http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/roger_clemens/1078 Recent articles about Roger Clemens en-us   Do I need to keep telling you that when Roger Clemens swags the f–k out, Rog swags the f–k out? Just lo… Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/holy_christ_roger_clemens_jeep_is_all_roided_out/13673128 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/holy_christ_roger_clemens_jeep_is_all_roided_out/13673128 Holy Christ, Roger Clemens’ Jeep Is All ‘Roided Out http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/holy_christ_roger_clemens_jeep_is_all_roided_out/13673128 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png While the sports world is speculating about whether or not a 50-year-old Michael Jordan could compete in today’s NBA, 7-time Cy Young Award winner competed today with major leaguers [insert joke here about Astros being a AAA team] in a 20 minute session in Kissimmee, Florida as the Astros prepare for their Grapefruit League opener. Credit: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle According to Brian McTaggart at MLB.com: Clemens, wearing his familiar No. 22 in the Astros’ new color scheme, worked from both the windup and the stretch, and he even discarded the L-screen in front of the mound for his final few pitches. Carlos Pena, Rick Ankiel, Justin Maxwell, J.D. Martinez and Chris Carter were among the Astros taking their hacks against Clemens. Additionally, Clemens, 50, threw a mix of sliders and fastballs, and he called out the pitches to the hitters. He even barked a few batting tips as he was pitching. When the inevitable questions came about a potential comeback, Clemens shot down the speculation: “I’d rat Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:19:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_takes_the_mound_in_florida/12959821 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_takes_the_mound_in_florida/12959821 Roger Clemens takes the mound in Florida http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roger_clemens_takes_the_mound_in_florida/12959821 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/858dce16b4fd30b50bdfb669cee1f3aec14bd9bc/mini/file-photo-shows-former.jpg The relationship between Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros continues to be a close one. Clemens did spend three seasons pitching for the Astros (2004-2006), but he remains tied to his hometown MLB team with his role as special assistant to general manager Jeff Luhnow. Clemens showed up at Astros camp in Kissimmee, Fla. on Tuesday, and while he did say that he intends to throw some batting practice at some point, the footwear Clemens was sporting was the talk of camp. Referring to a pair of garish blue cowboy boots on his feet as “the ‘Luv Ya, Blue’ Oilers,” Clemens proudly displayed the boots that came as part of a gift bag received by players at the 1986 All-Star Game in Houston, the first of 11 Midsummer Classics Clemens attended. Oh my. Those are certainly…something. Clemens explained his affinity for the interesting cowboy boots by saying, “I’ve re-soled ‘em three times. They’re comfortable – and the rodeo’s coming, so I’ve got to break ‘em out.” Well, if the rodeo is comi Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:45:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_shows_up_at_astros_camp_wearing_ugly_luv_ya_blue_cowboy_boots_pic/12947836 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_shows_up_at_astros_camp_wearing_ugly_luv_ya_blue_cowboy_boots_pic/12947836 Roger Clemens shows up at Astros camp wearing ugly ‘Luv Ya Blue’ cowboy boots (pic) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roger_clemens_shows_up_at_astros_camp_wearing_ugly_luv_ya_blue_cowboy_boots_pic/12947836 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Reports say that former pitcher Roger Clemens handed reporters  a written statement about the death of Mindy McCready at the Houston Astros spring training facility in Kissimmee, Florida today. Clemens is a special instructor with the Houston Astros. You may remember that McCready came out once saying her and Clemens had a long time relationship, something Clemens denied. In the statement Clemens called the death of the singer sad news. He said, her and her manager were always nice to him when ever he saw either of them. McCready calmed she met the Rocket Man at a Bar in Florida when she was just 15  years old. Clemens was 28 and married. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:05:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/rocket_man_roger_clemens_calls_mindy_mccreadys_death_sad_news/12941686 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/rocket_man_roger_clemens_calls_mindy_mccreadys_death_sad_news/12941686 Rocket-Man Roger Clemens Calls Mindy McCready’s Death Sad News http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/rocket_man_roger_clemens_calls_mindy_mccreadys_death_sad_news/12941686 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mindy McCready, the country singer star who crossed paths with the sports world due to a reported affair with Roger Clemens, has committed suicide. She was 37. According to NBC News reporter Andrea Canning, McCready shot and killed herself on Sunday evening. The singer’s brother confirmed the death to the New York Daily News. McCready was linked to Clemens in 2008, when the Daily News reported she had engaged in a 10-year affair with the pitcher dating back to his time with the Boston Red Sox. The Daily News reports that McCready had been struggling with mental health issues recently after her boyfriend died of what was initially ruled a suicide. However, the sheriff’s office in Cleburne County, Ark., had opened an investigation into the death. Photo via Facebook/Mindy McCready Official Fan Page Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:45:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/report_mindy_mccready_country_singer_who_had_affair_with_roger_clemens_commits_suicide/12936907 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/report_mindy_mccready_country_singer_who_had_affair_with_roger_clemens_commits_suicide/12936907 Report: Mindy McCready, Country Singer Who Had Affair