Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 21-year-old phenom lived up to the hype, striking out 14 of the 21 batters he faced in a 5-2 win.
MLB
Umpire Joyce Joins Buckner in Hall of Shame
Posted on June 03 2010 by Tom Ferda.
After last night’s ‘Bill Buckner’ moment, MLB ump Jim Joyce will forever be remembered for making one of the most asinine calls in the history of sports.
Roger Clemens still under investigation
Posted on May 22 2010 by Paula Duffy.
In a week when the news was filled with stories about athletes violating drug policies in their sports, Roger Clemens has now been added to the body count.
McGwire steroid book ranked 94,956 in sales
Posted on May 16 2010 by Tom Ferda.
In case you were wondering how Jay McGwire’s book “Mark and Me” is doing, well, today the Barnes & Noble website has it ranked 94,956 in sales and also slashed the price 28%.
2010 MLB All-Star Game voting
Posted on May 16 2010 by Tom Ferda.
This year will mark the 81st edition of the MLB All Star Game when baseball’s stars will take the field on July 13, 2010 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. That’s the good part now here’s the bad part.
Zito suffers 1st loss of season
Posted on May 11 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
Twenty-six (26) runners LOB, 17 walks and only 5 runs crossed the plate. Yes, it was the Padres and the Giants at their finest, with the Padres being just a little finer for a 3-2 win.
‘Thanks for the 50 Years Bobby Cocks’
Posted on May 05 2010 by Tom Ferda.
Philly fan tasered (VIDEO)
Posted on May 04 2010 by Tom Ferda.
PHILADELPHIA – Where else but Philly would a 17-year-old fan get tasered for hopping onto the field for a short jog in front of the cameras?The youngster spent his time on the field waving a white towel or shirt to the delight of the crowd, easily eluding and out-running the police and stadium security until one of the cops pulled out a taser and zapped his ass.
Wellemeyer hurls Giants to 6-2 win over Phillies
Posted on April 28 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy told his No. 5 starter Todd Wellemeyer that his next turn in the rotation would be skipped due to off days the Giants have scheduled. Wellemeyer heeded the call, and so did the Giants as they picked up a 6-2 win on the shores of McCovey Cove Tuesday night.
Giants hit Halladay early and beat Phillies
Posted on April 27 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
Last night the Giants earned a 5-1 win over the Phillies and over the first four games of this daunting nine-game, 10-day homestand against three of the National League’s four playoff teams from last year, San Francisco is 3-1.