Tarp Pull Video from July 23

We often talk on the air about how in Minor League Baseball, everybody does everything. Tarp pulling is one example, as there are no twenty person grounds crews like the Major League teams have. It's up to the staff and interns to get it on the field.

Normally, that's not a problem. However, on July 23, a storm hit in the middle of South Bend's game against Beloit that cancelled the game and made it nearly impossible to get the tarp on the field. Some fans in a suite caught the carnage on film and put it on YouTube. Don't worry - Owen or I weren't in harm's way - we were watching comfortably from the press box waiting to go back on the air. Additionally, the severity of any injuries to anybody involved were just a few scratches and bruises.

Today's Lineup - June 27th

It's raining in Midland and it might for a while. There is no way this game is going to start on time at 3:05 PM. However, they are expecting to play today. We'll do the pregame show as normal at 2:45 PM and then send it back to ESPN Radio national programming at 3:05 or so until the start of the game.

Now, here is today's lineup:

David Nick - 2B
Victor Estevez - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
Ramon Castillo - 1B
Alberto Diaz - CF
Matt Helm - LF
Andrew Fie - RF
Tyson Van Winkle - C

Diogenes Rosario - SP

No pregame interview today since it is Sunday. Instead, we'll do a full scoreboard update.

Pregame show at 2:45 PM. First pitch to be determined because of the rain.

Good Morning from Cedar Rapids

It is rainy, gloomy, and there is a ton of water on the field right now (along with the tarp).

However, the folks here in Cedar Rapids are optimistic that they will be able to get the game in. Game time is scheduled for 3:05 PM Eastern Time.

If anything changes, I'll let you know.

Wednesday Morning Wrap-Up

-Last night I spoke to the Goshen Aktion Kiwanis Club, which is a group of developmentally disabled adults. They were very gracious and excited to have me there, served hot dogs and cracker jacks for dinner, and played baseball songs on the piano while they ate. It was a great time, and I thank them for inviting me to their meeting.

-The Diamondbacks beat my beloved Cincinnati Reds in a spring training game yesterday. Former Silver Hawks outfielder Justin Upton had a home run for the Diamondbacks, while former Dayton Dragons outfielder Jay Bruce homered for the Reds.

-It's rainy in South Bend today, which normally stinks, but it's warm enough outside that I'm not complaining.

-Mark Haley has a new blog entry over at the Tribune's website.

Today's Lineup -- Rain

A lot of rain in the Peoria area. I'm not holding my breath for a 1 PM Eastern Time start. It's the type of rain that had the game already started, they'd play through it, but since it hasn't, it'll likely be delayed at the start. I'll have updates throughout the pregame show.

Duffy - LF
Navarro - SS
Marte - DH
Parker - 3B
Diaz - CF
Elmore - 2B
Gomez - 1B
Davis - C
Asencio - RF

Miley - SP

Tonight's Lineup

A lot of rain in the area and forecast, so do a dance or whatever you need to do so that we can try to get this game in. If anything happens, I'll post here.

Duffy - CF
Marte - LF
Diaz - RF
Parker - DH
Gomez - 3B
Perez - C
Ramirez - 1B
Estevez - SS
Elmore - 2B

Harden - SP