Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Mark Appel published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 32
» View herald-mail.com items only
1
2
3
Next >
-
Whispers: What was Washington thinking?
Ron Washington is deservedly under fire for letting Yu Darvish throw 130 pitches Thursday night in a 10-4 victory over Justin Verlander and the Tigers. It was fun to watch but pointless for him to continue beyond the seventh inning, when he had thrown 115...
Tags: Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Dwayne Johnson, Sports, Justin Verlander
-
Sox gearing up for June draft
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Possessing the 17th overall pick in the June 6 amateur draft may influence the White Sox to select the best player available instead of addressing a specific need, such as a middle infielder. "At that point, you have to go for...
Tags: Baseball, Dwayne Johnson, Sports, Kenny Williams, Keenyn Walker
-
Cubs sign Rizzo to 7-year, $41M contract
As they did with Starlin Castro a year ago, the Cubs have moved quickly to lock up first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a long-term contract, giving them a chance to build a team around him into the next decade. Rizzo, 23, has agreed to a seven-year, $41...Tags: Javier Baez , Baseball, Sports, Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer
-
Your Morning Phil: Cashner, draft, Astros
Talking baseball while congratulating the Boston Bruins on one of the great playoff finishes of all time: 1. In less than two years with the Cubs’ organization, Anthony Rizzo has earned himself a $41 million guarantee, which he says guarantees...Tags: Baseball, Evan Longoria, Sports, Theo Epstein, Anthony Rizzo
-
Cubs could go for big bat in draft
While an organizational pitching shortage suggests the Cubs will use the No. 2 overall pick in next month's draft on the most developed arm they can get, President Theo Epstein consistently has said they will consider hitters as well. Kris Bryant could...
Tags: Baseball, Evan Longoria, Sports, Theo Epstein, Chicago Cubs
-
Rough outing could cost Appel top draft slot
Tribune ReporterFriday night showed why it’s so tough to evaluate the performances of college players. Kris Bryant, the University of San Diego third baseman, hit his 26th home run in his 50th game, playing against second-tier competition. Sean Manaea, the Indiana...Tags: Oregon State Beavers
-
Draft expert believes Cubs will pounce on Appel in draft
Keith Law, baseball's most visible draft expect, says the Cubs will jump on Stanford senior Mark Appel with the second overall pick in baseball's June draft if the Astros don't take him first. He made that comment during a telecast of Stanford's 5-3...
Tags: Baseball, Welington Castillo, Sports, James Russell, Pittsburgh Pirates
-
Your Morning Phil: Stanford-Arizona, Peavy's back, windy Wrigley
Tribune reporterTalking baseball while wishing the Bulls could get a do-over for the final minute Thursday night: 1. Rarely do I do this, but I’m going to tout a television show. The best baseball tonight might be found on ESPNU, where the Stanford-Arizona...Tags: Baseball, Jake Peavy, ESPNU (tv network), Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates
-
Difference in baseball is striking
Javier Baez is considered widely to be the best prospect in the Cubs' farm system. His counterpart for the White Sox is Courtney Hawkins. Baez, a 20-year-old shortstop, and Hawkins, a 19-year-old center fielder, both have tremendous hitting skills. They...Tags: Sports, Target Field, Brian Johnson, Matt Kemp, Seattle Mariners
-
Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (4): They're 6-1 in starts by No. 5 and 6 starters Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm. Move to the first spot because other teams ranked in the top 5 were 9-17 last week. 2. Tigers (6): Very impressive in...
Tags: Cole Hamels, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Mike Scioscia
-
Your Morning Phil: Dunn, draft, Ozzie
Talking baseball while wondering if Tom Thibodeau can make Deron Williams’ homecoming unpleasant: 1. When Robin Ventura introduced it in spring training, I loved the White Sox’s realigned batting order, with the 3-4-5 combination of Alex...Tags: Miami Marlins, Baseball, Ricky Nolasco, Sports, Jose Fernandez
-
Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
Paul, I just don't understand this push for more night games. Anyone who has been to a nice warm summer day game and then spent the rest of the day in Wrigleyville, whether he is from Chicago or some far away city, will tell you that this is one of the...
Tags: Baseball, Citi Field, Sports, Brent Lillibridge, Personal Service
May 18, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 16, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 12, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 14, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
May 3, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 11, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 4, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 3, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Apr 20, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Apr 29, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Apr 24, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Apr 11, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Original site for Mark Appel topic gallery.