0 comments by Joe Lucia on 4/14/2015
I don’t necessarily think that a jackass like this needs much attention, but check out Orioles fan Tolbert Rowe. During Monday’s Yankees-Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Rowe brought attention to himself by standing and turning his back during Alex Rodriguez’s plate appearances. How bold, good sir! Rowe’s logic is also impeccable, according […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/13/2015
Jon Lester hadn’t made a pickoff throw in two years. He ended that streak on Monday night against the Reds, and the results were very nearly disastrous. But right fielder Jorge Soler was around to gun out Zach Cozart, who was trying to turn Lester’s one-base error into a two-base error. Soler also came up […]
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I’m trying not to rip on the 5-1 Atlanta Braves too much…but I’m really not sure what Fredi Gonzalez and his coaching staff were thinking by challenging this stunning diving catch by Christian Yelich. Yeah, it looked like the ball came out of his glove at first…but one look at the replay would have showed […]
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If you went to the San Francisco Giants home opener today and didn’t pay out the nose for parking, consider yourself lucky. Lots near the stadium were charging as much as $100 for a spot before the World Champions raised their 2014 banner. For what it’s worth, this technically isn’t “gouging” since you have the […]
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So, how did the San Francisco Giants celebrate their 2014 World Championship at Monday’s home opener at AT&T Park? By having Madison Bumgarner ride in with the banner on a horse, of course. During the World Series parade in the fall, Bumgarner wanted to ride a horse, but the San Francisco Police Department wouldn’t let […]
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Red Sox rookie Mookie Betts is taking the world by storm In the top of the first inning, he robbed Bryce Harper of a homer with this ridiculous catch. Then in the bottom of the first inning, he stole second and third base on the same play thanks to Washington shifting on David Ortiz, despite a […]
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I’m not going to use the word “classy” because I’m an adult, but this New York Mets fan didn’t exactly act in the most mature way after Daniel Murphy doubled to right field in the fourth inning. He threw his beer at Phillies right fielder Grady Sizemore. Well, that’s uncalled for. Murphy would score two batters […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 08: Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
0 comments by Derek Harvey
Welcome to the first in what will be a season long series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers of the previous week. Every Monday we’ll pick one hitter and one pitcher for top honors. We’re going to keep a running tally as well to see who comes out on top at the end of the […]
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 12: J.D. Martinez #28 celebrates with Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers after Cabrera hit a two run homer during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on April 12, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez; Miguel Cabrera
0 comments by Joseph Coblitz
Maybe it was their failure in the postseason against Baltimore last October (they lost seven of their last nine play off games). Maybe it was worries about their injuries and old age. Maybe it was boredom, refusing to pick the same team as always to win it all, but for some reason the sports writers […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 21: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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This is not an overreaction piece. This is a reality piece. Even before the Milwaukee Brewers began the season 1-5, my predictions had them finishing fourth in the NL Central. Their starting offense is above average when its clicking, but there’s absolutely no depth. The same can be said for the starting rotation and bullpen. […]
CINCINNATI, OH – APRIL 12: Bryan Price the Manager of the Cincinnati Reds is ejected by umpire Joe West (left) in the 8th inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 12, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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We’re six games into the 2015 season, and Bryan Price is already whining. The Cincinnati Reds manager’s latest gripe? A slide into third base by Cardinals outfielder Jason Heyward in the fifth inning of Sunday’s 7-5, 11 inning Cardinals win. Here’s the relevant quote, via the St Louis Post-Dispatch. “Something happened at third base with […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 4/12/2015
Check out this catch during Sunday’s Astros-Rangers game. George Springer robbed Leonys Martin of what would have been a walk off grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning. Words can’t express how ridiculous this catch is. And just for the hell of it, here’s the catch in gif form. Take a bow, sir. […]
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 11: Catcher Yan Gomes #10 is examined by a trainer and Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians after Gomes suffered an injury during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on April 11, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yan Gomes; Terry Francona
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It hasn’t taken long for the battle between the Indians and Tigers this season to become bloody as Yan Gomes became the first casualty late in the game Saturday afternoon. With the bases loaded, one out and the go-ahead run already in during the ninth inning, Terry Francona brought the infield in for J.D. Martinez. […]
0 comments by Joe Lucia on 4/10/2015
With the season underway, it’s now time to bring back one of my favorite features at TOC – the longest home runs of the week! To summarize things quickly, each Friday, I’ll bring you videos of the five longest homers from Friday-Thursday. We’ll also track the five longest homers of the year, and the players […]
SAN DIEGO, CA – APRIL 9: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates as he slides into third base as umpire Mike Dimuro makes the call during the ninth inning of the home opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park April 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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Four games into the 2015 season, bad blood is already brewing between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres. Check out this confrontation on Thursday night between Angel Pagan and Derek Norris, which culminate in Craig Kimbrel throwing a fastball a bit up and in on Pagan. So, what spurred this confrontation? Gum. Of […]
