Jose Reyes becomes the first player disciplined under baseball’s new domestic violence policy when he is placed on paid leave until the completion of criminal proceedings, stemming from his arrest following an argument with his wife at a Hawaiian resort in late October. The 32-year-old All-Star shortstop, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of abuse of a family member, will not report to spring training with the Rockies. Read More February 23, 2016
He may not be accompanied by the hoopla that surrounds Stephen Strasburg, but the Orioles’ Jake Arrieta matches the Nats phenom in at least one respect: by winning his major league debut, 4 – 3, over the Yankees, no less. He gives up 3 runs in 6 innings before the bullpen takes over, with David Hernandez picking up his first career save. Alex Rodriguezleaves the game with a groin strain in the 2nd inning, 4 days after suffering a similar problem in a game against the Blue Jays. Read More June 10, 2010
At New York‚ the Giants take two from Cincinnati‚ 5 – 4 and 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson wins the opener‚ despite allowing 11 hits and 4 walks. Matty is tough in the pinch‚ however‚ as the Reds load the bases in the 9th with no outs but fail to score. Read More August 11, 1910