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Noah K. Murray / The Star LedgerJosh Thole needs to significantly improve his offense in 2012. When asked what he did during the winter, hall of famer Rogers Hornsby famously replied, "I sit by the window and wait for spring." Tomorrow, pitchers and catc
Josh Thole was a part-time catcher in the minors, who also dabbled at first base. So any defensive struggles upon reaching the majors could be explained away in part by suggesting Thole was still learning the position. Now, though, the 25-year-old Thole
SPEARFISH — You’re ahead by a point at home with 30 seconds to play in the second overtime. Your lone senior is at the foul line in his final home game for the second of two free throws. Would you even think about calling a timeout? Black Hills State men
Matt Flynn increased his worth by passing for 480 yards and six touchdown in a 45-41 shootout against Detroit in December. The first day of NFL free agency -- March 13 -- can't come soon enough for Matt Flynn. The soon-to-be ex-Green Bay Packer backup is
A scan of a brain. (Credit: CBS) CHICAGO (CBS) – The latest research shows repeated head trauma can cause irreparable brain disease. As CBS 2’s Rob Johnson reports, for parents whose kids are active, this can be extremely troubling, especially when you c
The latest research shows repeated head trauma can cause irreparable brain disease. As CBS 2’s Rob Johnson reports, for parents whose kids are active, this can be extremely troubling, especially when you consider that almost any sport can leave your chil
Where in the world is Khalil? I interpret as inclusive of the 2013 baseball season. Are you reading this Fox? "I don't think about the things I say. You guys are the ones who think about it." "Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it
Sandy Alderson has joked about needing to raise money for gas to drive to Florida. The reality, though, is that the Mets have slashed their payroll from $143 million to $91 million or so. And that led to a quiet offseason. A look at where things stand: M
New York Mets ♦ Manager: Terry Collins (second season).
With scouting personnel from the Orlando Magic looking on, Norfolk State senior center Kyle O'Quinn put on a prime-time show. O'Quinn scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds despite near-constant double teams as the Spartans defeated cross-town rival Ha
A team-by-team look at the National League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: EAST Philadelphia Phillies Manager: Charlie Manuel (eigh
A couple of youngsters play at Gigi’s Playhouse, an organization for the families of children with Down syndrome. (CBS) HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (CBS) - - It is a sanctuary for parents of children with disabilities, a place where their kids can learn and pl
Even with the night off, Friday could be very rewarding for the Thomas A. Edison boys basketball team. The Spartans own a half-game lead over Tioga and Odessa-Montour in the Interscholastic Athletic Conference South Small School Division. Edison (9-8 ove
Rob Johnson, the campaign manager for Rick Perry's failed presidential bid, has a new gig: running a super PAC for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's Senate race. Johnson has a familiarity and a history with Dewhurst. He ran his 2002 campaign, and he was a top ai
A new publication created by University of Iowa students aims to fill a niche they think has been empty too long: a magazine written by college students for college students. Verum Magazine which means truth in Latin debuted its first monthly publicati
Menelik Watson made 13 starts for Marist before deciding to try his hand at football. IRVINGTON, N.J. -- The Canarias Basketball Academy, a prep school team from Spain's Gran Canaria Island, had many curiosities on display during its tour of the United S
Ellen DeGeneres is the new face of a revamped JC Penney and One Million Moms is not pleased. It is asking for Ellen to be removed to '"remain neutral in the culture war." JC Penney is facing demands to end its brand new relationship with Ellen DeGeneres
When people anoint someone as the best prospect since John Elway, you better believe there will be some expectations attached. Andrew Luck is not supposed to play okay and be just another quarterback. He's expected to have the skills necessary to be one
“What is it that compels men and women to fight, endure and perhaps emerge victorious, though all the odds may be against them? What conditions must exist to enable relatively small or weak forces to challenge and even overcome the strong?” With these qu
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San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson rest his head on the dugout railing as he and teammates watch their team lose their ninth straight game in the ninth inning of the Padres 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in San Diego.
View Photo »San Diego Padres pitcher Heath Bell, right, is congratulated by catcher Rob Johnson, left, after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 in a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, in Cincinnati.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson, left, talks to teammate Josh Spence after Spence walked in a run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in New York. The Mets won 5-4.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 06: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres hits a sacrifice fly scoring teammate Kyle Blanks #88 against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on August 6, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 28: Rob Johnson and Brad Hawpe attend Orlando Hudson's Strike Out! Autism Bowling Fundraiser on July 28, 2011 in San Diego, California.
View Photo »PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 22: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres talks with pitcher Cory Luebke #52 of the San Diego Padres during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 20: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres congratulates Anthony Bass #45 after a 14-3 victory over the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 20, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
View Photo »MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 19: Rob Johnson #32, Heath Bell #21 and Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres meet at the mound during a game against the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 19, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Padres defeated the Marlins 4-0.
View Photo »MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 19: Rob Johnson #32 and Heath Bell #21 of the San Diego Padres celebrate a 4-0 victory over the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 19, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
View Photo »MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 19: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases during a game against the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 19, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 10: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 10, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won 4-1.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson takes in the tardy throw as San Francisco Giants' Eli Whiteside scores on a Pablo Sandoval hit in the Giants' five run rally in the 12th inning of their 6-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Thursday, July 14, 2011 in San Diego.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 10: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padresis greeted by manager Bud Black after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 10, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson, left, watches Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier hit his second home run, during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 4-1.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson sits in the dugout after a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on Saturday, July 9, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 1-0.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson, left, looks on as Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal hits a one run single in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 8, 2011, in Los Angeles.
View Photo »MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 19: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padres strikes out with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning on June 19, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Padres 5-4.
View Photo »MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Environment minister Bill Marmion and Rob Johnson (Police & Emergency Services minister) attend the community meeting at the Recreation centre on November 25, 2011 in Margaret River, Australia. 4000 hectares of forest and over 30 properties...
View Photo »San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, center, has a word on the mound with pitcher Cory Luebke, right, and catcher Rob Johnson, left, in the seventh inning during their baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 6, 2011, in San Diego. The Padres won, 4-3.
View Photo »San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson follows through with his tie breaking home run swing against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in San Diego.
View Photo »San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson, right, is greeted by Chris Denorfia after his tie breaking homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in San Diego.
View Photo »San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson gets tangled up while becoming the 10th strike out victim of Atlanta Braves' starter Tommy Hanson in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in San Diego. It was Johnson's third strike out of the game.
View Photo »San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson throws to first base too late to get the out on Houston Astros' Michael Bourn in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 16, 2011, in Houston.
View Photo »Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, follows through on an RBI-double as San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson, left, looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in San Diego. The Padres won 3-2.
View Photo »San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson reacts after striking out during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Phoenix.
View Photo »San Diego Padres' Rob Johnson rest his head on the dugout railing as he and teammates watch their team lose their ninth straight game in the ninth inning of the Padres 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in San Diego.
View Photo »The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has powers under the Bush Fires Act to declare areas as bushfire prone and to require property owners to take steps to reduce their fire risk
Rob Johnson signed with the New York ...
We came out on our home court and handled our business. We had a great performance out of Brady Bisgaard as well as from Rob Johnson and others. It was a much-needed win for us, and it gives us something to build on for the rest of the season.
