Leadoff hitters traditionally are expected to take some pitches and get on base. The Rays don't have anyone better at those endeavors than B.J. Upton, so it made sense for the center fielder to get the call with the team in temporary need of a leadoff man. ...more

June 29, 2008

Facing a win-or-go-home situation against Oregon State in the 2006 College World Series, the University of Miami turned to ace Carlos Gutierrez. ...more

June 14, 2008

Florida State leadoff hitter Tyler Holt said he knows the team feeds off his energy. After sliding into home in the top of the first to score the first run of Saturday's Super Regional Game 2, he jumped up, pumped his fist in the air and yelled, "Let's go." ...more

June 8, 2008

Powell fans nine, spins 1-hitter as Lady Eagles handle Hernando, 4-1. ...more

February 16, 2008

AVON PARK –– A slumbering Sebring offense, paced by designated hitter Kyle Long's two-run homer, banged out 10 hits, and pitcher Steven Fortner celebrated his 18th birthday by tossing a six-hit, five-inning shutout, and the Blue Streak baseball team beat Lake Placid 16-0 in the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Classic at Head Field. "This was a good win and that goose egg on the board for Lake Placid is a nice present," Fortner said. "I'm still working on my fundamentals after playing football and I felt a lot better as the game went on. "I stayed calm, threw strikes and once we got the big lead, I just let my defense go to work for me." The win evened Sebring's record at 1-1. ...more

February 16, 2008

FIRST-TIMERS The Colorado Rockies, in their 15th season, are making their first appearance in the World Series. The Rockies, winners of 21 of their past 22 games, are the sixth team since 1992 to reach the Fall Classic for the first time. The previous five have a 4-1 record with Toronto (1992), Florida (1997), Arizona (2001) and Anaheim (2002) all victorious and Houston (2005) the one to fail. ...more

October 24, 2007