Author Archives: Mark Brenson
Fight or flee? Joe Mauer, Buster Posey told to take different approaches
xml feed Baseball’s two best catchers have received different tagging orders. Buster Posey is supposed to take the easy way out. Joe Mauer is expected to defend home plate with his life. The Twins have instructed Joe Mauer to block … Continue reading
Gerardo Parra willing to play his part in D-backs’ crowded outfield
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—The logical, understandable and, for most, normal reaction would have been to be upset, maybe even furious. That isn’t how Gerardo Parra reacted, however. Gerardo Parra hit .292 in 2011. (AP Photo) The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Gold Glove-winning left fielder … Continue reading
Freddy Garcia again ready to earn a spot in Yankees’ rotation
TAMPA, Fla.—Freddy Garcia didn’t want this offseason to be a repeat of his previous one, when he had to wait until February to find a minor league deal and needed a strong spring training to make the Yankees’ rotation. After … Continue reading
Red Sox’s Carl Crawford doing some hitting ahead of schedule
New Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said recently that left fielder Carl Crawford might miss the first few weeks of the regular season as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery. But Crawford apparently has other ideas. Carl Crawford struggled … Continue reading
Start or relieve? Reds must decide Aroldis Chapman’s role this spring
The Cincinnati Reds went into the offseason with a plan to stretch out lefthander Aroldis Chapman so he would be ready to compete for a rotation spot this spring. However, The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Chapman experienced shoulder tightness in the … Continue reading
Down 13 points at halftime, No. 1 Kentucky rallies past Mississippi State – Boston Herald
Boston.com Down 13 points at halftime, No. 1 Kentucky rallies past Mississippi StateBoston HeraldBy Jerry Tipton / McClatchy Newspapers STARKVILLE, Miss. — The largest halftime deficit in more than a year under "white-out" conditions wasn't enough to prevent No. 1 … Continue reading
Pujols’ arrival leaves Angels’ Trumbo looking for spot
TEMPE, Ariz. – How is Mark Trumbo being rewarded for finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year balloting last seaon? He’s being given an opportunity to earn a spot on the team, but nothing close to a guarantee. … Continue reading
Seton Hall Tops Georgetown, Polishing NCAA Résumé – New York Times
TSN Seton Hall Tops Georgetown, Polishing NCAA RésuméNew York TimesJordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points Tuesday night to lead Seton Hall to the signature win it needed for its NCAA tournament credentials, a 73-55 victory over No. 9 Georgetown … Continue reading
Pujols’ arrival leaves Angels’ Trumbo looking for spot
TEMPE, Ariz. – How is Mark Trumbo being rewarded for finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year balloting last seaon? He’s being given an opportunity to earn a spot on the team, but nothing close to a guarantee. … Continue reading
All eyes on Angels camp as expectations rise
TEMPE, Ariz.—Jordan Walden grew up in Mansfield, Texas, a town of fewer than 60,000 people just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Needless to say, the overwhelming majority of his baseball-loving acquaintances root for the Texas Rangers. They definitely don’t cheer … Continue reading
