If he was nervous about pitching for the first time for the Washington Nationals, it didn’t show in Stephen Strasburg’s spring training debut against the Tigers on Tuesday.
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Braves Prospect Jason Heyward Crushing the Ball
Posted on March 11 2010 by Drew Bastian.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Jason Heyward who is considered to be the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball for the 2010 season is making a big impression in the Atlanta Braves organization as well several vehicles parked in and around the Kissimmee stadium they call home during spring training.
Upton Signs Second Biggest Deal in Diamondbacks History
Posted on March 03 2010 by Miriam Romain.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced in a press conference this afternoon that they have come to terms with Justin Upton to keep him in Arizona though 2015. The six-year deal is the second largest contract in Diamondback history.
MLB’s Cabrera Coming Clean, Are You Listening Tiger Woods?
Posted on March 02 2010 by Tom Ferda.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Coming off a bad incident that occurred during the Detroit Tigers’ late season run for a playoff spot last year, power hitter Miguel Cabrera has been campaigning with the media to clear the air.
McGwire’s Brother Spills Guts in Book on Steroid Abuse
Posted on February 25 2010 by Tom Ferda.
Jay McGwire and his brother Mark haven’t spoken since 2002 and with Jay spilling his guts in a book scheduled to hit bookstores Monday, don’t expect these two to exchange Christmas gifts any time soon.
It’s finally official; Johnny Damon is a Detroit Tiger
Posted on February 22 2010 by Miriam Romain.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Today, in a press conference held at the Tigers’ spring training facility in Lakeland, Florida, Damon was officially presented as the newest Tiger. The 36-year-old outfielder has an impressive resume that includes being a part of two World Series winning teams, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
Arizona House Committee passes bill to keep Cubs in AZ
Posted on February 18 2010 by Miriam Romain.
CHICAGO – If you haven’t been able to follow this morning’s Tweets on Twitter from Mesa Mayor Scott Smith or the group CubsWinInAZ, you’ve missed out on being part of the hearing where HB 2736 was presented to the Arizona House Commerce Committee. Despite some negativity, the bill was passed by the committee 6-2.
Buzz Surrounds Dawson Going to HOF as an Expo
Posted on February 02 2010 by Miriam Romain.
CHICAGO – Last week Andre Dawson found out, as the rest of us did, that he will not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer wearing a Cubs cap – he will be enshrined as an Expo. Dawson was disappointed and expressed his feelings during an interview on ESPN 1000 in Chicago, saying he expected the HOF to confer with him more before making that decision.
Mark McGwire Admits Using Steroids During Record Home Run Season
Posted on January 11 2010 by Tom Ferda.
Mark McGwire decided to come clean and finally admitted using steroids throughout his career, including the year he broke the single-season home run record. He said he first used steroids between the 1989 and 1990 seasons, after helping the Oakland Athletics to a World Series sweep when he and Jose Canseco formed the Bash Brothers.
Andre Dawson Finally Gets to HOF in Cooperstown
Posted on January 07 2010 by Tom Ferda.
Andre Dawson finally survived the controversial Hall of Fame voting procedure and will join other baseball greats in Cooperstown. Many felt the slugger, who played 11 seasons with the Montreal Expos and another 10 with the Chicago Cubs, should have been voted in years ago but despite being one of just three major leaguers to steal over 300 bases and hit over 400 homers, Dawson had to endure a nine-year wait to be elected.