MLB

Hondo’s home-grown action

Hondo took a trip to the winner’s circle Friday night when the A’s took care of business against the Fish to slash his accounts payable to 1,355 youngbloods.

Saturday: Mr. Aitch will ride the locals again with Niese and Tanaka — 10 units apiece on the Metamucils and Yankees.


Former Tennessee Senator Howard Baker, who famously asked during the Watergate hearings, “What did the President know and when did he know it?” died this week at age 88. His question remains relevant today. The answer probably can be found somewhere in those conveniently lost IRS emails. … Emailer Bob Scotti on the U.S. good fortune at the World Cup: “Lose 1-0 and celebrate. Win one out of three and advance! Where do the Mets sign up?”