A pitcher unleashed a ball toward the plate. But the ball swept off-target. The batter stood there with his bat on his shoulder. He winced. The catcher stabbed at the air with his glove. The ball hit the backstop with…
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Stephen Piscotty hit a line drive – and Mike Matheny stared at the third base coach, spitting until dirt mixed into mud. It’s only the second inning – a fan whispers that St. Louis has dropped the first two games…
M: Moi. D: Demon. Clearly. M: Wild Card Playoff Game Demon, don’t tempt me with your ease: D: You’re already in the playoffs! Rest your starters! Eat, drink and be merry! M: Oh, I know, as sure as I know…
Jason Heyward cheered from the cover of Sports Illustrated. There were only five or six copies remaining in the rack, fingerprints smudged on his shoes. Perhaps some deviant had reached for Heyward’s heel, only to be crushed by his metal…
At 7-0, it’s the beginning of June and a Friday night. At 8-5, it’s Sunday at 1 p.m., and sinking despair. Also, Trevor Rosenthal must pitch the ninth inning. The Cards’ closer had 27 saves in 29 attempts, but struggled…
Stephen Strasburg tosses a couple of fastballs near Peter Bourjos. A couple of years ago, Strasburg was potentially so good that he couldn’t play. His innings were limited by Washington after elbow surgery recovery. At one point, perhaps the best…