Mariano Rivera was shaky, but held on to mop up Andy Pettitte’s 200th career win, and reach 30 saves for the fifth straight year. Andy Pettitte continued his great second half and career September mastery with a solid outing Wednesday, earning his 200th victory along way, as the Yankees have pulled within a game and […]
It’s been a tough year for Rod Barajas, right. First, he lost his lover, Jon Lieber, then he lost his job. Last night, Barajas got some redemption. (Dick Whipple/Associated Press) The Phillies are breathing down the Mets’ backs again and last night, at least, they relied on the contributions of several unlikely players to help
Here are some quick-hit observations of the first two weeks of the NFL season, and some things you can expect in the coming week of action: Uh, what’s up with LaDainian Tomlinson? While he had a slightly better week against the Pats in Week Two, it was still massively below expectations, and he was held
NFL Notes: What’s up with LT? Read Post »
Casey Blake played the hero for the Tribe for the second time in four days. With one swing of his not-so-mighty bat, Casey Blake may have done in the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. In today’s Daily Dose, we examine how Detroit blew a four-run lead and perhaps its last good shot to make headway
Jim Thome is the 23rd player in MLB history with 500 homers. Tie game, bottom of the ninth. Damn, it’s even your bobblehead doll day. What a perfect time for Jim Thome to snap his mini slump and make history with his 500th career home run. In today’s Daily Dose, we marvel at the exploits
A Flair for the Dramatic Read Post »
David Wells burned his ex-mates with his arm and his bat last night. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) David Wells figured out the best way to get back at the Padres — beat the snot out of them. After being released by San Diego last month, Boomer wound up on NL West rival LA, and last
Derek Lowe’s run of good health has been challenged recently. Big Papi is up to his old tricks, and that can only be fantastic news for Red Sox Nation. In todays’ Daily Dose we check in on David Ortiz and his walkoff magic. Derek Lowe’s absence allowed Chad Billingsley to shine; stick a fork (or
Daily Dose: The Magic Is Back Read Post »
