What’s going on in baseball? Your 6/27/2015 report: MLB Toronto’s Danny Valencia smashed a pinch-hit home run Friday on the first pitch he faced from Rangers first baseman Adam Rosales as the Blue Jays trounced 12-2. Valencia is hitting .357 in June, with 3 HR and 11 RBI. By and large, though, he’s been far more effective…
The Mets met with free agent Craig Breslow during the current Winter Meetings, but several outlets say the team’s interest is tepid * * * The Dodgers have traded Matt Kemp to the Padres, a deal that could make room in the outfield for rookie Joc Pederson * * * The Dodgers have designated 27-year-old C Ryan…
Best news of all? Ryan Lashley and Adam Kam have a Jewish teammate: Ben Ruff, who led the United League in relief appearances. Welcome, Ben! (9/20/2014) *** In fact, Ryan Lashley just missed winning the United League triple crown: .369 B.A. (1st), 6 HRs (1st/tie), 45 RBIs (2nd)…(9/20/2014) *** Amazing season for two Jews on the independent Fort…
By Scott Barancik, editor Danny Valencia has seen limited playing time this season, starting just 22 of Toronto’s 75 games through Friday (6/27/2015), and only now reaching 100 at-bats. But research by Jewish Baseball News suggests Toronto manager John Gibbons couldn’t ask for much more from a utility/platoon player. To try to capture the universe…
(9:42am) Ian Kinsler‘s 11 RBIs are tied for third in the A.L. this Spring * * * (9:36am) Detroit’s Ian Kinsler went 1-for-3 with a 2-run single and a walk Tuesday in a 9-8 loss to the Yankees * * * (9:34am) In his 2015 Spring debut Tuesday, Jeff Urlaub preserved Oakland’s 14-2 win over…
(9:19am) The independent Gateway Grizzlies will have at least 3 Jews on the field this season and one on the air: “Voice of the Grizzlies” Sam Levitt * * * (9:07am) To hear Joc Pederson talk about the 2015 season, advance to the 3-minute mark of this Spring Training interview * * * (8:59am) Tyger Pederson, brother…
