MadBum, Posey win Silver Slugger Awards
Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey earned NL Silver Slugger Awards, which were announced by Louisville Slugger on Thursday. Posey's a two-time recipient, having won the award in 2012. Read more
Monthly Archives: novembre 2014
Sandoval focus of Giants’ offseason plan of attack
Giants general manager Brian Sabean clearly stated Thursday that the fate of free-agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who's said to want a six-year contract, will shape the course of the…Read more
Brian Hoyer faces crucial stretch in quest for contract
Brian Hoyer is facing a crucial three-week stretch for a contract push and job security, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Will we see Johnny Manziel if Hoyer struggles against…Read more
Thigh surgery sidelines Obertan
Newcastle winger Gabriel Obertan will miss four months after surgery on a ruptured thigh muscle, according to reports. Obertan pulled […] Read more
Wakamatsu, Ibanez among Rays’ managerial candidates
Royals bench coach Don Wakamatsu and former Royals outfielder Raul Ibanez are among eight preliminary candidates for the vacant Tampa Bay managerial job, the Rays announced on Thursday. Read more
J-Up honored with second Silver Slugger Award
Justin Upton's September struggles erased his status as a legitimate National League Most Valuable Player Award candidate. But it was not damaging enough to prevent him from winning his second…Read more
Benzema criticism unfair – Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps defended Karim Benzema and believes the striker is “unfairly criticised”. The Real Madrid striker was included […] Read more
Abreu, Alexei make history with Silver Sluggers
White Sox rookie first baseman Jose Abreu and shortstop Alexei Ramirez grabbed 2014 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards for their outstanding offensive seasons. They are the first Cuban-born teammates to…Read more
Breakout stars Brantley, Gomes win first Silver Sluggers
On Thursday night, Michael Brantley and Yan Gomes earned American League Silver Slugger Awards for their respective showing with the bat this past season. Since being plucked from other teams…Read more
Jones helping Boys and Girls Club with tailgate
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is hosting his second annual #StayHungry tailgate this Sunday with tickets still available for the charitable endeavor that raised more than $10,000 last year for…Read more