Paul Molitor places restrictions on mobile devices in Twins clubhouse Baseball clubhouses are no different than the local coffee shop, an airport lobby or the subway train. Wherever large groups of people gather, you're bound to see a high percentage of them messing around on their phones, laptops or other electronic and mobile devices while blocking out all of the commotion that exists … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: It revolves around the Busch brothers
Happy Hour: It revolves around the Busch brothers Happy Hour is back, back again. Happy Hour is back, back, tell a friend. Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Llamas, llamas everywhere on Thursday. We even heard they were testing a … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton is fine after being plunked during intrasquad game
Giancarlo Stanton is fine after being plunked during intrasquad game Breathe easy, Miami Marlins fans. Superstar slugger Giancarlo Stanton is doing fine and was even able to finish Saturday's intrasquad game after being hit on the left hip by a pitch from Henderson Alvarez. Henderson Alvarez plunks Giancarlo Stanton with a pitch during #Marlins intrasquad game. pic.twitter.com/HEthx3ZkrH— … [Read more...]
ChiSox's Sale breaks bone in foot, out 3 weeks
ChiSox's Sale breaks bone in foot, out 3 weeks Cardinals' Adam Wainwright feels 'dramatically better'by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com (2:56 pm ET) Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright told ESPN that he feels "dramatically better" in his recovery from an abdominal strain. Wainwright said he wasn't concerned that the injury would put him at risk of missing opening day, and he's ready to get back … [Read more...]
Twins' Molitor to restrict mobile devices at park
Twins' Molitor to restrict mobile devices at park Paul Molitor doesn't want his players spending too much time on mobile devices. (USATSI) Walk into a big league clubhouse before a game and you'll see plenty of players sitting at their locker, face down looking at their cell phone or iPad. Some are reading, others have headphones in and are either listening to music, watching a movie or … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to debut funnel cake cheeseburger
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to debut funnel cake cheeseburger As a whole, minor league baseball continues setting a very high standard when it comes to unique ballpark promotions. But let us not overlook another area of strength for many of its clubs: The concession stand menu. Somewhere below the standard baseball items, you're bound to find a few creative and ridiculously appealing items … [Read more...]
Scooter Gennett helps stray dog at Brewers spring training
Scooter Gennett helps stray dog at Brewers spring training On Thursday, Milwaukee Brewers infielder Scooter Gennett was going about his business after the Milwaukee Brewers wrapped up workouts at their spring complex in Maryvale, Ariz. when he discovered a stray dachshund wondering the area. According to Gennett via his Twitter account, he was able to make friends with the dog, or at least … [Read more...]
Brewers’ Scooter Gennett helps stray dog at spring training
Brewers' Scooter Gennett helps stray dog at spring training On Thursday, Milwaukee Brewers infielder Scooter Gennett was going about his business after the Milwaukee Brewers wrapped up workouts at their spring complex in Maryvale, Ariz. when he discovered a stray dachshund wondering the area. According to Gennett via his Twitter account, he was able to make friends with the dog, or at least … [Read more...]
Juan Pierre officially retires after 14 MLB seasons
Juan Pierre officially retires after 14 MLB seasons Veteran outfielder Juan Pierre has officially announced his retirement after 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, confirming a report from Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Thanks for all the tweets keep them coming it's true today I'm officially retiring today.Blessed and grateful to have played the game I love— Juan Pierre (@JPBeastMode) … [Read more...]
A-Rod working out at first base in Yankees camp
A-Rod working out at first base in Yankees camp The New York Yankees still aren't sure what to expect from Alex Rodriguez this season, but it would appear they're going to exhaust all options to find playing time just in case he proves capable of contributing. Well, that, or maybe they're just putting him through the wringer and trying to exhaust him outright. Either way, Rodriguez was … [Read more...]