The Houston Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, allowing the Golden State Warriors a come-from-behind win and missing yet another chance at the NBA Finals. Flashback to the 2015 Houston Astros, a team that got its runs almost exclusively via the home run and saw it all go awry as strikeouts eventually got the best of them in the ALDS.
Section: Baseball
OPINION: Ohtani may look out of this world, but is as human as a rookie can be
When Shohei Ohtani walked Jed Lowrie with four straight balls after losing his perfect game on Sunday, we were all reminded that he’s still a 23-year old rookie.
Generations of Detroit Tigers’ fans come together for Spring Training
TAMPA, Fla— Generations of fans came together on Tuesday to watch their Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland Florida.
Spring Training’s intimacy draws Tigers’ fans from everywhere
There’s a magnetism to spring training. Fans of all ages from all corners of the world are drawn to the sun soaked ballparks of Florida and Arizona to watch Major League Baseball’s preseason.
Spring Training: Blue Jays more than just baseball team for Toronto couple
They call it “stalkers’ corner”, and it’s where super fans wait for players to emerge when the Toronto Blue Jays play at their spring home.
A strong arm took Jays’ prospect Riley Adams from short to catcher
The Former Shortstop is now a top 20 prospect was selected 99th overall in 2017. He is attending his first spring training after hitting over .300 last season
Chris Gaffney handling baseball’s most cerebral position with aplomb
University of Tampa catcher Chris Gaffney believes catchers occupy an advantageous spot on the field, allowing them to make critical observations that other players aren’t able to see.
Cole Aker working on command, thriving in starting role with Spartans
Cole Aker has made command a priority after dropping down to the University of Tampa from Division I University of North Carolina.
Stephen Smith and Spartans baseball, the right fit
Outfielder Stephen Smith seems to have finally found the right fit for himself.
Family history motivates Spartans’ baseball player Brandon Gali
With a baseball family in his corner Brandon Gali has found success with the University of Tampa.
Gali had a close circle of a role models from whom he received mentorship and inspiration in learning the game and finding a passion to pursue it.