Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » major league baseball

Pasco Native Jeremy Bonderman Makes Seattle Mariners Debut at Spring Training

The Brad — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:30:22 +0000

He hasn't pitched in a Major League Baseball game since 2010, but the Seattle Mariners were willing to give Jeremy Bonderman a shot to make the rotation. Yesterday, he took the mound against the Los Angeles Angels in the team's fourth spring training game. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on two hits, including a three-run home run to catcher and Federal Way native Hank Conger. He threw 17 pitches in his lone inning.

Read More|Comment

Felix Hernandez Reportedly Agrees to $175 Million Contract with Seattle Mariners

The Brad — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:00:17 +0000

The King will be back in the building for the rest of the decade! Hopefully. According to the Seattle Mariners, the deal is not complete, but USA TODAY Sports is reporting that the Seattle Mariners and Felix Hernandez have agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract, making him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history.

Read More|Comment

Seattle Mariners Will Adjust Safeco Field Dimensions to Make It More Hitter Friendly

The Brad — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:21:52 +0000

Since becoming the home of the Seattle Mariners in 1999, Safeco Field has been known as a pitcher-friendly ballpark. This may not ring true starting with the 2013 season as it has been decided and announced that portions of the outfield wall will be moving closer to home plate. After 13 seasons in Safeco, this will be the first changes to the dimensions of the playing field.

Read More|Comment

Fenway Park Offers the Most Expensive MLB Ticket — How Much Does It Cost?

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:30:23 +0000

It’s no secret that Boston’s historic Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in all of Major League Baseball, but did you know it’s also the most expensive?

Read More|Comment

Ugliest Baseball Parks In The Majors – Is Seattle On The List?

John McKay — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:00:50 +0000

Most of us have never been to many of the parks listed on this feature. But the folks at Buzzfeed.com have assembled nine of what they say are the ugliest baseball parks in The Show.

Read More|Comment

Barry Bonds Trial Day One – 'Flax Seed and Arthritis Cream'

John McKay — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:16:17 +0000

The much ballyhooed trial of Barry Bonds is underway...Bonds is facing four counts of lying to federal investigators in 2003 over his alleged steroid use, and one count of obstruction.

Read More|Comment