Nothing like a little irony here in Iowa. In a game built, in part, around the story of Shoeless Joe Jackson and his second chance after being banned as part of the Black Sox scandal, there are gambling ads in each outfield corner.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim defeated the Texas Rangers 10-3 today.
Angels pitcher Ervin Santana went 8 innings allowing 5 hits and 3 runs to pick up the win.
Juan Rivera hit his 19th home run and drove in 4 runs. Garrett Anderson went 3/4 with 3 RBI in the win.
ESPN is on at the gym and every guy is wearing sneakers with his suit
It looks horrible. It looks like a bunch of guys stole a suit from their dad and don’t own dress shoes. That trend needs to die.
This is what I’ve been telling you is inevitable for quite a while now. The American League (1901) and the National League (1876) will cease to exist as we know them. The last move before total destruction of the traditions that made baseball great.
This is the exact opposite approach that Arte Moreno takes.
The Anaheim Ducks embrace the city they play in.
The Los Angeles Angels embrace the city they hate.
Take notes, Arte. (he won’t)
Don Sneddon, who set the California community college baseball career wins coaching record, has died. He was 1,072-383-3 in 32 seasons at Santa Ana College. Three state championships. His players include several MLB guys including Heath Bell, CJ Wilson, Bob Hamelin.
@JeffPassan Let me check my insta feed for guys throwing weighted balls at max effort against a wall, with a crow hop, with his bro’s cheering him on… 🙄
Coming off a pretty good senior year at @USC_Baseball, Blake Sodersten should have a good opportunity to hear his name called.
Added some velo in an increased role for the Trojans.
68.1 ip 72Ks across 19 total appearances with only 9 starts. ⚡️