Yardbarker: Kris Benson

Scavenger Hunt: OKC Redhawks

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:36:00 -0500

HHR's Cynic is going to the OKC Redhawks game tonight. Kris Benson is pitching. That means a one-item scavenger hunt: Anna Benson.Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.

The Rangers Would Be Better Off Letting Anna Benson Pitch

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:27:09 -0500

Kris Benson’s season debut with the Rangers didn’t exactly go as planned…unless it was in fact Benson’s plan to give up 10 hits and 8 runs in 5 innings against the Tigers, highlighted by a Miguel Cabrera grand slam. Nope, I don’t think that’s what he meant to do at all. Sorry, but if the [...]

Rangers-Tigers Odds Preview

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:54:45 -0500

The Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Comerica Park. Kris Benson will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Benson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. The Tigers will counter Benson with Armando Galarraga. Righthander Galarraga has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total ...

Benson scratched from start with sore back

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:33:20 -0500

Files this under: Stop me if you?ve heard this one before? Kris Benson hasn?t pitched in the majors since 2006. Now comes word that the former first round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates who signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers? is going to have to push back the start of his 2009. Lower back [...]

Kris Benson to showcase self on January 24…

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:55:17 -0500

Sticking with our theme of wondering where former Oriole pitchers are today we found out information on one and even though we weren?t going to talk about him until tomorrow we figured we?d bump him up. Kris Benson is going to try and play baseball this year. You know what that means tons of bloggers talking [...]

?Wild? New York Athlete Wives

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:25:49 -0500

The New York Post compiled a photo spread of 29 of NY athletes? most famous Anna The 32-year-old wife of pitcher Kris, who played for the Mets from 2004 to 2005, made more news than her more famous husband. A former stripper and model, Benson posed for sexy spreads in ...

Phillies Say Goodbye to Benson

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:25:02 -0500

When the Phillies signed Kris Benson to a minor league contract this past February hopes were he'd be recovered from his rotator cuff surgery by May and be able to pitch for Philadelphia by June. Well do to various setbacks, Benson was never able to get healthy enough to pitch for the Phillies and spent the season in the minor leagues wondering when he would get the call. That call's never going to come as the Phillies gave Benson his release yesterday. This season Benson was a combine 1-6 with a 5.78 ERA for the Clearwater Threshers and Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Not exactly what the Phillies were hoping form the former #1 pick. In Benson's defense, he wasn't that bad of a pitcher. He did have five quality starts in his last eight outings. This move has more to do with the Phillies not wanting to add Benson to the 40-man roster for tomorrow's expansion. With the rotation set for the remainder of the season and J.A. Happ the next arm in line should something occur, Benson would have no role on this team. The Phillies did him a favor by letting him go now so me might have a chance to sign on with another team for the remainder of the season. It's not out of the question that another team will pick Benson up for the remainder of the season, but it's more likely he will continue to get stronger and sign with another club in the offseason.

Phillies release Kris Benson

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:28:35 -0500

The Philadelphia Phillies have released Kris Benson. Benson, 32, was 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 11 starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He did not pitch at all for the Phillies in 2008, after being signed in February.

Benson Gets Promoted

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:41:00 -0500

With little to be happy about in all that is the Phillies right now, Kris Benson received some good news. The right-handed pitcher, recovering from rotator cuff surgery was promoted today to Lehigh Valley. Benson will make his third rehabilitation start on June 29th against the Syracuse Chiefs.

Benson Shows Improvement

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:51 -0500

Kris Benson made his second rehabilitation start last night for the Clearwater Threshers and showed much improvement from his previous outing. In Benson's first start he only lasted two innings, giving up three hits (all home runs), and five earned runs.

Anna & Kris Benson are Phillies

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:10:01 -0500

After a very long courtship, former 1st pick in the '96 draft Kris Benson is phinally a Phillies. Of course this means Ms. Funbags herself Anna Benson will be joining in the party. This is a good signing because it's only a minor league deal, and he adds depth to the rotation that will certainly need an extra starter down the line. Career #'s- 68 wins, 4.34 ere, 1.38 whip. Not great, but not bad for a 5th starter.

Bad News For Phils Fans, Good News For Mets Fans

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:36:57 -0500

Today's Philadelphia Enquirer is reporting that the Phillies are much more interested in Kris Benson than they are letting on. Benson at one point, was a very promising pitcher, but has never really taking the next step. He has a wife who verbally attacks team management and teammates. He is 33 years old, coming off major shoulder surgery and is hilariously mismatched for Citizens Bank Park. Pull the trigger Gillick!

Anna Benson has returned. Bonus: safe for work pics

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:43:14 -0500

Where has she been you wonder? In Baltmore with her hubby who has been on IR all year. It's funny how when someone leaves NY they seem to disappear. Benson did a short Q&A with Bugs and Cranks and she offers her usual deep thoughts in this interview. Safe for work gallery http://www.annabenson.net/gallery.htm

Anna Benson's Husband Out for Season

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:32:36 -0500

We all know Kris Benson is irrelevant. That's why his torn rotator cuff doesn't get me emotional. But with Kris out of the picture, will we hear more of Anna'a antics? You know, the one who was willing to sleep with every teammate of Kris' if he was caught cheating?