You know the overall season vibes have shifted considerably when the Rays are in position to sweep the top team in a league for the 2nd straight weekend, and it’s dissapointing when they fail to do so, having to settle for merely a series win and a winning homestand. However that’s the new standard the … Read more
The Rays are hosting the Detroit Tigers in the second game of this weekend’s three-game matchup, looking to secure the series victory after last night’s offensive-driven win. Ryan Pepiot takes the mound for the Rays, wearing sweet Devil Rays-themed New Balances. He worked a scoreless first, striking out Wenceel Perez to end the inning. Brent … Read more
The Tigers announced to reporters, including Chris McCosky of Detroit News, that outfielder Akil Baddoo is staying in the organization. He was designated for assignment last week but has now cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Toledo. Baddoo was also outrighted off Detroit’s roster in December. That was his first career outright … Read more
For most of the year I’ve harped on the Royals’ inability to hit for any kind of power. In case you’ve missed it, they’re actually doing quite well in terms of batting average. They could do better in OBP, but the real problem is that almost all of their hits are singles. Today both teams … Read more
Well, for two finesse/control pitchers, sometimes they just don’t have it. When they don’t have it, the hits come in bunches. Tonight, neither starting pitcher had it. Both Seth Lugo and Casey Mize were chased early from the game as the scoring started early and often. A shame because it was a beautiful Friday night … Read more
Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within … Read more
The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels were all tied at one apiece headed into the top of the ninth. The Angels ran out their closer, Kenley Jansen, to try and keep the game tied headed to the bottom of the ninth. Jansen was rudely greeted by Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, who homered on the … Read more
Today, the thing Royals fans have been begging for – some since before the season even began – happened. The Royals demoted MJ Melendez in a corresponding move to returning Mark Canha from the injured list. Canha served the minimum 10-day stint from a left abductor strain. Even without Melendez, there’s a game to be … Read more
MJ Melendez, as it turns out, was not the sole cause of the Royals’ early-season offensive ineptitude. First, let’s highlight a couple of good days we saw at the plate today. Remember, we’re judging on a bit of a curve. Winners Jonathan India had a three-hit game, including a lead-off double in the eighth inning. … Read more
The Royals enter the final series of their road trip as they take on the Tigers for the first time this year after a disappointing series in New York. The Royals offense has gotten off to a slow start, and despite having the best ERA in the American League, come into the game 8-11. They … Read more