In light of Michael Pineda’s recent ejection and suspension for having pine tar on his neck, here are 3 more players caught trying to get an edge: George Brett, Gaylord Perry and Sammy Sosa.
Today, April 15, is the 67th Anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier and played his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. While a controversial day at the time, today it is one of the most celebrated days throughout the season. Even though baseball retired Robinson’s number “42” back in 1997, today, players throughout the league will wear it in honor of the deceased...
5. Travis d’Arnaud (Mets)
Considered by many to be the best catching prospect in baseball, d’Arnaud has been traded for not just 1, but 2 Cy Young Award winners (Roy Halladay and R.A. Dickey) before he ever played...