(AP) Robinson Cano was a late addition to the American League All-Star team, and he made a late contribution to a 2-1 win over the National League in Miami on Tuesday. Cano led off the 10th inning with a homer off Wade Davis to break a 1-1 deadlock and earn MVP honors. The Mariners second baseman landed on his eighth All-Star team only as an injury replacement for Starlin Castro of the Yankees. It was the first extra-inning home run in an All-Star Game since Reds slugger Tony Perez hit one exactly 50 years ago. Perez threw out one of…
Author: Mitch Fortner
Today’s show featured the breakdown of Mike Moustakas’ performance in Monday’s Home Run Derby, plus John and Tyler’s reasons why it won’t affect Moose in the second half. Plus, we discuss the K-State football players on preseason watch lists, what walk-up music Big 12 coaches should have when they go the podium at Big 12 Media Days, and You Can’t Be Serious.
Aaron Judge was in his element Monday night in Miami, and the New York Yankees outfielder didn’t disappoint. The rookie has won the Home Run Derby after entering the All-Star break as the major league leader in round-trippers. Judge concluded his majestic performance by downing Twins infielder Miguel Sano (sah-NOH’) in the final, 11-10. Judge still had almost two minutes left on the clock when he hit his derby-clinching bomb. He had the longest homer of the first round, crushing a 501-foot shot in a wild 23-22 win over Justin Bour (bohr). The Miami first baseman had just energized his…
The Royals have a rough weekend with the Dodgers in L.A. More rumors are going around about the Royals making a big trade. Moose is competing in the Home Run Derby tonight. Former K-State golfer Robert Streb calls in to discuss his 2nd place finish at the Greenbrier Classic. The Chiefs name a new general manager. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – No reason to freak out about the Royals being swept 11:46 – Interview with Robert Streb 21:29 – RIP Bob Elliot/New Chiefs GM 29:41 – Gavin Schefter calls in with a softball update 0:00 – More Royals…
According to a release from K-State Athletics, former Wildcat football assistant coach Bob Elliott, who served as co-defensive coordinator during the 2003 Big 12 Championship season, passed away on Saturday night at the age of 64. Elliott, a 38-year coaching veteran, was the defensive coordinator for head coach Bill Snyder from 2002 to 2005. During his stay in Manhattan, Elliott helped the Cats to two 11-win seasons and the program’s first Big 12 Championship in 2003. “I’m deeply saddened, as are the football programs here and at the University of Iowa where I first worked with him,” Snyder said. “The…
(AP) With Sandy Koufax watching on a 94-degree day, Clayton Kershaw was a model of efficiency in tossing a six-hitter. The left-hander became the majors’ first 14-game winner, Justin Turner homered twice, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Sunday to complete their major league-best 10th sweep and sixth straight victory. Kershaw struck out 13 on 99 pitches, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to strike out at least that many in a complete game with fewer than 100 pitches. The streaking Dodgers head into the All-Star break owning baseball’s best…
John spent the day at K-State’s basketball talking to Barry Brown, Dean Wade, newcomers and head coach Bruce Weber. Hear audio from various student-athletes throughout the show. Tonight, the Royals start a series with arguably their toughest opponent they’ll face the rest of the season. Plus, Match Game and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KSU Hoops notes/Royals at Dodgers is exciting 12:14 – Audio from Bruce Weber 21:39 – Match Game 33:31 – Throwback Friday: Jake Waters vs. Daniel Sams 0:00 – Royals at Dodgers feels like the playoffs 11:37 – Barry Brown has big goals for next year…
Royals fans took over social media Thursday afternoon in an effort to get Mike Moustakas to the All Star Game, and it worked. The hashtag #VoteMoose was trending nationally for most of the day, and as a result, Moose won the Final Vote, making him KC’s third All Star. Third baseman Mike Moustakas received 15.8 votes to earn a spot on the American League roster for the All-Star game in Miami on Tuesday. Moustakas also will appear in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday. Moustakas will take the field with teammates Salvador Perez and Jason Vargas for the Mid-Summer…
#VoteMoose worked! Mike Moustakas wins the American League Final Vote and will be on the AL All-Star game roster. Is K-State cornerback DJ Reed one of the best JUCO players has ever had? Big 12 media dyas observations. Plus, WTF Facts and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – #VoteMoose is trending worldwide 13:10 – KSU will send five players to Big 12 media days 23:28 – Update on Wesley Iwundu in NBA Summer League 33:19 – Mitch’s WTF Facts 0:00 – The results are in…/Hoz vs. Moose long term 11:36 – DJ Reed: best JUCO player since…? 22:35 – We…
(AP) Less than two months after sitting 10 games below .500, the Kansas City Royals are rolling into the All-Star break and on the cusp of the lead in the AL Central. Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the 10th, Alex Gordon added a two-out RBI single later in the inning and the Royals completed a three-game sweep with a 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Perez drove the second pitch from reliever James Pazos (2-2) out to right field for his 17th homer of the season, an inning that started with an error by Seattle’s…