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The details of the Marlins’ 11-run inning: single, infield single, walk, grand slam, groundout, single, single, walk, two-run double, hit by pitch, run-scoring hit by pitch, run-scoring passed ball, three-run homer, single, strikeout, fielder’s-choice groundout.
“It’s basketball,” he said. “Lot of people I see criticizing, talking about ‘fit this, fit that,’ have probably never even played basketball. Being a basketball player, you go out, play at the park, some of your best teams are (with) guys you don’t even know that you go out there and compete with.
Cubs manager David Ross stands on the edge of the dugout in the first inning against the Brewers on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs went 0-7 on the recent homestand, their winless stretch of seven or more games at Wrigley since Sept. 3-11, 1943. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
According to the woman’s declaration attached to the request for the protection order, she suffered injuries as a result of the second encounter, including two black eyes, a bloodied swollen lip, significant bruising and scratching to one side of her face.
“Once they came to the bus, you kind of knew what it was, but you’re kind of hoping that’s not what it is,” Jones said. “We just had to wait it out. The guys who were out, we’re just glad to be back in the building with everyone. Five days is a lot to miss during training camp, so we were anxious to get back out here to be around the guys and just learn more.”
Personally, having visited the old minor-league ballpark in Durham, N.C., used in Costner’s greatest baseball flick, “Bull Durham,” I’d like to see a “Bull Durham Game” with clips and stories of the making of the film from Costner (Crash Davis), Tim Robbins (Nuke LaLoosh) and Susan Sarandon (Annie Savoy).
“That was awesome,” Stanton said. “I couldn’t see out there to tell if it went over or if (left fielder Leury García) hit the wall and it was still in play. When I realized it went over, it was an awesome moment for me that I could put the team up and in a good spot.”
“He’s also very mature and focused. And when you have that, he doesn’t let the moment — at least I don’t think so, I haven’t seen it — he doesn’t let a moment get too big for him. He’s very calm, very reserved. And I think a lot of these guys, it’s like, ‘OK. … All of this talk. All of these practices. All of these meetings. All of this stuff. Can I just go play a football game, and just go have fun?’ ”
This year, the caps are popping up all over NFL training camps, with the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers among the teams with linemen wearing them at practices as teams try to prevent head trauma that is linked to CTE and other health problems.
When Chicago Bears linemen took to the practice fields this week, their helmets were enclosed in what looked like rubber bumpers. They’re called Guardian Caps, a soft-shelled helmet cover the Bears and other NFL teams are trying out in an attempt to reduce the impact on players’ heads that comes with the repetitive blows of football. (José M. Osorio) Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (72) works out during practice on, Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive tackle Badara Traore (79), defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72) and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90) warms up with other players during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) and Chicago Bears offensive guard Arlington Hambright (71) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (70) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Bears defensive end Sam Kamara (78), defensive back Tre Roberson (31) and linebacker Caleb Johnson (92) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)