Pine tar gives a pitcher enough grip to throw a curve ball. Without it, he couldn't throw it, much less control it. A scuffed ball is different. The scuff can affect the ball.
Brewers unveil Bob Uecker statue located in the last row of Miller Park http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...in-the-last-row-of-miller-park-002516791.html
After talking to several people, I agree with this. Johnny Damon was a definite **** You
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda ejected after foreign substance discovered on his neck
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...ine-tar-discovered-on-his-neck-001141489.html
I hate when anything sticky touches my skin,I can't imagine putting pine tar on my neck. At least he got caught this time. It's bad enough that it was YES Network pointing out the possible pine tar on his hand the last time he pitched against the Red Sox.
Brewers unveil Bob Uecker statue located in the last row of Miller Park http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...in-the-last-row-of-miller-park-002516791.html
Whats the difference in what Ellsbury or Cano did as opposed to what Damon did?
Who would have thought the Marlins have the best home record in all of baseball.
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''Nobody plays harder, gives more, wants to win more. He comes at you hard for 27 outs, every time. It's a special thing to see, a little guy like that who is willing to do whatever it takes,'' Rivera said. ''If I have to win one game, I'd have a hard time taking anybody over Dustin Pedroia as my second baseman.''
http://tracking.si.com/2014/05/06/yankees-mariano-rivera-red-sox-dustin-pedroia-over-robinson-cano/
I've always said that Pedroia is the most underrated superstar in the game. Kind of ironic considering the baseball market he plays in.
Was really hoping to see history with the Rangers game tonight. Still proud of Darvish for taking it 8 2/3 innings.
It would have been tainted in my mind with the ball Ortiz hit earlier that dropped.