Michael Pineda interview in ESPN the Magazine

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

ESPN the Magazine asked me to visit Michael Pineda back in May when the Mariners were in Baltimore playing the Orioles.

Michael Pineda article

"When I knew" featuring Michael Pineda

Only 22, Pineda is learning how to speak English, so we did the interview in a mix of English and Spanish. He turned out to be eager to tell his story about this big game in the minors four years ago when he pitched a complete game one-hitter with 14 strikeouts.

This season, Pineda has been one of the revelations in the American League, posting a 7-4 record with 85 strikeouts in just over 88 innings for the Mariners.

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Great Bridge wins Va. state high school baseball championship

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

I covered South County High School (Fairfax County, Va.) for the second half of their baseball season, writing a feature about how the team meshed once all the players entered middle school and began playing together instead of against each other (as they had in little league).

I followed the Stallions through the playoffs, which included a Patriot District title, a Northern Region title and a pair of wins in the state playoffs.

They reached the title game against Great Bridge with a 28-0 record and were looking to cap their season with a victory. But South County, a team known for its great hitting, went cold in the championship game and lost, 5-3.

 

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TD Bank International Cycling Championship

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

I was in Philadelphia on June 3, 4 and 5 to work on the TD Bank International Cycling Championship. The event was won by Alex Rasmussen in a photo finish.

I worked on the “bug box,” a device made by TV Graphics, that allows a broadcaster to keep a running clock/scoreboard, but also drop down some editorial information to tell the story of the event.

Take a look at the video below for an example and some highlights:

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Writing for the Web, why it’s important for aspiring journalists

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

A year ago I was job hunting. Turned out someone I play trivia with is a higher-up with a tech company in my area. So I asked if I could send along my resume and a link to my website. The website was, admittedly, very basic. My name, a link to my resume, a list of work samples. That’s about it. I embedded a Twitter widget, too.

The message I got back from my trivia teammate was like a cold shower. It sent a shiver up my spine. Here’s what I was told: Continue reading →

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A Web version of The Buffalo News’ “Five Spot”

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

By Budd Bailey

News Sports Reporter

Rex Ryan - Photo by Bloomberg via Getty Images

  1. LOOKING OUT FOR NO. 1

    2. A book by Jets’ coach Rex Ryan landed in the No. 11 spot on the New York Times’ nonfiction best-seller list this week. Knowing Ryan’s competitive nature, expect him to start trashing the No. 1 author on the list, Tina Fey, any day now.

  2. RIDE ‘EM COWBOY, BRIEFLY

    3. Football wide receiver Chad Ochocinco lasted 1.5 seconds in a bullriding competition (video via YouTube) on Saturday night. Continue reading →

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