Tough to root against Tebow in attempt to make MLB
Tim Tebow sat alone in a corner of the New York Mets clubhouse, quietly working his iPhone. In an hour or so, Tebow would make his big league spring training debut against the Boston Red Sox. Amid nationwide hoopla. He looked relaxed enough, considering the situation. So, MAS ...
The New York Islanders are in talks with the owners of the New York Mets about building a hockey arena adjacent to Citi Field in Queens, people with knowledge of the discussions said. Willets Point is emerging as a persuasive alternative to the team's current ...
Carp newcomer Pridie getting acclimated to NPB life
By coming to Japan and signing with the Hiroshima Carp, Jason Pridie hopes to have found the one thing he's searched for throughout his career: an opportunity. Pridie, currently preparing for his first year in NPB, spent time on a major league roster in seven ...
The Orix Buffaloes on Tuesday announced the acquisition of former San Francisco Giants left-hander Pat Misch. The 34-year-old Misch, who also played in the majors for the New York Mets before spending last season at the Lamigo Monkeys in Taiwan last season, joins Orix on ...
MLB creates cosmetic rules after high-profile incidents
The rule makers at MLB headquarters in New York City should moonlight at Bloomingdale's Department Store in the Big Apple. They would make excellent window dressers at that hotsy-totsy shopping emporium. Big league bylaw legislators are already ces't magnifique at establishing rules that amount to mere ...
The Yokohama BayStars on Saturday announced the signing of American southpaw Duane Below from the New York Mets organization. The 29-year-old was 4-3 this year for Triple-A Las Vegas with a 2.19 ERA in 49-1/3 innings. He started five of his 11 games. The 191-cm, ...
Revived Mets ignite renewed attention in ballclub
Sitting in the dugout of a New York Mets foe before a recent contest, MAS overheard an intriguing comment. It was one usually uttered about Notre Dame football. One opposition player said to another, "I think it's good for baseball when the Mets are good." His teammate ...
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks acting owner Yoshimitsu Goto on Friday expressed interest in acquiring the services of free agent right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka. "He is a good player. We will see (about decisions on reinforcements) from now," said Goto. "I will discuss this with (the staff and ...
New York Mets right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in five innings on Thursday in his third rehab appearance while on the disabled list due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. Pitching in a Single-A game for the Brooklyn Cyclones against the Staten Island Yankees, ...
New York Mets right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka threw off the mound in a bullpen practice Monday for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old Matsuzaka came out in uniform before his team's game against the San Francisco Giants. ...
New York Mets right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka started against the San Diego Padres on Sunday but left in the first inning after falling ill with an upset stomach. Matsuzaka, who was suffering from bouts of nausea before the game, walked two batters but got Chase Headley ...
