With most of the news in Seattle lately focused on Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s spectacular home run pace and the return of thumping third baseman Eugenio Rodriguez at the trading deadline, it’s easy to overlook the recent accomplishments of Julio Rodriguez, the team’s dynamic center fielder. On August 3, J-Rod reminded fans why he’s one
By 1973, few fans would have argued against the general consensus that Orlando Cepeda was washed up at 35. They were wrong. Yes, the 16-year veteran, plagued by injuries and age over the past couple of seasons, would have likely hung up his spikes by then if not for the American League’s new designated hitter
Built like a beer keg on legs, Bartolo Colon always looked like he belonged slinging softballs in a Sunday league than on a Major League mound. Boy, are looks deceiving. Not only did the well-traveled Dominican Republic native enjoy a 21-year career with 11 different teams, on this day in béisbol, Aug. 6, 2018,
Say what you will about Jose Canseco's cartoon muscles, blatant steroid use and off-the-field antics, but the Oakland Athletics outfielder was a dynamic and exciting player early in his career who was always fun to watch at the plate. But the massive slugger’s size — 6’4” and 240 pounds — belied his speed, and on
To say baseball was a different game way back in 1969 is an understatement. That year saw both leagues split into two divisions each for the first time, while the designated hitter in the AL was a couple of years away and free agency — not to mention the millions that would come with it
At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, Andres Galarraga was an imposing figure on the diamond known as “The Big Cat” for his unexpected quickness and agility at first base. But as good as he was with the glove, the Big Cat also swung a big bat. He was a lifetime .288 hitter over 19 seasons, smashing
