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Hoornstra: Checking in on MLB’s foreign substance check

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Hoornstra: Checking in on MLB’s foreign substance check

s If you’ve watched any amount of baseball over the last month, the scene has become routine: The pitcher walks off the mound, an umpire greets the pitcher before he reaches the dugout, and we wait. Hat? Check. Glove? Check. Belt? Check. Thanks for coming. Have a nice day. Of all the implications of MLB’s decision to crack down on pitchers using foreign substances, slowing down the game hasn’t been an issue. Other than a couple of early speed bumps (thank you, Max Scherzer, Joe Girardi and Sergio Romo), and one suspension (sorry, Hector Santiago), the umpire-pitcher-manager dynamics have been...

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SALT OF THE SEA

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SALT OF THE SEA

Captain’s greetings to all of our friends and anglers looking to connect with the saltwater fishing culture in and around Tampa Bay. I am enthusiastic to report that the fishing in Tampa Bay right now is outstanding. As we all know, the kids are getting out of school very soon. While you may have heard the phrase “take a kid fishing,” this is definitely a two-way street. Kids get the experience of enjoying life apart from their electronics and connecting with nature. For the parents or older people fishing with kids, it is such a joy to see young ones...

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Murrieta Mesa baseball team remains unbeaten in Southwestern League

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Murrieta Mesa baseball team remains unbeaten in Southwestern League

MURRIETA — Jack Kelley was the first to admit he did not have his best stuff Wednesday afternoon. Bu whatever Kelley might have lacked in command, he made up for with plenty of grit and determination. Kelley worked out of numerous jams to pick up his fifth win of the season, as the Murrieta Mesa baseball team knocked off Temecula Valley 7-1 to remain undefeated in the Southwestern League. Murrieta Mesa second baseman Aidan Salcedo #22 and Murrieta Mesa shortstop Carter Garate #3 celebrate the 7-1 victory over Temecula Valley in a Southwestern League baseball game in Murrieta on Wednesday,...

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Alexander: Are you ready for some rugby?

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Alexander: Are you ready for some rugby?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: DTH van der Merwe #11 of the LA Giltinis scores a try against the New England Free Jacks during the first half at Los Angeles Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The inaugural game is the first for the LA Giltinis at the Los Angeles Coliseum. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for LA Giltinis) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Mitch Wilson #11 of the New England Free Jacks tackles Adam Ashley-Cooper #13 of the LA Giltinis during the first half at Los Angeles Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Los...

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Men’s Hockey: Buckeyes ride offensive wave to 8-3 win over Sun Devil

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Men’s Hockey: Buckeyes ride offensive wave to 8-3 win over Sun Devil

s Ohio State sophomore forward Kamil Sadlocha (11) scores a goal during the Ohio State-Arizona State game on March 4. Ohio State won 8-3. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor Ohio State sophomore forward Mark Cheremeta (17) raises his stick in celebration after another successful goal during the Ohio State-Arizona State game on March 4. Ohio State won 8-3. Credit: Christian Harsa | Asst. Photo Editor Ohio State sophomore forward Mark Cheremeta (17) huddles up with his teammates to celebrate his success during the Ohio State-Arizona State game on March 4. Ohio State won 8-3. Credit: Christian Harsa | Asst....

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