By Jon Rapoport February 26, 2016
Reader Shaan Khilnani provides iFolloSports.com with a photo of he and the Los Angeles Dodgers sparkplug known as Yasiel Puig. Khilnani also included a picture of a baseball signed by Puig during the encounter.
Since arriving in LA in June of 2013, Puig has found his way onto the pages of iFolloSports.com numerous times, as a result of his continual efforts with fans. While some may question the way in which the 25-year-old Cuban comports himself on the field, no one can take any issue with the level of respect he feels towards the paying customers of Major League Baseball.
By Jon Rapoport February 12, 2016
Here is iFolloSports.com original video of Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen at the recent Dodger FanFest, held on the field at Dodger Stadium.
Last season, Jansen earned 36 saves, amid posting a 2.41 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. The Curacao native has been LA’s closer dating back to 2012. During that period, the now 28-year-old has notched 25 or more saves in each season.
Entering his 7th MLB season, the 6-5 Jansen possesses an outstanding career WHIP of 0.94.
By Ryan Rapoport February 11, 2016
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor collected more than 3,000 hits as a player, leading to his induction into the baseball hall of game in 2004. Last season, Molitor took over for Ron Gardenhire as the team’s skipper, after Minnesota endured 4 consecutive 90 plus loss seasons. Molitor, a St. Paul native, provided the organization with a fresh new attitude, leading to a much improved 83-79 finish, just 3 games out of an AL Wild Card spot.
By Jon Rapoport January 19, 2016
By Jon Rapoport January 19, 2016
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By Jon Rapoport October 30, 2015
Above is an iFolloSports.com original video of Kansas City Royals icon George Brett exiting the Lotte New York Palace hotel on Friday.
These days, the 13-time All-Star/3-time AL batting champ serves as the vice president of baseball operations for the only team he ever played for. The hall of famer retired with 3,154 hits and was a member of KC’s 1985 World Series winning team.
By Jon Rapoport October 30, 2015
Friday, baseball hall of fame manager Tony La Russa was seen spending time on Madison Ave. in New York City, a couple hours before first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series. The three-time World Series champion dugout boss (’89 A’s, ’06 & ’11 Cardinals) now serves as the Chief Baseball Officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
La Russa retired with an outstanding 2,728-2,365 managerial record.
By Jon Rapoport October 30, 2015
Friday, retired MLB manager Jim Leyland was spotted walking down Park Ave. in New York City, five hours prior to the start of Game 3 of the World Series. The former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies and Tigers skipper (managed the 1997 Marlins to world title) is close friends with Mets manager Terry Collins.
By Ryan Rapoport October 19, 2015
Above is an original photo of Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta signing autographs in New York City, earlier this season. The shot was gathered by iFolloSports New York based contributor Christian Newlove.
By Ryan Rapoport October 14, 2015
Above is an iFolloSports.com original video of Twins rookie Byron Buxton signing autographs, during Minnesota’s late season visit to Detroit. The clip was captured by iFolloSports.com Michigan based correspondent Lance Martinez.
Buxton, one of MLB’s most heralded prospects, spent a good portion of his first campaign on the disabled list with a broken thumb, finishing with just 2 home runs and a .209 batting average.
Here are several other iFolloSports.com behind the scenes original stories chronicling the 21-year-old Georgia native.