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Corked Mantle Bat Prompts Historic Auction

Posted: May 3rd, 2013 in Baseball, Mickey Mantle by LALATE

 Corked Mantle Bat Prompts Historic Auction



ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A corked Mantle bat is prompting a historic auction. A corked Mickey Mantle bat has been authenticated by x-rays. PSA/DNA authenticator John Taube took the Mantle bat and put it under significant testing. And x-ray results might surprise you. The Mantle bat was allegedly drilled into and filled with cork.

The corked Mantle bat won’t be the first corked bat hitting an auction block this year from MLB. In fact, a Pete Rose corked bat recently drew news. For that bat, Rose allegedly put cork panels inside major sections of the bat. The Rose bat drew an impressive eight thousand dollars when it was auctioned off last month.

But what will happen with this purportedly first ever corked Mantle bat? Officials claim this might be the first corked Mantle known in existence, and certainly the first to be auctioned off. “This is the first corked bat of Mantle that we have seen or heard of,” Taube said in a news statement.

The auction is being handled by Grey Flannel Auctions. Taube claims that Mantle allegedly took a Hillerich & Bradsby Co. bat and drilled into the barrel and filled it with cork. Taube also claims that the bat was used during MLB play like Rose’s bat.



MLB TV Worker Dies, Reuben Porras Remembered

Posted: May 2nd, 2013 in Baseball by LALATE

MLB TV Worker Dies, Reuben Porras Remembered


ST LOUIS (LALATE) – An MLB TV worker has died of a heart attack. Reuben Porras is being remembered today by colleagues on the MLB Network. Reuben Porras had been dispatched to Turner Field Wednesday by employer MLB Network. The network that evening was preparing to film the fourth game from Turner Field this week.

Porras was originally from Newman, Georgia. The 61 year old was dispatched to TV facilities before the Wednesday Nationals vs. Braves game. But Porras suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Nationals spokesman John Dever confirms to news that Porras collapsed during the pre-game MLB equipment set up.

Porras was attended to immediately by Washington’s head athletic trainer, Lee Kuntz, and his assistant, John Hsu. CSNWashington.com’s Mark Zuckerman told news “Kuntz and Hsu grabbed an automated external defibrillator that had only been installed in the visiting clubhouse a week ago and rushed to the aid of the man, who had lost consciousness and wasn’t breathing.” He added “Kuntz used the AED machine and CPR to revive the man, then waited for paramedics to arrive.”

Porras was transported to a local area hospital. Shortly during the game, officials confirmed to news that Porras had died. Funeral arrangements have not been announced to news.



Suspended 50 Games: Brandon Brown Tests for Stanozolol

Posted: May 1st, 2013 in Baseball by LALATE

Suspended 50 Games: Brandon Brown Tests for Stanozolol


LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Brandon Brown has been suspended 50 games by baseball’s minor league. Brown was suspended 50 games this week after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. He was released by the Mets just last March 30. Officials tell news that Brown, now a free agent, will serve the ban if and when he is signed to another minor league baseball team.

In other suspensions this week, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon has responded to his troubles. The NFL suspended Justin for four games for violation of their NFL substance abuse policy.

Blackmon issued a statement to news after the story broke. “I’ve made a mistake and I have no excuse. I am truly sorry and disappointed in myself for putting the Jaguars in this situation, and I look forward to putting this behind me and maturing and growing as a person.” He added “I will have a productive training camp and preseason with my team, and during the suspension I will work hard to stay in top football shape and be ready to help the Jaguars when I return. I have chosen to be accountable for my poor decision, and I sincerely apologize to my teammates, coaches, the front office and Jaguars fans for the impact of my mistake on the team.”

Yankees Tickets Line Confusion Prompts Telephone Blame Game

Posted: April 6th, 2013 in Baseball by LALATE

Yankees Tickets Line Confusion Prompts Telephone Blame Game

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – A former Yankees ticket sales line is prompting a telephone blame game today. The real Yankees ticket line telephone number is 1-800-YANKEES. But officials tell news that a second temporary number for seat relocations was used during a recent season. The Yankees admit to news that they released the temporary number thereafter. And while the new owner is trying to “sell” something else, the basketball organization tells news that it’s not their problem.

In an interview with the New York Post today, officials for the Yankees say that they aren’t responsible for the confusion. While fans might be going online to find the correct number, there is apparently one notable wrong result.

The controversy erupted after the New York Post found online an old Yankees.com page. During the 2008 and 2009 seasons, the team used what they are telling news today was only a “temporary” 800 number for “seat relocations” at that time. Once the seat relocation issue was solved, the telephone number was released by the Yankees. Reps tells the NY Post news that they stopped using the number in 2009.

Now another organization has acquired the telephone number. And while baseball is a family past-time, this telephone number is now being used for 18 and over users. The Post was unable to get a news comment from the current owners. It additionally remains unclear if the current owner acquired the number knowing or not knowing that it was previously used by the Yankees. Instead of available tickets, callers are told “hot ladies” are available.. But despite the controversy, the Yankees assures news that it’s not their problem.

GM Stung by Scorpion: Doug Melvin Returns to Spring Training

Posted: March 9th, 2013 in Baseball by LALATE

GM Stung by Scorpion: Doug Melvin Returns to Spring Training


CORAL GABLES (LALATE) – A GM stung by a scorpion is happy to be back at Spring Training. Doug Melvin, the Milwaukee Brewers’ general manager, got stung not by any scorpion but by an Arizona bark scorpion. He was eating dinner with his wife Wednesday when he suddenly had a dreadful scare.

During the dinner, he noticed walking across the floor of his condo what he thought was a spider. He leaned over to pick it up with a tissue only to realize that it wasn’t a spider. “I got nervous when all of the numbness started getting up in the shoulder area,” Melvin told MLB.com. “You think, ‘Can this thing go to your heart?’ They said you can lose your breathing; your vision can be a problem. None of that happened to me.”

He was surprised by what happened. “I didn’t look what bug it was. It could have been a rattlesnake and I might have just gone down and got it, too.”

Melvin was hospitalized until Thursday. He said in a news statement “I was told it was not fatal but there would be some discomfort and pain for 72 hours, and that’s where I am now. Now I’m feeling better this afternoon. I can feel it wearing off, but it’s like there’s a total electrical shock in my left arm. Nothing that’s dangerous, just a little discomfort that I can live with.”

Andruw Jones Arrested on Christmas, Mugshot Photo Released

Posted: December 25th, 2012 in Baseball by LALATE

Andruw Jones Arrested on Chistmas, Mugshot Photo Released

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Andruw Jones was arrested on Christmas, his mugshot photo released thereafter. Andruw Jones was arrested by Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department on Christmas morning, officials tell news, for a battery charge. Who was the alleged victim and where was the arrest effectuated? Officials have yet to indicate details about the arrest. But they confirm that the 17 year MLB veteran was taken in by police shortly after 3:50 am.

A Capitol Avenue Club report first broke news of the arrest. But since then, local officials have yet to release details about the charge. “This isn’t usually a Capitol Avenue Club type story, but I came across this and have not seen it reported yet”, Capital Avenue Club first broke news of the arrest at 10 am local time today. Thereafter, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department issued the above mugshot photo. Beyond the battery charge, and the arrest time of 3:50 am, police not releasing any other details.

Jones has yet to comment about the matter. In 2011, the five time All-Star agreed to a one year contract with the Yankees for $2 million featuring a $1.2 million performance bonus. Just days ago, on December 7, Jones agree to a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League.











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