Bucs’ lineup to feature number of postseason newcomers
The Pirates are unmistakably in familiar territory. They hosted and won the National League Wild Card Game last year against the Reds. While they have a lot of pieces from…Read more
Monthly Archives: settembre 2014
Rangers begin interviews for new manager with two candidates
The Rangers' search for a new manager has moved into the interview stage. Triple-A Round Rock manager Steve Buechele and pitching coach Mike Maddux interviewed on Tuesday. Read more
Rejuvenated Volquez proud to start Wild Card Game
Confirmation of Edinson Volquez as the Bucs' latest mound miracle was punctuated with Monday morning's confirmation that he will start Wednesday night's National League Wild Card Game against the Giants…Read more
Hornets’ Jefferson ready to build on last season
Al Jefferson breaks into a wide, giddy smile and anxiously rubs his large hands together when he thinks about what he and the Charlotte Hornets might to able to accomplish…Read more
Melvin mulling Roenicke’s status as manager
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin made the local sports radio rounds on Tuesday to explain why he will wait at least a week to make decisions about the status of…Read more
Pellegrini rues poor City showing
Manuel Pellegrini bemoaned a below-par showing as Manchester City drew with Roma to leave themselves an uphill UEFA Champions League […] Read more
A’s put Dunn on bench for opener vs. Royals
In a winner-take-all game where runs figure to be at a premium, the Athletics prioritized defense over the potential for more scoring chances with a surprise starting lineup that puts…Read more
Driving force: McCutchen leads with grit, selflessness
"Another day, another guy." That could be the subhead to another headline Pirates season. It is definitely how the Bucs see themselves, individuals blended into a team. In support of…Read more
For Grilli, winning more important than role in ‘pen
Jason Grilli, a free agent at season's end, is at best the fourth-most-prominent member of the Angels' bullpen, and everyone in front of him in the pecking order -- closer…Read more
Timberwolves move on without star Love
The Kevin Love era officially ended in Minnesota in August when he was traded to Cleveland to team up with LeBron James and the Cavaliers. In retrospect, it may have…Read more