PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was saluted with a 25-second standing ovation previous to his first at-bat in Friday night time’s sport towards the Boston Red Sox. Harper was enjoying his first sport in Philadelphia since he had Tommy John surgical procedure on his proper elbow within the offseason. Underneath baseball’s new guidelines, … Read more
These questions concern the Red Sox Nation’s reception. Andrew Benintendi When he returned to Fenway Park as a part of the New York Yankees Friday was the date the rivalry series’ latest episode was to be launched. Boston’s crowd is known for booing ex-players who return in pinstripes. Johnny Damon was welcomed back to Fenway … Read more
CINCINNATI Luis Castillo In what is likely to be his last start, he pitched seven strong innings CincinnatiReds win 5-3 over the Reds Miami Marlins Wednesday night Castillo is a top player on Tuesday’s market before the trade deadline. The Reds are last in NL Central and Castillo’s talent as a right-hander may help them … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The ball ricocheted off a warning track and sailed into a stand, prompting a pitcher change. This sent a capacity crowd into a frenzy. Freddie FreemanBy himself at second base in Dodger Stadium with his family cheering him from a luxurious suite, and his new fans chanting his name. Fre-ddie! Fre-ddie! Fre-ddie! … Read more
One night later, I f—ing hate the place. PhilliesThird baseman Alec BohmThe Philadelphia crowd gave a standing ovation. Bohm, who committed three errors Monday in an interview with a newspaper 5-4 winOver the New York MetsYou can add them later apologizedHe was praised for his anger and came in as a pinch-hitter in Tuesday’s eighth … Read more
CHICAGO — Duncan KeithHeard loud, sustained cheers coming from all corners of the United Center. It was exactly the same as old times, but it was also very different. Keith played his first NHL game Thursday night at his NHL home. ChicagoHe was traded to the Edmonton OilersJuly Keith, 38 years old, received a warm … Read more