Don’t quit your day job. Gary Sinise was on hand at Rangers Ballpark yesterday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Let’s just say, it’s a good thing Sinise can act because he does not have a future career as an MLB pitcher. To quote Bob Uecker in “Major League,” Gary’s pitch was “juuuuust a [...]

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Here are your top sports headlines for May 14, 2012: – Jered Weaver sings “Hit the Road Jack” – Matt Kemp leaves early after aggravating hamstring, Dodgers beat Rockies – LeBron James named MVP, Heat beat Pacers – Clippers advance with 82-72 win over Grizzlies, Spurs next – Derek Morris beat Jonathan Quick from center [...]

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Here are your top sports headlines for May 10, 2012: – Amar’e Stoudemire dissed by PA announcer – LeBron James scores 29 as Miami Heat oust New York Knicks 106-94 – Memphis Grizzlies force Game 6 by beating Los Angeles Clippers 92-80 – Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals refuse to lose – Josh Hamilton has [...]

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Josh Hamilton had a legendary night at the plate last night. The Rangers slugger belted out four home runs in a single game, giving Texas a 10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Hamilton became the 16th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game, launching a quartet [...]

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Here are your top sports headlines for Tuesday, April 24, 2012: – Ivan Rodriguez’s unique first pitch in Texas – New Jersey Nets play last game in NJ – New York Rangers force Game 7 with 3-2 victory over Ottawa Senators – Phoenix Coyotes advance to second round for first time Related articles NY Rangers [...]

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One of the greatest catchers in MLB history is hanging it up for good, putting an end to an illustrious 21-year career. Fourteen-time All-Star Ivan Rodriguez will announce his retirement on Monday in Texas. The Texas Rangers confirmed the news via team’s Twitter feed. “Pudge” Rodriguez spent his first 12 seasons with the Rangers, who will [...]

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Here are your top sports headlines for Tuesday, April 10, 2012: – Metta World Peace almost throws game away, Lakers win 93-91 – Jazz end star-less Spurs’ 11-game win streak, 91-84 – Yu Darvish picks up first MLB win in Rangers victory over Mariners Related articles Kobe Bryant BENCHED Briefly During Loss to Grizzlies (VIDEO)(blippitt.com)

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Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers apologized today after admitting that he had relapsed during his recovery from drug and alcohol addiction by drinking earlier this week. “I cannot take a break from my recovery,” Hamilton stated at a press conference in Arlington, Texas. “For everybody that I have hurt, for fans, kids, people who [...]

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Talk about a mammoth deal. First baseman Prince Fielder has agreed to a nine-year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to league sources. Chalk up another landmark deal for agent Scott Boras. It’s an interesting move given that Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is guaranteed $86 million over the next four seasons. The [...]

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Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba has received a 66-game suspension from the Venezuelan winter league for hitting an umpire during a game last Friday. Torrealba talked with the Rangers about the incident yesterday and was remorseful for his actions. He issued a statement apologizing to the winter league as well as the Rangers. “I am [...]

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The suspense if over. The Los Angeles Angels have just landed Albert Pujols. The heart and soul of the St. Louis Cardinals for over a decade, Pujols has agreed to a 10-year deal worth $250-$260 million. The Angels were a little late to the party, but have come away with the grand prize, it would [...]

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Bob Forsch, the only pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history to throw two no-hitters, has died at 61 years of age. Team spokesman Brian Bartow said Forsch, the third-winningest pitcher in team history, died yesterday at his Florida home. It is believed he died from an aneurysm in his upper chest. Forsch’s death comes less [...]

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