Farewell to Jorge
Posting a few photos of longtime Yankees catcher Jorge Posada following news that the 40-year-old is close to announcing his retirement. As a Yankees fan, I of course grew up watching Posada mature into one of the best offensive catchers in baseball during the Yankees’ run of four World Series in the late 90s. Posada [...]
Halladay, Phillies slow down Mets
It was quite a matchup at Citi Field on Sunday when the Phillies, riding an eight-game losing streak, took on a depleted Mets lineup that more resembled Triple-A Buffalo than any Major League team. The Mets, winners of three straight, gave David Wright the day after a doubleheader, leaving Jose Reyes and various backups with [...]
A-Rod’s Triple-A rehab
Driving home last night at 1 a.m. in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania, I sort of realized how therapeutic getting out to the ballpark that day had been. This has been an incredibly stressful last few weeks for me, so when I saw Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was slated to play in a few [...]
Pence’s Phillies debut a happy one
Funny how things work out some times, especially in sports. I had already put in a request to shoot the Phillies and Pirates a few weeks before Hunter Pence (a stud outfielder on my last-place fantasy team) was traded to Philly from the Astros. He debuted on Saturday in Philadelphia, and I rolled into town [...]
Yankees host Brewers
The Yankees hosted Milwaukee for an interleague game at the end of May at Yankee Stadium — CC Sabathia out-pitched Randy Wolf and Mark Teixeira slugged his 300th career home run in the Yanks’ win. Here’s a look at some of my photos from the day.
Jeter ‘nervous’ for rehab start
When Derek Jeter walked through the dark, stuffy underbelly of Mercer County Waterfront Park around 6:43 p.m. on Saturday night, he was a little scared. About 9,000 fans, 20 photographers, a couple mascots and two golden retrievers were anxiously waiting to see him pop out of the dugout. “There was some nerves, I didn’t sleep [...]
Army’s Moore, McKague selected in MLB Draft
Army shortstop Clint Moore was drafted on Wednesday by the San Diego Padres at No. 953 overall.
Moore, a 5-foot-11 infielder who graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant last month, entered the season ranked among the top seniors in the nation by Baseball America after getting invited to the Cape Cod League last summer.
In focus: Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper.
Know the name? He’s the most hated, most adored and certainly the most well-known Minor Leaguer taking the field every night this spring.
The 18-year-old Las Vegas, Nev., native was the No. 1 pick in the 2010 Major League Draft, going to the Washington Nationals on a record $9.9 million contract thanks to Scott Boras. A converted outfielder with power and speed, Harper is riding the bus in Class A Hagerstown these days, about two months after declaring his intentions to make the Nats’ Opening Day roster.
Experiencing Sandhurst ’11
Photos from recent events at West Point — baseball, lacrosse and Sandhurst — by Danny Wild.
Scenes from Cardinals & Marlins camp
A few photos from 2011 Major League spring training, taken by MLB.com’s Danny Wild.
Spring Training 2011
Spring Training, and this trip/week, is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather in Florida is incredible in March (80* and sunny every day this week) and the atmosphere at the ballparks is always very relaxed and laid back.
Behind a mask, Ashford followed Robinson’s path
Last week I worked on a fairly lengthy feature for Black History Month about Emmett Ashford, the first black umpire to reach the Major Leagues
Baseball in December: the Winter Meetings
I got back today from the MLB Winter Meetings down at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., — a rough week for us baseball folk.
Yankees-O’s face off in Bronx
I shot Wednesday’s Yankees-Orioles game, which ended with a walk-off homer from my man Nick Swisher
Army football media day approaching
Army football media day is coming up in about a week following several optimistic previews of the team, including one that ranks the cadets at No. 44 nationally.
Army jumps into Bronx
The New York Yankees hosted “Military Appreciation Day” at Yankee Stadium on June 12, 2010 before their interleague game with the Houston Astros.
Suffern right-hander Aviles drafted by Cleveland
A big congrats to Suffern’s Robbie Aviles, drafted in the seventh round of the 2010 MLB Draft earlier today!
Yankees host Indians in the Bronx
I shot Saturday’s Yankees-Indians game at Yankee Stadium, a 13-11 Cleveland win thanks to a miserable seventh inning meltdown from David Robertson, Sergio Mitre, Damaso Marte and Joba Chamberlain.
Rough end for Army baseball
Army baseball fell in Game 3 of the semifinals on Sunday, ending their season.
Army’s May, Koenigsfeld, Price named All-Americans
Three Army baseball players were named Academic All-Americans this past week.
Will Ferrell joins the Minors
Will Ferrell took to the mound last night for Triple-A Round Rock, an Astros affiliate, and was ejected after throwing one pitch.
Suffern’s Aviles has bright future
Suffern High School senior Robbie Aviles has been making news lately after throwing consecutive no-hitters here in Rockland County, including a perfect game against my old school, Nanuet.
Army baseball, lacrosse headed to playoffs
Army’s lacrosse and baseball programs sealed their trips to their respective Patriot League playoffs with a solid performance this past weekend in West Point.
First place cadets back at West Point
I shot last weekend’s doubleheader between Army and Lehigh — a sweep on Saturday for the Black Knights. Army catcher JT Watkins smacked a home run and my photo of the swing made USMA’s recap.
Danny Wild is a widely published journalist and professional photographer in New York. He works as a writer, editorial producer and photographer for Major League Baseball, contributes to US Presswire and volunteers at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army, Beat Navy!