Mets bring up Ike for Queens debut
A quick note, or acknowledgment, of Ike Davis getting the call today by the Mets.
Checking in on Army baseball
The Black Knights have won seven of the last 10 meetings with Army, including three wins this weekend over the Mids in baseball down in Annapolis, Md.
Army spring football at West Point
Danny gives a preview of Saturday’s Army football spring scrimmage at West Point, with a few key players to watch in 2010.
Mets like Ike
Mets fans may not have a great year coming, but they do have a few kids with lots of promise on the way. Ike Davis, one of the Mets’ first-round picks a couple years back, is challenging for a spot on the club’s Opening Day roster this spring.
Ryan, Cardinals stun Mets in 9th
Danny checks in from scenic Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, via free public wi-fi with a few shots of Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan. Newark next…
Seeing red… lots of it
Danny shows off some photos from Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals-Atlanta Braves game in Jupiter, Fla.
On the road at Marlins camp
Danny arrives in Florida just in time to get soaked while shooting the Marlins and Braves’ Spring Training game in Jupiter.
Back to camp
Danny is headed to spring training this week to see the Cardinals and Marlins in Jupiter, Fla. Expect some photos soon!
A-Rod remains center of attention
Alex Rodriguez held court this week in Tampa, Fla. after reporting to Yankees Spring Training and said all the right things a year after a day he’d like to forget.
Jeter, Mo will have to wait
A lot is being made this past week or so about the Yankees’ impending contract talks with captain Derek Jeter and closer Mariano Rivera. That’s nothing new — New York media is a joke and will inflate anything they can with drama.
Marlins in Iraq
The Florida Marlins, of all entities, has reached out and brought some attention to American military forces serving in the country this week.
Minor thoughts on Big Mac
One thing that’s kept my attention (as my co-workers know) is the rate and number of Minor Leaguers who continue to test positive and get suspended for steroid use. To the casual baseball fan, the suspensions of Minor Leaguers probably went under the radar and, in reality, maybe few fans even care.
The Kooz Connection
I talked to Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff for a bit this week and found out how he got his nickname.
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!