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Jonathan Papelbon Calls Himself ‘Cinco’ and ‘Gutless,’ While Ripping Red Sox Training Staff in Bizarre Interview with WEEI

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

In what can only be deemed a bizarre interview, Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon sure didn't sugarcoat his feelings about his former employer. Papelbon, who apparently refers to himself as "Cinco Ocho," or even "Cinco," voiced his displeasure for the Red Sox during his time in Boston. Many Red Sox fans ...

Buck Showalter on Orioles being a contender: “It’s about the pitching. It’s no secret.”

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Baltimore Orioles have had a great start to the 2012 campaign. After a month the O's are still going strong as they are tired with the Tampa Bay Rays for 1st place in the American League East with a record of 23-14. Let's give Buck Showalter some credit here. The ...

Bobby Valentine on Josh Beckett: “I’m afraid even the dictator Bobby Valentine has never stepped that far into someone’s personal life.”

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Josh Beckett is quickly becoming public enemy No.1 in Boston as yet another off the field story surrounds the Boston Red Sox. Last week the Red Sox right hander was scratched from a start due to injury, and then on his off day decided that he rather golf than be ...

Bud Selig: “The sport has never been this popular. We’re not going to have a good year…A huge year.”

Friday, May 11th, 2012

The first month of the Major League Baseball season has been quite a surprise from a competitive balance standpoint. With the addition of two new wild card teams this season (one in each league) it has given more clubs a chance in September and already this season we've seen some ...

Josh Hamilton on his Historic Four Home Run Night: “I can’t do too much better than I did last night.”

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Oh what a night it was for Josh Hamilton earlier this week. The Rangers center fielder became the 16th man to hit four home runs in one game. This historic baseball moment was jaw dropping as No.32 crushed the baseball to all directions of the field at Camden Yards in ...

Lance Berkman on the Cardinals Replacing Albert Pujols with Carlos Beltran: “We Haven’t Lost Anything”

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

The defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals haven't missed a beat despite losing the best player in the game and their future Hall of Fame manager in the offseason. They're tied with the Dodgers atop the National League, two full games ahead of their pace from 2011. Lance Berkman joined ...

Mike Rizzo is Proud of Bryce Harper, But is Done Talking About Cole Hamels

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Mike Rizzo certainly wasn't quiet after Cole Hamels hit budding young star Bryce Harper with a pitch this past week. Hamels admitted throwing at the Nationals' teenager and Rizzo, the Nationals' general manager, fired back calling the move classless and gutless and labeling the Philadelphia pitcher "fake tough." Rizzo isn't backing ...

Baltimore First Baseman Chris Davis Pitches Orioles to Victory in Wacky Day

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Chris Davis strolled to the pitcher's mound simply hoping not to get hurt. In the end, the Baltimore Orioles' first baseman found himself with a victory. Davis -- who pitched in high school and college -- was called on when the Orioles and Boston Red Sox went 17 innings on ...

Ozzie Guillen Lashes Out with Profanity Laden Response to Fidel Castro Question

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Was he remorseful for his comments about Fidel Castro made just over a month ago? Maybe, maybe not. But one thing seems clear: Ozzie Guillen still has a temper problem and an inability to edit himself in public. I say that after hearing Guillen's very brief outburst on 610 SportsRadio ...

Detroit-Area Rabbi Opens Up Regarding the Conversation He Had with Delmon Young

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

It's been 11 days since Delmon Young was arrested in New York on a hate crime harassment charge. And while Young returned to the field from suspension this past weekend, he's still attempting to repair his image in the eyes of those who now view him as an anti-Semite for ...