Gene Conley The trajectory of the only champion athlete in the NBA and MLB is very curious. In the 1952-53 season he debuted in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, between 1953-54 and 1957-58 he played baseball in the MLB with the Milwaukee Braves, between 1958-59 and 1960-61 he dressed again as a Celtics basketball … Read more
Starting the second half in the first place is something important. But that’s no guarantee that they will win the division title, much less that they will be successful in the postseason. There are many reasons for the top six teams in each of their divisions to be active by the July 20 trade deadline. … Read more
WASHINGTON – Juan José Soto thought he might compete in the Home Run Festival during All-Star Game activities could help you establish your swing for the second half of 2021. The Dominican reasoned that if he could get into the rhythm at Coors Field in Denver, maybe he could carry that over to Nationals Park. … Read more
Executioner angrily yelled at the fans, and was stopped by first base coach Tom Goodwin when the game was stopped in pouring rain. EFE July 19, 2021 – 3:48 pm The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo, with a baseball thrown from the stands of “Yankee Stadium” is banned for life … Read more
Some turn off their phones and ignore the “noise.” Others have conversations with their bosses just to find out what their position is. Many just take things as they come, because everyone agrees: When you are ready to become a free agent and the second half of July is here, there is very little you … Read more
At least three people were injured Saturday in a shooting outside Nationals Park Stadium during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres. Hundreds of people fled upon hearing the shots, while others sought shelter. The police first said that there were four victims but later clarified at a press conference … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher reached all 24 saves in the first 24 chances to start his career, setting a new major league record. Alex Reyes began his career as a starting pitcher for Big leagues in 2016. At 26, he was one of the highest potential prospects within the minor league branches of St. … Read more
PITTSBURGH – Henry Davis loved his time in Louisville. It’s what helped the hard-hitting catcher become the first overall pick in the amateur draft. Still, he was eager to move on. So instead of wasting time negotiating with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Davis practically ran to the negotiating table to do something, signing with Pittsburgh on … Read more
CINCINNATI – Corbin Burnes returned to his best as he worked through the ninth inning and guided the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday to complete the sweep in the three-game series. The Brewers increased their lead at the top of the NL Central to seven games over second-place Cincinnati. … Read more
The New York Mets placed the ace Jacob deGrom on the disabled list, retroactive to July 15, with strain on his right forearm. DeGrom felt uncomfortable Friday while conducting a bullpen session in Pittsburgh, manager Luis Rojas said Saturday. An MRI hours later showed that there was tension in the forearm, but no structural damage. … Read more
