The Joy Of Watching Baseball … What Happened?
In the DVR age, there’s a rule of thumb: Be cautious when looking at tickers like ESPN’s bottom line. If you’re recording a game – keeping yourself in the past in a way – you don’t want to transport yourself ahead to the future and ruin the surprise.
As far as Major League Baseball is concerned, I’ve been on pause for the last decade. So when I flipped on Sportscenter...
Pirates Relief Pitching Prospects Drawing Interest?
Vic Black (pictured) and Duke Welker were seen by ten teams this weekend.
Peter Gammons (via Will Flemming on Twitter) said on MLB Network that 10 teams were at Victory Field this weekend, looking at Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitching prospects Vic Black and Duke Welker.
ON MLB Network, Peter Gammons reporting that more than 10 teams were at Victory Field this weekend looking at...
Angel Hernandez may not have overturned call in protest of instant replay
Angel Hernandez and his umpiring crew refused to overturn an Adam Rosales hit in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s Oakland A’s-Cleveland Indians game despite instant replay showing the ball went out of the park. Had Rosales’ hit been correctly ruled a home run instead of a double, it would have tied the game. Nobody could figure out why Hernandez’s crew did not overturn the...
Peter Gammons asks, and the Red Sox answer
Joel Trunfio
Contributing Writer
After the disastrous start(s) by Allen Webster and Felix Doubront last night, something needed to be done to help this ailing pitching staff. Peter Gammons pondered on twitter this morning whether the solution to the problem was Pawtucket pitcher Jose De La Torre.
Time for de la Torre in beleaguered Boston bullpen ?
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo...
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Returns to Fenway to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Designated Hitter (Video)
Orlando Cepeda earned each of his 11 All-Star nods while playing in the national league, but the Hall of Famer also spent one season in Boston — and made baseball history in the process.
In 1973, the Red Sox signed the aging first baseman under the condition that he would only be expected to bat, making him Major League Baseball’s first full-time designated hitter. That was...
The Aceves nightmare is coming to an end
Alfredo Aceves' time in a Red Sox uniform is coming to an end, although it's probably 17 innings too late. Last night's meltdown in which he gave up 7 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings, was late to cover 1st base on a potential inning ending play, and questioned why his teammates couldn't hit seems to be the final straw for the talented-yet-enigmatic pitcher.
Aceves...
Joel Hanrahan to the DL, knuckleballer Steven Wright called up
According to Peter Gammons, Joel Hanrahan is going to be placed on the DL, and Steven Wright is going to be called up from Pawtucket to take his place.
Hanrahan needs a week for groin pull, so DLd, Steven Wright up. Wright and Jeff Brantley--separated at birth
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) April 16, 2013
We knew that Hanrahan was ailing with sore legs, which made it difficult...
Marlins rumors: Miami not interested in trading Giancarlo Stanton
Team after team – including the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Texas Rangers – has checked in on the availability of Miami Marlins
outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. However, the Marlins continue to tell teams they
are “not interested” in trading Stanton, according to Peter Gammons.
Team after team--from Boston to Mets to Rangers and on and on--have checked in with Miami...
Hartford's Fox CT and NESN Announce Partnership
APRIL 3, 2013 – NESN, New England’s most watched sports network, and Tribune-owned FOX CT (WTIC), Connecticut’s newsroom, announced today that they have entered into a content sharing partnership associated with NESN’s Red Sox and Bruins coverage. The partnership, which begins today, is similar to NESN’s content sharing arrangements with stations in other New England markets...
NESN Announces Partnership With FOX CT
APRIL 3, 2013 — NESN, New England’s most watched sports network, and Tribune-owned FOX CT (WTIC), Connecticut’s newsroom, announced today that they have entered into a content sharing partnership associated with NESN’s Red Sox and Bruins coverage. The partnership, which begins today, is similar to NESN’s content sharing arrangements with stations in other New England markets...
Peter Gammons discusses the new baseball season
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I miss seeing Peter Gammons regularly on ESPN. Here he visits Morning Joe and discusses the new season, including the challenges facing the New York Yankees and the potential of the Washington Nationals.
Dustin Pedroia Tells Peter Gammons Playing Pepper With Jose Iglesias Helped Shortstop Improve His Hitting (Video)
If you notice Jose Iglesias’ bat improving this season, you may have his double play partner to thank.
Iglesias visited Dustin Pedroia this winter in Arizona and the three-time All Star went back to his roots to help the shortstop out. Iglesias told Pedroia he had never played pepper before. Pedroia quickly changed that fact and it immediately helped the rookie see the ball better...
Cardinals rumors: St. Louis interested in Astros’ starters
The St. Louis Cardinals are asking about available
shortstops and pitchers, according to Peter Gammons of MLB Network. Gammons
notes that the Cards are specifically interested in Houston Astros starting
pitchers Lucas Harrell and Bud Norris.
