New York – Old-Timers’ Day this year will not be just a time for nostalgia… but a moment of silence. When CC Sabathia – the former ace who shook up MLB – returns to Yankee Stadium, he won’t talk about strikeouts or the World Series. He will say thank you. And that thank you will […]
Cardinals’ Internal Rupture? Oliver Marmol “Drops Bomb”, Criticizes the Whole Team: “You’re Not Qualified to Play!”.Y1
“You can’t wear this jersey just because you like it. You have to be worthy. And we have too many guys who aren’t worthy.” —Coach Oliver Marmol, after loss to Pirates ST. LOUIS — The anger is no longer hidden. After a humiliating 4–1 loss to the Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals head coach Oliver Marmol […]
From the shadow of the reserve to the halo of the All-Star: Brendan Donovan and the journey of sweat and burning fatherly love.Y1
The unknown reserve of the past, now named among the elite In 2022, the name Brendan Donovan is almost unknown to most Cardinals fans. A “utility” player – meaning versatile, but also synonymous with having no fixed position, always being a substitute, a patcher, a rotation. Donovan doesn’t hit the ball farther than anyone else. […]
“I used to have a ragged glove and a dream…”- Ryan Walker – The quiet pitcher with a heart greater than fame.Y1
SAN FRANCISCO — In a fiercely competitive MLB summer, where every pitch can decide a career, Ryan Walker – pitcher of the San Francisco Giants – is honored not for his impressive strikeout numbers or ERA. But for… an old glove and a promise from his days as a poor kid. “Philanthropist of the Month” […]
The Fall of the Dodgers Empire: Is This the “Bottom Line” or the Truth Fans Have Denied for Too Long?Y1
When the ‘galactic dream’ falls freely In just a few weeks, the Dodgers have gone from a solid leading team to a disorganized team, with a terrible defense, a “leaky” bullpen, and stars who have become a real burden. Mookie Betts is having the worst season of his career: just .238 AVG and .683 OPS […]