On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds clinched their first division title and playoff appearance in 15-years. The Reds beat the Houston Astros 3-2, when outfielder Jay Bruce hit a walkoff home run. Celebrating in style, players smoked victory cigars in the clubhouse, causing five Cincinnatians, who were at home watching the game, to call the Health Department to report a violation.
Under Ohio law, no one can smoke indoors, which includes baseball parks. The Heath Department will send Reds owner Bob Castellini an official letter notifying him of the violation.Within the next 30 days, a health inspector will make an unannounced visit to the clubhouse to investigate further violations. If he finds anyone smoking in the clubhouse, the Reds will be fined $100.00. (more…)
The Florida Marlins season is all but over. While the Marlins won’t be heading to the post season, that doesn’t mean they can’t have a little fun and ended the season by hazing the rookies. While on their final road trip from Milwaukee to Arizona, the Marlins passed the time by making the rookies dress up in drag.
Manny Ramirez has been traded from the LA Dodgers to the Chicago White Sox. There was talk that Ramirez would have to cut his famous dreadlocks because the White Sox have an appearance policy, however Ramirez gets to keep the hair, which means marketing opportunities for the White Sox!