This is what Red Sox fifth-starter candidate Chris Mazza’s smoothest offseason in several years looked like: He became engaged. He pitched winter ball in the Dominican Republic. He was claimed off waivers from the…
Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Mazza was watching a special 20 years ago on New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio when his older brother let him in on a little secret. “I was 9…
For all the headaches social media can cause … here’s a big positive. How Braves minor league pitcher Chris Nunn turned a cell phone video, a key retweet and 99 miles-per-hour into a renewed…
Chris Mazza, a 2011 27th-round draft pick, finally made the major leagues in 2019, after pitching for four different organizations and two independent league teams. “Eight years in the minor leagues. Released twice. Two…
During a year in which many Rockies prospects had their share of struggles, Terrin Vavra stood out by taking a step forward during his first taste of full season ball. The 22-year-old middle infielder…
It has always come back to the sport of baseball for the Vavra family. Joe, Lesa, Tanner, Trey and Terrin Vavra have dedicated their lives to the sport and have seen their hard work…
Kyle Hart, LHP: The 27-year-old has gone from a 19th-round pick who signed for only $5,000 in 2016 to one of the Red Sox’s top depth starters entering 2020. Boston added him to the 40-man roster…
Terrin Vavra has traveled a unique path. And the Menomonie graduate and current Colorado Rockies minor leaguer shared his journey on Thursday when he spoke at a Leading With Power luncheon at the Lake…
SP: Joey DeNato, Indiana (2011-14) A four-year stalwart in the Indiana rotation, DeNato finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in wins (37), strikeouts (297) and innings pitched (369.1). He posted a sub-3…
SS: Terrin Vavra, Minnesota (2016-18) Vavra hit for average and played standout defense for three years, helping to lead the Gophers to regionals in 2016 and super regionals in 2018. A career .351 hitter,…