Plátano Power
byWhat is “Plátano Power”? This is a question I’ve been getting since I’ve fully embraced the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic team, and associated…
Notes from Today’s Team Canada Workout
byThe Bobby Mattick Training Centre in Dunedin, Florida, played host today to Team Canada as players worked out in preparation for their first World Baseball…
Mopping Up Yesterday’s Blue Jays/Rays Game
byYesterday afternoon’s game featured a lineup of mostly Blue Jays starters vs. a Tampa Bay lineup of mostly starters. At least early-on. It was Toronto…
Mopping Up Yesterday’s Blue Jays/Yankees Game
byYesterday marked the spring debut of Toronto Blue Jays’ left-handed starter Francisco Liriano. At this point, Liriano is ticketed for either the 4th or…
Former Blue Jays Manager Tim Johnson Resurfaces in Mexico
byToday it was announced that former Toronto Blue Jays manager Tim Johnson has signed on to manage the Algodoneros de San Luis of the…
Profiling Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
byHere at Mop-Up Duty, we have a small amount of expertise when it comes to Cuban baseball. We’ve been on baseball-related journeys to Havana,…