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Morning Report - Monday, June 23
The Nats and O's both fell in interleague play, while Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira went yard not once, not twice, but three times against the Mariners. The Red Sox walked-off the Cards in extras, and the Royals and Giants engaged in an unlikely slugfest. All that and more in today's Morning Report. By Tim Whitman.
Fresno makes it an all-Bulldogs final
Saturday night, North Carolina proved that Fresno State was beatable. The only problem was they had to do it twice. That proved to be too tall a task for the Tar Heels as the Bulldogs' improbable run will continue thanks to a 6-1 victory in last night's final CWS elimination game. National Pastime college baseball writer Tom Stad recaps last night's action and previews the Georgia vs. Fresno State championship series.
KILL - Fresno makes it an all-Bulldogs final
Saturday night, North Carolina proved that Fresno State was beatable. The only problem was they had to do it twice. That proved to be too tall a task for the Tar Heels as the Bulldogs' improbable run will continue thanks to a 6-1 victory in last night's final CWS elimination game. National Pastime college baseball writer Tom Stad recaps last night's action and previews the Georgia vs. Fresno State championship series.
PUBLISHED - Prospect Q&A - Nolan Reimold, Orioles
Finally healthy after battling nagging injuries the past two years, Orioles prospect Nolan Reimold is having a fine season at double-A Bowie. With little left to prove in the minors, Reimold figures to be the first player called upon if the Orioles find themselves in need of an outfielder, or just another power bat in the lineup. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Chris Tillman, Orioles
The Orioles had lofty expectations for right-hander Chris Tillman when they acquired him from the Mariners in the Erik Bedard deal, but he's far exceeded them so far this season, earning All-Star honors in the double-A Eastern League despite being one of the circuit's youngest players. If he keeps it up, it won't be long before the 20-year-old finds himself atop the pitcher's mound at Camden Yards. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Wes Hodges, Indians
All-Star break? Not for Indians prospect Wes Hodges, who'll play in the Futures Game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday and follow that up with an appearance in the Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday. The Tribe's No. 4 prospect and third baseman of the future is also a candidate for the U.S. Olympic Team and could be in line for a September call-up. By Jay LeBlanc.
Piazza was Amazin' in the Big Apple
As Mike Piazza fades into retirement, the debates regarding his career and legacy will surely gain momentum - particularly the argument about which cap should appear on his plaque in Cooperstown. But regardless of whether he goes into the Hall of Fame as a Dodger or a Met, in the eyes of Mets fans and many baseball fans in general, Piazza will always be linked with New York. By Nick Leco.
Bulldogs blast way into CWS finals
No. 8 Georgia punched its ticket to the College World Series finals yesterday afternoon, holding off a late Stanford rally for a 10-8 victory. The Bulldogs still don't know who they'll face in the best-of-three series, as No. 2 North Carolina rallied late to beat upstart Fresno State and force a deciding game this evening. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - The Tampa Bay blueprint
No franchise enjoys losing, but Tampa Bay has managed to make the best of it. The team has consistently scored high picks in the annual MLB draft as a result of its poor play, and few teams can match the Rays' success in identifying and subsequently developing top amateur talent. It's finally paying off in 2008, as the surprising Rays find themselves just a half-game behind the mighty Red Sox in the A.L. East. By Jay LeBlanc.
Quotes from Day 2
Here is some of the best stuff from the NHL Draft, including what Steve Eminger had to say about his departure.
PUBLISHED - Bulldogs blast way into CWS finals
No. 8 Georgia punched its ticket to the College World Series finals yesterday afternoon, holding off a late Stanford rally for a 10-8 victory. The Bulldogs still don't know who they'll face in the best-of-three series, as No. 2 North Carolina rallied late to beat upstart Fresno State and force a deciding game this evening. By Jay LeBlanc.
Marrero out for season
Chris Marrero, the Nationals' top-rated prospect, will miss the rest of the season after tests concluded he broke his fibula sliding into home plate on Wednesday.
quotes from the draft
Here is some of what was said here in the other capital city last night. There is a lot here to digest:
More from Day 1
Last night went from dragging and dragging to a whirlwind after the Caps made their splash.
Father's Day Redux
Story of origin of Father's Day first in The Times, then in the Post for double coverage
Minor League midseason awards - A & A+
Yesterday National Pastime honored the Outstanding Hitter and Pitcher from every double- and triple-A circuit. Today we'll take another step down the ladder and hand out awards to the first-half standouts in Class A and advanced Class A. By Jay LeBlanc.
Heels boot Tigers from CWS
North Carolina had an opportunity to blow last night's College World Series game against LSU wide open last night just after it resumed and blew it. Luckily for Tar Heels fans, ace Alex White and star catcher Tim Federowicz stepped up as UNC sent LSU back to Baton Rouge. By Tom Stad.
KILL - Heels boot Tigers from CWS
North Carolina had an opportunity to blow last night's College World Series game against LSU wide open last night just after it resumed and blew it. Luckily for Tar Heels fans, ace Alex White and star catcher Tim Federowicz came to play as UNC sent LSU back to Baton Rouge. By Tom Stad.
Dukes on fire, Langerhans sent down
How about that Elijah Dukes? He may make plenty of news off the field, but right now he's making a lot more on the field.
