Herb Deshaies kisses reporter
For some season somebody though it would be a good idea to interview Astros’ announcer Jim Deshaies’ father Herb. Herb channels his inner Joe Namath and tries to score a quickie with the reporter.
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Tommy Lasorda needs a nap
A Chicago sports talk show catches Tommy Lasorda during a nap.
Japan eliminates U.S.; advances to WBC finals
The defending World Baseball Classic champions, Japan defeated the United States of America 9-4 i nthe semifinals on Sunday night. Daisuke Matsuzaka and the rest of the Japan team will face South Korea on Monday night for the title.
U.S. eliminates Puerto Rico; Advances to Semifinals
Just a few days after Puerto Rico mercy ruled Team USA, the Americans got their revenge on Tuesday after they eliminated the Puerto Ricans 6-5 in the World Baseball Classic.
“Getting a crack at a team that embarrassed us a few days earlier, to have the resiliency to bounce back in the ninth and steal one from them was pretty big,” David Wright said. Read the rest of this entry »
Pudge Rodriguez signs with Astros
The Houston Astros made a smart move onn Monday when they signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
“It’s very important for me [to be a starter] because I feel good enough to play every day,” Rodriguez said. Read the rest of this entry »
Puerto Rico embarrasses the United States
Puerto Rico destroyed the United States in round two of the World Baseball Classic in a game that was so one-sided it was stopped in the 7th inning due to the Mercy rule, when Puerto Rico led 11-1.
“Embarrassment is the only word that comes to mind,” right fielder Adam Dunn said. Read the rest of this entry »
Red Sox sign Lester to a new deal
The Boston Red Sow gave left-hander Jon Lester a new 5-year contract worth $30 on Sunday. The deal could be worth $42.75 million is Lester decides to exercise a club option in 2014.
“We’re extremely happy to have gotten this done,” General Manager Theo Epstein said. Read the rest of this entry »
A-Rod will miss 6-9 weeks
Alex Rodriguez will have arthroscopic hip surgery on Monday which will keep him out for 6-9 weeks.
“Well, it’s better than him missing the whole year,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Read the rest of this entry »
Washington Nationals Mascot Screech knows how to dance
Washington Nationals mascot Screech dances around like crazy during his debut at the ESPN Zone in Washington, D.C.
Artie Lange discusses Bob Uecker, Harry Cary and the cough button
Artie Lange shares some funny stories about broadcasting legends Bob Uecker and Harry Cary on the Late Show with David Letterman.