Cards are asking about a SS as well as P. Interested in Lucas Harrell and Bud Norris of Astros
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) March...
Padres rumors: Chase Headley not yet available
Yesterday it was reported that the San Diego Padres had begun taking calls and listening to offers for third baseman Chase Headley.
However, general manager Josh Byrnes told Peter Gammons that he’s not looking
to break up the team just yet.
Josh Byrnes:"We've worked hard to put together a good offensive team(1st OPS+ last 2 months). We're not breaking it up now...
Yankees Breaking News: Some Joe tweets PED suspensions are coming to the Bronx
Is this tweet a load of BS or not?
Anonymous Source: Cano, Granderson, A-Rod and Braun will all be suspended for failing PED test this season.
— Joe Bisceglie (@joebisceglie) March 4, 2013
If this is true, Joe Ball from Dog and Pony Show broke the biggest MLB story since the Mitchell Report leaked.
Why believe a guy whose biggest accomplishment to date is beating his editors...
NESN’S 30th Season of Red Sox Baseball
The Boston Red Sox return to NESN as their lone local television outlet for the eighth consecutive season and as a broadcaster of televised Red Sox baseball in New England for the 30th year in a row in 2013. And like they have since 2001, Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy will bring you all the Red Sox action and will be joined by field reporters, Jenny Dell and Jamie Erdahl.
Red...
Mets On Michael Bourn: Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby?
This is kind of odd, but…
MetsBlog is reporting that MLB Network’s Peter Gammons said he had the sense Major League Baseball would protect the Mets’ first-round draft choice in the upcoming first year player draft if the Mets sign a player requiring draft compensation.
If that happens, there is, “real optimism” Michael Bourn will sign with the Mets, Gammons said.
Sounds...
Phils Should Explore A-Rod if Available
Reports from ESPN New York indicate that the Yankees have begun to explore ways to void third baseman Alex Rodriguez‘s contract in the wake of his connection to a “wellness clinic” in Miami, which reportedly supplied athletes with PEDs, including human growth hormone (HGH) and other substances banned by MLB. Rodriguez’s name appears in the records of Anthony Bosch, the nutritionist...
Grilli to Decide Between Four Teams Today; Pirates in the Mix
Peter Gammons has the latest on the Jason Grilli watch.
Jason Grilli will decide between Cubs, Blue Jays, Giants and Pirates at 10 am, or earlier if one goes to 3 years
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) December 6, 2012
It looks like the Pirates are in the final four, although I’d be surprised if they went to three years. It would be surprising if any team went to three years, considering...
Peter Gammons Breaks Down Reported Red Sox Signing of Mike Napoli, What He Brings to Catching Situation (Video)
Hours into Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings on Monday in Nashville, the Red Sox made an early splash in the free-agent market.
Multiple sources report that the Red Sox have signed free-agent catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli to a three-year deal. It is expected that the former Los Angeles Angel and Texas Ranger will primarily play first base.
With that being said, NESN has you covered...
Brandon McCarthy Should Be Target for Red Sox’ Fifth Rotation Spot (Video)
All of the Red Sox’ free agent rumors so far have pertained to offensive help, but the 2012 team wasn’t without their pitching woes as well.
One name that Peter Gammons thinks the Sox should keep in mind is Athletics free agent Brandon McCarthy. McCarthy missed the last month of last season after getting hit in the head with a line drive. McCarthy was cleared to resume pitching...
Red Sox Afraid to Give Mike Napoli Three-Year Deal, According to Peter Gammons (Video)
It looks like the Red Sox are still weighing their options in the free agent market and three players that may make sense for the team are Mike Napoli, Nick Swisher and Adam LaRoche.
Peter Gammons said that Boston has the most interest in Napoli, but he’s hearing the team is hesitant to offer him a three-year contract because of concerns about his defensive prowess at first base...
THE CATCHER AND THE WHY
Report: Red Sox inquire about Mauer
The Red Sox reportedly have inquired about Joe Mauer several times recently but have been told by the Twins that its star catcher is not being traded.
Giancarlo Stanton Writes His Ticket Out Of Miami, Met Fans Can Only Dream
In a post for MLB.com, Peter Gammons, Stanton fired away at team ownership, a move that will essential hasten his exodus from the fiery remains of what used to be a proud franchise that has won to World Series since 1997.
I’m certain that most of you already heard about Stanton’s first reaction to the trade when he took to Twitter and said, “Alright I’m ticked off. I do...
Today's Essay Assignment: In 100 words or less, describe the reaction across baseball yesterday if it had been the Yankees instead of the Blue Jays who cut the deal with Miami
My entry:For starters, zombie Bowie Kuhn claws his way up from the grave - (He's dead, right?) - and steals Bud Selig's hairpiece, holding it for ransom unless Selig nullifies the deal. Peter Gammons throws himself off the street side of the Green Monster, bounces three times, and goes through Bill Buckner's legs, and at the funeral, the shamed Redsocks announce they...
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