It’s sounding like Wilson Betemit is about to play for his seventh major league team, and fifth in five years. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pirates are nearing a control with Betemit. He’d give the ballclub an insurance option at third base — who hits far better than he defends — should projected starter Pedro … Continue Reading →
On the morning of Sept. 12, hours after the Cardinals beat the Braves to pull within 4.5 games of the National League wild card with 16 games left, some faithful fellow strolled (stumbled?) into the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip and placed two certifiably crazy wagers. One, that the Cardinals would win the … Continue Reading →
Yikes, not a good time for the Atlanta Braves. This is a year for which many analysts predicted big things (present company included), but they’re off to a mild 13-13 start — and now are dealing with two gigantic distractions. This week, one of their star pitchers spent time in jail, while their pitching coach … Continue Reading →