Mike Oliver: Suspended Curie coach nonetheless ready for CPS

The primary staff within the space has been with out its coach for eight video games. Curie’s Mike Oliver has been suspended since late January. Chicago Public Schools eliminated him from his safety place after an allegation of a bodily altercation with a pupil. Oliver is extraordinarily annoyed, however has remained affected person and believes that CPS will clear him when it finishes investigating. “People [at Curie] have told me the investigators came out, looked at cameras and stuff but that was it,” Oliver mentioned. “I’m just sitting at home. I’m out in limbo and I don’t know anything. I’m not sure where the investigation is going to finish.” Oliver met with Rev. Jesse Jackson final

White Sox’ Alex Colome patiently ready for save

NEW YORK — Closer Alex Colome has appeared in 5 video games for the 4-9 White Sox with all of two save alternatives, so staying sharp has been a problem. Manager Rick Renteria is getting him in video games simply to maintain the rust off. “It’s a little hard but every two, three days they give me an inning,” stated Colome, who final pitched in a 9-1 loss to the Rays Wednesday. “I try to have it in my mind that [when I pitch in low leverage situations] there are no excuses.” Colome (3.68 ERA) stated he’s at his greatest “when I pitch more.  Two or three days in a row is when I’m better, more consistent.” The

If You’re Not Watching World Baseball Classic, What Are You Waiting For?

If You’re Not Watching World Baseball Classic, What Are You Waiting For?

The World Baseball Classic isn’t perfect — far from it, actually. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth watching. The WBC has its issues. The timing of the tournament itself isn’t ideal. It’s hard to expect the highest quality of baseball when a good chunk of the world’s best baseball players are focused on preparing for the Major League Baseball season. That’s their prerogative, especially when you’re trying to have a “meaningful” tournament smack dab in the middle of spring training. You’re never going to be able to convince the game’s biggest stars to participate in a preseason tournament. There’s risk of injury, especially so ... NESN.com