Wash Owns Up

Even on his way out the door Ron Washington demonstrated what a good guy he is. The good guy move when you have cheated...

Jason Frasor Savors the Chase

by John Rhadigan As they sit in the bullpen relief pitchers have a lot of time to watch, a lot of time to wait, a...

My Hour with Popeye

Baseball lost one of its true good guys and beloved characters Wednesday evening when Don Zimmer passed away at the age of 83. "Popeye,"...

Relax and Play Ball

Baseball takes itself a little too seriously sometimes. Of all the major sports, it’s the one where the unwritten rules (and there’s about 100 of...

A New Beginning in Surprise

It's always exciting to hear the crisp crack of a bat, to smell the tart aroma of pine tar, to feel the cool spring...

RBI World Series Comes to the Metroplex

In the beginning baseball was enjoyed in cities across America. All of the professional teams played in big cities so all of it's early...

Gattis Brings Big Bat, Incredible Tale

ARLINGTON---In the experience column on the Houston roster, next to Evan Gattis’ name it says two years, but the current Astros’ designated hitter has...

Banister Named AL Manager of the Year

If there is one thing that the American League Manager of the Year should not worry about, it is being late to the press...

Replay in Baseball? Count Me Out

OK, enough. We’ve officially jumped the shark on instant replay. Last night, history was made in Major League Baseball with the first-ever “walk off win...

Deja Vu All Over Again

Early last month in San Diego I asked Elvis Andrus if this current Rangers team reminded him of any of the others that he...
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