NEW YORK - It is only three weeks into the season and there are times the New York Mets appear to be headed for another loss. But, Wednesday night, at a windy and chilly Citi field the manager Terry Collins had the right words: “We’re hanging in there because we play hard.” And there is no doubt, after a 3-2 ... Read More »
With a five run ninth inning, the Kansas City Packers defeated the Chicago Whales, 7-5, at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon, April 23. Who? The names don’t sound familiar. It was not a Little League game, not a minor league game, not even a soccer game. It was a regular season National League contest. The Chicago Cubs were wearing the ... Read More »
Ever since we published the article on the Yankee opening day when Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera (Yankee Core) were part of the opening day ceremonies by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch we have received a number of comments asking about Bernie Williams and his exclusion from the Yankee Core. Why was Bernie Williams not ... Read More »
Flushing, NY (Featured Image: Bill Menzel) - The story of the first two games of a four game set between the Mets and Cards was outstanding pitching by both teams. The starter for the Mets on Monday, Jenrry Mejia, pitched 6.2 scoreless frames and the 2-0 win was saved by Kyle Farnsworth. Mejia extended his scoreless innings streak to 13.2 ... Read More »
NEW YORK - On Tuesday, Alberto Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels became the 26th player and third-youngest to hit 500 home runs. Against the Washington Nationals, Pujols led his team to a 7-2 win with his 5 RBI and two-home run performance. On Easter Sunday, April 20, Detroit-based photographer Lisa Luevanos covered the Tigers 2-1 win over the Angels at Comerica Park. For that game, ... Read More »
Bronx, NY - Almost two years ago, I had written an article titled, Yankee Stadium as a Soccer Venue. For that particular article I had written, “The venerable baseball club’s connection with soccer might be downplayed, but it certainly exists.” You can read the article in its entirety by clicking here. Flash forward to Monday, April 21, 2014 and officials from the New ... Read More »
NEW YORK – If the New York Mets can get the good pitching, timely hit, defense and bullpen support as they did Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals they can be tough to beat. Jenry Mejia with command on the fastball, cutter and slider could not be touched and paved the way for the Mets 2-0 opening series win ... Read More »
Bronx, NY (Featured Image: Cesar Diaz) - Officials of the New York Yankees and the New York City FC (NYCFC) were present at a press conference that was held at Yankee Stadium on Monday to announce that that the iconic ballpark will be the first home venue for the NYCFC when the team begins its first season in MLS (Major ... Read More »
New York, NY – A few weeks ago, LatinVision hosted their 5th Annual Sports Summit. With the all-day event taking place at Manhattan’s own Wyndham New Yorker, many professionals, job seekers and entrepreneurs learned about the latest information and strategies in networking in today’s global sports world. Guest speakers consisted of former CEO of FC Barcelona Joan Oliver, CEO of De la Riva ... Read More »
Flushing, NY- The marathon encounter between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon did not come to a conclusion until 398 pitches had been thrown and 4 hours and 37 minutes had elapsed. It was fitting that the crucial blow in the 14th inning had been struck by 33 year-old Curtis Granderson. The veteran outfielder had first ... Read More »
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