotspots like the Dial Bar and Lounge, where the Dominican business and entertainment elite can cross paths with shadier figures.
Finn, 6-year-old black Labrador retriever, is renowned for dashing to home plate to retrieve the bat at Aviators’ games at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Franklin Barreto, Skye Bolt and Nick Martini hit home runs in an eight-run first inning as the Aviators pounded the San Antonio Missions 17-7 Monday in a Pacific Coast League game before 8,481 at the Las Vegas Ballpark.