Author Archives: Mike

Stephen Strasburg is 15% stronger now than before he injured his multi-million dollar right arm. That’s the word from Super Agent Scott Boras, who signed Strasburg to a $15.1 million contract with the Washington Nationals in 2009. I met Scott … Continue reading →

Scott Boras is one of the top sports agents in the world – and he’s now representing one of the premier closers in the game in K-Rod, Francisco Rodriguez of the New York Mets. He’s also got some exciting young … Continue reading →

18-year old baseball phenom Bryce Harper, who is ranked as the #3 prospect in MLB, has been promoted. The hot-hitting outfielder jumps from single A ball in Hagerstown, MD to AA Harrisburg, both farm teams for the Washington Nationals. Harper, … Continue reading →

In what could be a World Series preview, the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in a marquee matchup between two of the best pitchers in baseball. Boston’s Josh Beckett was the ERA leader (1.86) going into … Continue reading →

The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the most stories franchises in all of baseball, have declared bankruptcy: Dodger Blue Dodger owner Frank McCourt must now borrow money to make payroll after diverting millions of dollars from the team for McMansions … Continue reading →

Josh Hamilton isn’t seeing clearly on this one. The Texas Rangers slugger believes his mini-slump this year is a direct result of too much sunshine. Yes, Hamilton believes his bright blue eyes make it tougher for him to hit during … Continue reading →

Was it foul play for a fan to interfere with a foul ball that could have cost the Giants big time in a game at AT& T Park? In the 6th inning of Wednesday’s Giants game vs. the Minnesota Twins, … Continue reading →

What’s the most impressive record in all of sports? Most fans would say it’s Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak. After all, no one has broken that record since the Yankee Clipper did it in 1941, although some have come … Continue reading →

Six Yankees lead the voting for All-Star slots, but even the most passionate Pin Stripe fan must admit there’s some ballot stuffing going on. Russell Martin, Mark Teixera, Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson and A-Rod are the top vote … Continue reading →