RedHawks force game 5…

–It’s official…I won’t get to see my Red Sox live this year.  The RedHawks have forced a decisive game 5 today against Iowa after an explosive offensive display and solid,...

A Season of Clarity

At the beginning of the season, the Yankees had one of the most complex, intriguing, and potentially erratic groups of prospects in the minors. In a very short time, the Yankees transformed their...

Barack Obama At A New Orleans Charter School

As 2 weeks of national conventions come to a close with exchanges of views on education at the height of the presidential campaign, I thought I’d share a couple of stories about Barack...

9/6 Game Thread: Weep or Sweep?

As the mothership points out, the Braves have won three games in a row exactly once since the All-Star Break. In fact, since the All-Star Break, the Braves have the second-worst ERA in baseball...

Frisco sweeps, Clinton out, RedHawks on brink of elimination…

–The Riders swept the San Antonio Missions in the first round of the Texas League Playoffs behind starter Michael Schlact.  Michael gave up only 1 run on 6 hits over 6 innings while striking...