Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The O’s closer couldn’t stop grinning, the draft wraps up, and a 7-footer is headed to Birdland Good morning, Birdland! If you stepped out for a bathroom break or maybe a snack, you will have missed Jorge López’s appearance in last night’s All-Star Game. It lasted all of three pitches, in which he did retire the two batters he faced, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Jorge López soaks up his all-star moment
Archives for July 2022
2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
Rookie of the Year Watch: 2022 American League at the Break We have reached the mid-point of the 2022 season and now the American League Rookie of the Year watch is on. There are clear favorites and contenders. Who are the candidates for the award at season’s end? The breakdown will be done in tiers from favorites to contenders to sleepers. 2022 American League Rookie of the … [Read more...] about 2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
2022 All-Star Relievers, in Detail
2022 All-Star Relievers The 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. It has not been there since 1980. This season, there are 12 relievers, six from each league when including players who will not participate. Here is a detailed look at the 2022 All-Star relievers. American League All-Star Relievers Emmanuel Clase, … [Read more...] about 2022 All-Star Relievers, in Detail
Commanders CB Benjamin St-Juste slides to slot for Year 2
After battling injuries as a rookie, the Montreal native looks to lock down the nickelback role. … [Read more...] about Commanders CB Benjamin St-Juste slides to slot for Year 2
Teddy Bridgewater says he’s tired of football players trying to portray a “tough guy image”
Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a problem with the way some of his fellow players portray themselves publicly. “Tired of seeing football players portray this tough guy image or pretend he’s a gangsta,” Bridgewater wrote on social media. “You went to school, attended those classes and some even got their college degree. Now you might [more] … [Read more...] about Teddy Bridgewater says he’s tired of football players trying to portray a “tough guy image”