2015 MLB Draft: Reaction to Yankees' selection of RHP James Kaprielian
The New York Yankees selected college pitchers with two of their first three picks in the 2015 MLB Draft. The took UCLA right-handeder James Kaprielian 16th overall, San Diego shortstop Kyle Holder...
View ArticleAnalyzing the Draft by division: AL Central (Chicago White Sox)
(Source: Chicago White Sox) Chicago White Sox Because the White Sox forfeited their second- and third-round picks to sign free agents Melky Cabrera and David Robertson, much of their Draft hinges on...
View ArticleCanucks are wanted men in MLB draft
There has not been this much talk about Canadians in this many major-league war rooms since the Montreal Canadiens made it known they might deal their first pick for the right offer prior to the NHL...
View ArticleBASEBALL: Sarasota 2nd in Class 8A in latest state poll
The Sarasota High baseball team remains second in Class 8A in the latest ThePrepZone.com state baseball poll. The Sailors are only behind Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Venice is third in Class...
View ArticleTracking Our Kids: Mid-American Conference
Follow @larryblustein If you’ve followed the Mid-American Conference throughout the years, it has been a true hotbed of Florida talent that has made its way from the Sunshine State to infuse so many...
View ArticleYankees in AFL: Tate adding innings; Torres inspired (New York Yankees)
(Source: New York Yankees) • Arizona Fall League coverage After his fastball dipped to the high 80s at times this summer, Tate has worked at 92-97 mph in Arizona. He also has shown a sharper and harder...
View ArticleYankees in AFL: Tate adding innings; Torres inspired
Dillon Tate's first full year as a pro didn't go nearly as smoothly as anticipated. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 Draft strained a hamstring two starts into the season, saw his stuff drop...
View ArticleAir Force staff sergeant promotion list for August, 2015
The U.S. Air Force's list of airmen promoted to staff sergeant, as released on Aug. 20, 2015. Abadia Christopher Abarawa Emmanuel K Abbott Daniel Patr Abdullah Malizio J Abendroth Marie Ch Abesamis...
View ArticleFinal impressions shaking up Draft in latest mock
This is the time, two weeks and counting before the start of the 2016 Draft, where late performances can really boost -- or hinder -- a prospect's stock. While decisions on who to take in the first...
View ArticleWhere the Yankees' Top 30 prospects are starting season
With the 2016 season getting started, here's a look at where the Yankees' Top 30 prospects are projected to start the season: 1. Jorge Mateo -- Tampa Yankees (A Adv) 2. Aaron Judge --...
View ArticleGraduation 2016: The names of area high school graduates
The following are graduates of Central Kentucky high schools. Each of the names was provided by the school from which the student graduated. Any errors or omissions should be reported to the...
View ArticleAstros' instructional league showcases outfield depth (Houston Astros)
(Source: Houston Astros) There's another impressive wave of Astros outfielders behind that group, many of whom are on hand at the organization's instructional league camp in Kissimmee, Fla. Kyle...
View ArticleGraduation 2015: List of area graduates
The following are graduates of Central Kentucky high schools. Each of the names was provided by the school from which the student graduated. Any errors or omissions should be reported to the school....
View ArticleRichland 2: First nine weeks honor roll
Following are primarily A and A/B (or equivalent) honor rolls, submitted by Richland 2 schools for the first nine weeks. Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Bethel-Hanberry Elementary has announced its honor...
View ArticleBreaking down the Yanks' 2016 Top 30 Prospects (New York Yankees)
(Source: New York Yankees) • Yankees' 2016 Top 30 Prospects list Division Teams/Release date NL East MIA, NYM, WAS AL East BAL, NYY, TB, TOR NL Central CHC, CIN, STL AL Central Thu., Feb. 25 NL West...
View ArticleBreaking down the Yanks' 2016 Top 30 Prospects (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) • Yankees' 2016 Top 30 Prospects list Division Teams/Release date NL East MIA, NYM, WAS AL East BAL, NYY, TB, TOR NL Central Wed., Feb. 24 AL Central Thu., Feb. 25...
View ArticleBreaking down the Yanks' 2016 Top 30 Prospects
These aren't George Steinbrenner's spend-spend-spend and farm-system-be-damned Yankees. New York still had the game's second-highest payroll last year at $223.6 million, but it's also more committed to...
View ArticleAstros' instructional league showcases remarkable outfield depth
The Astros won't face a shortage of outfield options anytime soon. George Springer already is one of the cornerstones on the big league club. Jake Marisnick is a gifted defender, albeit with a light...
View ArticleMock Draft version 1.0 (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Both Jim Callis and I will repeat this exercise several times over the coming weeks as the Draft rapidly approaches. That should take mock draft fans all the way...
View ArticleTech Announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List (Arkansas Tech University)
(Source: Arkansas Tech University) Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean's List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2016 semester. A student must achieve a 3.5...
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