With Roger Clemens, Commits Suicide http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/report_mindy_mccready_country_singer_who_had_affair_with_roger_clemens_commits_suicide/12936907 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Roger Clemens is disappointed, but not surprised he wasn't voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the legendary pitcher said on Twitter Wednesday. "After what has been written and said over the last few years I'm not surprised," Clemens' note read. "Thanks to all the teams I've worked with and the fans and friends for all the fantastic letters, voicemails and texts of support over the last few years. To those who did take the time to look at the facts ... we very much appreciate it." Clemens, a Houston native, won seven Cy Young awards in his 24 seasons. He won 354 games maintained a 3.14 ERA and struck out 4,672, the third most in baseball history. He also is a two-time World Series champion. But Clemens was famously accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, and although it was never proven and Clemens last summer was acquitted in a perjury trial that sprang from the government investigation of PED use in baseball, he was among the baseball greats who paid the pric Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:14:20 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/clemens_not_surprised_not_voted_into_hall/12621067 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/clemens_not_surprised_not_voted_into_hall/12621067 Clemens 'not surprised' not voted into Hall http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/clemens_not_surprised_not_voted_into_hall/12621067 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb2af037a7df2f2d2896ed9c3344a525a3bbc3d7/mini/rocket.jpg So, the results are in and for the first time since 1996, the Baseball Writers Association of America failed to induct a single person into Cooperstown. Among those denied entry: Craig Biggio, Jack Morris, Mike Piazza, Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and many others. I’ll allow the statheads, numbers geeks and those of that ilk break down and analyze how the vote went down and who was the most robbed, who deserved it and who will have better luck next year, but Roger Clemens appears to be the first of those slighted to make a public reaction to the very public slight. And it’s a doozy. At least in a confusing, head-scratching sort of way. Clemens took to Twitter to express his disappointment. And while his words appeared heartfelt, honest and to be fair, at least somewhat understandable — although that depends on which side of the fence one happens to be on the Great Debate that will pervade Hall of Fame voting for the next decade and perhaps further — the way Clemens chose to sign off... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:57 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_has_interesting_reaction_to_not_being_voted_into_hall_of_fame/12617581 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_has_interesting_reaction_to_not_being_voted_into_hall_of_fame/12617581 Clemens responds to Hall snub http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roger_clemens_has_interesting_reaction_to_not_being_voted_into_hall_of_fame/12617581 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/e/bec7065388461cf7294feb0122d9b9959db0a417/mini/rc.jpg Roger Clemens is returning to the Houston Astros, but definitely not as a player this time. Clemens, 50, who briefly played for the Sugar Land Skeeters last summer and indicated he was interested in a return to the big leagues, will join the Astros as something of a pitching mentor, the Houston Chronicle reported. "We've got the whole calendar mapped out and we're going to sort of figure out what makes sense," Astrons general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday. "But the idea is to plug him in in spring training, plug him in throughout the season, and just have him get a lot more involved with our pitchers." Clemens already had a personal services contract with his hometown team, but hasn't been actively involved with the organization in almost six years. The seven-time Cy Young winner, of course, had bigger concerns. He was part of a government investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in Major League Baseball and eventually was tried for perjury. He was acquitted l Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:41:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/clemens_returning_to_astros_as_pitching_mentor/12606484 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/clemens_returning_to_astros_as_pitching_mentor/12606484 Clemens returning to Astros as pitching mentor http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/clemens_returning_to_astros_as_pitching_mentor/12606484 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Roger Clemens turned 50 on August 4. We’re pretty sure Nike didn’t have 50-year-olds in mind when they created the “Don’t Sweat My Swag” shirt that Roger was spotted wearing – IN PUBLIC – a couple weeks ago. You can buy this model at Champs Sports for only $19.99. As for the swag around his thick neck, no word on how much that’ll cost you. Texas hat? Probably another $20. That much swag? Priceless.   DRIPPING SWAG! Filed under: Baseball Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:48:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/where_did_roger_clemens_get_that_dont_sweat_my_swag_t_shirt/12212896 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/where_did_roger_clemens_get_that_dont_sweat_my_swag_t_shirt/12212896 Roger Clemens wears questionable shirt http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/where_did_roger_clemens_get_that_dont_sweat_my_swag_t_shirt/12212896 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62fab81fe7ff2d79b8159025bbb181dabafd6be0/mini/clem.jpg Roger Clemens is coming back for more. The 50-year-old is going to make another start for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Sept. 8, according to FOX 26 KRIV in Texas, meaning that his baseball comeback will continue. While Clemens has denied any grand plans of returning to major league baseball, this won't do much to quiet the whispers that he is angling towards pitching for the Houston Astros again. Pitching in the major leagues would reset Clemens' Hall of Fame eligibility, because rules dictate that a player must be retired for five years before getting voted on for induction. In... