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From the Windup: Lost Art of Retaliation

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.Last Sunday, Alfonso Soriano was hit in the head by a pitch off the hand of Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer. Later in the game, Cubs starting pitcher Rich Harden hit Albert Pujols in the middle of the back. It was a fastball,...

Jeff Pearlman, Author of 'The Rocket That Fell to Earth,' Dishes on Roger Clemens

Jeff Pearlman is best known as the reporter who was on the receiving end of John Rocker's now infamous rant about taking the No. 7 train to Shea Stadium in New York City, but he hasn't stopped digging up dirt on America's most famous -- and controversial -- professional athletes since that interview.Jeff has authored four...

The Next Piazza? Good Luck

Now that Mike Piazza is officially retired from baseball, we can celebrate the man that was easily the best fantasy catcher ever. It ain't close. We're talking about a man that put up outfielder type numbers at catcher. In case you have forgotten, check out the triple crown stats Piazza put up in his prime, starting with...

Fan Sent to Jail for Assaulting Mike Piazza

Last summer Eamonn (then still known to the world only as PostmanE) shared with us the story of Mike Piazza getting hit in the head by a water bottle that a fan threw at him in a game against the Angels. This did not amuse Mike at all. In fact, after the game he made it clear to the media that he was going to press charges...

Piazza a Marlin Again? Don't Hold Your Breath

Perhaps it was an incomplete legacy in Florida (five games) that led Mike Piazza to show some interest in returning to the Marlins for some unfinished business. Perhaps it's the fact that to date, he hasn't yet found a job. In any event, Piazza has reportedly shown some interest in spending more than a week wearing Marlin...

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05/30/12 NCAA Baseball Regionals 2012: Stars You Must Watch in... Source: Bleacher Report The NCAA baseball tournament may not receive the hype or anticipation that March Madness annually gets, but there are still future major league stars in play you won't want to miss. If you're a fan of teams that select high in the upcoming MLB draft, this tournament is a great opportunity for you to scout future potential players for your favorite team.
05/23/12 Royals legends to play in All-Star softball game Source: MLB A trio of Royals legends will headline the rosters at the 2012 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game in Kansas City. George Brett, Bo Jackson and Mike Sweeney will take the field at Kauffman Stadium on July 8 for the annual softball game, which features Major League Baseball legends and various celebrities.
05/22/12 George Brett, Bo Jackson, Mike Sweeney to Play in... Source: Fox4kc.com - Kansas City KA KANSAS CITY, Mo. The 2012 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game will feature a roster of Hall of Fame and All-Star talent including former Royals greats George Brett, Bo Jackson and Mike Sweeney at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. For the first time, the softball game will increase to six-innings.
04/30/12 Piazza honored at Phoenixville Source: PhoenixvilleNews.com - Phoenixville PA Men and women, boys and girls, young and old, they all came to see Mike Piazza, the pride of Phoenixville baseball, Saturday at "Doc" Kennedy Field.
04/26/12 David Wright: The Greatest Run Producer In Mets... Source: Always Amazin' - NJ.com That's not intended to slight Mike Piazza, who was a unique pleasure to watch hit in his seven seasons in New York, but where the Mets got a Piazza on the back end of his prime and then the beginning of his decline, Wright has hit for better average and, of course, driven in more runs (for what that's worth) than Piazza did as a Met. Of course, when the Mets traded for Piazza, he was right about the same age that Wright's at now.