The Arizona Diamondbacks are finishing off a disappointing 2009 campaign. On Sunday, there was more frustration. Despite getting three home runs from Chris Young, the D’Backs got blown out by the Colorado Rockies by a final count of 13-5.
Coming into the game with seven homers on the season, Young was 3-for-3 with three solo shots and two walks. It was a bright spot for an otherwise nightmare season for Young. Even after the homers, he’s hitting just .198 with ten homers, 31 RBIs and 39 runs. As recently as last year, Young was considered one of the better up-and-coming outfielders …read more

If, for the rest of their lives, the San Diego Padres collectively break into a cold sweat whenever the name “Albert Pujols” is mentioned, no one will blame them.
Pujols managed to knock two of ‘em out of the game in one inning.
First, Chris Young suffered a pitcher’s nightmare–a line drive to the face. (Luckily he got only a cut and a broken nose). Then, later that inning, Pujols slid into home and took out catcher Josh Card in the process. Card left the game with a sprained ankle.
Plenty of ouchworthy moments in the MLB this week, between this and Ryan …read more