The rivalry between the Cardinals and the Cubs is more deep-seated than its novelty has to be stated. The Lou and the Windy City hold a special place in each other’s hearts in that the space is rather void of positivity. Some all-time great games, match
Edman has yet to appear in the majors this year because of an offseason wrist surgery and sprained ankle during rehab work. But he is currently on a minor-league rehab assignment, and could offer the Dodgers versatility in the field (where he plays second base, third base, shortstop and t...
“In my first time to pitch to Babe,” Wells, who passed away in 1986, is quoted as saying in a Bleacher Report story about his life, “my catcher Johnny Bassler came to the mound and asked me, ‘What are you going to throw him?’ And I said, ‘Nothing.’” Wells was Seinfeld ...
The Cubs since have added Derrek Lee and Todd Walker, and Corey Patterson is returning from knee surgery. Their lineup is similar to the Astros', weak at catcher and shortstop and lacking a true leadoff hitter. The Astros possess two advantages: the experience of Roger Clemens and Andy ...
were elected to fill the remaining year of two-year terms leading the representation of players with minor league contracts. They join Chicago Cubs catcher William Simoneit, who was elected to a two-year term in November 2023. Long and Simoneit are association representatives, and Bautista and ...
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Santiago hopes that someone who lives in the area will come forward with information about who was responsible for the dog. “The degree of neglect this defenseless puppy endured to wind up in the state she is currently in is, in a word, unfathomable,” Santiago said. ...
The former catcher is 29 years old. 4. Aroldis Chapman,New York Yankees Chapman’s standing as the highest-paid reliever ever, at $85 million for five years, might continue for the next couple of years, perhaps until Britton reaches free agency. There is nothing subtle about what Chapman ...
Yepez, 25 next week, is more of a corner infielder who can play one of the outfield corners from time to time. His work on the grass hasn’t been graded well and he likely won’t be an everyday option. However, his potent bat will be in the mix for time as the designated hitter...