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:11:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/report_roger_clemens_announces_he_will_start_again_for_sugar_land_skeeters_on_sept_8/11582662 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/report_roger_clemens_announces_he_will_start_again_for_sugar_land_skeeters_on_sept_8/11582662 Clemens to make another start http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/report_roger_clemens_announces_he_will_start_again_for_sugar_land_skeeters_on_sept_8/11582662 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7e3d37b2593157c79a05fc3601ec43ffa9a2f0d4/mini/clemens.jpg The Houston Astros are putting themselves out there in regards to pitcher Roger Clemens. As the 50-year-old apparently ageless wonder prepares to throw down with the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday, the Astros are working on a contingency plan that plays with the notion of Clemens coming back to a MLB mound. Please click the link below to read this story. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:21:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_houston_astros_are_open_to_bringing_roger_clemens_back/11541925 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_houston_astros_are_open_to_bringing_roger_clemens_back/11541925 The Houston Astros are open to bringing Roger Clemens back. http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_houston_astros_are_open_to_bringing_roger_clemens_back/11541925 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png You may have heard that at the age of 50, Roger Clemens is making a comeback in the world of professional baseball. Granted, it’s not for an MLB team, but it is for Texas’ Sugar Land Skeeters, a pro ball outfit based in conveniently, Sugar Land, which apparently is just outside of Houston, where I [...] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:20:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/heres_roger_clemens_throwing_a_bullpen_session_last_week_video/11512297 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/heres_roger_clemens_throwing_a_bullpen_session_last_week_video/11512297 Roger Clemens brings it in bullpen session http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/heres_roger_clemens_throwing_a_bullpen_session_last_week_video/11512297 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2d6e5c8cf25ee548d8f7fa1f74e8488448cd0a2/mini/clem.jpg This is really happening. Fox 26 Houston is reporting that former Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Astros pitcher Roger Clemens has agreed to sign with the independent league Sugar Land Skeeters in the Houston area. The 50-year old Clemens hasn't pitched since 2007 with the Yankees, and was acquitted this summer on federal obstruction of justice charges. In a workout with the Skeeters today, Clemens apparently hit 87 mph with his fastball, and will be starting Saturday's game. Is there any chance that this is anything *other* than a publicity stunt? At age 50, and with only 11 days left in the season for a player to be eligible for a team's playoff roster, there's essentially no way that Clemens could help out a major league team this year for more than a month. Even if there was more time left in the season, who would be willing to sign him with the steroid stigma that has surrounded him since his trial began? I applaud Clemens for wanting to continue to pitch at ... Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:37:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_signs_with_sugar_land_skeeters/11503075 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_signs_with_sugar_land_skeeters/11503075 Clemens signs with indie team http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roger_clemens_signs_with_sugar_land_skeeters/11503075 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/9477b2265f19404a27a09fc182a1c6deb365a37d/mini/rc.jpg The courts may have let Roger Clemens off the hook, but Red Sox Nation is an even tougher bunch of customers. Clemens made an appearance at Friday night's game against the Altanta Braves and was promptly booed when shown in his seat atop the Green Monster. Clemens, who was recently found not guilty of charges stemming from a steroid abuse case, spent 12 years in a Sox uniform from 1984-1996. During that time he won a Cy Young Award, an MVP Award and an All-Star MVP Award. Clemens won 192 games while playing for Boston. He then left for a... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:52:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_booed_at_fenway_park_when_shown_on_scoreboard/11072354 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roger_clemens_booed_at_fenway_park_when_shown_on_scoreboard/11072354 Clemens booed at Fenway Park http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roger_clemens_booed_at_fenway_park_when_shown_on_scoreboard/11072354 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/e/aed25416903282967d3b57650c1ee7d0ae84250e/mini/clem.jpg On Monday Roger Clemens was acquitted on charges of obstruction and lying to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs during his 24-year Major League Baseball career. The court of public opinion may not probably doesn’t agree, but the jury has spoken. Now the focus turns to whether or not Clemens and his two World Series [...] Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:56:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mad_magazine_creates_hall_of_fame_plaque_for_roger_clemens/11054732 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mad_magazine_creates_hall_of_fame_plaque_for_roger_clemens/11054732 MAD makes Hall of Fame plaque for Clemens http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mad_magazine_creates_hall_of_fame_plaque_for_roger_clemens/11054732 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/8/78e37a0d17ca15f992e4e5593cfb0d70e8201ac3/mini/clemens.jpg